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Text us your thoughts on this episodeThis week we introduce a miniseries on the building blocks of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. To kick off the miniseries, host Heather Horn is joined by Marcin Olewinski, an Assurance partner, and Kelsey Pizza, a senior manager in PwC’s National Office, to give an overview of the process and zero in on the first step, understanding reporting requirements. They highlight the GHG Protocol's foundational role and its similarities and differences with other standards.In this episode, they discuss:02:22 – Background on the building blocks of GHG emissions reporting04:30 – The history of the GHG Protocol and how it’s used today19:16 – How the GHG Protocol interacts with other frameworks, including the European Sustainability Reporting Standards and IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards 31:08 – Advice for companies for understanding GHG reporting requirements and interoperabilityFor more information on GHG emissions reporting, including the five-step process ou

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe kick off our miniseries on foreign currency accounting with an episode on determining functional currency, which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which a distinct and separable operation operates.In this episode, we discuss:03:52 – Identifying distinct and separable operations19:01 – Determining functional currency25:45 – Common pitfalls in evaluating functional currency 37:37 – Changes in functional currency40:19 – Highly inflationary economiesFor more information, see chapter 3 of our Foreign currency guide. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Bret Dooley is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office who leads teams focused on the financial services sectors and accounting for financial instruments. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services, banking, and capital markets industries. Bret focuses on emerging financial reporting issues related to financial instruments, developing

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe continue our miniseries on stock-based compensation awards with a focus on 5 important things for private companies to know. This is an area for which the accounting tends to be more complicated for nonpublic companies. In this episode, we discuss:3:12 – Measurement of liability-classified awards5:59 – Secondary market transactions16:39 – Profit sharing arrangements22:44 – Equity restructurings31:25 – Recourse and nonrecourse loansFor more information, see chapter 6 of our Stock-based compensation guide. Also, check out our other episode in this miniseries, Stock-based compensation - 5 things to know about modifications. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Ken Stoler is a partner in PwC’s National Office who specializes in financial reporting and plan design issues related to equity compensation arrangements, retirement and healthcare plans, and other benefits. He has helped companies navigate their employee compensation issu

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe kick off our miniseries on stock-based compensation with a focus on 5 important things to know when accounting for modifications to stock-based compensation awards.In this episode, we discuss:2:40 – How to determine whether a change in terms or conditions should be accounted for as a modification5:00 – The stock-based compensation modification framework8:29 – Four types of modifications related to vesting conditions18:39 – Modifications that change classification22:15 – Modifications of performance conditionsFor more information, see chapter 4 of our Stock-based compensation guide. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Ken Stoler is a partner in PwC’s National Office who specializes in financial reporting and plan design issues related to equity compensation arrangements, retirement and healthcare plans, and other benefits. He has helped companies navigate their employee compensation issues during IPOs, spin offs, acquisitions,

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe continue our miniseries on software costs. They are accounted for using two different models depending on whether the software is used internally or externally. In this episode, we discuss the internal-use model applicable to software developed or obtained to meet the reporting entities’ internal needs.In this episode, we discuss:3:24 – The scope of internal-use software10:29 – The three stages of software development14:07 – Cloud computing arrangements17:50 – Practical challenges in applying this model25:05 – An overview and update on the FASB's current software costs projectFor more information, see chapter 3 of our Software costs guide. Also, check out our other episode in this miniseries, Accounting for the cost of externally marketed software. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Mike Coleman is a partner in PwC's National Office who specializes in accounting for revenue and software arrangements and has served

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe kick off our miniseries on software costs. They are accounted for using two different models depending on whether the software is used internally or externally. In this episode we focus on the external use model applicable to software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed as a separate product or embedded within a product or process.In this episode, we discuss:3:20 – How to determine whether the internal use or externally-marketed software models apply 10:08 – An overview of the externally marketed software model (ASC 985-20)11:25 – When technological feasibility of software is established19:55 – The types of costs capitalized under the model for externally marketed software22:40 – Practical challenges in applying the externally marketed software model27:55 – Applying the guidance to Artificial Intelligence (AI) 31:10 – An update on the FASB’s software costs projectFor more information, see chapter 2 of our Software costs guide. Additionally, follow this podcast on

Text us your thoughts on this episodeNamed the year of global elections, 2024 will see more than 50 countries with over half of the world’s population exercise their right to vote. On today’s episode, host Heather Horn reunites with Craig Stronberg from PwC Intelligence to discuss the depth of the 2024 elections – not just in the US but worldwide – and the downstream impacts they could have, including what companies need to consider when making business decisions. Hear what Craig has to say companies should be focused on now as the international spotlight shifts towards the United States. In this episode, they discuss: 01:46 – The significance of the year of global consequential election 04:15– The impacts of recent European elections 08:31 – Global elections beyond Europe that could have notable outcomes, including Mexico and Bangladesh 14:16–What a company should know about a country when assessing market entry on both a macro and tactical level, including the history of transitions of power 17:03 – The int

