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The European Commission is seeking to simplify the reporting burden for companies. Under its only the largest companies would report under European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). In this podcast, Jan A. Müller (Partner, KPMG in Germany) and Katharina Gädeke (Partner, Regulatory Advisory, KPMG in Germany) discuss the proposals and what they might mean for different companies that have already reported or are preparing to report under ESRS. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Today marks the anniversary of our podcast launch in 2019. Since then, we've released more than 250 episodes, and the show has been downloaded nearly 2 million times around the globe.   We're celebrating these milestones and the evolution of the ESG Insider podcast by launching a new name: the All Things Sustainable podcast. Our new name reflects an idea we've heard repeatedly from guests over the past six seasons: Solutions to big sustainability challenges like climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and achieving a just and equitable transition require action from all sectors and all stakeholders.   Today we bring you highlights from our first live podcast event under the new All Things Sustainable name. We brought together four guests in front of an audience in New York City on Feb. 6 to ask: How are you navigating the changing sustainability landscape?  Our guests share their outlook on evolving sustainability standards; their investment approach in a fraught political environment; their strategies for net-zero and decarbonization targets; and the role that technology and AI can play in finding solutions to big sustainability challenges like climate resilience.   Tune in to hear from:   *Neil Stewart, Director of Corporate Outreach for the IFRS Foundation, which houses the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)  *Marina Severinovsky, Head of Sustainability – North America at Schroders   *Jonah Smith, Vice President and Global Head of Environmental Social Governance at IBM  *Brian DiMarino, Managing Director and Deputy Director of Global Sustainability, Strategy and Operations at JPMorganChase  “Our focus on sustainability is steadfast,” Brian tells us.  Tune in next week to hear more of our interview with Brian from JPMorganChase.   And please like, share and subscribe to All Things Sustainable wherever you get your podcasts.   Listen to our episode on the SEC's climate disclosure rule here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/unpacking-the-sec-s-climate-disclosure-rule  Read about the 10 biggest sustainability trends S&P Global is watching here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/2025-esg-trends  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global. Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global DISCLAIMER By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.  

Hosted by Brian O'Donovan, this episode takes as its central theme the need to drive clarity in financial reporting. It delivers insights from KPMG specialists on a range of topics – including climate-related matters, valuation and impairment, changes to presentation and new disclosures and, finally, the growing importance of connectivity between a company's financial statements and all other publicly available information. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Text us your thoughts on this episodeHost Heather Horn is joined by Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation, and Katharina Bryan, Head of International Sustainability Reporting Policy at Amazon, to highlight the PwC and IFRS Foundation NYC Climate Week event: Sustainability disclosure in practice. Together they break down the event and share highlights, practical perspectives, and takeaways for preparers on their own sustainability reporting journeys.In this episode, they discuss:5:03 – What resonated most from the insightful discussions across multiple stakeholder perspectives7:58 – Preparer perspective on approaching regulatory reporting deadlines10:13 – Benefits of the collaboration between the IFRS Foundation and CDP16:05 – How sustainability reporting can drive positive change27:45 – Advice for companies overwhelmed by the abundance of sustainability reporting requirements31:47 – Where to find resources for developing skills to address sustainability reporting challengesSummary of the eventHeather Horn interviewed Emmanuel Faber, chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board, on all that it has accomplished in the last year in making its standards a true global passport – and of course the work yet to be done. (See video of that interview.)Emmanuel and Heather were joined by Sherry Madera, CEO at CDP, to highlight the impact of their collaboration. Diana Stoltzfus, PwC National office sustainability partner, moderated an investor discussion with Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, and Richard Manley, Chief Sustainability Officer from CPP Investments, who both provided a unique perspective on what investors value in sustainability reporting as well as how it helps corporate directors. Mardi McBrien spoke with Katharina Bryan and others to get their “boots on the ground” preparer perspective.  Mardi provided an update on capacity building, sharing the latest on the IFRS Foundation's efforts to develop skills and resources to address sustainability reporting challenges.Looking for more about the IFRS Foundation? Tune into the IFRS Foundation's upcoming Webcast: Perspectives on sustainability disclosure, check out the recently released voluntary application guide, Voluntarily applying ISSB standards – a guide for preparers, or visit the IFRS Sustainability knowledge hub. Also, as referenced in the podcast, for more on capacity building, visit the Global Capacity Building Coalition's recently launched website.Mardi McBrien is the Chief of Strategic Affairs and Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting.Katharina Bryan is Head of International Sustainability Reporting Policy at Amazon.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pw

Your trusty AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Matt Fisser are at it again, bringing you the accounting and finance stories you need to know, including:The SEC's statement on IFRS 19 reducing disclosures for certain subsidiaries and the impact on SEC filings, including any additional disclosures likely required.The SEC provided relief to BF Borgers clients with additional time to hire a new public accountant and file quarterly and transition reports on their Form 10-Q given certain requirements.The IFRS Foundation's updated guide on getting started on implementing the Integrated Reporting Framework and how to take account of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.New ESMA guidelines on using ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names.EFRAG's compilation of 68 unique explanations to respond to various stakeholders' technical questions on ESRS application required under the CSRD.For more on this week's topics:Statement on the Application of IFRS 19, Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures, in Filings with the SECSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, Release No. 34-100185 (BF Borgers)IFRS Foundation: Transition to integrated reportingESMA Guidelines establish harmonised criteria for use of ESG and sustainability terms in fund namesEFRAG Releases New ESRS Q And A Technical ExplanationsConnect with Embark on: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to AM Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

