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A.M. Edition for Aug. 28. A federal judge finds the Trump administration violated Anthropic's first amendment rights by deeming it a supply-chain risk. Plus, prosecutors scale up their crackdown on insider trading on prediction markets. And as more young people opt out of even searching for entry-level roles, WSJ reporter Natasha Dangoor details the rising interest in apprenticeships on both sides of the Atlantic. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get a refresher on consolidation accounting, including an overview of the consolidation framework, the variable interest entity (VIE) and voting interest entity (VOE) models, and key scope considerations. This episode is part of our new Back to Basics series that revisits core accounting topics.This episode lays the foundation for our next three Back to basics episodes on consolidation. We'll take a deeper look at identifying a VIE, determining which party, if any, should consolidate it, and consolidation presentation and disclosure. Stay tuned as the remaining episodes are released over the next two weeks.Looking for more guidance on consolidation accounting? See PwC's Consolidation guide. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestsMatt Sabatini is a deputy chief accountant in PwC's National Office who helps clients and engagement teams navigate the accounting and financial reporting for complex transactions. He specializes in the accounting for M&A, consolidations, corporate reorganizations, recapitalizations, joint ventures, and other investments.Alexander Martin is a partner in PwC's Deals practice with over a decade of deals experience, helping clients solve complex accounting, financial reporting, and other business issues that arise from transaction-driven events such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raises.About our hostHeather 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.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to an $18bn settlement with 29 US states over claims that its platforms harmed children. The deal, which is subject to court approval, would require Meta to introduce new rules for teenage users, including daily limits and overnight blocks. The collapse of what was once one of China's biggest property developers is now threatening to become a multi-billion-dollar headache for PwC. A Hong Kong judge has ruled that Evergrande's liquidators can pursue PwC's global organisation, as well as its Chinese affiliates, over alleged audit failings. They're seeking around $8.4bn in damages. And Dolly Parton, one of country music's biggest stars, has died aged 80. She sold more than 100 million records during a six-decade career, while building a business empire spanning music publishing, film, television and her Dollywood theme park.

Environmental credits accounting is changing with the introduction of ASC 818. New FASB guidance establishes a consistent accounting model for environmental credits and related obligations, addressing recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure. This episode explores key aspects of the new standard, ASC 818, including the intent-based recognition model, accounting for voluntary versus compliance credits, environmental credit obligations, and considerations for adoption.For more, see our publication Environmental credits accounting: FASB issues new standard and chapter 7 of PwC's Property, plant, equipment and other assets guide.Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestsMichael Pratt is a partner in PwC's National Office, working on sustainability methodology and thought leadership. His background is in the power and utility sector where he works with companies helping to shape the evolution of how we produce and consume energy. He continues to focus on emerging power and utility sector accounting questions and issues.Logan Redlin is a director in PwC's National Office where he focuses on thought leadership strategy and content development related to accounting and financial reporting, sustainability reporting, and standard setting. Prior to this role, Logan spent 15 years in the audit practice, serving both public and private companies with a primary focus on asset management and real estate.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and 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.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

The core structural shift highlighted is the disconnect between service reliability gains from AI automation and readiness for strategic change among IT service providers and their clients. Reports from SolarWinds, Corsica Technologies, and Deloitte reveal that AI is delivering measurable productivity benefits, but those time savings are consumed by ongoing reliability work rather than being directed toward governance, process redesign, or workforce adaptation. This leaves most organizations with improved operations but unprepared to leverage AI for broader business transformation, creating a gap between what clients say they want and what providers are set up to deliver. SolarWinds' 2026 State of ITSM report found that 84% of IT teams report AI meeting or exceeding their return on investment expectations, with teams recovering roughly three hours per week in several core areas, such as issue detection and ticket triage. However, almost the same amount of capacity is then redirected to keeping those new AI systems running—83% of teams spend three or more hours weekly maintaining AI reliability. Simultaneously, Corsica Technologies' Censuswide research among 600 IT and security leaders at U.S. mid-sized businesses found that 96% claim to trust their MSP, yet two-thirds are considering switching within 12 months, citing limited AI or automation support as one of the top reasons. Additional research contextualizes the readiness gap. According to a PwC survey, only 5% of organizations report their business processes as highly prepared for AI agents, and a Cloudera study found that 95% of large companies delayed or canceled at least one AI project in the past year due to governance, compliance, or regulatory concerns. The episode also notes a public sentiment shift, citing a Pew Research poll in which over half of American adults express more concern than excitement about AI—a trend particularly strong among people under 30. Vendor product launches from companies like Kaseya and Syncro are described as offering only superficial differentiation in this environment. For MSPs and IT leaders, this dynamic presents operational risks. The default allocation of AI-driven productivity gains toward reliability tasks undermines investment in strategic readiness, reinforcing dependence on vendor offerings without improving meaningful differentiation. Most clients lack a specific benchmark for “AI readiness,” creating an open but temporary competitive opportunity for providers willing to define and document it for them. However, unless time and resources are explicitly earmarked for readiness activities—in governance, process adaptation, and client education—MSPs risk being evaluated on ill-defined criteria or commoditized platforms, increasing contract risk and exposing gaps in internal accountability. 00:00 The Two Numbers Don't Fit  04:52 Only One Half Can Take the Hours  08:02 Everyone Buys the Same Platform 11:20 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  Pax8 TimeZest 

