PwC's accounting podcast
Listen in as PwC specialists discuss today’s most compelling accounting, reporting, and business issues. Whether financial reporting or sustainability reporting, each episode is packed with insights you won't find anywhere else.
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222 episodes
Derivative vs. revenue: Key impacts of new FASB guidance
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 betw...
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Hedge accounting: How new guidance will impact your risk strategy
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,...
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Sustainability now: GHG Protocol update—Scope 3 and more
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, ...
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Tariff uncertainty: Business and financial reporting impacts
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 ...
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Sustainability now: Balancing GHG scope 2 ambition and practicality
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 int...
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Sustainability now: Preparing for the energy grid of tomorrow
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 center...
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Sustainability now: EU reporting—What’s settled, what’s evolving
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...
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Sustainability now: What’s next for California climate reporting?
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 G...
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Replay - SEC now: Today’s landscape and recent developments
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 wrapp...
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Replay: Reporting reset–Presentation fundamentals
It’s that time of year, with many focused on year-end reporting. After wrapping up our Year-end toolkit series last week, we revisit another set of conversations that are especially relevant right now. We’re re-releasing the kickoff ep...
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Year-end toolkit: Strengthening audit committee collaboration
We continue our year-end toolkit series with insights on key areas of the year-end accounting and reporting process. Today’s episode focuses on the finance team’s engagement with the audit committee, which faces a packed agenda and expanding ov...
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Year-end toolkit: Cash flow classification
We continue our year-end toolkit series sharing insights on key areas of the year-end accounting and reporting process. In this episode, we focus on the statement of cash flows—an area that remains critical to investors and continues to get foc...
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Deals outlook 2026: Preparing finance teams for what’s ahead
As signs of market stabilization emerge, companies are reassessing their deal strategies for 2026. In this episode, we explore IPO and M&A trends, the influence of AI and macroeconomic shifts, and the steps finance teams can take now to be ...
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Year-end toolkit: Materiality assessments
In this episode, we share key insights and reminders on navigating materiality judgments. We revisit the fundamentals of SAB 99, explore how to apply both quantitative and qualitative considerations, address identified errors, and more.I...
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Year-end toolkit: Accounting and reporting reminders for 2026
This episode explores key accounting and reporting considerations for year-end financial reporting. Technical leaders from our National Office share reminders and timely insights across a range of topics, including tariffs, income taxes, held-f...
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SEC now: Revenue 2025 comment letter trends
In this final episode of our SEC-focused series, we discuss SEC comments on revenue. Revenue is the top line for a reason; it’s closely watched by investors and therefore the SEC staff as well. From performance obligations to disaggregated reve...
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SEC now: MD&A 2025 comment letter trends
We continue our SEC-focused series with a discussion of management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A), a topic that remains a consistent focus in SEC staff comment letters. In this episode, we explore the latest trends, common themes, and are...
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Key takeaways from the AICPA & CIMA Conference
In this episode, we debrief the 2025 AICPA Conference in Washington, DC, highlighting key takeaways including perspectives from SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and other regulatory leaders. Topics include the SEC’s rulemaking priorities for 2026, tren...
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SEC now: Segments 2025 comment letter trends
We continue our SEC-focused series with a discussion of segment disclosures, reporting trends, and early comment letter themes emerging from the adoption of the new standard. In this episode, we explore common staff observations, including the ...
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Sustainability now: Inside the GHG Protocol’s Scope 2 changes
A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.comThe GHG Protocol has released its long-awaited proposed updates to the Scope ...
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SEC now: 2025 comment letter trends on transactions
We continue our SEC-focused series with a discussion on transaction-related matters, including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, spinoffs, and divestitures. Our guests share insights into the SEC preclearance process and common SEC comment letter...
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SEC now: Non-GAAP 2025 comment letter trends
We continue our SEC-focused series with an episode on non-GAAP financial measures, commonly used by companies to supplement their financial statements and provide investors with a deeper understanding of their performance or financial condition...
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Sustainability now: Rethinking energy cost
The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is a widely-cited metric used to compare the cost of energy from different power sources—but it’s often misunderstood and misused. This week, host Heather Horn is joined by Karl Hausker, Senior Fellow at...
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