Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
Please note: This course will not be available until Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Participants will receive a concise update on new and pending sections of the PSA Handbook and their relationship to existing standards. Participants will also examine current PSAB projects and emerging public sector issues through examples that support practical application.
Topics include:
- Overview of upcoming standards.
- New Conceptual Framework.
- PS 1202 – Financial Statement Presentation.
- PS 3251 - Employee Benefits.
- Proposed PS 3155 - Intangible Assets and cloud computing arrangements guidelines project.
- Government not‑for‑profit strategy.
- PS 3280 Asset Retirement Obligations – ongoing application considerations;
- PSAB plans and workplan; emerging public sector issues (including sustainability reporting).
- PSA Discussion Group highlights.
NOTE: This course description has been revised and reflects updates for 2026. If you have any questions, please contact pdevents@cpaontario.ca.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe new and pending PSAS sections and explain how they relate to existing PSA Handbook guidance.
- Identify current PSAB projects and determine where stakeholder feedback may be most impactful.
- Apply concepts through examples and exercises to support implementation planning.
- Recognize emerging issues in public sector accounting and consider potential implications for their organizations.
Who Will Benefit
- Professionals working in or serving local governments, senior governments, crown corporations and agencies.
- Practitioners and auditors serving First Nations or other public sector entities.
- Finance leaders and reporting teams responsible for PSAS implementation and policy updates.
Prerequisite(s)
- PSAS: Review of the Standards, or
- General working knowledge of existing PSA standards.
How to Access the Course
Please note that access to this course will begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. You will receive an email when the course is available and your Blackboard access has been enabled. Your access time starts on the date access is provided.
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