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Topics discussed included issues in applying the modified retroactive transition method for Asset Retirement Obligations, Section PS 3280 to a building with asbestos and to a fully depreciated asset still in productive use. The Group also discussed the reporting model exposure draft proposal to split liabilities into financial and non-financial categories, and PSAB’s proposed approach to its GNFP Strategy in Consultation Paper II.

PSAB issued its Draft 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan which outlines the Board’s proposed strategic objectives for the next five years. Share your feedback on this document by October 6, 2021 via comment letter or by participating in our online activities on Connect.FRASCanada.ca.

The Board discussed the Post Implementation Review of IFRS 10, 11, and 12, Insurance Contracts, AcSB’s Strategic Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives. 

The AASB discussed the anticipated IAASB exposure draft of a proposed standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities and the way forward in Canada. The Board also reviewed a first draft of its 2021-2022 Annual Plan and discussed input received from stakeholders on its Draft 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

The AcSB has issued its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by October 21, 2021.

The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft to amend IAS 21. The proposed amendments aim to help companies determine whether a currency can be exchanged into another currency, and what accounting to apply if the currency cannot be exchanged. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by September 1, 2021.

To learn more about PSAB’s recently issued Government Not-for-Profit Strategy Consultation Paper II, watch this on-demand webinar (available in English and French). You’ll receive an overview of the options considered for a GNFP strategy, the decision-making criteria used to evaluate the options, and which GNFP strategy is being recommended. Comments on this Consultation Paper are due June 30, 2021.

The response deadlines of five key documents for comment related to the PSAB’s proposed new Conceptual Framework, Reporting Model, and Government Not-for-Profit Strategy have been extended to June 30, 2021. We encourage stakeholders to use this additional time to share feedback and help shape the future of public sector accounting standards for years to come!

This Annual Plan sets out the Board’s key activities and project milestones in 2021-2022, helping to achieve the objectives in the last year of its strategic plan. Read the plan for full details.