Section 1100 - Generally accepted accounting principles

Effective date:

January 1, 2011

Published by the AcSB:

December 2009

Overview

This Section describes what constitutes generally accepted accounting principles for private enterprises reporting in accordance with Part II of the Handbook. This Section also provides guidance on sources to consult when selecting accounting policies and determining appropriate disclosures, when a matter is not dealt with explicitly in the primary sources of generally accepted accounting principles.

History of Section 1100

Date

 

Development

 

Comments

December 2009

 

Part II of the CPA Canada Handbook  issued

 

Effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.

February 2011

 

Amendments to address certain inconsistencies.

 

Paragraph .19 has been deleted and paragraph .22 has been amended to remove references to Board-authorized implementation guidance because there is no such guidance for Part II of the Handbook. Effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. Earlier application is permitted.

Note: The above summary does not include details of consequential amendments made as the result of other projects.

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