As always, your AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Matt Fisser are here to deliver the recent accounting and finance stories you need to hear, including:A quick discussion on the hot-off-the-presses IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure of Financial Statements.The CSDDD was voted into adoption and will become law this year. Finally.A new guide from the IFRS Foundation and EFRAG to help companies navigate the new sustainability requirements.The FASB Private Company Council's decision to pursue improvements to ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software.Want to know the SEC's final climate-related disclosure rules better? This webinar is for you:Meet the SEC's Final Climate-Related Disclosure RulesFor more this week's topics:IFRS 18 will improve communication in financial statementsEuropean Commission: Corporate sustainability due diligenceIFRS Foundation and EFRAG publish interoperability guidancePCC Meeting Recap: 4/18/2024Connect with Embark on: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to AM Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) under the IFRS Foundation last year released IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, representing a step toward the organization's goal of achieving a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures. But implementing such a global baseline effectively goes beyond simply setting standards – it requires a new set of capabilities, infrastructure, knowledge, and talent in economies around the world.New sustainability reporting requirements in jurisdictions around the world have resulted in the need for companies to take stock of their own capacity to produce high quality sustainability disclosures, as well as the capacity of players in their value chains who will provide inputs to their reporting. In this episode, Heather Horn sat down with Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation, to discuss how the IFRS Foundation has been working to build capacity, and how companies can best navigate the overall sustainability reporting environment moving forward.In this episode, you'll hear:2:31 - A refresher on capacity building and its importance in sustainability reporting4:38 - A discussion of the need for upskilling in various sectors to meet global sustainability reporting standards8:43 - An overview of the drivers of the IFRS Foundation's focus on capacity building17:14 - Advice on implementing new business processes and enhancing communication with suppliers to prepare for new disclosure standards21:33 - A discussion of the progress made in capacity building and the role of the IFRS Foundation's partners in this process29:00 - An overview of the IFRS Foundation's “three pillar approach” for capacity building35:19 - Where listeners can go to understand where the ISSB is headed with standard setting and what is next for companies preparing to reportLooking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards.Mardi McBrien is the Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting. In this role she has played an active part in setting up the ISSB. Prior to the IFRS Foundation, Mardi spent over a decade leading the global ESG standard setter, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), in developing quality disclosure standards and thought leadership on environmental and social issues.Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability & Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

In our thirteenth episode, Mark Lee talks to Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building, IFRS Foundation, and Rob LaCount, North America Climate Change Advisory Lead, ERM, about aligning sustainability-related disclosure standards and integrating financial and sustainability accounting within companies.Their conversation covers:•            Evolving sustainability-related disclosure regulations•            Upskilling finance and sustainability professionals to implement International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards•            How to harness sustainability reporting to improve business performanceRelated links: ISSB's first act (sustainability.com)IFRS - ISSB: Frequently Asked Questions

Hosted by Brian O'Donovan (KPMG Global IFRS Leader), this episode addresses the current uncertain times and delivers insights from KPMG specialists on a range of topics – including climate-related risks and connectivity, valuation and impairment, implications of the new global top-up tax, disclosing material accounting policies and finally, how the new insurance contracts standard is playing out in practice. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Last week, we took the ESG Insider podcast on the road for an in-person event in New York City about the evolving climate disclosure landscape. In this episode, we bring you highlights from our interviews at this ESG Insider Live event:  Emily Pierce, Chief Global Policy Officer at climate software firm Persefoni, discusses the US regulatory outlook. She talks about what to expect from the pending climate disclosure rule from the US Securities and Exchange Commission — including how the SEC will approach Scope 3 emissions in the final rule.     Neil Stewart talks to us about the global landscape for climate disclosures. Neil is the New York-based Director of Corporate Outreach for the IFRS Foundation, which formed the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).   Tim Mohin tells us about the challenges companies face in getting to grips with this landscape. Tim is the former chief executive of sustainability standards organization the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and a partner and director in climate and sustainability at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).  Val Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer at big bank Citigroup, provides a financial institution's perspective. She describes how investor expectations around sustainability reporting have evolved. Tune into next week's episode to hear more of our interview with Val.    Learn more about the ESG Insider Live event hosted by S&P Global Market Intelligence on Oct. 19, 2023: https://events.spglobal.com/event/2f756e86-5dd7-40d1-b729-cc859e40be5f/summary   Listen to our previous ESG Insider Live episode here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/live-the-year-the-human-component-of-nature-and-climate-comes-to-the-fore   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.    Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. 

For investors, taking sustainability seriously requires high-quality company-level data. That, in turn, requires standards that ensure companies across industries and economies are providing this kind of investor-useful data. We need accounting standards for sustainability reporting, just like what we have for financial reporting. Our guest this week is from the international body that's tackling this task. Elizabeth Seeger is a Wharton MBA alum and board member at the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), a 14-member body within the world's standards-setter for accounting, the IFRS Foundation. The ISSB released this summer a pair of global baseline standards for sustainability and climate reporting. They're working with countries and international organizations around the world (G7, G20, central bank governors, and more) to drive global adoption. Listen to learn: -- How the ISSB is unifying the global maze of sustainability accounting standards -- How the board draws on financial reporting concepts in underpinning its sustainability reporting standards -- How sustainability reporting standards in public markets affect private markets. Bio: Elizabeth Seeger has over 20 years' experience of standard-setting, investment and working on sustainability topics. She joined the ISSB from global investment firm KKR, where she served as Managing Director, Sustainable Investing, responsible for helping oversee the firm's consideration of sustainability matters throughout KKR's investment process and part of KKR's Global Impact team. She also oversaw KKR's public sustainability reporting efforts, including the development of SASB and TCFD-aligned reporting. Before joining KKR in 2009, she served as a project manager in the corporate partnerships programme (now known as EDF+Business) of Environmental Defence Fund. Elizabeth's comments represent her views and opinions and not those of the ISSB or the IFRS Foundation.

