Want to join a network of financial reporting experts and be ahead of the curve on IFRS Accounting Standards hot topics that matter to entities?
Interested in working closely with IFRS Accounting Standards experts with a range of skills and experience to shape the future of global accounting standards?
If so, apply now to be a new member of our IFRS Accounting Standards Discussion Group!
About the Group
The Group acts in an advisory capacity by assisting the AcSB in its support of the application of IFRS Accounting Standards in Canada. This is done by:
- maintaining a public forum at which application issues arising from current or future IFRS Accounting Standards are discussed;
- helping the AcSB identify key issues to raise to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) or to the IFRS Interpretations Committee; and
- advising the AcSB on potential changes to IFRS Accounting Standards.
Group members are from a variety of backgrounds, including financial statement preparers and users, academics, and auditors of large to small entities.
Several other individuals participate in meetings, including representatives of the Canadian Securities Administrators and Canadian members serving on the IFRS Interpretations Committee.
What’s in it for you
- Stay ahead of the curve – bring your own perspectives on the development of IFRS Accounting Standards and learn about impending changes before they impact your business.
- Be in the know – stay current on emerging issues, such as accounting for climate-related risks and special purpose acquisition companies.
- Gain new perspectives – broaden your understanding of how IFRS Accounting Standards can impact business decisions.
- Give back to your profession – share your in-depth knowledge and experience to contribute to Canada’s prominent role in setting international accounting standards.
- Be a part of a network – form connections in a network of financial reporting experts.
About the role
- An ideal candidate will:
- have significant experience preparing or analyzing financial statements under IFRS Accounting Standards;
- be aware of the challenges that the application of IFRS Accounting Standards is creating in Canadian financial reporting; and
- identify issues arising within your own experience, as well as discuss issues identified by others.
- We encourage all interested to apply.
- Appointment effective April 1, 2024, for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewing for a second term.
- Group members are expected to prepare for and participate in:
- two four-hour meetings per year via video conference; and
- one full-day in-person meeting per year that will take place in Toronto.
- The working language of the Group is English.
- Out-of-pocket expenses, including travel costs, will be reimbursed.
We value diversity and are committed to cultivating an inclusive, accessible environment where our volunteer base feels respected, valued, and supported and is reflective of the Canadians we serve.
The AcSB encourages all qualified candidates to apply online. If you require a 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 these volunteer positions.
The AcSB encourages all qualified candidates to apply online. To be considered for appointment as a Group member, please submit an expression of interest and a CV outlining the following:
- Your interest in this role
- Your strengths and capabilities relevant to the role