PSAS - Update 2026 (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
Overview
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.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
- 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.
Learning Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Course Content Created: September 2026
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenter
Natalie Bessette-Asumadu, CPA, CAAbout This Product
On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.
Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
PSAS - Update 2026 (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Overview
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.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
- 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.
Learning Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Course Content Created: September 2026
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenter
Natalie Bessette-Asumadu, CPA, CAAbout This Product
On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.
Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.