Positioning IFRS & PSAB in the Federal Government

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1 KPMG LLP Positioning IFRS & PSAB in the Federal Government November 24, 2010 Public Sector Audit Practice

2 Agenda 1. The Journey: Canadian Accounting Standard Changes 2. Key IFRS differences 3. Key PSAB differences 4. Federal Government Impact 2

3 The Journey: Canadian Accounting Standard Changes 3

4 Standards Evolution Key Milestones 1967: First CICA Handbook created 1981: PSAB created to develop accounting standards for Governments 1997: Section 4400 Standards implemented for Not-for-Profit Organizations. 2004: Europe and Australia adopt International Financial Reporting Standards 2006: AcSB indicates Canadian direction towards IFRS Spring 2008: AcSB announces plan for acct. standards for private enterprises Spring 2008: PSAB issues standards for financial reporting by government organizations (GO) Fall 2008: PSAB announces a revisit of the GO standards Fall 2009: PSAB issues revised standards for Gos Fall 2009: Exposure draft for not-for-profit organizations released by AcSB and PSAB Fall 2010: AcSB & PSAB issues standards for not-for-profit organizations 4

5 Accounting Standard Setting in Canada Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) Governments Government Organizations Publicly-traded Companies Private Companies Pension Plans Non-Govt. Not-for-Profits 5

6 Public Accountable Entities Public Accountable Entities Part I of Accounting Handbook IFRS Definition: Issued any class of instruments in a public market; Hold assets in a fiduciary capacity for a broad group of outsiders When?: Years beginning on or after January 1, year deferral for rate regulated, investment companies and segregated accounts of life insurance companies. 6

7 Private Enterprises Part I IFRS Private Enterprises Part II Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises When?: Years beginning on or after January 1,

8 Pension Plans Pension Plans Part IV Accounting Standards for Pension Plans When?: Years beginning on or after January 1,

9 Public Sector Governments Public Sector Accounting Standards Government Organizations Depends on Type of Government Organization Government organizations are organizations that are controlled by a government. Government organizations are included in the government reporting entity. 9

10 GBEs/GBTOs Original Direction In 2008: Government Business Enterprises Part I IFRS Government Business Type Organizations 10

11 Government Organizations REVISED Government Business Enterprise (GBE): (a) (b) (c) (d) it is a separate legal entity with the power to contract in its own name and that can sue and be sued; it has been delegated the financial and operational authority to carry on a business; it sells goods and services to individuals and organizations outside of the government reporting entity as its principal activity; and it can, in the normal course of its operations, maintain its operations and meet its liabilities from revenues received from sources outside of the government reporting entity. Government Business-Type Organization (GBTO): (a) (b) (c) it is a separate legal entity with the power to contract in its own name and that can sue and be sued; it has been delegated the financial and operational authority to carry on a business; and it sells goods and services to individuals and as its principal activity When?: Effective for years beginning on or after January 1,

12 Government Organizations - REVISED Government Not-for-Profit Organization (GNFPO, GNPO): (a) (b) a government organization, normally without transferable ownership interests, organized and operated exclusively for social, educational, professional, religious, health, charitable or any other not-for-profit purpose. A not-for-profit organization's members, contributors and other resource providers do not, in such capacity, receive any financial return directly from the organization. has counterparts outside the public sector (government, government organizations) Other Government Organization: (a) a government organization that isn t a GBE or GNFPO. 12

13 Government Business Enterprises Government Business Enterprises Part I IFRS When?: Years beginning on or after January 1, 2011 One year deferred for Rate Regulated entities 13

14 Other Government Organizations Other Government Organizations Public Sector Accounting Standards Part I IFRS OGO s apply PSAS unless IFRS is considered to be the more appropriate basis of accounting for the OGO based on financial statement user needs based on criteria. When?: Years beginning on or after January 1,