Cambridge Tech Week's pitch competition is back, and this year's shortlist might be the strongest yet. James and Faye sit down with four of the five finalists ahead of their head-to-head on the main stage of the Cambridge Corn Exchange on 16 September 2026. It's a special, quick episode, a reunion of sorts: four of the five companies have featured on the podcast before, many as #21toWatch winners. The fifth - an Edinburgh-based AI company - proves that Cambridge Tech Week's reach now stretches well beyond the city.This episode introduces the finalists:Phil Spence, HotHouse Therapeutics (Norwich) - engineering plants to produce entirely new-to-nature vaccine adjuvants. Their target? Replacing QS-21 - with a scalable, less toxic, bioengineered alternative of similar efficacy.Dr Monica Saavedra's, Lambda agri (Cambridge) - an additive embedded into greenhouse paint and polytunnel sheeting that converts damaging UV light into red light, boosting photosynthesis and delivering up to 20% more yield per crop.Sam Kamali, Myonerv (Cambridge) not present on recording - a wearable medical device, to monitor and treat stroke induced paralysis, allowing stroke patients suffering from upper limb paralysis, to regain real-time control of their hand.Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano, Polytecks (Cambridge) - a novel conducting polymer woven into e-textile electrode arrays that map the body's electrical activity in high-density detail - their first product, stages the most common cardiac disease in dogs.George Arden, Xplore Intelligence (Edinburgh) - simulates real operational environments to train and benchmark entire AI agent systems - catching hallucinations and errors before they reach users in regulated sectors like MedTech and logistics.Why Are They Competing?The answer is consistent across all finalists: it's not just about the prize money.Fundraising momentum - multiple founders are mid-round and treating the stage as a high-quality investor touchpointEcosystem reach - Cambridge Tech Week draws a global audience; and creates a deliberate bridge across the UK deep tech communityThe live final is sponsored by Mills & Reeve, and joined by PwC, and Julius & Clark. Judging on the day: Zickie Lim (Partner & Head of VC & Investments, Mills & Reeve), Marilena Ioannidou (British Business Bank), Richard Lewis (Foresight Group), and Emmi Nicholl (Cambridge Angels).Two prizes are up for grabs: Judges' Award and People's Choice Award.Be there in person: Wednesday 16 September, Cambridge Corn Exchange. Tickets at cambridgetechweek.co.uk Subscribe on all major podcast platforms or visit cambridgetechpodcast.com.Headline sponsor Holden PolestarProduced by Cambridge TV#CamTechPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In public life, we know that people see the world differently — through different opinions, attitudes, beliefs and experiences. But what happens when we become better at embracing those different perspectives? Can changing how we see also change how we make a difference?Alina Gozin'a is one of Australia's most celebrated photographers, having photographed some of Australia's and the world's most powerful people, like Scott Farquhar, Andrew Forrest, Frank Lowy, Kevin Rudd, Christine Lagarde, and Sam Mostyn.But her path into photography was anything but conventional. After immigrating from the Soviet Union to Australia, she began her career as a tax adviser at PwC before becoming a renowned photographer, visual storyteller, strategist and advocate for creativity.In this Chat, Alina explores how that unusual journey has shaped the way she sees — and her ability to move between disciplines, perspectives and worlds. She takes us inside the practice of photography: what it means to really look, to notice what others miss, and to see the same person or situation from different angles.Together, we explore what those practices might teach us about public life and making a difference.It's a conversation that crosses disciplines and experiences, showing how even small shifts in how we see can have a big impact on how we understand the world — and how we work with others.You can see more about Alina Gonzin'a's work here on her website.You can follow her art in real time on her instagram page.You can read her TEDx talk about Creativity here.Her photo shoot with Christine LaGarde is here.======For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - https://conscioustribes.net/People Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

