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Webcast on research and the comparability of financial reporting
May 14, 2019
On May 14, 2019, the International Accounting Standards Board (the Board) released a webcast featuring Board member Ann Tarca discussing the results of research into the comparability of companies reporting using IFRS Standards.
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Summary of the April 2019 MCCG meeting
May 14, 2019
On May 14, 2019, the International Accounting Standards Board (the Board) published a summary of the Management Commentary Consultative Group (MCCG) meeting held on April 3, 2019.
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Leases: What investors need to know about the new standard
May 13, 2019
In 2019, the CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals, published a paper on the new leasing standard and the top ten considerations for investors.
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Summary of the April 2019 ASAF meeting now available
May 13, 2019
On May 13, 2019, the staff of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published a summary of the Accounting Standards Advisory Forum (ASAF) meeting held in London on April 1 and 2, 2019.
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AcSB Exposure Draft – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (Proposed amendments to IFRS 9 and IAS 39)
May 13, 2019
On May 13, 2019, the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) issued its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. Comments are requested by June 17, 2019.
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IESBA Staff release updated FAQs on Long Association
May 09, 2019
On May 9, 2019, the Staff of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) released an updated Q&A publication to support the adoption and implementation of the revised long association provisions "Changes to the Code Addressing Long Association of Personnel with an Audit or Assurance Client".
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Consultation Paper 2, Reviewing PSAB’s Approach to International Public Sector Accounting Standards
May 08, 2019
On May 8, 2019, the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) released its second International Strategy consultation paper. This paper summarizes feedback they heard on their first paper in 2018. The options are clarified to better support stakeholders’ feedback on the important question PSAB will be answering by March 2020 – what is the future of Canada’s public sector accounting international strategy? Comments are requested by September 30, 2019.
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Government Not-for-Profit Consultation Paper Released
May 08, 2019
On May 8, 2019, the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) issued its Government Not-for Profit (GNFP) Consultation Paper to inform the readers of the results of the 2017-2018 consultations and seek feedback on matters that would assist them in determining next steps relating to the government not-for-profit strategy. Comments are requested by September 30, 2019.
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PCAOB Posts Staff Preview of 2018 Inspection Observations
May 06, 2019
On May 6, 2019, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) issued the Staff Preview of 2018 Inspections Observations. This staff preview includes, for the first time, good practices regarding efforts to improve audit quality. It also addresses areas of common deficiencies, observations on technology, and implementation of new accounting and auditing standards and rules.
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IASB publishes proposed amendments to IAS 39 and IFRS 9 in the context of the IBOR reform
May 03, 2019
On May 3, 2019, the International Accounting Standards Board (the Board) published an exposure draft "Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (Proposed amendments to IFRS 9 and IAS 39)" that constitutes a first reaction to the potential effects the IBOR reform could have on financial reporting. Comments are requested by June 17, 2019.
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Assessing adoption of blockchain: Know the risks and opportunities
published May 02, 2019
Blockchain may be the next step in the digital evolution, but specific implementations of the technology are still susceptible to emerging and existing risks. Is blockchain the right fit for your organization, and is your function prepared to advise on the opportunities and risks emerging from the implementation of blockchain technology?
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Investors Driving Change in the Auditor's Report: Key Audit Matters are Coming to Canada
published May 02, 2019
The webinar was presented on May 2, 2019. For those who missed the live session, you can watch the webinar on-demand until May 17, 2019.
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Audit and assurance alert: Quality management
published Apr 30, 2019
Learn about the Exposure Draft (ED) issued by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) in April 2019 that proposes significant changes to the foundational quality control standards at the firm and engagement level.
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Board Practices Report: Common threads across boardrooms
published Apr 30, 2019
The 11th edition of the Board Practices Report, a collaborative effort between Deloitte LLP’s Center for Board Effectiveness and the Society for Corporate Governance (Society), presents findings from a survey distributed to the public company members of the Society during the fourth quarter of 2018. The report’s theme, “Common threads across boardrooms,” illustrates a focus on the threads—or board and board committee practices and oversight motifs—that are woven together to create what governance is today, such as culture, talent, strategy, risk, technology, innovation, and board governance.
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On the board’s agenda: What to expect from auditor reporting of critical audit matters
published Apr 30, 2019
This On the board’s agenda article from Deloitte explores one of the main topics of audit committee focus for 2019, the reporting of critical audit matters (CAMs) and the board’s role with respect to CAMs. The article includes information about identifying CAMs, CAM preparation, and what boards might expect on these topics in advance of the first reporting of CAMs this summer.
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Canadian Q1 2019 IPO Market Outlook: Stability returns as North American markets get ready for influx of IPOs
published Apr 29, 2019
In the current edition of Canadian IPO Market Outlook, we look at notable trends from the first quarter of 2019, and look ahead to what the remainder of 2019 may hold for prospective issuers, investors and markets.
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Canadian public company financial reporting update: Q1 2019
published Apr 25, 2019
This webinar, part of CPA Canada's IFRS webinar series, provides you with the latest updates on issues of relevance to Canadian public companies, including key changes to IFRS and Canadian securities legislation.
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Building an effective private company board: Not all are the same
published Apr 23, 2019
At the heart of good corporate governance is a board of directors that can effectively advise and oversee the organization. Different companies have diverse needs, though, so what are key factors to consider in establishing or changing your private company's board?
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Supply chain cyber threats: Cooperation across the digital ecosystem
published Apr 18, 2019
Recent advanced and unexpected threats to supply chains have exposed new cyber-terrorism, malware, and data theft. What are organizations, their suppliers, and regulators doing to counter these threats?
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CFO Insights: Finance 2025. Are you ready?
published Apr 18, 2019
In this issue of CFO Insights, we’ll discuss what research reveals about the finance function of 2025, the strides finance leaders can take to add maximum value in an emerging digital world, and why CFOs should be energized by the journey ahead.