15 Not-for-Profit Organizations Concurrent Exposure Drafts: AcSB PSAB Move S4400 series to Part B of Handbook Private Enterprise Part II is standards for items not covered by S4400 Move S4400 series into the PSAB Handbook, labeled as Section PSAS as the basis for standards for items not covered by S4200 series of standards for not-forprofit organizations Both Boards to create a joint task force to look at improvements to accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. 15

16 Not-for-Profit Organizations Non-Government NFPOs Part III Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit organizations Part II Private Enterprise Option Part I - IFRS When?: Years beginning on or after January 1, 2012 Early adoption is allowed 16

17 Government Not-for-Profit Organizations Government NFPOs S4200 of Public Sector Accounting Standards Other Sections of PSAS Handbook Option Public Sector Accounting Standards on a stand alone basis (without S4200) Current GNFPOs: Years beginning on or after January 1, Early adoption is allowed Current GBTOs reclassifying to GNFPO: GBTO classification is eliminated for years beginning on or after January 1,

18 Summary Accounting Handbook Public Accountable Enterprises Private Enterprises Non-Government NFPOs Pension Plans Part 1: IFRS Part 2: Private Enterprise Part 3: NFPOs Part 4: Pension Plans Governments Government Business Enterprise Government NFPOs Other Government Organizations Public Sector Accounting Handbook Public Sector Accounting Standards (without S4200) S4200 Public Sector Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations 18

19 Future Steps Accounting Standards Board / International Acct. Standards Board Clarity on IFRS for investment companies Resolution of rate regulated accounting issues with IFRS New/revised IFRS sections (Over 20 projects currently underway) PSAB/Not-for-Profit Organizations Finalize financial instrument standard Finalize government transfers standard Joint taskforce with AcSB on NFPO accounting standards Conceptual framework project 19

20 International Financial Reporting Standards: Key differences 20

21 IFRS versus Canadian GAAP Similarities Similar basic concepts Similar structure and content of financial statements Some standards in IFRS provide similar approach as Canadian GAAP More recent Canadian standards aligned with IFRS Financial Instruments) (e.g. Inventories, 21

22 IFRS versus Canadian GAAP Differences Fewer bright lines and rules Some IFRS standards differ considerably from Cdn GAAP More accounting policy choices Greater use of fair value and reversal of PY writedowns Applying IFRS requires more professional judgement and results in greater volume of disclosures Many differences in application/interpretation BE CAREFUL The devil is in the detail! IFRS 1: Transitional guidance upon first-time adoption of IFRS. 22

23 Financial Statement Presentation Balance sheet: Classifications are generally consistent with Cdn GAAP Three years of balance sheets required if FS restated Income Statement: Expenses strictly classified by nature or function Nature: purchases, depreciation, salaries, advertising Function: cost of sales, distribution, fundraising, administration If by function, all costs should be allocated No one-line charges for restructurings, impairment etc. Significantly more note disclosure

24 Property, Plant & Equipment Components approach more rigorously applied and broader than under Canadian GAAP allocate cost to significant parts of the asset Subsequent measurement options for PPE are cost or revaluation model Impairment tests required: Based on fair value and discounted future cash flows from use Reversal of prior impairment charges One-time transition election to record individual assets at deemed cost equaling fair value at transition date (January 1, 2010). 24

25 Provisions A liability of uncertain timing or amount Recognize if probable a liability has been incurred Recognize on basis of legal OR constructive obligation Probable = More likely than not rather than likely Measure at best estimate may be one of most likely outcome single best estimate expected value probability weighted expected value midpoint where a range of probable estimates Discounting required when effect is material More items to be recognized measurement may differ 25

26 Public Sector Accounting Standards: Key Differences 26

27 Agenda Presentation Impacts: Financial Statements PSAB Standalone Financial Statements Section 4200 PSAB Measurement Impacts: Liabilities Government Transfers Post Employment Benefits Financial Instruments

28 Financial Statement Presentation - PSAB Statement of Financial Position: Financial assets presented separately and apart from non-financial assets Financial assets - Liabilities = net financial assets (net debt) Non-financial assets are shown below net debt Net debt + non-financial assets = Accumulated surplus/deficit Statement of Operations: Expenses are reported by function or major program and disclosed by object When the revenues and expenses displayed are not gross amounts, the gross amounts are disclosed A comparison with the original budget is provided

29 Financial Statement Presentation-PSAB (cont) Statement of Net Financial Assets/Net Debt: Explains the difference between period surplus/deficit and the change in the net financial assets/net debt amount on statement of financial position Change in non-financial assets Statement of Cash Flows: Cash flows are classified by operating, capital, investing and financing activities Cash equivalents (typically < 90-day original maturity) are included in cash balance.