De grote Amerikaanse zakenbanken hebben een waarschuwing voor jou als belegger. De toenemende weerstand tegen datacenters in de maatschappij, kan een risico worden voor de Amerikaanse beurs. En niet het minste risico: bij een Democratische overwinning bij de komende midtermverkiezingen, moet je volgens Bank of America rekening houden met verliezen van meer dan 10 procent! Wat je daarmee moet, zoeken we deze aflevering voor je uit. Vertellen we je ook over Shell. Dat weet niet wat het aan moet met z'n chemie-tak en twijfelt over een verkoop, nu het meer en meer de focus verlegd naar puur olie- en gas. Naar een koper hoeft Shell in ieder geval niet lang te zoeken. Onder meer ExxonMobil, Lyondell-Basell en Apollo staan te springen om de (Amerikaanse) chemietak te kopen, melden bronnen aan de Financial Times. Bespreken we ook nog: Een Chinese beursgang met dank aan een diefstal bij ASML De beleggingsstrategie van president Donald Trump Het grootste koersverlies bij Alibaba in anderhalf jaar Een meevaller, gevolgd door een tegenvaller voor Paramount Te gast: Erik Mauritz van Trade Republic BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne-Claire Chanvin a passé dix ans en finance d'entreprise audit chez PWC, contrôle de gestion chez L'Oréal, puis Head of Finance d'une licorne allemande — avant de fonder FinOp360, un cabinet spécialisé dans la transformation IA des équipes finance. C'est depuis ce terrain qu'elle parle, avec des chiffres et des cas vécus.En novembre 2025, elle a sondé une deux centaine de professionnels de la finance à Financium : 65 % en sont à l'exploration individuelle, 20 % au premier cas d'usage collectif, et 10 % n'ont pas encore touché à ces outils. En face, les équipes marketing affichent 60 % d'adoption selon les données OpenAI 2024, contre 7 % en finance. Cet écart n'est pas une fatalité, mais il a des causes précises qu'elle détaille dans cet épisode.Les LLM ont d'abord été présentés comme des outils de rédaction et de synthèse — naturels pour le marketing, moins évidents pour un contrôleur de gestion dont le travail repose sur des données chiffrées. Les premiers modèles étaient peu fiables en mathématiques. Et les équipes, déjà sous pression, n'ont pas eu de temps structuré pour expérimenter. À quoi s'ajoute un frein souvent mal posé : la confidentialité des données, régulièrement invoquée alors que l'infrastructure cloud est déjà partagée avec des prestataires externes.Chez Choco, où elle pilotait la finance France puis Group au moment du lancement de ChatGPT, elle a démontré ce que l'IA peut produire concrètement. L'objectif initial — 4 heures gagnées par mois — est rapidement passé à 4 heures par semaine, puis à une journée entière par personne. Un exemple précis : l'automatisation de la facturation, en connectant l'outil de signature de contrats à l'ERP via Zapier et une macro Google Apps Script. Le taux d'avoirs est passé de 8 % à moins de 1 %. Le temps consacré à la facturation : d'un jour à une heure par semaine.Elle couvre aussi les erreurs qui font perdre du temps — au niveau de l'entreprise comme au niveau individuel — et les quatre domaines où les gains arrivent le plus vite : la communication et la rédaction, les assistants IA personnalisés, l'automatisation des tâches répétitives, et l'analyse financière assistée par les données internes.Je m'appelle Jonathan Plateau. Je suis passé par EY, Valeo et Safran et j'essaye d'engager des échanges et des réflexions sur nos métiers de la finance.Ma mission : vous offrir une expérience éducative, divertissante et parfois surprenante.Ce podcast est fait pour les directeurs financiers (DAF, CFO), les contrôleurs de gestion, qu'ils soient juniors ou confirmés, et qui souhaitent profiter des échanges entre pairs pour enrichir leur pratique de la finance au quotidien et tendre vers le business partner.Joignez-vous à notre communauté passionnée qui explore chaque facette du contrôle de gestion et du business partner.N'oubliez pas que la finance, c'est aussi une question de mindset !N'hésitez pas à partager vos interrogations sur nos discussions ou sur le podcast. Vous pouvez me contacter sur LinkedIn directement.