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The AcSB discussed Crypto-asset Activities, Cash Flow Reporting, Related Party Combinations, Revenue, Insurance Contracts with Cash Surrender Value, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how you can provide feedback on Board initiatives.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its Exposure Draft detailing a proposed methodology to amend Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards. The purpose of the amendments is to enhance the international applicability of the standards. FRAS Canada seeks Canadian feedback on the proposed methodology to ensure the ISSB considers Canadian perspectives. Help shape the future of sustainability standards and share your input by July 7, 2023.

The ISSB recently announced its agenda priorities for expanding sustainability standards, with a focus on four research projects. FRAS Canada is seeking feedback from Canadians on these projects before submitting a response letter to the ISSB. The proposed projects include biodiversity, human capital, human rights, and reporting integration. Help shape the future of sustainability standards and share your feedback by August 4, 2023. 

Interested in learning more about the proposed changes to CAS 570 and ISA 570? Watch the recorded AASB and CPAB webinar, hosted by CPA Canada, to learn about going concern considerations in the current macroeconomic and geopolitical environments, and the recent Exposure Draft on CAS 570, Going Concern.

The IASB issued new disclosure requirements to enhance the transparency of supplier finance arrangements. Read our article to learn about the amendments and the types of transactions that are supplier finance arrangements.

The AASB discussed issues related to the project to develop a Canadian Standard on Related Services (CSRS) on compilations of future-oriented financial information that will replace AuG-16, Compilation of a Financial Forecast or Projection and held an education session on Sustainability Assurance. Read the Decision Summary for full details. 

To better meet stakeholders’ different reporting needs, we advanced our strategic commitment to exploring scaling the standards while maintaining our focus on key international and domestic projects. Read our Annual Report to learn more about our 2022-2023 activities and accomplishments.

The Council met on June 1-2, 2023, to discuss the activities of the AcSB, PSAB, and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

The Council met on June 1-2, 2023, to discuss the activities of the AcSB, PSAB, and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

How do new or amended IFRS^® Accounting Standards make their way into the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting? Find out via this overview of the due process activities we completed in support of changes made to Part I of the Handbook in 2022.