30 Financial Statement Presentation--PSAB + S4200 Statement of Financial Position Statement of Operations Statement of Changes in Net Assets Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the financial statements

31 Fund Accounting--PSAB + S4200 Accounting Policy Choice: Deferral or Restricted Fund Method Deferral Method of Accounting for Contributions: restricted contributions related to expenses of future periods are deferred and recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenses are incurred. Endowment contributions are reported as direct increases in net assets All other contributions are reported as revenue Restricted Fund of Accounting for Contributions: Separates activities into a general fund, restricted funds and an endowment fund Contributions are reports as revenue in one of the funds depending its restrictions (if any) and the nature of those restrictions

32 Statement of Financial Position--PSAB + S4200 Net Assets: Unrestricted net assets Restricted net assets those set aside for specific purpose Endowment net assets those that must be maintained permanently Net assets invested in capital assets optional presentation Typically equals the entity s capital assets less supporting long-term debt and deferred capital contributions

33 Liabilities Liabilities: present obligations of an entity to others arising from past transactions or events, the settlement of which is expected to result in the future sacrifice of economic benefits. Three characteristics: embody a duty or responsibility to others, leaving an entity little or no discretion to avoid settlement of the obligation; the duty or responsibility to others entails settlement by future transfer or use of assets, provision of goods or services, or other form of economic settlement at a specified or determinable date, on occurrence of a specified event, or on demand; and the transactions or events obligating the entity have already occurred.

34 Types of Liabilities Liabilities arise from many types of obligations. Obligations result in an entity being bound or committed to a particular course of action. They can arise from: agreements or contracts; another government's legislation; a government's own legislation; constructive obligations (that is, those that can be inferred from the facts in a particular situation); and equitable obligations (that is, those that are based on ethical or moral considerations).

35 Constructive and Equitable Obligations Significant professional judgement required to determine if the entity has little or no discretion Must consider whether the entity has created a valid expectation among others and, as a result, has no realistic alternative but to settle its obligation. Preponderance of Evidence: the entity acknowledges and indicates it will act upon its decision to accept responsibility for the obligation; and the entity has sufficiently communicated its decision to the affected parties.

36 Government Transfers Re-Exposure Draft Issue Transferor Recipient: -Operating Recipient: -Capital Capital: Recognition in revenue Re-exposure approach Recognize expense when authorized and eligibility criteria, if any, have been met by the recipient. Revenue in the period transfer is authorized and eligibility criteria, if any, have been met by the recipient, except when and to the extent that the transfer gives rise to a liability under PS3200: Liabilities. Revenue in the period transfer is authorized and eligibility criteria, if any, have been met by the recipient, except when and to the extent that the transfer gives rise to a liability under PS3200: Liabilities. Recognize in revenue when, and in proportion to how, the liability is settled. 36

37 Government Transfers Re-Exposure Draft A liability may arise in relation to: An operating transfer a capital transfer for the purpose of acquiring/developing a capital asset a capital transfer for the purpose of acquiring /developing a capital asset to be used to provide service for a number of years a transfer of capital assets to be used to provide service for a number of years 37

