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Volunteer Opportunity – IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group

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Want to help shape the future of global accounting standards? Join the AcSB’s IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group to connect with financial reporting experts, stay ahead of emerging issues, share your expertise, and help inform standard setting in Canada and beyond. Apply by October 30, 2026.

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AcSB Virtual Roundtable – Consultation Paper, “Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations”

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How should not-for-profit organizations report their relationships with controlled and related entities? Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable discussion on its Consultation Paper, Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations. Gain insight into the proposed changes, discuss potential impacts on not-for-profit organizations, and share your perspective directly with the Board. Participate in the French session on October 28, 2026, or the English session on October 29, 2026.

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AASB Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards for Audit Evidence and Risk Response”

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Don't miss the opportunity to shape Canadian auditing standards. The AASB is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to CAS 330, The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks, CAS 500, Audit Evidence, and CAS 520, Analytical Procedures. This is your opportunity to share your perspective and ensure it is reflected in the final standards. Submit your comments by November 2, 2026.

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December 2-3, 2019

Meeting Summary

AASB Decision Summary – December 2-3, 2019

The Board discussed several topics during this two-day meeting, including Identifying and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement, Public Sector Auditing Standards, and Quality Management. It also discussed its 2020-2021 Annual Plan. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

November 29, 2019

Document for Comment

Exposure Draft, Narrow Scope Amendment – Purchased Intangibles

PSAB proposes to remove the prohibition against recognizing intangibles purchased in an exchange transaction in public sector financial statements. The change is proposed to respond to input from Indigenous governments and other PSAB stakeholders. Read the Exposure Draft and Basis for Conclusions for full details.

November 29, 2019

International Activity

Goodwill and Impairment – Project Update

The IASB is carrying out a research project on Goodwill and Impairment to investigate how companies can provide users of financial statements with better information about business combinations at a reasonable cost. The IASB’s preliminary views will be shared in its upcoming Discussion Paper. Canadian stakeholders can help by commenting on the IASB’s Discussion Paper which is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2020. Follow the AcSB’s project page for updates!

November 28, 2019

News

Update – Revisiting PSAB’s Employment Benefits Project

PSAB has decided to revisit our Employment Benefits project by reviewing the project plan and scope. Read this article to find out why, and what’s next for our stakeholders. 

November 21, 2019

International Activity

IAASB Exposure Draft – Conforming Amendments to the IAASB International Standards as a Result of the Revised IESBA Code

The IAASB recently issued an Exposure Draft, Conforming Amendments to the IAASB International Standards as a Result of the Revised IESBA Code. The AASB is considering appropriate revisions to Canadian standards and will issue its own exposure draft in January 2020. Stakeholders are encouraged to respond to the IAASB by January 10, 2020.

November 15, 2019

Meeting Summary

Now Available! Meeting Report from PSA DG Livestreamed Meeting — November 15, 2019

Topics discussed were government business enterprises, user fees versus taxes, climate change and sustainable finance, and PSAB’s GNFP Consultation Paper. Read the report for full details.

November 8, 2019

News

Update – AASB Expands Key Audit Matter Reporting

The AASB received valuable feedback on its Exposure Draft, Communication of Key Audit Matters in the Auditor’s Report. After reviewing the feedback received, the AASB agreed to require key audit matter reporting for other listed entities, excluding listed entities required to comply with National Instrument 81-106. Read the article for full details.

November 1, 2019

Document for Comment

Exposure Draft, Public Private Partnerships

In this Exposure Draft, PSAB proposes specific scope, recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for public private partnerships. This proposed guidance will have a significant impact in the public sector. Read and respond to the exposure draft before February 29, 2020.

October 24-25, 2019

Meeting Summary

AASOC Public Meeting Report – October 24-25, 2019

At its public meeting in Toronto, the Council discussed the activities of the AASB and other related matters. The Council also received an update on the activities of the Nominating and Governance Committee, as well as the Independence Standing Committee. Read the full report for more information.

October 17-18, 2019

Meeting Summary

AcSOC Public Meeting Report – October 17-18, 2019

At its public meeting in Toronto, the Council discussed the activities of both the AcSB and PSAB and other related matters. The Council received presentations on Sustainability, Environmental, and Social Reporting, as well as a presentation from the Canadian Council of Comptrollers. Read the full report for more information.