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February 14, 2011
Standards
Notice of the IFRS Discussion Group Meeting

The next meeting of the IFRS Discussion Group will be held on January 12, 2012 in Toronto. Individuals are encouraged to submit issues relating to the application of IFRSs in Canada by November 14, 2011 for consideration at this meeting. For further information, see Submission of Issues.

August 08, 2011
Standards
CPR Alert: Interim Reporting Under IFRSs
This CPR Alert discusses various matters entities may wish to consider as they prepare Q2 and Q3 2011 financial reports.
August 08, 2011
Standards
Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Translation

Basis for Conclusions documents for Section PS 1201, Financial Statement Presentation, Section PS 2601, Foreign Currency Translation and Section PS 3450, Financial Instruments are now available.

July 28, 2011
Standards
Improvements to IFRSs

The AcSB has issued an Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by October 21, 2011.

July 28, 2011
Standards
Public Sector Not-for-Profit Organizations Face Decisions

An article to assist government not-for-profit organizations in understanding the changes in the accounting standards they will follow has been posted.

July 28, 2011
Standards
AcSB July 13, 2011 Decision Summary

An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to the topics addressed at this meeting.

July 22, 2011
Standards
IFRS Discussion Group — June Meeting  

At its June 2011 meeting, the IFRS Discussion Group discussed various issues arising from the application of IFRSs in Canada. The meeting notes are a summary of the discussion and should be reviewed in conjunction with the archived audio webcast of the meeting.

July 22, 2011
Standards
PSAB June 23-24, 2011 Decision Summary

An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting.

July 15, 2011
Standards
Update of Terminology

The PSAB has issued an Exposure Draft that proposes to amend certain standards and guidelines to clarify their applicability to various public sector entities. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by September 30, 2011

July 15, 2011
Standards
Amendments Resulting from Section PS 3450

The PSAB has issued an Exposure Draft that proposes to withdraw Section PS 3030, Temporary Investments, and amend Section PS 3040, Portfolio Investments. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by October 14, 2011.

July 15, 2011
Standards
Reporting Implications of New Auditing and Accounting Standards (7th edition)

This publication provides guidance on reporting issues that may arise during the current period of change to new auditing and accounting standards.

July 06, 2011
Standards
GAAP Comparison for Government Organizations

An updated Summary Comparison of the CICA Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Handbook to the CICA Handbook – Accounting has been issued to help government organizations in their transition to the PSA Handbook.

July 06, 2011
CAStore
REALpac ASPE Handbook
The REALpac ASPE Handbook blends an understanding of real estate capital and property markets and industry accounting practices with ASPE, to provide readers with a one-stop source of currently acceptable ASPE accounting practices for real estate.
July 06, 2011
CAStore
Ernst & Young's Federal Income Tax Act, 2011 (9th) Edition
Complete coverage of Canada’s Income Tax Act and Regulations. Now also available as an eBook that is updated up to four times a year with proposed and passed legislation.
July 06, 2011
Standards
Invitation to Comment on IAASB Exposure Draft

The AASB urges Canadian stakeholders to provide input to the IAASB Exposure Draft on proposed ISAE 3000 (Revised), Assurance Engagements Other Than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by August 12, 2011.

June 27, 2011
Standards
IFRS Discussion Group — June meeting

Listen to the audio recordings of the ten topics discussed by the Group in June including preliminary observations of some of the provincial securities regulators staff on the first quarter filings under IFRSs and six issues arising from the application of IFRSs in Canada. 

June 27, 2011
Standards
AASB June 13-14, 2011 Decision Summary

An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting.

June 27, 2011
Standards
AcSB June 15, 2011 Decision Summary

An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to the topics addressed at this meeting.

June 27, 2011
Standards
Invitation to Comment on IAASB Consultation Paper

The AASB urges Canadian stakeholders to provide input to the IAASB Consultation Paper regarding "Enhancing the Value of Auditor Reporting: Exploring Options for Change." Comments are requested by August 26, 2011.

June 27, 2011
News
CAmagazine celebrates 100 years
The award-winning flagship publication of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is marking its centennial.
June 27, 2011
CAStore
The Personal Automobile Log
Designed to support your client development and retention efforts, The Personal Automobile Log can be personalized with the name and contact information of your firm to help you attract new prospects and remind existing clients of the value-added services that you provide all year around.
June 27, 2011
News
Entries being accepted as Corporate Reporting Awards mark 60 years
Entries are now being accepted in a milestone year for the Corporate Reporting Awards, presented annually by the Chartered Accountants of Canada.
June 27, 2011
CAStore
The Personal Tax Planner Guide
Designed to support your client retention and development efforts, The Personal Tax Planner Guide can be personalized with the name and contact information of your firm to help you attract new prospects and remind existing clients of the value-added services that you offer throughout the year.
June 10, 2011
Career Development
Webinar — Enhancing the Value of Auditor Reporting: Exploring Options for Change - Online Consultation
June 28, 2011 - 12:00 (Noon) ET
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has recently issued a Consultation Paper seeking feedback from different groups of users of audited financial statements on options for change that may help achieve reporting that better meets users' information needs.
June 10, 2011
News
Federal budget has a familiar ring: Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
It is a déjà vu budget from the federal government but one that keeps Canada heading in the right direction, according to the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).
March 03, 2011
Career Development
Advanced Tax Issues for the Owner-managed Business Course
November 19-23, 2011, Queen's Landing Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

This course offers an advanced format where you can acquire innovative and elegant solutions to the most intricate financial situations that confront the business owner today. You will explore essential concepts and contemporary developments and apply them to real-life situations designed to demonstrate the most tax effective approaches to the unique financial situations that face owner-managers and the businesses they run.
May 20, 2011
Standards
AcSB May 10, 2011 Decision Summary

An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to the topics addressed at this meeting.

May 20, 2011
News
Soaring optimism among executive CAs, positive employment forecasts and anticipated innovation investments: CICA/RBC Business Monitor
Sixty-four per cent of executive CAs expressed optimism about the Canadian economy in the first quarter of 2011, marking a notable increase of 23 per cent over the previous quarter, according to the latest CICA/RBC Business Monitor.
May 20, 2011
Standards
Webinar — Improvements to Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises

Take part in a free AcSB webinar on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:30 EDT, in English, or Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 12:30 EDT, in French. The webinar will highlight upcoming changes to the standards, including those identified in the recently issued annual improvements Exposure Draft.