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AcSB

Accounting Standards Board

About the AcSB

The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is an independent body with the authority to establish accounting standards for use by all Canadian entities outside the public sector. We serve the public interest by establishing standards for financial reporting by all Canadian private sector entities and by contributing to the development of internationally accepted financial reporting standards. 

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Volunteer Opportunity – Accounting Standards Board

Become a member of the Accounting Standards Board. Contribute to Canadian standards, gain professional insights, and engage with a diverse community. Apply by September 13, 2024.

What You Need to Know about Effects of Climate-related Risks and Opportunities on ASPE Financial Statements: Awareness Document

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, bringing challenges to both operations and financial reporting. The AcSB is releasing a series of awareness documents, developed to help organizations in navigating climate-related matters using ASPE standards, for improved financial reporting.

Upcoming meetings & events

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September 12, 2024 IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group Meeting – September 12, 2024 11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

At its upcoming meeting, the Group will discuss several topics: IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 16 Leases – Distinguishing Between a Lease Modification and an Extinguishment of a Lease Liability; IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in the Financial Statements – Implementation Issues; IFRS 9 – Derecognition of Financial Liabilities Settled Using Electronic Payment Systems; IFRS 8 Operating Segments – Disclosure of Revenue and Expenses for Reportable Segments; and more. Don’t miss out on the latest IFRS news! Register now to observe our meeting via livestream. 

Meeting & event summaries

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July 23, 2024 Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee Notes – July 23, 2024

The Committee discussed Contributions, Detailed Review of ASPE, Evaluating the Preface, Financial Statement Concepts, and more.

July 18, 2024 Private Enterprise Advisory Committee Notes – July 18, 2024

The Committee held a meeting on July 18, 2024, and discussed the Detailed Review of ASPE, Financial Statement Concepts, and the Preface. Read the meeting notes for full details!

July 17, 2024 AcSB Decision Summary – July 17, 2024

The AcSB discussed Relief from Recognition of Intangible Assets, Amortization of Goodwill, Power Purchase Agreements, the Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

News

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September 19, 2024 International Activity, Document for Comment, News
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August 7, 2024 International Activity, News
IASB issues a package of narrow-scope amendments to IFRS® Accounting Standards

The IASB recently issued a package of narrow-scope amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards as part of its Annual Improvements process. The package includes amendments to five standards: IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, and IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows. The amendments are effective January 1, 2026, with earlier application permitted. The AcSB will review and complete its endorsement process in Q4 2024.

July 10, 2024 News
Volunteer Opportunity – Accounting Standards Board

Become a member of the Accounting Standards Board. Contribute to Canadian standards, gain professional insights, and engage with a diverse community. Apply by September 13, 2024.