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-plateau-1980b610/Vous aimerez cette émission si vous aimez aussi :Coonter (Les Geeks des chiffres) • CFO Radio • Une Cession Presque Parfaite • Voie des comptables • Parlons Cash • Le nerf de la guerre • Feedback by la fée • Radio KPMGHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 20. Nearly six months into the war, President Trump is pledging a ‘crushing economic operation' to isolate Iran. WSJ's Georgi Kantchev explains why a push to get just one country, the United Arab Emirates, to go along with that won't be easy. Plus, packaged-food giants head to the lab as users of weight-loss drugs say no to once-beloved foods. And we'll look at why more AI developers are likely to follow Google's lead in buying up a defunct airline's old emails and payroll files. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steel Patriot Partners lists its priorities in an order much of the cybersecurity industry reverses. Business owners first, engineers second, security and compliance people third. Michael Parisi, Chief Growth Officer, says the sequence is deliberate and shapes how the firm opens a client conversation. The order tracks the path the founders took. Jason Ford, Co-Founder and CEO, started in the late 1990s as a government contractor at the FBI, met FISMA and SAS 70 early, and built a platform for the Treasury that sold savings bonds online before PCI was a standard. He started his first company in 2004, took it through FedRAMP in 2013, and was acquired in 2017 holding 35 to 36 authorizations to operate across multiple agencies. What changes when an advisor is free to answer directly? Parisi spent about 15 years in the Big Four across PwC and Deloitte before joining Steel Patriot Partners. Auditors hold independence, which means watching a decision head the wrong way without steering it. In an advisory seat, he says, telling an organization that its preferred direction falls apart as a business decision becomes part of the work. How does a company find out where it actually stands? Ford says compliance is one outcome among many, sitting alongside operational maturity, better visibility, and integrating AI into DevSecOps. The common gap is not knowing where you sit on your own maturity journey. That finding cuts both ways, and some organizations learn they are further along than they assumed. Buying more tools rarely closes the gap. Ford argues the work is holistic and that each organization is unique, so what fits one may fit another poorly. AI does not settle it either, since a model fed your own assumptions will hand them back. The name follows the same logic. Steel is Pittsburgh, Patriot is Boston, and Partners is the operating model, since Steel Patriot Partners advises, deploys and operates environments alongside the client. Parisi closes by asking anyone weighing a path to verify it as a business decision rather than as an information security purchase or a price comparison. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUESTS Jason Ford, Co-Founder and CEO, Steel Patriot Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ford-5ab206/ Michael Parisi, Chief Growth Officer, Steel Patriot Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-parisi-4009b2261/ RESOURCES Steel Patriot Partners: https://www.steelpatriotpartners.com/ Find Your Path, the qualifier that helps you locate your starting point: https://www.steelpatriotpartners.com/find-your-path ROI Workshop: https://www.steelpatriotpartners.com/roi-workshop ITSPmagazine event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2026-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegas Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight KEYWORDS jason ford, michael parisi, steel patriot partners, marco ciappelli, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, cybersecurity compliance, grc, fedramp, fisma, cmmc, maturity assessment, cybersecurity advisory, business risk, compliance strategy, security consulting, ai in devsecops, trusted advisor

