The prospect of convergence to a single set of global accounting standards, and financial instrument accounting, will be the most pressing issues in the accounting business in the year ahead, says Fitch Ratings.The rating agency notes that a number of countries, including Canada, are gearing up to fully adopt International Financial Reporting Standards in the […]
IFRS the best approach to ensure consistent, fair and cost-effective oversight continues, regulator says
CFAs want clarification on how new accounting standards will impact investors.
CSA amendments address proposed changes to securities legislation
Accounting standards for private enterprises in Canada finalized
Differing treatment of financial instruments in Canada and the U.S. will put banks in a delicate situation
CSA materials aimed at ensuring a smooth transition from current Canadian GAAP to IFRS
Tricia O’Malley has been appointed as chair of the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB), succeeding Paul Cherry, the Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) said Wednesday.The AcSB establishes financial reporting standards that contribute to enhanced decision making by improving the quality of financial information about organizational performance reported by Canadian entities.O’Malley previously served as the first full-time […]
Regulator seeks comment on survey results
Investment counsel and portfolio managers, limited market dealers and exchange contracts dealers are among those who will be required to use IFRS