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

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Are the proposed changes practical and effective? Join an upcoming AASB roundtable to discuss the Exposure Draft, Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards (CASs) for Audit Evidence and Risk Response. Your feedback on the proposed changes to CAS 330, CAS 500, and CAS 520 will help inform standards that work for Canadians. Register for the English session on October 7, 2026, or the French session on October 13, 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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PSAB Survey: 2027-2032 Draft Strategic Plan

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The future of public sector financial reporting starts with your input. Review PSAB's Draft Strategic Plan and share your views on proposed strategies to advance high-quality accounting standards, strengthen relationships with interested and affected parties and standard setters, and support forward-looking reporting. Complete our survey by October 15, 2026.

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August 16, 2019

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AcSB Meeting Agenda – September 17-18, 2019

At its upcoming meeting the Board will consider matters regarding IFRS® Standards, standards for private enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and due process, among others.

August 12, 2019

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CPA Canada Webinar – Financial reporting by First Nations in 2019

Learn about financial reporting issues affecting First Nations and how public sector accounting standards evolve to address their unique needs. Register now and tune in on October 10, 2019 (English) at 12:30 p.m.

August 12, 2019

International Activity

New IPSASB Exposure Draft – Improvements to IPSAS, 2019

IPSASB released an Exposure Draft proposing minor amendments to IPSAS in order to address issues raised by stakeholders. Canadian stakeholders can send comments to IPSASB until September 30, 2019. Read the exposure draft for full details.

August 6, 2019

International Activity

IASB Exposure Draft – Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Proposed amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2)

The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by November 29, 2019.

July 29, 2019

International Activity

IASB Exposure Draft – Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (Proposed Amendments to IAS 12)

The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by November 14, 2019.

July 25, 2019

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Video – Experts Talk! New Insurance Standard featuring Darrel Scott, IASB member, and other experts from the financial reporting community

On July 18, 2019, Linda Mezon, AcSB Chair, moderated a panel discussion on IFRS 17. Watch the video recording and download the slides to learn more about the conversations around the proposed amendments to the standard.

July 24, 2019

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Register Now! Public Sector Conference 2019

With the theme of Lead.Connect.Innovate., this year's conference agenda promises cutting edge ideas, best practices and thought leadership, along with the regular technical and regulatory updates. Speakers include PSAB’s own Michael Puskaric, Director, and Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Chair, who will provide an update on PSAB’s projects and initiatives. The conference is held on October 28 and 29 in Ottawa. Visit the page for more details or to register.

July 24, 2019

Meeting Summary

IFRS® Discussion Group Meeting Report - June 20, 2019

The Group discussed topics such as timing of applying agenda decisions and determining lease payments under IFRS 16. Read about the views expressed by Group members for helpful tips and to stay up to date on past issues such as accounting for cryptocurrencies.  

July 17, 2019

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – July 17, 2019

The Board discussed topics such as IFRS® Standards, Agriculture, Combinations, and ASPE implementation questions, among others.

July 16, 2019

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PSAB Principal Selected as a Featured Speaker at the Canadian Public Sector Pensions Conference

PSAB principal, Lydia So is a featured speaker at this year’s Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference, where she will provide a PSAB update to conference delegates. Speakers include, senior executives of pension plans and others. The conference is being held in Whistler, BC, on September 18 and 19, 2019.