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Call for Applications: Standardsco Chair and Board of Directors

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Standardsco, a newly established federal not-for-profit corporation, will be formed in response to the recommendations of the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada. The Standardsco Search Committee is currently seeking qualified individuals to join our Inaugural Board of Directors, including the pivotal role of Chair. In partnership with the leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson, the Standardsco Search Committee encourages interested candidates to apply promptly.

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Virtual Roundtable Discussions – IPSASB Exposure Drafts – Tangible Natural Resources and Climate-related Disclosures

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Register for our virtual roundtables on IPSASB’s recent Exposure Drafts on Tangible Natural Resources and Climate-related Disclosures on November 27 and December 2, 2024. Share your feedback and help shape the future of public sector accounting and reporting in Canada.

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Feedback Statement – Criteria for Modification, CSDS 1 and CSDS 2

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The CSSB's Feedback Statement summarizes the responses received from its extensive public consultation on Canada’s first-ever sustainability disclosure standards. Read about who responded and what they said. Stay tuned for a separate report based on Indigenous participation and feedback related to Indigenous matters.

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May 17, 2022

International Activity

IPSASB Consultation Paper – Natural Resources

PSAB encourages stakeholders to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Consultation Paper, Natural Resources. 

Respond directly to IPSASB by October 17, 2022, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives are considered related to developing guidance on the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of natural resources in the public sector. 

Stay tuned for PSAB’s roundtable discussions on this topic, which will bring Canadians together to help inform the Board’s own response to IPSASB.

May 17, 2022

International Activity

IPSASB Consultation Paper – Advancing Public Sector Sustainability Reporting

PSAB encourages stakeholders to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Consultation Paper, Advancing Public Sector Sustainability Reporting. 

Respond directly to IPSASB by September 9, 2022, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives related to public sector sustainability reporting are considered. 

May 12, 2022

Meeting Summary

Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee Meeting Notes – May 12, 2022

The Committee discussed Contributions, Cloud Computing Arrangements, Revenue, and much more. Read the meeting notes for full details.

May 11, 2022

Document for Comment

ISSB Exposure Draft – IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information

The ISSB is consulting on its General Requirements Exposure Draft. We encourage Canadians to share their views on this Exposure Draft directly with the ISSB – and stay tuned for Canadian-specific opportunities to discuss these proposals.

May 11, 2022

Document for Comment

ISSB Exposure Draft – IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures

The ISSB is consulting on its Climate-related Disclosures Exposure Draft. We encourage Canadians to share their views on this Exposure Draft directly with the ISSB – and stay tuned for Canadian-specific opportunities to discuss these proposals.

May 10, 2022

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – April 26, 2022

The Board discussed Revenue, Sustainability Reporting, Crypto-Asset Activities, AcSB’s Performance Report, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

May 10, 2022

Meeting Summary

Private Enterprise Advisory Committee Meeting Notes – May 10, 2022

The PEAC held a meeting on May 10, 2022, and discussed the AcSB’s Exposure Draft on Cloud Computing Arrangements, Accounting for Related Party Combinations research project, a Revenue application issue, and more. Read the meeting notes for full details.

May 5, 2022

Meeting Summary

AASOC Meeting Minutes – December 16-17, 2021

The Council met on December 16-17, 2021 to discuss the activities of the AASB and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

May 5, 2022

Resource, Other

Basis for Conclusions – Government Not-for-Profit Strategy

PSAB has released its Basis for Conclusions for its Government Not-for-Profit (GNFP) Strategy Decision, which provides an overview of key feedback from stakeholders and how PSAB responded. 

May 4, 2022

News

Readying for the New Future – AcSB Annual Report 2021-2022

In response to the evolving needs of our stakeholders, we made headway on key domestic projects, influenced global discussions, and built a foundation for the future. Read our Annual Report to learn more about our 2021-2022 activities and accomplishments.