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The AcSB issued its Exposure Draft which corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. If you would like your feedback considered prior to our Board finalizing our comment letter, please respond to us by July 7, 2023.

The size and complexity of Canada’s private enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and pension plans are varied. Could changing the existing accounting standards through scaling better meet the needs of those who develop financial statements for these types of entities – and those who use them? Watch our recorded webinar for more on what scaling our standards means and a general update on our other domestic projects.

Read our In Brief for an overview of Exposure Draft (ED), “Contributions – Revenue Recognition and Related Matters." The ED proposals aim to improve financial reporting by not-for-profit organizations by creating guidance that will result in financial statements that are less complex and more comparable for financial statement users. Share your feedback by submitting a comment letter by September 30, 2023, and/or attending one of our roundtables to be held during the comment period.

The AcSB’s Annual Plan describes the Board’s key activities and project milestones set for 2023-2024. Read about our progress on objectives from our five-year Strategic Plan, including our work to enhance the relevance of accounting standards for each category of reporting entity in Canada. 

The IASB has published an Exposure Draft, Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments, which proposes updates to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures. Respond with your feedback by July 19, 2023.

Are you applying the new agriculture standard for private enterprises? Do you plan to measure your agricultural inventories using net realizable value? Read this easy-to-understand resource to support your financial statement preparation process.

The AcSB discussed Crypto-asset Activities, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities, Related Party Combinations, Revenue, Agriculture, Pension Plans, Scaling the Standards, Sustainability Reporting, the AcSB’s Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how you can provide feedback on these initiatives.

The Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada issued its final recommendations report. The recommendations aim to ensure Canadian accounting and auditing – and now sustainability reporting and assurance – standard setting continues to be independent and internationally recognized. A summary feedback statement will soon be issued, outlining the feedback the committee received during its consultation process.

The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) welcomed International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Chair, Andreas Barckow, and Vice-Chair, Linda Mezon-Hutter, to its February 15, 2023 board meeting in Toronto.

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Scaling the Standards, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.