Public Sector Accounting Forum (PSAF) March 2026: Highlights

The latest PSAF meeting was held on 10 March 2026. The meeting discussed developments and shared key information on public sector accounting and reporting, including the following:

Exposure Drafts open for comment

ED 217:

·        ED 217 Proposed Amendments to Chapter 7 of the Conceptual Framework – Limited Scope Amendments, comments due by 8 May 2026.

Technical guidance recently issued

ASB Frequently Asked Question (FAQ):

·        A FAQ clarifying the difference between impairment and derecognition of an asset, an area commonly giving rise to questions in practice.

OAG: Annual Report Guides

·        Annual Report Guides 2025/26 and related documents were published on the Knowledge Hub.

AGSA: Technical Updates

·        Three Technical Updates providing guidance on the Standards of GRAP, IFRS Accounting Standards and MCS reporting frameworks for the 2026 year-end audits. These updates also apply to audit firms performing work on behalf of the AGSA.

Technical projects in progress

Transfer Expenses:

·        ASB’s ongoing research into transfer expense transactions, focusing on accounting principles currently observed in practice.