38 Employee Future Benefits Topic Current Standards PSA Handbook Actuarial gains and losses Can elect corridor method whereby gain and losses less than 10% of plans asset or obligations can be deferred and not amortized All actuarial gains and losses must be amortized Discount rate Market interest rates on high quality debt instruments with matching cash flows or interest rate at which obligation could be settled Short-term forecast of rates of return on assets held or cost of borrowing Plan amendments Deferred and recognized based on employee average remaining service life (EARSL) Recognized immediately Measurement of assets Market value with option to adjust to market over a period not to exceed five years Market value with option to adjust to market over a period not to exceed five years Compensated Absences Cost should be accrued when the event that obligates the entity occurs. Current Handbook indicates that, as a practical matter entities are not required to accrue liabilities that accumulate but do not vest, such as sick leave benefit Cost should be accrued in period employee renders service. 38

39 Financial Instruments Financial Instruments Exposure Draft Two Measurement Categories: Fair Value Cost or amortized cost Fair value measurement applies to: Derivatives Portfolio investments in equity instruments that are quoted in an active market Fair value option available Remeasurement gains and losses reported in a separate statement 39

40 Financial Instruments - Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses New Statement to the Financial Statements Reports the following Change in the fair value of a financial instrument Foreign exchange gains/losses on items recorded in the cost or amortized cost category Other comprehensive income of government business enterprises 40

41 Other Impacts on Federal Government 41

42 GAAP Hierarchy Section PS 1150 provides guidance on the source of GAAP for all governments, and those organizations that consider the CICA Public Sector Accounting Handbook to be the most appropriate to their objectives and circumstances. (referred to as a "public sector reporting entity ). For these entities: the primary source of GAAP is defined to be standards contained in the PSA Handbook, as well as Public Sector Guidelines and appendices and illustrative material of those pronouncements.

43 GAAP Hierarchy Public sector reporting entities should apply every primary source of GAAP (PSAB) that deals with the accounting and reporting in their financial statements of transactions or events encountered by the entity. When PSAB does not deal with accounting and reporting matters encountered by the entity, or additional guidance is needed to apply PSAB to specific circumstances, the selection of an appropriate accounting policy requires the exercise of professional judgment. In these circumstances, a public sector reporting entity should adopt accounting policies and disclosures that are consistent with: (a) the primary sources of GAAP; and (b) the application of the concepts described in Section PS 1000 Financial Statement Concepts (i.e. the conceptual framework)

44 GAAP Hierarchy Other sources of GAAP are to be evaluated by the public sector reporting entity based on the following criteria: (a) (b) (c) (d) The specificity of the source The authority of the issuer or author The continued relevance of the source The development process for the source

45 GAAP Hierarchy Secondary Sources of GAAP could include: PSAB 4200 Government Not-for-Profit Organizations International Financial Reporting Standards CICA Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises International Public Sector Accounting Standards Public Sector Standards set by other countries But be careful must conform with the PSAB conceptual framework

46 Consolidation of Government Organizations Different consolidation methods Government Business Enterprises: Modified equity method: one-line consolidation No requirement to adjust to accounting policies of the Govt. Therefore, IFRS results are consolidated into Govt. FS Other Government Organizations: Full consolidation: line-by-line consolidation Requires adjustments of accounting policies to match Govt. accounting policies OGOs reporting under IFRS must prepare a reconciliation to PSAB standards for consolidation into Govt. FS 46

47 Consolidation of Government Organizations (cont.) Different consolidation methods Government Not-for-Profit Organizations: Full consolidation: line-by-line consolidation Requires adjustments of accounting policies to match Govt. accounting policies GNFPOs using PSAB +S4200 must prepare a reconciliation to PSAB standalone standards for consolidation into Govt. FS -- If deferral method of accounting for contributions is used then likely not many differences -- If restricted method of accounting for contribution is used then there will likely be differences related to revenue recognition 47

48 Quarterly Reporting Required beginning in the April-June 2011 quarter: -- for Crowns, prepared in accordance with their basis of accounting -- for March 31 st year-end Crowns, April-June 2011 quarter is the first quarter of IFRS or PSAB -- comparative figures are required Conversions must be completed sooner. 48

49 Questions Questions? Andrew C. Newman Audit Partner Public Sector Audit Practice