Are you interested in contributing to accounting standard-setting in Canada? If so, this opportunity is for you.
The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is an independent, volunteer body that serves the public interest by setting accounting standards in Canada.
The Opportunity
The Reporting and Assurance Oversight Council (Oversight Council) is responsible for board appointments and seeks one new member. Appointments will be effective April 1, 2025 for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal.
The Ideal Profiles
Candidates with one or more of the following experiences and attributes are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Individuals who are involved with private enterprise financial reporting, either as a practitioner or a financial statement user.
- Individuals who are bilingual, including the technical application of accounting standards in French.
We believe that members with diverse backgrounds leads to better decisions and outcomes. We encourage applications from historically underrepresented communities in Board positions, including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with disabilities.
What’s in It for You
- Serve the public interest in Canada.
- Have a voice in important decisions and actions that affect the Board’s communities.
- Gain new insights and knowledge.
- Engage with fellow Board members and expand your network.
- Learn what’s impacting reporting and assurance, both now and in the future.
- Understand the rigorous due process by which standards are established.
What to Expect
This role:
- involves a time commitment of approximately 300 hours a year, including preparation and meeting time (excludes potential travel for meetings);
- involves approximately 11 meetings per year, including about four in-person meetings in Toronto with others hosted virtually; and
- is unpaid, with travel and other relevant costs reimbursed.
In addition, please note the following:
- Candidates are not required to hold a professional accounting designation.
- Board members serve in their personal capacity. They are expected to act objectively and to vote according to their own beliefs, experience, and judgment based on the information they have and the discussions they have taken part in, and not according to the views of any organization with which they are associated.
- The Oversight Council oversees the selection process and appoints new Board members. Interviews are expected to take place between October and December 2024. The Oversight Council aims to approve appointments in February 2025.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” below and submit your application online. Please include an expression of interest and a CV outlining:
- why you want this role; and
- your strengths and relevant skills.
Due to time constraints, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in our volunteer recruitment process, please email us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to work with you to meet your needs as they relate to interviewing for the role.