Text us your thoughts on this episodeThis episode is your one-stop shop covering the latest reporting and rulemaking developments at the SEC. With almost 40 years of combined experience at the SEC, our guests, National Office partners Kyle Moffatt and Kevin Vaughn, share their insights on all things SEC.In this episode, we discuss:2:10 – Potential impacts of a change in presidential administration5:40 – The SEC's rulemaking agenda7:28 – Recent court actions impacting the SEC21:10 – Non-GAAP measures29:00 – Cybersecurity37:24 – Artificial intelligence41:33 – Other SEC focus areas46:36 – 90 years of history at the SECFor more information on topics discussed during the podcast see our publications To GAAP or to non-GAAP, SEC adopts cybersecurity disclosure rules, and SEC comment letter trends. For more on the SEC’s 90 year history, follow the SEC on LinkedIn. Also, for more of our episodes follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app.Kyle Moffatt is PwC’s Professional Practice leader, leading a team res

Text us your thoughts on this episodeThere continues to be a significant amount of activity at a high velocity as it relates to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In this episode, host Heather Horn welcomes back Matt Haskins, principal in PwC's Washington National Tax Services group, who focuses on renewable energy transactions, to discuss the latest IRA developments and what is on the horizon in this election year and beyond. Find out where companies should be focusing their efforts now and how to prepare for any changes that may come. Spoiler alert – stay the course.In this episode, they discuss:3:30– With even more IRA developments, what companies should focus on now, including transferability of tax credits 6:48 – Meeting the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements to unlock the full value of the IRA10:57 – Additional IRS guidance on domestic content requirements13:56 – The latest developments on Section 48C credits19:00 – Changes to expect after Election Day31:25 – Impact of the US Supreme C

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe conclude our revenue miniseries with an episode on collaborative arrangements, which has its own guidance (ASC 808, Collaborative Arrangements) but also often interacts with other guidance, including that on revenue from contracts with customers.In this episode, we discuss:4:55 – Criteria to meet the definition of a “collaborative arrangement”16:20 – An overview of the collaborative arrangement accounting model20:27 – Application of an accounting policy for recognition and presentation 25:04 – Timing of recognition, presentation, and disclosure32:42 – Other areas of GAAP that may apply to the arrangementFor more information, see section 2.4.1 of our Revenue guide. Also, check out other episodes in our miniseries: Modifying a contract? Your revenue recognition may change, Gross versus net revenue: Is your company the principal or agent?, and Identifying the contract – The first step in recognizing revenue. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app fo

Text us your thoughts on this episodeThis week, host Heather Horn is joined by a special guest from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Vice Chair, Sue Lloyd gives us an inside look into the ISSB’s workplan, new projects, and new strategic relationships. She also shares how the ISSB is supporting implementation of the standards.In this episode, they discuss:4:15 – Insights from the adoption of ISSB standards around the world9:20 – Variability of sustainability reporting and interoperability guidance19:08 – Challenges reporting under multiple frameworks and ISSB partnerships to address them25:31 – Responsibilities to report under other frameworks, such as California SB 261 (based on TCFD)29:41 – Working to address investor needs and concerns31:35 – Aligning ISSB reporting and sector standards35:10 – How the ISSB is supporting implementation38:40 – Advice for companies navigating the evolving sustainability reporting landscapeWant to hear more about the ISSB? Listen to our previous podcast

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe continue our revenue podcast miniseries discussing contract modifications. Contract modifications are accounted for as either a separate contract or as part of the existing contract, depending on the nature of the modification.In this episode, we discuss: 4:47 – An overview of contract modifications   5:57 – Modifications that are accounted for as separate contracts 6:54 – Modifications that are accounted for prospectively 10:08 – Modifications that result in cumulative catch-up adjustments 11:28 – Other types of modifications 13:16 – Common contract modification scenarios and related accounting pitfalls 23:22 – Contract terminations For more information, see section 2.9 of our Revenue guide. Also, check out other episodes in our miniseries: Gross versus net revenue: Is your company the principal or agent? and Identifying the contract – The first step in recognizing revenue. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.   Pat Durbin i

Text us your thoughts on this episodeThis episode provides an overview of the new standard from the International Accounting Standards Board, the IASB. IFRS 18 is the new standard on presentation and disclosure in financial statements, with a focus on updates to the income statement. This is a significant development in IFRS financial reporting - even companies not reporting under IFRS will want to be aware of these updates. In this episode, we discuss:1:10 – An overview of the new standard5:00 – Aggregation and disaggregation (impacting all primary financial statements and notes)9:00 – Structural changes to the statement of profit or loss18:25 – Getting started with implementation and the timeline21:19 – Management-defined performance measuresFor more information, read our publication, IFRS 18 is here: redefining financial performance reporting. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Gary Berchowitz is the non-financial instruments leader in PwC’s Global Assurance Qu

