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At its recent meeting, the Committee discussed accounting for contributions and combinations, as well as research on the NFP sector, amendments to other frameworks, and the Public Sector Accounting Board’s (PSAB’s) Government NFP Strategy Consultation paper.

The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by November 14, 2019.

On July 18, 2019, Linda Mezon, AcSB Chair, moderated a panel discussion on IFRS 17. Watch the video recording and download the slides to learn more about the conversations around the proposed amendments to the standard.

The Group discussed topics such as timing of applying agenda decisions and determining lease payments under IFRS 16. Read about the views expressed by Group members for helpful tips and to stay up to date on past issues such as accounting for cryptocurrencies.  

The Board discussed topics such as IFRS^® Standards, Agriculture, Combinations, and ASPE implementation questions, among others.

On July 15, 2019, the AcSB Chair and other staff members met with Italy’s national standard setter, the Organismo Italiano di Contabilità. Both standard-setting bodies provided updates on their activities and discussed a number of technical topics and projects, including their shared view of the importance of a common global adoption date for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts.

On June 17, 2019, the AcSB responded to the IASB’s Exposure Draft, Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (Proposed amendments to IFRS 9 and IAS 39). This Exposure Draft focuses on the issues affecting financial reporting in the period before the replacement of an existing interest rate benchmark with an alternative interest rate. Read our letter to understand the matters we raised to the IASB for further consideration.

During its conference call, the Council discussed the activities of the AASB. The Council also received an update on the Independence Standing Committee. Read the full report for more information.

The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by September 25, 2019.

At its recent meeting, the Board discussed, reviewed and made decisions on number of topics, including Conceptual Framework and Reporting Model, Public Private Partnership and 2018-2019 Annual Improvements. Read the summary for full details.