------------------------------- 強化英語課程資訊 ------------------------------- 「社會人核心英語」有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下有參考文字稿～ 各播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網搜尋 ------------------------------- 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K633: Taiwan Embraces New Global Sustainability Reporting Standards In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and consistency in sustainability reporting, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced its intention to adopt the newly endorsed International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) sustainability and climate-related disclosure standards by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This adoption follows IOSCO's call to its 130 member jurisdictions, including Taiwan, to consider integrating these standards into their regulatory frameworks. 為了加強永續性報告的透明度和一致性，台灣金融監督管理委員會（FSC，金管會）已宣布其意圖採用國際證監會組織（IOSCO）新近認可的國際財務報導準則（IFRS）永續性和與氣候有關的披露標準。這次的採納遵循了IOSCO對其130個會員管轄區的呼籲，包括台灣在內，必須考慮將這些標準納入其監管框架。 IOSCO, an association overseeing global securities and futures markets, recognizes the importance of these standards in establishing a universal framework for sustainability information. The IFRS sustainability standards, designated as IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, were introduced by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) of the IFRS Foundation. These standards emphasize coherence between sustainability information and financial statements, aiming to provide comprehensive insights to investors. 作為一個監管全球證券和期貨市場的協會，IOSCO明白了解這些標準普遍框架方面的重要性。國際財務報導準則（IFRS）的永續性標準，即IFRS S1和IFRS S2，由國際財務報導準則基金會的國際永續發展標準委員會（ISSB）引入。這些標準強調了永續發展信息與財務報表之間的一致性，旨在為投資者提供全面的洞察。 IFRS S1 underscores the alignment between sustainability information and financial statements, requiring simultaneous reporting of both to facilitate holistic evaluation of a company's value by investors. On the other hand, IFRS S2 incorporates recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), enhancing disclosures related to transition plans, climate resilience, greenhouse gas emissions, and industry-specific indicators. IFRS S1強調永續信息與財務報表之間的一致性，要求同時報告兩者，以便投資者可以綜合評估公司的價值。另一方面，IFRS S2納入了與任務部門有關的氣候相關財務揭露（TCFD）的建議，增強了與過渡計劃、氣候適應能力、溫室氣體排放以及行業特定指標相關的披露。 Taiwan's FSC is implementing a phased approach to adopting these standards. The commission has already initiated a sustainability development action plan for listed companies, promoting active engagement in sustainability information disclosure. To harmonize with international standards and offer reliable data to investors, the FSC has formed a working group to translate the IFRS sustainability disclosure standards, analyze discrepancies with current reporting practices, and establish guidelines for reference. 台灣的金管會正在實施分階段採用這些標準的方法。該委員會已經啟動了一個針對上市公司的永續發展行動計劃，鼓勵主動參與永續發展信息的披露。為了與國際標準保持一致並向投資者提供可靠的數據，金管會成立了一個工作小組，以翻譯IFRS的永續披露標準，分析與當前報告模式的差異，並建立指南作為參考。 Embracing global standards is expected to bolster the credibility of Taiwanese businesses in the international arena and attract international investment. By adhering to these comprehensive sustainability reporting norms, Taiwan takes a noteworthy step towards transparent and credible disclosure practices, enhancing investor confidence in its capital markets. 擁抱全球標準有望增強台灣企業在國際舞台上的可信度並吸引國際投資。通過遵循這些全面的永續報導標準，台灣朝著透明可靠的披露作法邁出了值得注意的一步，提高了投資者對其資本市場的信心。 Reference article: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4959260

Mitch Reznick is the Head of Sustainable Fixed Income at Federated Hermes and the Co-Portfolio Manager of the company's SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund.  With over 23 years experience in the corporate credit industry, he was previously the Co-Head of Credit Research for the global credit team at Fortis Investments, and prior to that was an associate analyst in the leveraged finance group at Moodys Investors Service in New York.Mitch has a Master's in International Affairs from Columbia University, a Bachelor's in history from Pitzer College and is a CFA charterholder.  He is Co-Chair of the Federated Hermes Sustainability Investment Centre and holds several advocacy roles, including founding board member of the European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA); Co-Chair of the Credit Risk and Ratings Advisory Committee at the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and workstream member CFO Coalition for the SDGs of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). Formerly, Mitch was Co-Chair of the Capital Markets Advisory Committee of the IFRS Foundation; member of the Sovereign Working Group (PRI); workstream member of the UK-China Green Finance Task Force; and served on the Green Finance Advisory of the City of London.In today's episode, Mitch recounts that it was early in his career while working in the leveraged finance team at Moody's that he fell in love with finance in general and specifically with the high yield corporate credit world. He later moved to London as a high yield fund manager for Fortis Investments and then left in 2008 for Federated Hermes as part of a team hired to rebuild the credit business in the wake of the global financial crisis.Mitch discusses how early on he observed that Federated Hermes was well-placed to bring sustainable fixed income solutions to the market and since then he has been focused on ESG integration and building investment solutions that deliver financial returns while delivering positive change for society and the environment with engagement being the catalyst.  Mitch describes in detail the Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund which he is Co-Manager. He discuss at length the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and what they mean in the fixed income space.We talk about greenwashing, ‘greeniums', ‘step-ups', transition bonds and much more.Mitch is active on a number of technical working groups and work streams that are currently developing the connection between sustainability and fixed income investments. As a representative of a large investor in the fixed income space, he is very much in the flow of this evolution and represents the current thinking on the subject.About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, Scott Arnell interviews a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes. In my interviews, I cover everything from their early personal journeys—and what motivated and attracted them to commit their life energy to SRI—to insights on how they developed and executed their investment strategies and what challenges they face today. Each episode is a chance to go way below the surface with these impressive people and gain additional insights and useful lessons from professional investors. Connect with SRI 360°: Sign up for the free weekly email update: https://sri360.com/newsletter/ Visit the SRI 360° PODCAST: https://sri360.com/podcast/ Visit the SRI 360° WEBSITE: https://sri360.com/ Follow SRI 360° on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SRI360Growth/Follow SRI 360° on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SRI360Growth/

Increasingly, incentives offered to executives as part of their pay packages can include delivering on a company's ESG strategy. For example, executive bonuses based in part on progress towards a company's net-zero target. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Rachel Tucker and Anthony Voigt take a closer look at what's happening in this space. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

