The next meeting of the IFRS Discussion Group will be held in Toronto on May 31, 2016. Individuals are encouraged to submit issues relating to the application of IFRSs in Canada by April 15, 2016.

Submit an Issue to the IFRS Discussion Group: as reported by The Standard

Members of the public are encouraged to submit issues for possible consideration by the Accounting Standard Board’s (AcSB) IFRS Discussion Group.
For an issue to be considered for a meeting, it must be submitted, in writing, six weeks prior to an upcoming meeting. If a submission is received less than six weeks prior to an upcoming meeting, it will be considered for the Group’s next scheduled meeting.

Submission Requirements

• Identify the issue in two sentences or less.
• Describe current or emerging Canadian accounting practices, outlining:
  • the major alternatives;
  • the relevant IFRSs; and
  • any influences on the practices that might be unique to Canada, including regulatory or legislative requirements.
• Explain how the issue meets the Group’s agenda criteria:
  • Does the issue arise from the application of IFRSs in Canada?
  • Is the issue widespread in Canada?
  • Is there significant divergent practice, or the potential for significantly divergent practice, within Canada?

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