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The AcSB is exploring the potential impacts of climate change on businesses and financial reporting under Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).

In this third installment, we dive into climate-related factors and its potential impacts on financial instruments, including fair value measurement, as well as consolidation and control.

This ongoing series equips organizations with the insights needed to navigate climate-related matters—and financial reporting under ASPE.

The AcSB discussed Agriculture, Pension Plans, its Annual and Strategic Plans, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The AcSB wants your feedback on its proposed amendments to Section 3840, Related Party Transactions. These proposed narrow-scope amendments address accounting for a combination between enterprises or businesses under common control. Submit your comments by February 14, 2025. 

The AcSB discussed Subsequent Measurement of Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles, Equity Method, Detailed Review of ASPE, Agriculture and Inventories, its Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details. 

Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable discussion (in English) to learn about the IASB’s Exposure Draft, “Provisions – Targeted Improvements.” Don’t miss this chance to share your feedback directly with us to help inform our response to the IASB. Register now to save your spot!

The Group discussed Accounting for Debt Modifications, Year-end Financial Reporting Reminders, and more. Read the meeting report for full details!

Are you interested in helping shape accounting standards for private enterprises and/or not-for-profit organizations in Canada? The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is looking for new members to join its advisory committees! Apply to be a member of the Private Enterprise Advisory Committee, the Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee, or the Medium and Small Practitioners Advisory Committee (formerly Small Practitioners Working Group) by December 15, 2024.

Are you a Canadian private enterprise, not-for-profit organization, pension plan, an advisor to one, or a user of their financial statements? Watch this on-demand webinar to learn about current accounting standards projects and recent amendments in Parts II, III, and IV of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting, including topics such as the Detailed Review of ASPE, Goodwill and Intangibles, Financial Statement Concepts, and Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities.

The Committee discussed Part IV Priorities, Improvements to Presentation and Disclosure of Investments for Pension Plans, an Application Question, Strategic Research on Evaluating the Preface, and more.

The AcSB discussed the Equity Method, Related Party Combinations, Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in Financial Statements, the Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.