Any Canadian business looking to stay competitive by making real-time data driven decisions needs to align itself with systems and tools that allow quick and effective decision-making. A business dashboard that has the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can give you full access into the entire scope of a business at a glance. For the critical role of a Chief
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Join us on July 14, 2016 in Truro, NS to help shape the future accounting for private enterprises involved in agricultural activities. As reported by The Standard. Understand the AcSB’s thinking and share your views about how to account for: biological assets (unharvested crops, animals held for sale, bearer plants, and bearer animals); and agricultural produce (harvested product of biological
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The International Accounting Standards Board (the Board) today issued amendments to IFRS 2 Share-based Payment, clarifying how to account for certain types of share-based payment transactions. The amendments, which were developed through the IFRS Interpretations Committee, provide requirements on the accounting for: the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled share-based payments; share-based payment transactions with
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Community: Developing High-quality Standards Together Our Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2016 provides the public with an account of our work done in serving the public interest by establishing accounting standards for the public sector. This year’s report includes the following highlights: PSAB Chair Rod Monette’s message, which highlights the extensive work done to grow our stakeholder
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Toronto, ON. – Businesses value accountants who are strategic thinkers, but the results of a Robert Half Management Resources survey suggest company-sponsored training in this area is not always available. Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) Canadian CFOs said strategic thinking abilities are important for accounting and finance professionals – 31 per cent of those interviewed feel they are mandatory.
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Canada’s Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) is seeking a new Chair. As reported by The Standard. PSAB establishes the accounting standards and other guidance for Canada’s public sector, published in the CPA Canada Public Sector Accounting Handbook.As the Chair, you will lead the strategic direction of PSAB. A visible and experienced member of the public sector accounting community, you will
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The topics the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) plans to discuss, in addition to routine updates, and anticipated actions, if any, are outlined below. Although current at the date prepared (June 2, 2016), this agenda is subject to change. As reported by The Standard. International Financial Reporting Standards International Activities Share results of recent discussions with other national standard setters, including
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TheGAAP.net & TFN Present: Recruiter Night Sponsored by: Wise Riddell Financial Group RECRUITER NIGHT IS COMING JUNE 20, 2016!! TICKETS WILL GO FAST SO RESERVE BEFORE YOU MISS OUT This is an evening for TheGAAP.net and TFN members to speak with and hear from a host of recruiters. The recruiters are from
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The AcSB has submitted a comment letter responding to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’ Draft Guideline on IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and Disclosure. Responses to Other Documents for Comment The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) may respond to a document issued for comment by other bodies when it relates to matters effecting financial reporting by Canadian entities. AcSB
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COMMENTS TO THE AcSB MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 2, 2016: As reported by The Standard. This Exposure Draft reflects proposals made by the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB). Individuals and organizations are invited to send written comments on the Exposure Draft proposals. Comments are requested from those who agree with the Exposure Draft as well as from those who do
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