Text us your thoughts on this episodeOur revenue miniseries continues with identifying the contract, the first step in the five-step model in the revenue standard. It's important to get this step right to appropriately apply the model for recognizing revenue. In this episode, we discuss:4:10 – The five criteria to have a contract with a customer under the revenue standard 8:23 – The impact of master services agreements and enforceable rights16:03 – Assessing collectibility of the consideration in the contract27:08 – Determining the contract term For more information, read chapter 2 of our Revenue guide. Also, to hear more on revenue topics, listen to the first episode in this miniseries, Gross versus net revenue: Is your company the principal or agent?. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Mike Coleman is a partner in PwC's National Office with over 30 years of experience. Mike specializes in accounting for revenue and software arrangements and has served

Text us your thoughts on this episodeHost Heather Horn welcomes back Will Evison, a director in PwC UK’s Global Sustainability, Climate, and Nature Strategy practice, to provide an update on the work of PwC’s Centre for Nature Positive Business and discuss the relationship between nature positive business strategy and reporting. In this episode, they discuss: 2:18– The purpose and progress of PwC’s Centre for Nature Positive Business 8:57 – The impact of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive adoption on company strategies 10:45 – The importance of nature positive business12:58 – Nature reporting developments, including those related to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards and the Task Force on Nature Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)23:27 – Insights on how companies can combine nature strategy and reporting28:55 – What’s on the horizon for nature positive business Interested in more background on measuring and reporting nature and biodiversity? Listen to our previous podcasts in the “

Text us your thoughts on this episodeThis episode begins a podcast miniseries on revenue topics with a discussion of principal versus agent (PvA) or “gross versus net” revenue. In other words, the principal in a transaction records revenue on a gross basis and the agent records revenue net. The PvA analysis can be subjective but it's important to get it right as it can materially impact a key line item in the income statement, revenue from contracts with customers.In this episode, we discuss:2:00 – An overview of the PvA model and reporting impacts8:45 – Key considerations in the PvA analysis9:50 – Assessing control16:25 – Challenges in applying the PvA analysis to specific arrangements, including:16:59 – Healthcare services24:15 – Payment processing30:12 – Additional reminders relating to the PvA analysis and related disclosuresFor more information, read chapter 10 of our Revenue guide. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Mike Coleman is a partner in PwC&apos

Text us your thoughts on this episodeThis episode dives into valuation relating to goodwill impairments, long-lived asset impairments, and business combinations. We discuss:1:15 – The meaning of “fair value” in financial reporting5:55 – Valuation considerations and insights related6:20 – Goodwill impairments34:30 – Impairments of long-lived assets42:53 – Business combinationsFor more information, read chapter 7 of our Fair value guide, chapters 2 and 9 of our Business combinations guide, and chapter 5 our Property, plant, equipment and other assets guide. Also, check out another recent podcast related to this topic, Impairment of long-lived assets held and used. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes. Beth Paul is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office responsible for a team of consultants that specialize in business combinations and related areas, such as consolidations, disposals, impairments, and segment reporting. Adam Smith is a managing director in P

Text us your thoughts on this episodeIn June 2024, PwC released its 2024 Global Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) survey, which covers a variety of topics on the current state of companies’ CSRD implementation. In this week’s podcast, host Heather Horn welcomes back Nadja Picard, PwC’s Global Reporting Leader, to dive into the results of the survey conducted in April 2024, including company readiness, data availability, and the use of technology in reporting.In this episode, we discuss:01:55 - Purpose of the 2024 global CSRD survey and demographics of survey participants04:57 - Summary of key topics included in the survey 06:35 - Summary of key insights gained from the survey11:18 - How companies are approaching double materiality16:59 - The two main challenges companies say they are experiencing19:43 - How companies are using tools and technology24:25 - The most surprising result of the survey – companies’ positive perspectives on the benefits of sustainability reporting 28:16 - Takeaways f

Text us your thoughts on this episodeThis episode covers the latest developments in the world of crypto assets from the current landscape to the regulatory environment to the accounting. In this episode, we discuss: 4:13 – An overview of the market8:42 – US legislative activity related to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 12114:30 – Use cases for crypto assets and related technology19:15 – Accounting for crypto assets and recent guidance from the FASB31:15 – Key disclosure requirements36:07 – SEC guidance related to lending arrangements and custodians of crypto assets For more information on this topic, read our Crypto assets guide. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes. Kevin Jackson is a partner in PwC’s Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services practice who assists clients with complex accounting and financial reporting issues. Kevin is also a member of the AICPA's Digital Assets Working Group, which provides interpretive guidance on how to account for digital

Text us your thoughts on this episodePwC provides a summary of the latest accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory updates to support your quarterly reporting.We begin this edition of The quarter close with a mid-year check-in on SEC comment letter trends. Spoiler alert: non-GAAP financial measures continue to draw the most comments from the SEC staff. We also highlight key considerations for service or supply arrangements that may have embedded leases. In sustainability reporting news, the SEC stayed its climate disclosure rules in light of pending litigation. However, beyond the SEC’s rules, companies may be subject to a range of sustainability reporting obligations. We keep you informed on the latest developments. This quarter we spotlight recent international standard-setting activities, including a new IFRS standard that redefines financial performance reporting. Although US GAAP reporters are not subject to IFRS standards, you’ll want to stay updated on the changes, which could influence the view