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On September 25, 2019, the AcSB responded to the IASB’s Exposure Draft, issued in June 2019. We encourage the IASB to move quickly to finalize IFRS 17, as the standard is expected to benefit the global capital markets. A common global adoption date of IFRS 17 is critical to the success of transitioning to the new insurance contract standard. Read our letter to find out more!

At its recent meeting, the Board discussed, reviewed, and made decisions on number of topics, including Conceptual Framework and Reporting Model, Public Private Partnership, and Intangible Assets – Narrow Scope Amendment. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The Group discussed topics such as accounting for sale-lease back transactions with variable payments, and application issues from an asset acquisition. Read about the views expressed by Group members for helpful tips on these and other topics.   

The Board discussed topics such as IFRS® Standards, Insurance, Revenue, Combinations, Contributions, and ASPE implementation questions, among others.

AcSB Exposure Draft – Employee Future Benefits – Use of a Funding Valuation

The AcSB seeks feedback on its proposals to modify the guidance on using an actuarial valuation for funding purposes in the measurement of the defined benefit obligation. These proposals apply to private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations applying the standards in Parts II and III of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by December 16, 2019.

IPSASB released an Exposure Draft providing guidance on how to account for financial instruments unique to the public sector. Canadian stakeholders can send comments to IPSASB until December 31, 2019. Read the Exposure Draft for full details.

At its recent meeting, the Committee discussed a number of topics including Revenue, Related Party Transactions, the relevance of financial reporting, and much more.

The Board discussed several topics during its two-day meeting including Audits of Less Complex Entities, Quality Management, Agreed-upon Procedures, Identifying and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement and others. Read the full Decision Summary for further detail.

On August 19, 2019, the AcSB responded to the IASB’s Exposure Draft, Annual Improvements to IFRS® Standards 2018-2020. The Exposure Draft proposed amendments to IFRS Standards as part of the IASB’s Annual Improvements process. Read our letter to understand the matters we raised to the IASB for further consideration.

Hear Armand Capisciolto, Vice-Chair of the Accounting Standard Board, discuss implementation questions on the application of the amendments to Section 3856, Financial Instruments.