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AcSB

Accounting Standards Board

About the AcSB

The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is an independent body with the authority to establish accounting standards for use by all Canadian entities outside the public sector. We serve the public interest by establishing standards for financial reporting by all Canadian private sector entities and by contributing to the development of internationally accepted financial reporting standards. 

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IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group Meeting – December 3, 2024

At its upcoming meeting, the Group will discuss IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, focusing on accounting for debt modifications amid falling interest rates, along with various year-end financial reporting reminders. Don’t miss out on the latest IFRS news! Register now to observe our meeting via livestream.

What You Need to Know about Effects of Climate-related Risks and Opportunities on ASPE Financial Statements: Awareness Document

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, bringing challenges to both operations and financial reporting. The AcSB is releasing a series of awareness documents, developed to help organizations in navigating climate-related matters using ASPE standards, for improved financial reporting.

Meeting & event summaries

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December 3, 2024 IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group Recording – December 3, 2024

Watch the video recording of our Group’s December meeting. Agenda topics included IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, focusing on accounting for debt modifications amid falling interest rates, along with various year-end financial reporting reminders. Don’t miss out on the latest IFRS news! Watch our meeting for a limited time, on demand.

November 13, 2024 Private Enterprise Advisory Committee Notes – November 13, 2024

The Private Enterprise Advisory Committee held a meeting on November 13, 2024, and discussed Relief from the Recognition of Intangible Assets and Amortization of Goodwill, Detailed Review of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises, the Annual Plan, and Agriculture. Read the meeting notes for full details!

October 28, 2024 Pension Plan Advisory Committee Notes – October 28, 2024

The Committee discussed Part IV Priorities, Improvements to Presentation and Disclosure of Investments for Pension Plans, an Application Question, Strategic Research on Evaluating the Preface, and more.

News

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December 9 - January 15, 2025 Meeting, News
Virtual Roundtable Discussions – IASB Exposure Draft, “Provisions – Targeted Improvements”

Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable discussion (in English) to learn about the IASB’s Exposure Draft, “Provisions – Targeted Improvements.” Don’t miss this chance to share your feedback directly with us to help inform our response to the IASB. Register now to save your spot!

November 8, 2024 News, Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Opportunity – AcSB Advisory Committees

Are you interested in helping shape accounting standards for private enterprises and/or not-for-profit organizations in Canada? The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is looking for new members to join its advisory committees! Apply to be a member of the Private Enterprise Advisory Committee, the Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee, or the Medium and Small Practitioners Advisory Committee (formerly Small Practitioners Working Group) by December 15, 2024.

November 6-12, 2024 Resource
On-demand Webinar – Domestic Accounting Standards Update (Fall 2024)

Are you a Canadian private enterprise, not-for-profit organization, pension plan, an advisor to one, or a user of their financial statements? Register for our upcoming webinar to learn about current accounting standards projects and recent amendments in Parts II, III, and IV of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting. Join us on November 6, 2024 (English) or November 12, 2024 (French).