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Disaggregated expense disclosures: Don’t roll the DISE 16.06.2026 42dk

The FASB’s disaggregation of income statement expenses (DISE) guidance requires public business entities to provide significantly more detail about key income statement expense captions beginning in 2027. This episode covers what the new disclosure requirements mean, why implementation may be more complex than expected, and how companies can start preparing their data, systems, processes, controls, and judgments now. For more on this topic read section 3.11 of PwC’s Financial statement presen...

Setting the standard: FASB activity in 2026 09.06.2026 24dk

FASB standard setting activity continues full steam ahead in 2026, with projects focused on crypto assets, hedge accounting, liability-versus-equity classification, the statement of cash flows, and other key accounting topics. While the pace of new accounting standards may appear quieter than in recent years, the Board has been actively evaluating stakeholder feedback from its agenda consultation process and advancing projects that could lead to significant future accounting updates. This epi...

Governance beyond the boardroom: Insights for finance leaders 04.06.2026 35dk

In a complex business environment, governance extends well beyond the boardroom. This episode explores how finance leaders can help connect information, risk, strategy, and oversight to support effective decision-making and organizational resilience. Along the way, we discuss practical insights from COSO's corporate governance framework and considerations for building governance structures that are intentional, connected, and fit for purpose. For more information, see COSO’s Corporate ...

Sustainability now: “Clearing the air” on GHG Protocol updates 26.05.2026 38dk

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. The GHG Protocol continues to evolve as companies prepare for expanding climate reporting requirements under the California SB 253 law, ESRS, and ISSB standards. In this episode, we discuss the Scope 2 consultation, the Land Sector and Removals Guidance, and the new Actions and Market Instruments Request for Feedback and White Paper, along with related implementation and reporting challenges. For ...

SEC semiannual reporting proposal: Cutting quarters, not corners 21.05.2026 44dk

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. The SEC’s proposal to allow optional semiannual reporting could significantly reshape public company reporting obligations and investor communications. SEC Division of Corporation Finance Director Jim Moloney joins the podcast to discuss what the proposal would change, why the SEC is considering the shift now, and the potential implications for companies, investors, and the public markets. F...

Sustainability now: Operationalizing the ISSB standards 12.05.2026 47dk

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. Reporting in accordance with the IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) continues to evolve as financial institutions navigate implementation challenges related to materiality, anticipated financial impacts, and data quality. In this episode, we share findings from our recent survey with the Institute of International Finance (II...

IFRS in focus: New guidance and issues shaping 2026 reporting 05.05.2026 45dk

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are being shaped by a rapidly evolving global environment, including geopolitical conflicts, changing tariff policies, and increasingly complex private capital and artificial intelligence transactions. In this episode, we discuss the key accounting implications of these developments, including impacts on financial instruments and impairment assessments. We also cover new and amended IFRS Accounting Standards effective in 2026 and 2027—such as...

Sustainability now: Energy tax credits and the FEOC rule 28.04.2026 29dk

Foreign Entity of Concern, or FEOC, rules and energy tax credits are reshaping how companies evaluate eligibility and structure investments across the energy sector. In this episode, we explore how the foreign entity of concern framework—introduced under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—applies at both the taxpayer and project level across the energy sector. We cover recent IRS and Treasury guidance and highlight practical challenges related to supply chain tracing, compliance, and financing.&n...

Government grants: Understanding new FASB guidance 21.04.2026 30dk

Government grant accounting under US GAAP is evolving with ASU 2025-10. This episode explores the updated model, including scoping, recognition and measurement, and the distinction between asset and income grants. We also cover presentation and disclosure requirements, along with practical considerations for adoption of this new FASB guidance. For more information, read our In depth, FASB issues guidance on accounting for government grants. Be sure to follow this podcast on your favorit...

OECD Pillar Two: Tax implications for US multinationals 14.04.2026 44dk

The OECD’s January 2026 Administrative Guidance on Pillar Two introduces new safe harbor provisions that could significantly affect how US multinationals are taxed globally. This episode breaks down the key provisions and their accounting and financial reporting implications. In this episode, we discuss: 1:13 – Background on Pillar Two and core concepts 6:57 – Overview of the OECD Administrative Guidance 17:10 – Criteria for the Side-by-Side Safe Harbor 21:46 – Ultimate Parent ...

