Review of IFRS 15, or: don’t make us change again please!

The IASB recently called for stakeholder feedback to inform its review of the accounting standard for revenue from contracts with customers, IFRS 15. This is part of the regular post-implementation review process “to assess whether the effects of applying the new requirements on users of financial statements, preparers, auditors and regulators are those the IASB intended…

700 posts!

This is the 700th posting on this blog… ..so I thought I might take a brief pause for review. As far as I know, this is the world’s longest-running financial reporting blog (going back to December 2013); even if I’m wrong about that, I’m pretty sure this one scores highest on the intersection of longevity…

The ISSB’s request for information – don’t run from the politics!

As we previously discussed, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) recently issued Request for Information Consultation on Agenda Priorities, to seek feedback on its priorities for its next two-year work plan. The document is open for comment until September 1, 2023. The ISSB has identified four potential projects in particular: “three sustainability-related research projects—1) biodiversity, ecosystems…

Non-financial reporting: we have a few issues!

If one went in sequence through the almost 700-post history of this blog, it might seem to speak to the fading prominence of IFRS relative to other forms of financial reporting; at present, the IASB just doesn’t generate as much of immediate interest as does the ISSB. Of course, that’s somewhat by design: many of…

More on Canadian accounting’s new approach, or: power play!

As we covered last time, CPA Ontario and CPA Quebec announced that they intend to conclude their current arrangements with CPA Canada. Since that last post, we have a little (not enough, but a little) more clarity on some of the underlying issues, in particular from a Globe and Mail article, none of which is…

Disclosures about BEES, or: hear that buzz!

As we previously discussed, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) recently issued Request for Information Consultation on Agenda Priorities, to seek feedback on its priorities for its next two-year work plan. The document is open for comment until September 1, 2023. The ISSB has identified four potential projects in particular: “three sustainability-related research projects—1) biodiversity, ecosystems…

Human capital – it’s what makes us tick!

As we previously discussed, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) recently issued Request for Information Consultation on Agenda Priorities, to seek feedback on its priorities for its next two-year work plan. The document is open for comment until September 1, 2023. The ISSB has identified four potential projects in particular: “three sustainability-related research projects—1) biodiversity, ecosystems…

The Accounting Hall of Fame – plan your visit now!

The Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame (CAHF) “recognizes and honours individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the Canadian accounting profession or, as Canadians, have made contributions to the development of accounting elsewhere in the world.“ We previously covered the 2021 and 2022 inductees, so this post may be seen as the…