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Are you interested in driving public sector accounting standard-setting in Canada? Do you want to help ensure that these standards are set in the public interest? If so, PSAB has a great opportunity for you! Learn more about the role and apply by September 30, 2023.

Are you interested in being at the forefront of the development of Canadian assurance standards that are fit for purpose and in the public interest? If so, the AASB has a great opportunity for you! Learn more about the role and apply by September 15, 2023.

Are you interested in contributing to accounting standard-setting in Canada? If so, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the available volunteer role on our Board and apply by September 15, 2023.

Are you interested in contributing to accounting standard-setting in Canada? If so, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the available volunteer role on our Board and apply by September 15, 2023.

The AcSB discussed Sustainability, the Post-implementation Review of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, progress on its Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how you can provide feedback on these initiatives.

The Council met on July 6, 2023, to discuss the activities of the AASB and related matters. Read the meeting minutes for more information.

Are you interested in learning about how the ISSB is informing its two-year work plan to expand sustainability standards, as well as how it plans to update the SASB Standards? Watch our recorded webinar for an overview of the ISSB’s consultation on agenda priorities, the proposed methodology for enhancing the international applicability of the SASB Standards, and how you can share your views.

The Board discussed the IAASB’s projects on Fraud (ISA 240), Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity-Track 1, Audits of Financial Statements of LCEs, and Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000. It also received updates on its Strategic Plan 2022-2025, Standards Forward Timeline, CPA Canada’s Research Guidance and Assurance, and the final report on IRCSS. Read the Decision Summary for more.

The Board discussed updates related to the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group, Employee Benefits, Intangible Assets, Government Not-For-Profit (GNFP), the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB), and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The CSSB’s newest members have been appointed, including representation from western and eastern provinces and Canada’s resource-based sectors. These appointments make a quorum for the CSSB, putting the Board in decision-making mode and coming on the heels of the release of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) initial standards – IFRS S1 and S2.