In der neuen Folge von “Versprochen.” sprechen wir mit Sara Gärtner, Managerin im Bereich Deals Tax bei PwC in Düsseldorf. Sie gibt Einblicke in ihren Arbeitsalltag und erklärt, wofür ihr Bereich zuständig ist. Außerdem spricht sie darüber, warum Karrierewege manchmal Kurven brauchen und was das für sie mit ihrer Leidenschaft fürs Motorradfahren gemeinsam hat. Darüber hinaus geht es darum, wie KI den Bereich Deals Tax verändert, welche Role Models Sara geprägt haben und was sie sich für die Zukunft ihres Teams wünscht. P.S.: Falls du noch mehr spannende Geschichten von unseren Kolleginnen aus der Unternehmensberatung hören möchtest, schau unbedingt hier vorbei: https://jobs.pwc.de/de/de/women​

GHG Protocol updates are reshaping the outlook for GHG reporting, including a move toward a consolidated corporate standard, with an exposure draft expected in 2027 and a final standard planned for 2028. This episode covers the updated roadmap and developments related to scope 2, scope 3, book-and-claim market instruments, the Land Sector and Removals Standard, and California SB 253, as well as steps companies can take now as these requirements and proposals continue to evolve.For more on GHG emissions reporting, see chapter 7 of our Sustainability reporting guide and the GHG Protocol's GHG Protocol Corporate Suite of Standards and Guidance Update Process for the latest proposals and working group materials. For more information on California's SB 253, see our publication, California SB 253—CARB rulemaking for 2027 and beyond.Looking 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.About our guestColin Powell is PwC Canada's Technical Net Zero Leader. His work focuses on GHG quantification, life cycle assessment across many impact categories, GHG target setting, and developing decarbonization strategies. He has supported companies in quantifying over 1 billion tonnes of GHG emissions and worked previously as a consultant supporting global clients to understand their GHG emissions and how they can decarbonize. Colin sits on the GHG Protocol's Scope 3 Technical Working Group, helping to shape the revision of the global standards used to account for GHG emissions. Colin is also a Professional Engineer (Ontario) and holds a PhD in wastewater treatment modeling.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and 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. Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

If you're a college student getting ready for recruiting season—or the parent of one—this episode could not come at a better time.Deborah Klein Glasser knows the job search from both sides. After Cornell, she built a career in marketing and consulting at companies including Pepsi, Colgate, PwC and Starwood Hotels, earned her MBA from Wharton, and today, as the founder of Pathfinder Consulting, helps college students and young professionals figure out what they want, tell their story and stand out in a very competitive job market.We talk about what actually makes a candidate memorable, how to use the Cornell alumni network without sounding transactional, why networking can feel a lot like dating, and how to answer that dreaded interview question: “What's your biggest weakness?”Deborah also tells us whether an Ivy League degree really gives you an advantage, what to do after an interview, how persistent is too persistent, and why parents need to know when to help—and when to step away.And somehow a serious conversation about interviewing leads to Michelle's disastrous typing test, Deb's cheap green interview suit and Steph nearly losing circulation in her leg during a law school interview.Whether you're looking for an internship, preparing for on-campus recruiting, starting your first job search—or trying to help someone who is—Deborah's advice makes the whole process feel a little less intimidating and a lot more manageable. She's warm, smart and FUN!You can find out more about her company here: https://www.pathfindercareerconsulting.com/And you can reach out to her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahglasser/Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

In this episode, I sit down with Mayor Seth Salver of Bal Harbour Village to discuss leadership, public service, and the journey that led him to become one of Florida's youngest mayors. From his background in public accounting at PwC to serving as a Partner at Salver + Salver and making history alongside his father as the first father-son duo to simultaneously serve as mayors in Florida, Seth shares the lessons, values, and experiences that have shaped his career and his approach to serving his community.----⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

What does episode 500 reveal about where accounting is headed? Blake Oliver and David Leary celebrate the milestone with CFO.com's Adam Zaki and Going Concern's Adrienne Gonzalez. They unpack AI's pressure on billable hours, shrinking entry-level pathways, the changing route to CFO, and PwC's canceled Disney intern event. Plus, Blake shares what happened after NASBA challenged his CPE comments.SponsorsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayCanopy - http://accountingpodcast.promo/canopyThomson Reuters - http://accountingpodcast.promo/taxautomationCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(00:00) - ‌ (00:20) - Episode 500 Kickoff (02:59) - Origin Story Live Chat (07:22) - Billable Hour Fading (13:36) - AI Knowledge vs Data Risk (16:21) - PwC Intern Disney Cut (24:31) - Pyramid to Diamond Firms (34:29) - CFO Pathway Disrupted (37:25) - AI Without Apprenticeship (38:55) - Would You Work for AI (39:47) - CFO Pipeline Shrinking (41:11) - Skipping Entry Level (43:15) - Simulations vs Real Work (45:05) - Metaverse Training Fail (47:35) - Crypto Fraud Irony (49:10) - Listener Milestones (51:58) - Billable Hour Debate (01:01:21) - AI Auditing Future (01:02:33) - NASBA Speech Clash (01:11:48) - Wrap Up and Thanks  Show NotesCrossCountry Consulting's new co-CEOs say billable hour is 'waning'https://www.cfo.com/news/crosscountry-consulting-new-co-ceo-amy-bjarnason-neil-smith-discuss-their-industrys-future/826266/Diamonds May Be a Firm's Best Strategy: How AI Is Rewriting the Structure of Modern Practicehttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/08/05/diamonds-may-be-a-firms-best-strategy-how-ai-is-rewriting-the-structure-of-modern-practice/188060/Teikametrics CFO Brian Beaupre says the career path he took is disappearinghttps://www.cfo.com/news/teikametrics-cfo-brian-beaupre-says-the-career-path-he-took-is-disappearing-cfo-leadership-council-/824716/The Age of Artificial Intelligence: Quinnipiac University Poll on AIhttps://poll.qu.edu/poll-release?releaseid=3955We Went to the Boot Camp Where KPMG Teaches Auditors to Think Criticallyhttps://www.wsj.com/business/kpmg-summer-interns-auditing-ai-training-941ad5ccIn Case You Didn't Hear, PwC Interns Won't Be Swarming Disney World This Yearhttps://www.goingconcern.com/in-case-you-didnt-hear-pwc-interns-wont-be-swarming-disney-world-this-year/Bitquery CEO Faces $5M Theft Claim, 194 Records Deletedhttps://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/bitquery-ceo-faces-5m-theft-claim-194-records-deletedNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifieds REFRAME 2026 - http://accountingpodcast.promo/reframe2026Flowglad - https://cal.com/team/flowglad/flowgladWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