A IFRS Foundation lançou um novo padrão global de divulgação de dados sobre sustentabilidade por empresas. O que é isso e o que significa para empresas, investidores e reguladores? O padrão consiste em 2 conjuntos de normas: S1 para informações gerais de sustentabilidade e S2 para informações relacionadas ao clima. Inicialmente, a adesão é voluntária, mas espera-se que as empresas o utilizem como referência para suas divulgações. Entenda como as empresas devem se adaptar às regras e se o Brasil pretende aderir a essas mudanças. Assista! Links: ESG para iniciantes: entenda o Mercado de Carbono e os Green Bonds https://youtu.be/y2lumzRDbXE Apresentadores: - Carlos Ragazzo – Presidente do Conselho do Instituto Propague e professor da FGV-Rio - Bruna Cataldo – Pesquisadora do Instituto Propague e doutoranda em economia #cashless Instituto Propague: pensar o sistema financeiro para propagar o conhecimento. Siga nossas redes: - Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YckHud - LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3HlflWr - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ZKQc3d - Twitter: https://bit.ly/39W7vCb Site: http://institutopropague.org/

When a company pledges to meet net-zero targets by a certain date, it faces heightened scrutiny of the steps to be taken to meet such commitments and their potential financial reporting impacts. Stakeholder expectations are high, and if a company is to successfully communicate its progress towards net-zero goals, meaningful and connected disclosures will be crucial. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Adrian King and Irina Ipatova take a closer look at what's going on in this space. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued final IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards on June 26. This included IFRS S1, which provides the core framework for the disclosure of material information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities across an entity's value chain, and IFRS S2, which is the first thematic standard issued that sets out requirements for entities to disclose information about climate-related risks and opportunities.What's ahead for sustainability reporting globally now that these standards are final? This week, Heather Horn was joined by Sue Lloyd, Vice-Chair of the ISSB, to discuss the complex process of finalizing its global baseline standards, the forthcoming impact to companies, and the expected breadth of adoption internationally.In this episode, you'll hear discussion of:1:26 - How the ISSB brought the standards to the finish line, including the biggest obstacles along the way10:12 - Noteworthy changes from the initial draft standards to the final versions17:06 - The importance of interoperability across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks21:39 - The status of jurisdictional adoption of the standards26:08 - The barriers to building capacity for reporting under the new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards across global value chains29:10 - How the investor focus of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards provides an important reason for companies to consider adoption33:07 - How the key features of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 relate to each other and to other sustainability reporting standards37:03 - The current and future outlook of the ISSB agenda consultationWant to hear more about the ISSB? Listen to our previous podcasts on its capacity building. And for more on the final standards, read our In brief and refer to additional resources on IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 linked inside from the ISSB.Sue Lloyd is the Vice-Chair of the ISSB and played a leading role in its establishment. Previously she served as a member and then Vice-Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and as Chair of the IFRS Interpretations Committee. Prior to becoming an IASB member, Ms. Lloyd worked for the IFRS Foundation as a senior technical director, leading the development of new IFRS Accounting Standards, and as director of capital markets with responsibility for the IASB's reform of accounting for financial instruments.Heather Horn is PwC's National office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

The release of the first two IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards is a key milestone in the evolution of the sustainability reporting landscape towards high-quality mandatory reporting. We now have a clear global baseline for investor-focused sustainability reporting that local jurisdictions can build on. In this podcast – the first in a new series focusing on ESG reporting – Bryce Ehrhardt and Simon Weaver consider how to approach these new standards – from the standpoint of companies that already use the TCFD framework as well as those that don't. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Companies generating carbon credits under voluntary green schemes face a number of financial reporting considerations – especially given the absence of requirements under IFRS® Accounting Standards that apply specifically to these schemes. In this podcast – the latest in our series on the impact of the transition towards net zero – Allison McManus and Irina Ipatova provide some pointers for companies seeking a framework to help them make financial reporting decisions around voluntary green schemes. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been working quickly through deliberations on its proposals to create a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures. Final standards are expected by the end of Q2 2023. But implementing an effective global baseline goes beyond simply setting standards – it requires a new set of capabilities, infrastructure, knowledge, and talent in economies around the world.How will this be accomplished? This week, Heather Horn was joined by Jingdong Hua, Vice Chair of the ISSB, and Mardi McBrien, Strategic Affairs Director of the IFRS Foundation, to discuss the topic of “capacity building” and how the IFRS Foundation is focused on bringing the global reporting community along the sustainability reporting journey.In this episode, you'll hear discussion of:2:29 - What capacity building means4:59 - How the ISSB is creating partnerships to advance its progress toward building capacity12:35 - The importance of interoperability across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks17:50 - The ISSB's three-part capacity building framework26:21 - How the ISSB is bringing together stakeholders with varying interests for common goals28:40 - Expectations on timing of release of final ISSB standards and resources for companies to prepareWant to hear more about the ISSB? Listen to our previous podcasts on its fast-paced deliberations as well as PwC's responses to the ISSB exposure drafts. For more on how ISSB standards compare to other proposals, read our publication: Navigating the ESG landscape.Jingdong Hua is the Vice Chair of the ISSB. His role on the board is to develop and implement the ISSB's strategies to support and include stakeholders in emerging and developing economies as well as small and medium-sized companies. He is the former Vice President and Treasurer of World Bank, where he specialized in sustainability bonds and developed the world's first “green-bond.” Mardi McBrien is the Director of Strategic Affairs at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting. In this role she has played an active part in setting up the ISSB. Prior to the IFRS Foundation, Mardi spent over a decade leading the global ESG standard setter, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), in developing quality disclosure standards and thought leadership on environmental and social issues.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

As companies progress towards their net-zero emissions targets, the rise in voluntary green schemes has triggered an increase in financial reporting questions on their accounting treatment. In this podcast – the second in our series on the impact of this transition on financial reporting under IFRS® Accounting Standards – Allison McManus and Irina Ipatova look specifically at how voluntary green schemes work. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

It didn't take long following the most recent banking crisis for the conversation to turn to a debate around accounting and disclosure. Particularly, the fair value and hold to maturity treatment that financial institutions employ around the securities on their balance sheets. In this episode of the podcast we speak with Rober Pozen, currently a senior lecturer at the MIT School of Management. Before entering academics, Bob was steeped in the world of investing and financial reporting as vice chairman of Fidelity Management and Chairman of MFS Investment management. Besides teaching, he is also a trustee of the IFRS Foundation, which oversees international financial reporting standard setting. Join FEI (https://www.financialexecutives.org/Become-a-Member.aspx) Special Guest: Robert Pozen.