How will US public policy shape business in 2026? 07.04.2026 43dk

The US public policy landscape continues to evolve and impact US and global businesses. We cover key developments in Washington, D.C., including tariffs, AI, and other areas as well as at the SEC and PCAOB, along with what it all means for financial reporting and strategic decision-making. In this episode, we discuss: 1:04 – Overview of the 2026 public policy environment and business implications 4:17 – Affordability challenges and limits of policy solutions9:35 – Tariff strategy shifts ...

Derivative vs. revenue: Key impacts of new FASB guidance 31.03.2026 26dk

ASU 2025-07, Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract, is new FASB guidance that adds a derivative scope exception and clarifies the boundary between revenue and financial instruments guidance for share-based non-cash consideration from customers. In this episode, we discuss: 2:39 – New derivative scope exception for contracts tied to operations11:05 – Applying revenue versus financial instruments g...

Hedge accounting: How new guidance will impact your risk strategy 24.03.2026 34dk

In this episode, we explore the FASB’s latest hedge accounting guidance and what the changes mean for a company’s risk management strategies. We also preview what’s ahead for hedging on the FASB’s standard setting agenda. In this episode, we discuss: 0:46 – Overview of recent hedge accounting updates4:24 – New choose-your-rate debt hedge accounting model10:09 – Updates affecting purchases and sales of nonfinancial assets21:09 – What’s ahead on the FASB’s hedge accounting agenda30:23 – Adoptio...

Sustainability now: GHG Protocol update—Scope 3 and more 19.03.2026 51dk

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. In this episode, we explore the latest on potential GHG Protocol revisions, including revisiting proposed changes to the Scope 3 Standard and how key decisions are taking shape in the process. We discuss updates to organizational boundaries, materiality thresholds, and new scope 3 categories plus the potential implications of the newly released land sector and removals standard. In this epis...

Tariff uncertainty: Business and financial reporting impacts 17.03.2026 35dk

The US tariff landscape shifted again following the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In this episode, we discuss what the ruling means for importers, including potential refunds, accounting and financial reporting considerations, compliance challenges, and the continued use of other tariff authorities. In this episode, we discuss: 1:29 The current tariff landscape and the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling6:57...

Sustainability now: Balancing GHG scope 2 ambition and practicality 10.03.2026 40dk

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. The GHG Protocol’s proposed updates to its guidance on scope 2 emissions introduce significant changes, including hourly matching, revised market-based accounting rules, and more granular emissions data requirements. In this episode, we break down the key proposals, PwC’s perspective on feasibility and interoperability, and what companies should be considering as the guidance evolves. In thi...

Sustainability now: Preparing for the energy grid of tomorrow 03.03.2026 54dk

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. Energy demand is rising at a pace few anticipated, driven by AI, data centers, electrification, and industrial growth. In this episode, host Heather Horn speaks with Gayle Miller, Head of Strategic Investor Engagement for Brookfield’s Global Client Group and Senior Advisor to its Renewable Power & Transition business, about what an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy looks like in practice—and ...

Sustainability now: EU reporting—What’s settled, what’s evolving 24.02.2026 40dk

On February 24, the Council of the European Union officially adopted the ‘Omnibus’ directive. Key aspects of the ‘Omnibus’ directive include changes to the scope of entities subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) as well as guidance on simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), sector guidance, assurance standards, and value chain reporting. This approval and other recent mil...

Sustainability now: What’s next for California climate reporting? 17.02.2026 30dk

California’s climate disclosure laws are entering a critical phase as key compliance deadlines approach. SB 253 (the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) requires companies to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, while SB 261 (Greenhouse gases: climate-related financial risk) mandates disclosure of climate-related financial risks aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) or an equivalent framework. Althou...

Replay - SEC now: Today’s landscape and recent developments 10.02.2026 29dk

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. It’s that time of year, with many focused on year-end reporting. After wrapping up our Year-end toolkit series, we revisit another set of conversations that are especially relevant right now. We’re re-releasing the kickoff episode from our SEC now series. This first episode sets the stage with an overview of current developments shaping SEC reporting. Our guests unpack recent leadership changes, t...