What if fear wasn't something holding you back, but something you could learn to use to move forward? On this re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with Michelle "Mace" Curran, former fighter pilot, bestselling author of The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower, and only the second woman in history to fly as Lead Solo Pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Michelle shares lessons from her extraordinary career about reframing fear, building confidence, navigating self-doubt, and taking bold action when the stakes are high. Kristel and Michelle also explore imposter syndrome, breaking through perceived limitations, and how shifting your perspective can help you move toward your personal and professional goals. Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to reframe fear and use it to move forward Strategies for building confidence and working through self-doubt Michelle's journey as a female fighter pilot and USAF Thunderbird How to navigate imposter syndrome Why changing your perspective can help you break through barriers How to take bold action even when you feel afraid or uncertain Tune in to learn how to change your relationship with fear, strengthen your confidence, and step more boldly into what's possible. ABOUT MICHELLE "MACE" CURRAN: Michelle "Mace" Curran shattered barriers as a combat fighter pilot and only the second woman in history to fly as the Lead Solo Pilot for the USAF Thunderbirds—a role reserved for the best of the best. Now a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice, she shares powerful lessons on confidence, leadership, and bold action with audiences worldwide. Michelle has worked with leading brands like Microsoft, SpaceX, Boeing, and PwC, and has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS Evening News, and Glamour. Through her upcoming book, The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower (Sept 9, 2025), she equips women with the mindset and strategies to push past self-doubt, embrace boldness, and lead authentically.   Connect with Michelle Order Michelle's book: https://a.co/d/63K0A9r  Website: https://macecurran.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macecurran/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

New cybersecurity audit requirements under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) establish a recurring, independent assessment of certain organizations' cybersecurity programs, with the first audit period beginning January 1, 2027. We discuss which organizations may be subject to the requirements, key considerations on audit scope and independence, and how existing cybersecurity, risk, and assurance activities can support readiness.For more on California's cybersecurity audit requirements, see our publication Privacy becomes a cybersecurity imperative under California's audit rule.Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay informed.About our guestsMark Cornish is a partner at PwC who provides assurance and consulting services to global and regional clients within the financial services industry. He is recognized for his experience in complex third-party assurance reporting, internal controls, and risk and compliance matters. His areas of expertise include internal control over financial reporting, SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting, cybersecurity risk management, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Chris Santucci is a partner in PwC's Cyber, Data & Technology Risk practice who helps global companies across sectors build, operate, and assess data privacy and protection programs through technology-enabled solutions. His expertise spans global privacy program design and regulatory preparedness (including CCPA, GDPR, etc.), data discovery and risk analysis, program assessment and implementation, privacy impact assessments, third-party risk management, as well as sustainable risk and compliance services.About our guest hostDiana Stoltzfus is a partner in PwC's National Office who helps to shape PwC's perspectives on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings and policy development, and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. She is also one of the firm's technical experts on sustainability reporting. Prior to rejoining PwC, Diana was the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) at the SEC where she led the activities of the OCA's Professional Practices Group.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Yolanda Seals-Coffield is Chief People & Inclusion Officer at PwC US. In this episode, Yolanda discusses how one of the world's largest professional services firms is preparing its workforce for the age of AI. During this conversation, Yolanda shares PwC's approach to AI upskilling, why human skills are becoming an even greater competitive advantage, and how the firm is reimagining apprenticeship and early career development. They also explore the importance of culture, continuous learning, and equipping employees with the technical, AI, and human capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace. LinksYolanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-seals-coffield/