Companies across many different sectors have announced their net-zero carbon commitments – as part of a drive towards a greener economy. As businesses embrace new arrangements and operational changes to hit their net-zero targets, they face both challenges and opportunities. In this podcast – the first in a new series on the impact of this transition on financial reporting under IFRS Accounting Standards – Mark Wrigglesworth and Irina Ipatova look specifically at green initiatives in the airlines industry. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Climate-related matters continue to top the list of priorities for investors and other stakeholders with their greater focus on consistency of financial and non-financial information across the annual report. However, they also recognise the challenges companies face from the macroeconomic environment, such as inflation, rising energy prices, the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the continued threat of COVID-19. With this in mind, our latest IFRS Today podcast offers clear and concise points for companies to consider when preparing their year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw, the podcast offers insights from KPMG specialists on the key questions to ask about climate-related matters, estimating in uncertain times, going concern, impairment, expected credit losses, loss-making contracts, the new global top-up tax and more. ‘ISSB™' is a Trade Mark and ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Mardi McBrien, Director of Strategic Affairs at the IFRS Foundation, talks to ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber, Vice-Chair Jingdong Hua, and ISSB Member Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien about their highlights from COP27.

In March, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released proposed disclosure standards for public comment. While not currently mandatory, when finalized, the standards are expected to form the basis for many jurisdictions' sustainability reporting, and as such, could become mandatory for companies doing business in those jurisdictions. For this reason, companies who do business around the world will want to be watching the ISSB.This week, Heather Horn was joined by Mardi McBrien, Director of Strategic Affairs at the IFRS Foundation, to share her insights on the ISSB's  mission and accomplishments so far. They also discuss what is next for global sustainability reporting.In this episode, you will hear them discuss:2:23 - Highlights of the ISSB's formation and consolidation of other standard setters as well as their accomplishments in the past year9:29 - How ESG reporting standards have evolved over the last decade12:55 - How the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework is a common thread among the “big three” ESG reporting proposals19:17 - Why TCFD is an important framework from a financial reporting lens31:22 - Key considerations for companies planning for future adoption of ISSB standards40:37 - How the standard setting organizations that were consolidated into the ISSB serve its overall objectives47:21 - Advice for companies as sustainability reporting continues to evolveFor more information on the ISSB and recent developments in ESG reporting, listen to our previous podcasts that provide background on the proposed ISSB standards and  discussion of key themes from the response letters.Mardi McBrien is the Director of Strategic Affairs at the IFRS Foundation responsible for sustainability reporting. In this role she has played an active part in setting up the ISSB. Prior to the IFRS Foundation, Mardi spent over a decade leading the global ESG standard setter, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), in developing quality disclosure standards and thought leadership on environmental and social issues.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

Janine Guillot is Special Advisor to the ISSB Chair at IFRS Foundation. Janine was the Chief Operating Investment Officer for CalPERS. She was Chief Operating Investment Officer, Global Fixed Income, at Barclays Global Investors and she's a 12-year veteran of the Bank of America, where her last position was Executive Vice President for Consumer E-Commerce. Janine can walk the walk with the world's largest banks and investors and talk the talk with the world's academics and regulators. On this episode of Outside In Janine talks with Jon about risk and return and understanding the impact of sustainability on enterprise value. They discuss food systems and Janine's passion for sustainable agriculture.

In this episode you will hear Mardi's insights on the ISSB's ( International Sustainability Standards Board) new key standards for sustainability and how it affects risk management community globally. Mardi McBrien is the Director of IFRS Foundation, as well as a sustainability community member at ICAEW and a fellow at the RSA.   If you want to be our guest, or you know some one who would be a great guest on our show, just send your email to info@globalriskconsult.com with a subject line “Global Risk Community Show” and give a brief explanation of what topic you would like to to talk about and we will be in touch with you asap.

Within the space of a few weeks, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB™ Board), EFRAG and the SEC have all published proposed sustainability reporting standards. Some are more detailed than others, and some cover wider issues for a wider stakeholder group. All of them represent significant steps towards greater connectivity between sustainability reporting and financial reporting. In this podcast, hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw, the three leaders of the KPMG global corporate and sustainability reporting team offer a high-level overview of the proposals. ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

