ASPE briefing: Retractable or mandatorily redeemable shares issued in a tax planning arrangement
Learn about the new accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE) issued in December 2018 in Part II of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting.
This ASPE briefing highlights key changes resulting from the amendments to Section 3856, Financial Instruments regarding retractable or mandatorily redeemable shares issued in a tax planning arrangement.
Topics include:
- what are retractable or mandatorily redeemable shares issued in a tax planning arrangement
- when to classify such shares as equity and when to classify as debt
- how to measure retractable or mandatorily redeemable shares issued in a tax planning arrangement
- presentation and disclosure requirements related to such shares
- transitional considerations and the date for which the Handbook amendments to Section 3856 take effect