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PwC's accounting podcast

PwC's accounting podcast

PwC 229 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

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.

Episodes

Beyond debt: Accounting for other liability-classified arrangements Jun 30, 2026 1880 Liability classification under US GAAP extends well beyond traditional loans and bonds. In this episode, we discuss common arrangements that may be accounted for as liabilities, including preferred stock, warrants, noncontrolling interests, failed sale transactions, sales of future revenue, and supplier finance programs. We cover liability classification, measurement, and other accounting implicat
Current or noncurrent? Getting debt classification right Jun 23, 2026 2209 Debt classification can significantly affect liquidity metrics, covenant compliance, and how stakeholders view a company’s financial position. This episode discusses the accounting guidance for classifying debt as current or noncurrent, including key judgments related to covenant violations, subjective acceleration clauses, refinancing arrangements, revolving credit facilities, and going concern.F
Disaggregated expense disclosures: Don’t roll the DISE Jun 16, 2026 2569 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
Setting the standard: FASB activity in 2026 Jun 9, 2026 1461 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
Governance beyond the boardroom: Insights for finance leaders Jun 4, 2026 2104 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 th
Sustainability now: “Clearing the air” on GHG Protocol updates May 26, 2026 2289 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 Reques
SEC semiannual reporting proposal: Cutting quarters, not corners May 21, 2026 2695 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 shi
Sustainability now: Operationalizing the ISSB standards May 12, 2026 2846 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 e
IFRS in focus: New guidance and issues shaping 2026 reporting May 5, 2026 2755 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 assess
Sustainability now: Energy tax credits and the FEOC rule Apr 28, 2026 1774 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
Government grants: Understanding new FASB guidance Apr 21, 2026 1825 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 gu
OECD Pillar Two: Tax implications for US multinationals Apr 14, 2026 2690 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 Gui

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