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Public Sector Accounting Board

About PSAB

The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) was created to serve the public interest by establishing accounting standards for the public sector. We also provide guidance for financial and other performance information reported by the public sector.

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Survey: IPSASB Tangible Natural Resources Exposure Draft

PSAB wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and perspective on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) Tangible Natural Resources Exposure Draft. Your feedback will help ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives are considered by IPSASB as they finalize their guidance on the recognition, measurement and presentation of tangible natural resources in the public sector. Respond by January 3, 2025.

Survey: PSAB Re-exposure Draft – “Employee Benefits, Proposed Section PS 3251”

 PSAB’s Employee Benefits Re-exposure Draft focuses on amendments to previously exposed principles for defined benefit plans. We want to improve the understandability of financial reporting for employee benefits and help ensure financial statement users are better equipped with the information they need. Take our short survey by January 20, 2025, and tell us what you think of our proposals!

Upcoming meetings & events

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March 26, 2025 PSAB Meeting – March 26-27, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST (Mar. 26, 2025) 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST (Mar. 27, 2025) Toronto, ON

June 25, 2025 PSAB Meeting – June 24-25, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (each day)

September 23, 2025 PSAB Meeting – September 23-24, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST (Sep. 23, 2025) 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST (Sep. 24, 2025) Toronto, ON

Meeting & event summaries

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November 28, 2024 PSA DG Meeting Recording – November 28, 2024

Watch a video recording of the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group meeting on November 28, 2024, where we discussed recent IPSASB exposure drafts on natural resources and sustainability. Find out how we continue to work with PSAB to influence the development of international public sector accounting standards.

September 25-26, 2024 PSAB Decision Summary – September 25-26, 2024

PSAB discussed topics such as the Government Not-for-Profit Capital Assets project, Intangible Assets project, International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board update, generally accepted accounting principle designations in the Public Sector Accounting Handbook Appendices, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

June 26-27, 2024 PSAB Decision Summary – June 26-27, 2024

PSAB discussed topics such as the Post-implementation Review Assessment, Employee Benefits, the Public Sector Accounting Discussion’s Group’s 5-year review, Intangible Assets, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

News

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November 21, 2024 Resource, In Brief
In Brief – A plain and simple overview of the Reporting Model and the Financial Statement Presentation standard: then and now

Read our In Brief for more on the key aspects of PSAB’s new Reporting Model in Section PS 1202, Financial Statement Presentation. Learn about changes from Section PS 1201, Financial Statement Presentation, and find out how these amendments will impact users. The new Reporting Model takes effect for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2026. Check out our In Brief and related resources to ensure you’re ready for the transition!

November 13, 2024 Webinar, Resource, Video
On-demand Webinar – PSAB’s Re-exposure Draft, “Employee Benefits, Proposed Section PS 3251”

Learn about key proposals in PSAB’s recently issued Re-exposure Draft “Employee Benefits, Proposed Section PS 3251” and stay informed about how upcoming changes could impact you. Watch our on-demand webinar and find out how we’re responding to your feedback on discount rate amendments.

October 22, 2024 News, Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Opportunity – PSAB’s Cloud Computing Task Force

Join a network of experts and stay ahead of the curve on an important topic in public sector accounting! Apply now for our Cloud Computing Task Force and help develop guidance for cloud computing arrangements in the public sector. Applications are due December 18, 2024.