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The Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) is currently seeking new members to appoint to the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB). The AcSOC is looking for experienced individuals with broad vision, an understanding of public sector accounting concepts and financial reporting issues, and the ability to anticipate the implications of proposed standards to join the PSAB. This demanding but professionally rewarding volunteer role involves a time commitment of approximately 100 to 150 hours per year of preparation and meeting time. The PSAB normally meets face-to-face in Toronto four times per year and at other times by conference call. The appointments will be for a three-year term commencing April 1, 2012, with a possible extension term. The AcSOC seeks to maintain a balance of different backgrounds and perspectives amongst the PSAB’s members. Given PSAB’s membership profile, the AcSOC intends to appoint new members who bring the perspective of a user and academia. The PSAB contributes to better decision-making and accountability by improving the quality of financial information reported by Canadian public sector organizations. The PSAB serves the public interest by developing and establishing standards and other guidance governing accounting and financial reporting domestically, and by contributing to the development of internationally accepted standards. Further information about the PSAB is available at www.psab-ccsp.ca. If you are interested in becoming a Board member or know of someone who might be, or wish further information, please contact Tim Beauchamp, Director, Public Sector Accounting Standards, at tim.beauchamp@cica.ca or (416 204 3286, by January 15, 2012). |
