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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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October 19, 2017

International Activity

Final Amendments – Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation (Amendments to IFRS 9)

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued narrow-scope amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments clarifying the accounting for financial assets with prepayment features that may result in negative compensation. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 with earlier application permitted. The IASB has also amended the Basis for Conclusions for IFRS 9 to confirm the accounting for modifications or exchanges of financial liabilities measured at amortized cost that do not result in derecognition.

October 18, 2017

International Activity

Final Amendments – Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures (Amendments to IAS 28)

The International Accounting Standards Board has issued narrow-scope amendments to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, clarifying that an entity applies IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (including its impairment requirements) to long-term interests in an associate or joint venture to which the equity method is not applied.

October 10, 2017

International Activity

IFRS® Foundation Report – “Better Communication in Financial Reporting—Making disclosures more meaningful”

PotashCorp is one of six companies featured in a case study report published by the IFRS Foundation with before and after examples of how companies from different parts of the world have improved communication in their IFRS financial statements.

September 29, 2017

International Activity

Canadian Member Appointed – IASB® Transition Resource Group for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts

Lesley Thomson, Vice President and Deputy Chief Actuary, Sun Life Financial, has been appointed a member of the IASB's Transition Resource Group.  The Group provides a public forum for stakeholders to share and discuss with the IASB, questions about the implementation of new IFRS 17.

September 27, 2017

International Activity

IASB® Exposure Draft – Definition of Material (Proposed amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8)

The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by January 15, 2018.

September 26, 2017

News

New! Honourary Member – Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group

To recognize his leadership in establishing the Group in 2013, PSAB has invited recently retired PSAB Chair Rod Monette to be the first honourary Group member. This honourary membership will be reserved for each immediate past-Chair of PSAB.

September 18, 2017

International Activity

IASB® Exposure Draft – Accounting Policies and Accounting Estimates (Proposed amendments to IAS 8)

The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by January 15, 2018.

August 23, 2017

News

Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group – New Mandate

At its June meeting, PSAB approved an updated mandate that would allow the Group to discuss emerging issues and other public sector financial reporting issues, in addition to issues of application of the PSA Handbook. The Group is currently accepting submissions for its November 17, 2017 meeting.

August 15, 2017

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IFRS Discussion Group – Did you know?

The Group’s database has over 15 topics on IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16. Read and listen to recently added topics like modifications or exchanges of financial liabilities, seller’s right to variable consideration in an asset sale, and easements.

July 26, 2017

News

Webinar – Explore AASB’s New Auditor Reporting Standard

Tune in to this free webinar on October 3, 2017 (English) to explore the AASB’s new auditor reporting standard. Hear about the factors the AASB considered when approving the standard, its key features, and how implementation is being supported.