The landscape of ESG reporting is moving quickly. While numerous proposals are currently in play both in the US and abroad to make climate-related disclosures mandatory, there remains a significant investor impetus for broader, voluntary ESG disclosures.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Eelco van der Enden, CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and Andreas Ohl, a partner in PwC's National Office, to discuss the latest global standard-setting developments, as well as an update on GRI's collaboration with the IFRS Foundation.In this episode, you will hear:1:27 - A refresher on the history and role of GRI4:38 - Current developments in climate-related disclosure requirements8:00 - GRI's role in the development of Europe's sustainability reporting standards–which will impact US registrants with operations in Europe16:20 - The ISSB's collaboration with GRI and how it will impact climate-related and other disclosure requirements18:28 - The significance of “double materiality” and how it impacts reporting25:52 - Areas in need of interpretation across different sets of standards42:32 - The role of GRI in driving the quality of ESG reporting46:52 - Final advice for leaders: where and how to direct your transformation effortsWant to learn more?Read our In brief, ISSB proposes two sustainability standards, and our In the loop, Why US companies should not ignore Europe's ESG proposals.Listen to our podcast Talking ESG: A focus on the Global Reporting InitiativeRead the exposure drafts on general sustainability-related disclosure requirements and climate-related disclosure requirements.Eelco van der Enden is the CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative. Prior to this role, Eelco led PwC's global ESG platform for the Tax & Legal and People Services, and PwC's Tax Administration Consulting practice. Eelco is also Chairman of the Tax Policy Group of Accountancy Europe, and has published multiple articles on tax governance and reporting.Andreas Ohl is a partner in PwC's National Office focused on thought leadership, standard setting, and mergers and acquisitions under US GAAP and IFRS. Andreas is chairman of the Business Valuation Standards Board at the International Valuation Standards Council, is a member of the working group that authored the AICPA's in-process R&D guide, and has served as a member of the FASB's Valuation Resource Group.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

Interconnectivity between the financial statements and the rest of the annual report on climate-related matters is a key concern for investors and regulators. Investors are challenging the lack of sufficient disclosure of climate-related information in financial statements and are seeking greater transparency and clarity.  The 2021 reporting season is an opportunity for companies to close this information gap by enhancing their disclosures of the impact of climate-related matters. In this podcast, Reinhard Dotzlaw asks authors of some of the most recent articles published on our Climate change financial reporting resource centre to each give an insight into how you and your company might best tell your story. ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Crypto Assets are challenging the accounting bodies and standard setters around the world, since they vary greatly to the traditional assets like equities, bonds, commodities and estimating their fair value is no straightforward task. They are mostly unregulated, their markets never close and many can't be turned into fiat currency. One company who wants to solve the complex post trade blockchain data is Lukka, and as a crypto focused tech company, has developed a proprietary valuation methodology for crypto assets. In this episode, I speak to Suzanne Morsfield, the Global Head of Accounting Solutions from Lukka. Suzanne brings more than 15 years of data-driven international corporate reporting experience, and has worked for JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, Thomson Reuters. Suzanne also worked for the IFRS Foundation, where she led projects on improving financial reporting standards. Today Suzanne is contributing to bring more clarity to Crypto Assets and is co-chair of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association Accounting & Tax Working Group In this episode, you will learn; What are the challenges valuing crypto; Why the classification method of Crypto Assets under Intangibles is criticized; The relevance of identifying a principal market for valuation; The valuation methodology developed by Lukka and much more. This episode is brought to you by AuditChain - the world's first decentralized continuous audit and real time reporting protocol. Traditional audit methodology focuses on “materiality”, not accuracy. We are constrained by time and cannot audit 100% of the transactions, and therefore we perform sampling. AuditChain decentralizes audit and uses an independent assurance methodology that automates auditing tasks, and continuously audits 100% of the transactions. With AuditChain, Chartered Accountants and professionals will write and own Process Control NFTs that automate internal and disclosure controls, where these NFTs pay royalties in return. With more and more automation, accountants will increasingly find themselves becoming redundant. If you are a forward thinking CPA or Chartered Accountant, and want to participate and be in touch with the latest developments from AuditChain in decentralizing the audit profession using blockchain, you should apply for membership by visiting DCARPE Alliance. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Together we can help accountants prepare themselves for a blockchain future. For show notes and past guests, please visit theaccountantquits.com/podcasts/ Follow The Accountant Quits: Instagram: instagram.com/theaccountantquits/ LinkedIN: linkedin.com/company/the-accountant-quits Twitter: twitter.com/accountantquits

Developments in environmental, social and governance (ESG) non-financial reporting have moved quickly during 2021, driven by the demand from investors. Henry Daubeney and Katie Woods provide an overview of the latest developments from the IFRS Foundation.

This podcast covers a range of key points for consideration in reflecting the impact of COVID-19 in year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw (KPMG Global IFRS leader), this episode offers insights from KPMG specialists who each share their thoughts on questions to ask about going concern, impairment, rent concessions, government assistance, provisions and more.  ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Sue Lloyd, vice-chair of the International Accounting Standards Board joins Andrea Pryde to discuss developments in sustainability reporting at the IFRS Foundation.

‘One of our top priorities is to drive simplification in the landscape,' says Janine Guillot, CEO of the Value Reporting Foundation – the organization created by the merger between SASB and the International Integration Reporting Council. In the latest episode of the podcast, Governance Matters host Jeff Cossette catches up with Guillot to discuss her vision for the future of investor-facing ESG reporting and how the Value Reporting Foundation is working with the IFRS Foundation toward standardization. ‘We definitely think the alphabet soup can simplify and we think it can simplify around the concept of target users,' Guillot says. 'I think it's possible to envision a global set of standards targeted at the investor user, thinking through the lens of how sustainability issues impact financial performance and enterprise value.' In part two of the episode, Ben Ashwell talks to Hannah Orowitz, senior managing director on Georgeson's corporate governance advisory team, about the eye-catching takeaways from this year's proxy season, from support for environmental-related proposals and uncertainty about say-on-climate efforts to discussions around diversity, equity and inclusion. The Governance Matters podcast provides listeners with insight into cutting-edge issues of the day for corporate secretaries, general counsel and other governance professionals. The series looks at how the role of the corporate secretary and the board has evolved over time, as well as how the governance landscape continues to change. From ESG to entity management, shareholder engagement to technology, hear from award-winning governance professionals and leading advisers about the latest public company governance matters.