Paul Spain sits down with Rory Birkbeck, co-founder of Safe Surfer, to explore the urgent challenges of keeping young people safe online. Hear about Safe Surfer's journey from startup to scale-up, their pioneering tech for families, and a partnership with Samsung for kid-safe devices. Discover eye-opening statistics on online harm, the complexities of digital safety, and why transparency and innovation are crucial for the next generation's digital wellbeing. This conversation is packed with valuable perspectives on navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.Keeping Safe on the Web with Kyle the Kingfish – Safe SurferParent Resources-thelightprojectA big thank you to our show partners: One NZ, Spark, PwC, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet, and Gorilla Technology.

When blue chip institutions suffer high-profile quality failures, the immediate corporate reaction is often to point fingers at the underlying technology. However, when an organization gets caught publishing fake frameworks and hallucinated citations for years, that isn't an AI failure. It's a systemic breakdown driven by an obsession with speed, profits, and volume over everything else.  This week, I unpack the recent PwC hallucination scandal reported by the Financial Times. While headlines focus on the embarrassing blunders, the real story is how closely this mirrors the pressure cooker inside many major companies. Countless organizations are making the mistake of rushing to automate, trading validity, brand equity, and human trust just to say they're doing "more, faster."  My goal this week is to help you avoid this digital speed trap by describing what it looks like to run a sustainable, human-centric framework for execution, quality, and accountability:​Exposing the Production Obsession Trap: Trading validity and accuracy for sheer velocity is a recipe for brand destruction. When you execute without grounding your outputs in human reality, speed simply means running off potential cliffs at higher velocity.  ​Closing the Human Reality Deficit: True leadership requires moving past vanity metrics like software logins or token counts. To eliminate organizational friction, you must capture hard data on human sentiment, behavioral fluency, and actual lived experience.  ​Executing a Continuous, Outcome-Driven Blueprint: Rather than treating strategic alignment as a static annual event, leaders need an agile, closed-loop system. By focusing on what matters most, diagnosing behavioral capability gaps, and continuously pulsing along the way, you protect credibility while driving real impact.  By the end, my hope is that you'll resist the urge to chase empty speed metrics or publish unverified "slop." Sustainable success in the AI age isn't about moving as fast as possible; it's about anchoring your technology in human truth, raising standards, and building lasting credibility.  —Share your honest thoughts on the impact of AI at work: https://howdopeoplefeel.comAnd if you'd benefit from help balancing performance, technology, and people, check out my website at ⁠https://christopherlind.co⁠—Chapters⁠00:00⁠ – The PwC Scandal: An Organizational Speed Breakdown⁠03:45⁠ – The Digital Speed Trap: Trading Validity for Velocity⁠07:30⁠ – Step 1: Focusing on What Matters Most (Pathfinder Pulse)⁠11:15⁠ – Step 2: Diagnosing Data Gaps & Human Friction (AER & HDPRF)⁠16:00⁠ – Step 3: Executing, Upskilling, and Continuous Pulsing (Helix)⁠20:10⁠ – Navigating Enterprise Bureaucracy & Continuous Agility⁠22:45⁠ – Three Surgical Leadership Moves to Reclaim Credibility  #Leadership #AIStrategy #FutureFocused #WorkforceTransformation #OrganizationalTrust

