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The IPSASB released its Mid-Period Work Program Consultation document. PSAB encourages stakeholders to send comments directly to the IPSASB by November 30, 2021.

If you would like us to consider your feedback during the development of our response, please reply to our Board by November 16, 2021.

The IPSASB released Exposure Draft (ED) 80, Improvements to IPSAS, 2021. PSAB encourages stakeholders to send comments directly to the IPSASB by September 30, 2021.

The AcSB issued its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. Canadian stakeholders who would like their feedback considered prior to the AcSB finalizing its comment letter are encouraged to submit comments to the AcSB by September 15, 2021.

The IPSASB released four new Exposure Drafts on how to measure assets and liabilities in the public sector. PSAB encourages stakeholders to send comments directly to the IPSASB by October 25, 2021. 

If you would like us to consider your feedback during the development of our response, please reply to our Board by October 11, 2021.

On July 29, 2021, the AcSB responded to the IASB’s Exposure Draft, issued in January 2021. The AcSB’s letter supports the proposed accounting model for regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities as it will increase the usefulness, understandability, and comparability of an entity’s financial statements. The letter provides suggestions in certain areas to ease application and enhance the relevance of the information provided. Read our letter to find out more!

The IASB issued an Exposure Draft proposing an amendment to IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. The amendment is targeted in nature to improve the usefulness of comparative information presented on initial application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by September 27, 2021.

The Board discussed Business Combinations under Common Control, Contributions, FASB Agenda Consultation, Insurance, Interest Benchmark (IBOR) Reform, International Financial Reporting for Not-for-Profit Organizations, Rate Regulated Activities, Sustainability, Third Agenda Consultation, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

The IASB extended the comment period for its Exposure Draft to January 12, 2022. The extended comment period will allow more time for preparers to engage in fieldwork and provide feedback on the practical application of the proposals. The AcSB updated its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft to reflect the extended deadline.

Private and public institutions across the country have come together to offer Canada as the global headquarters for the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The offer was facilitated by CPA Canada and formally submitted by the Government of Canada to the IFRS Foundation this week, backed by organizations such as pension funds, financial institutions, securities regulators, a leading First Nations organization, accounting firms, insurance companies, and other large Canadian companies, along with the support of the country’s six largest municipalities and a broad cross-sector of Canada’s leading business, academic, and environmental stakeholder organizations. 

PSAB issued Exposure Draft – “Employee Benefits, Proposed Section 3251,” which outlines principles for the first of several phases of the revised employee benefits standard. In this first phase, the Board focused on discount rate guidance and deferral provisions. 

We want your feedback to our Exposure Draft – respond by November 25, 2021!