All companies are facing climate-related risks and opportunities – and are making strategic decisions in response. To complement the launch of our Climate change financial reporting resource centre, Reinhard Dotzlaw asks the authors of its first articles to each give an insight into how these climate-related risks and strategic decisions could impact their financial statements. ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Buying or selling a business may be a step too far for you – you may simply want to partner with others. If that's the case, figuring out what type of transaction you have entered into can be tricky. The accounting really depends on whether you are jointly controlling a business, you're buying a share in another company or simply bringing in investors by issuing shares of one of your companies. In this podcast, Andrea Schriber and Tara Smith discuss these scenarios.  ‘IFRS®', ‘IASB®', ‘IFRIC®', ‘IFRS for SMEs®', ‘IAS®' and ‘SIC®' are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

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Sustainability Leaders host Whitney McWade, is joined by Maria Theofilaktidis and Larry Leva, from the IFRS Foundation, and Katie Schmitz Eulitt, with Value Reporting Foundation (formerly Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) to discuss the evolution of corporate reporting in a world where corporations are increasingly expected to manage their businesses in the interest of a wide array of stakeholders, including customers, communities, employees, NGOs, and of course shareholders.

Unlike acquiring a business, there isn’t one single IFRS standard that covers selling a business. Instead, there are several standards that you’ll need to consider along the way, from when you first start thinking about selling a business right up until the cash is in the bank. In this podcast, Peter Carlson and Julia LaPointe look at the relevant IFRS Standards and consider the steps that companies should consider in accounting for the sale of a business. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

As the world begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is on the rise. Companies should be aware of the accounting requirements before the transaction takes place so the implications can be considered as the deal is being negotiated. In this podcast, Andrea Schriber and Julia LaPointe look at the relevant IFRS Standards, including IFRS 3 Business Combinations, and address the key points that companies should consider in accounting for any acquisition. ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

This podcast offers clear and concise points to consider on reflecting the impact of COVID-19 in year-end financial statements. Hosted by Reinhard Dotzlaw (KPMG Global IFRS leader), this episode offers insights from KPMG specialists who each share their thoughts on the key questions to ask about going concern, impairment, rent concessions, government assistance, provisions and more.  ‘IFRS®’, ‘IASB®’, ‘IFRIC®’, ‘IFRS for SMEs®’, ‘IAS®’ and ‘SIC®’ are registered Trade Marks of the IFRS Foundation and are used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its Trade Marks are in use and/or have been registered.

Kevin Dancey, CEO of the International Federation of Accountants, discusses his proposal for the IFRS Foundation to oversee an international standard-setting board for sustainability.

Many companies use benchmark interest rates – e.g. in their loan instruments, lease contracts and in hedge accounting. The replacement of some of these rates with alternative benchmark rates is expected to be mostly completed by the end of 2021. In this podcast, Colin Martin and Stewart Hagell discuss the targeted accounting relief that has been made available to ease adoption of the new benchmark rates for banks and corporates.   'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Many companies are keen to recognise the impact of COVID-19 in P&L now, but this means finding the right balance between under- and over-providing for its impacts. In this podcast, Irina Ipatova and Ian Greenwood provide a reminder of what can and can’t be provided for. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Governments around the world have implemented a broad range of actions to help companies during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Many – but not all – of these actions can be accounted for under  IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants. In this podcast, Brian O’Donovan and Julia La Pointe discuss the exceptions as well as the rules to using this standard in the current unprecedented environment. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

COVID-19 has completely changed the macroeconomic landscape; the level of uncertainty about the future economic outlook and the related market volatility pose significant challenges for management when making estimates. In our latest podcast, Reinhard Dotzlaw, Matt Cook and Michal Dusza provide their insights on some of the key challenges around making estimates in uncertain times. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

The effective date for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts is now 1 January 2023, following the decision to delay implementation for a year. Now that there is more certainty about the standard, this is a good time to talk about the preparation that will need to be done. In this podcast, KPMG's global insurance accounting change lead, Mary Trussell speaks with Bob Owel, a director at KPMG’s International Standards Group, on what the new effective date means for users and preparers of financial statements. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Most companies are likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, either directly or indirectly, and the increased economic uncertainty and risk may have significant financial reporting implications. In this podcast, KPMG’s global IFRS leader, Reinhard Dotzlaw, asks Gabriela Kegalj, Chris Spall and Brian O’Donovan to share their insights on the accounting and disclosure implications for companies, and the actions management can take now. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Plans to move away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and other IBORs, will bring significant challenges for all companies with exposures to these rates, not just banks. In this podcast, Colin Martin, May Tiem Gillen and Sarah Kindzerske take a wider look at why the reforms have been proposed, what they are and why they are so important for all companies globally.  'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Last year saw huge price volatility in cryptocurrencies and their credibility was questioned as a result. Today, much of the hype has settled down and cryptoasset markets are showing signs of maturing. In this podcast, Brian O'Donovan, Charlotte Lo and Susanne Dixon examine some of the accounting and tax implications arising from changes in the crypto-asset landscape. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

The uncertainty around Brexit may impact a company’s balance sheet and profit or loss – and therefore its KPIs. It presents challenges to many companies – both UK and non-UK – when preparing estimates and forward-looking assessments. To follow up on the last episode, Tim Copnell, Pamela Taylor and Irina Ipatova look in more detail at some of the specific international financial reporting challenges arising from Brexit. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Brexit is not just an issue for UK companies. If you have any exposure – direct or indirect – to the UK, then your supply chain, your customer demand, your taxes, tariffs or financing may be affected... In this podcast, Tim Copnell, Pamela Taylor and Irina Ipatova discuss what Brexit means or could mean for the annual report. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

The new lease accounting standards are now effective for calendar year-end companies, both under IFRS and US GAAP. In this podcast, Dean Bell, Markus Kreher and Brian O’Donovan discuss the findings of KPMG’s Global Lease Accounting Survey and explore what companies can do to overcome the challenges of complying. 'IFRS'is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Ruben Rog, Julianna Obal and Dan Bealing discuss where the average company should realistically be with their preparations for IFRS 16 Leases and what they should be prioritising.   'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Companies are finding that their interactions with crypto-assets are increasing. In this podcast, Andrew Schofield and Charlotte Lo examine some of the risk and governance issues that management and audit committees need to bear in mind.   'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board Hans Hoogervorst and Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd join the IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling for the September podcast to discuss the Board meeting and other developments that have taken place this month. Topics include Primary Financial Statements, Dynamic Risk Management, the upcoming World Standard-setters Conference, the IFRS Trustees' meeting and the IFRS Advisory Council meeting.

