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Accounting Standards Board Agenda for June 23, 2016 Meeting

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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

LAST CHANCE: RECRUITER NIGHT IS COMING JUNE 20, 2016!! REGISTER NOW: ONLY 6 TICKETS LEFT FOR TONIGHT

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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

2016 STAKEHOLDER SURVEY ON PSAB’S PERFORMANCE

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To be considered, comments must be received by July 1, 2016. 0% of survey complete. As reported by The Standard. About this survey Part of the Accounting Standards Oversight Council’s (AcSOC) mandate is to evaluate the performance of the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and publicly report its findings. To aid in the evaluation process, we are seeking input from PSAB’s

AcSB Response – Financial Instruments and Disclosure

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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

AcSB Exposure Draft – Clarifications to Sections 1591 and 3056

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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

Reverse Mentoring: Turning Tables on Tradition

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Posted by Robert Half Management Resources Mentoring has long been recognized as an effective workplace practice and positive experience — a way for veteran finance professionals to pass on industry and organizational knowledge to less-tenured colleagues. Now, more companies are turning the formula around with reverse mentoring, and finding it’s just as constructive to have expertise and insights flowing up

PSAB’s Chair, Rod Monette, highlights discussions held at the Board’s March 2016 meeting and other topics.

June 1, 2016 Paul Calleri rel="nofollow"Leave a comment

Our March meeting saw many projects and initiatives move forward. As reported by The Standard. Use of Public Sector Financial Statements by Credit Rating Agencies We received a presentation from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services about the credit ratings process and how they use the financial statements of public sector entities. Our Strategic Plan Our draft 2017-2020 strategic plan was

A review of “The Big Short”

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This is an odd recommendation because I am suggesting that people watch a movie based on a book that I have yet to read. The book is “The Big Short” by Michael Lewis and relates the story of the subprime mortgage scandal which caused the financial crisis of 2008, from which we are still recovering. This serious subject is treated

Public Sector Accounting Board Seeks New Leader

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Canada’s Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) is seeking a new Chair. 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 have the contacts and

Annual Membership Dues & Continuing Professional Development

May 27, 2016 Paul Calleri rel="nofollow"Leave a comment

Each year, CPAs are required to remit Annual Membership Dues (AMD) and submit a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) declaration to remain in good standing with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). Members received email notification to pay AMD and submit a CPD declaration the week of April 25. The

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