The Transition Resource Group for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (TRG) held a meeting on 26–27 September 2018 at the London office of the IFRS Foundation. This podcast summarises the discussion.

The Transition Resource Group for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (TRG) held a meeting on 26–27 September 2018 at the London office of the IFRS Foundation. This podcast summarises the discussion.

IFRS Advisory Council Chair Joanna Perry joins IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling to provide a summary of the September Advisory Council meeting. Topics from this meeting include: the interplay between stakeholder engagement and timeliness and how to balance these with due process, comment letters and whether a more flexible approach would encourage appropriate feedback from a wider range of stakeholders and the future of talent and how the Foundation can attract it in the future.

IFRS Advisory Council Chair Joanna Perry joins IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling to provide a summary of the September Advisory Council meeting. Topics from this meeting include: the interplay between stakeholder engagement and timeliness and how to balance these with due process, comment letters and whether a more flexible approach would encourage appropriate feedback from a wider range of stakeholders and the future of talent and how the Foundation can attract it in the future.

IFRS Advisory Council Chair Joanna Perry joins IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling to provide a summary of the September Advisory Council meeting. Topics from this meeting include: the interplay between stakeholder engagement and timeliness and how to balance these with due process, comment letters and whether a more flexible approach would encourage appropriate feedback from a wider range of stakeholders and the future of talent and how the Foundation can attract it in the future.

In this month’s podcast, the IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling is joined by IASB Chair Hans Hoogervorst and Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd to provide a summary of the main discussions during the July Board meeting as well as other developments and events that have taken place this month. The technical topics discussed include: goodwill and impairment, rate-regulated activities, accounting for cryptocurrencies and others.

In this month’s podcast, the IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling is joined by IASB Chair Hans Hoogervorst and Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd to provide a summary of the main discussions during the July Board meeting as well as other developments and events that have taken place this month. The technical topics discussed include: goodwill and impairment, rate-regulated activities, accounting for cryptocurrencies and others.

In this podcast, Eric Peterson and Sarah Kindzerske discuss some of the key issues facing corporates when applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments to hedge accounting. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

In this podcast, Brian Fields and Emma Hunter deliver a high-level overview of emerging blockchain technology and discuss some of its key impacts and implications. 'IFRS' is a registered trademark of the IFRS Foundation and is used by KPMG IFRG Limited under licence subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact the IFRS Foundation for details of countries where its trademarks are in use and/or have been registered.

Recorded in Frankfurt, during the IFRS Foundation’s annual international conference, Vice-Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board Sue Lloyd joins the IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling for the June podcast about the Board’s recent discussions and activities. Sue provides an overview of the conference, the Board’s consultation on Financial Instruments with the Characteristics of Equity and a joint FASB and IASB education meeting. Other topics from the IASB June meeting covered include the IFRS Taxonomy, the Board’s discussions on the definition of material, Business Combinations under Common Control and the Dynamic Risk Management projects.

The Transition Resource Group for IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (TRG) held a meeting on 2 May 2018 at the London office of the IFRS Foundation. This podcast summarises the discussion.

The IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling is joined by Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (Board) Hans Hoogervorst and Board member Darrel Scott to provide a summary of the Board’s February 2018 meeting as well as other key developments. Topics discussed include: disclosures, rate-regulation, IFRS 17 implementation, cash flows, management performance measures and business combinations under common control.

The IFRS Foundation’s Education Director Matt Tilling is joined by Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (Board) Hans Hoogervorst and Board member Darrel Scott to provide a summary of the Board’s February 2018 meeting as well as other key developments. Topics discussed include: disclosures, rate-regulation, IFRS 17 implementation, cash flows, management performance measures and business combinations under common control.

Hans and Sue provide an update on the latest developments on IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts, including the Financial Stability Board’s statement on the Standard. They also talk about some of the materials the IFRS Foundation is making available to help companies prepare for the implementation of the Standard and provide an overview of investor feedback on the new accounting requirements. Sue also talks about the Board’s lively discussion about the Materiality Practice Statement, the Board’s plans to issue a minor amendment to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. Hans summarises the education sessions on goodwill and impairment and rate-regulated activities.

Hans and Sue provide an update on the latest developments on IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts, including the Financial Stability Board’s statement on the Standard. They also talk about some of the materials the IFRS Foundation is making available to help companies prepare for the implementation of the Standard and provide an overview of investor feedback on the new accounting requirements. Sue also talks about the Board’s lively discussion about the Materiality Practice Statement, the Board’s plans to issue a minor amendment to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. Hans summarises the education sessions on goodwill and impairment and rate-regulated activities.

In this podcast, Sue provides an overview of implementation and maintenance activities discussed at the May Board meeting – including the IFRIC Interpretation on IAS 12 Income Taxes and an upcoming amendment to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. She also talks about the ongoing Post-implementation Review of IFRS 13, the fair value measurement Standard. Darrel provides an overview of IFRS 17, which was issued in May, before Sue summarises some of the other activity during the month – including the activities during the Trustees meeting in Tokyo, Japan, and a new agreement the IFRS Foundation has signed with the World Bank.

In this podcast, Sue provides an overview of implementation and maintenance activities discussed at the May Board meeting – including the IFRIC Interpretation on IAS 12 Income Taxes and an upcoming amendment to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. She also talks about the ongoing Post-implementation Review of IFRS 13, the fair value measurement Standard. Darrel provides an overview of IFRS 17, which was issued in May, before Sue summarises some of the other activity during the month – including the activities during the Trustees meeting in Tokyo, Japan, and a new agreement the IFRS Foundation has signed with the World Bank.