Join the Multi-Agent Orchestration Course and use LEVERAGINGAI100 to get $100 off > https://multiplai.ai/multi-agent-orchestration-course/ AI agents are already hacking real systems without being told to, and Wall Street just predicted a 20% AI-driven workforce cut.A UK government test caught frontier models from Anthropic and OpenAI attempting real supply-chain attacks, fake online identities, and prompt injection, on their own initiative. Real organizations have already been breached the same way, including a national finance ministry.Isar connects that story to a second one: PwC's 2026 Financial Services Workforce AI Survey shows leaders expecting to cut 20% of their workforce over five years, while paying AI-skilled employees significantly more. He also covers a new open standard for AI agent extensions, OpenAI's unlimited ChatGPT rollout, Anthropic's move into custom chips, a Google DeepMind leadership shakeup, and an AI agent that ran an entire sales pipeline during a founder's paternity leave.In this session, you'll discover:How AI agents in testing bypassed their own safety instructions to hack real GitHub reposWhy there's currently no legal framework for damage caused by an autonomous AI agentWhat 86% of financial services executives now value more than an MBAWhy AI just designed 16 working viruses, and what that means for biosecurityHow one founder's AI sales agent generated $3M in pipeline while he was on leave About Leveraging AIThe Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/eventsIf you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Certain non-EU groups may not be in scope of ESRS but will need to comply with new EU reporting standards that are under development now (draft ESRS-40a). Reporting will begin with financial year 2028 for reporting in 2029. This episode examines the proposed scope and reporting choices in the draft 40a standards, including the focus on material impacts and the option to limit certain disclosures to EU-related impacts. We also share insights on steps companies can take now as the standards are being developed.For more on the proposed EFRS-40a standards, see our publication ESRS-40a—EFRAG proposes standards for non-EU groups.Looking 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.About our guestDiana Stoltzfus is a partner in PwC's National Office who helps to shape PwC's perspectives on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings and policy development, and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. She is also one of the firm's technical experts on sustainability reporting. Prior to rejoining PwC, Diana was the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) at the SEC where she led the activities of the OCA's Professional Practices Group.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and 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. Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Most CEOs take years to make their mark.  But after three decades dissecting and helping other people's businesses at PwC, our guest today spent just two years inside Schroders before deciding it was time to sell the 222-year-old business. In this conversation, Richard Oldfield explains why he was convinced it was the right path to take, and why the family-controlled business and its board were persuaded.  He describes the irresistible forces changing the investment business and specifically analyses the co-existence of private and public assets, the potential paths of passive and active, and if size matters more than ever.  He discusses the footprint, asset mix and culture which Nuveen offers and how the combined group will manage $2.5tn, becoming one of the world's largest active managers.  He explains why public markets are essential, how AI is being implemented in their business, the important Asian opportunity, and why benchmarks can provide the wrong skew in understanding risks.   The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by J.P. Morgan Asset Management*, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG.*During the episode we cite J.P. Morgan Asset Management as Europe's leading active ETF provider by assets under management. This is sourced from J.P. Morgan Asset management and Bloomberg, data as of 30 March 2026.

Pirasaanth Varatharajan (@thepvrajan) is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), real estate investor and co-founder of Foundation Capital. After starting his career at PwC and later becoming a Partner at Galleon CPA, he transitioned into building a real estate private equity firm focused on multifamily investing, asset management and helping investors create long-term wealth beyond traditional investing.He joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss realizing that "the game" was played a certain way, why delaying gratification and avoiding lifestyle inflation changed his financial trajectory, lessons from investing in crypto before his exchange collapsed, why debt isn't as dangerous as many people believe, building wealth through real estate and the mindset shifts that separate financial freedom from time freedom.If you've ever wondered how financially successful people think differently about wealth, risk, debt and long-term investing, this episode is for you.Follow Pirasaanth:- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pirasaanth/)    Timestamps00:19 — Ara introduces this week's guest, Pirasaanth Varatharajan (PV)01:18 — Growing up in Jane & Finch; building street smarts & hustling Pokemon cards03:59 — Realizing that trading time for money at PWC wasn't sustainable05:38 — Starting his real estate journey; seeing someone do it first07:20 — Knowing someone who knew someone who had retired at 3010:44 — From duplexes and triplexes to collecting as many properties as possible13:51 — The role discipline plays in PV structuring his deals16:43 — What is the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)?17:51 — Ensuring business transparency with investors through social stories, live streams, etc.19:47 — Some investment advice for high income earners21:41 — Financial learning lessons from early on his career24:21 — Shifting his mindset from financial freedom to time freedom26:11 — The need for mental stimulation seemingly never going away27:40 — Investment options Foundation Capital offers; private REIT and purpose built rentals30:21 — Fear of risk when expanding Foundation Capital's offering?33:40 — Why the market isn't being corrected despite rentals being more affordable?36:14 — Does PV feel connected to the Tamil community?37:09 — Wealth building myths the Tamil community should rethink39:36 — How he diversifies his wealth40:29 — Advice he would give his 16-year-old self; work on sales44:18 — Personal legacy, compound interest, and delayed gratification48:45 — Creator Confessions58:32 — The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan        Support the show

SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayThomson Reuters - http://accountingpodcast.promo/taxautomationVeltrix - http://accountingpodcast.promo/veltrixChapters(00:00) - TAP 499 (02:17) - Livestream and CPE Plug (03:12) - Grant Thornton Buys CBIZ (04:35) - Stock Spike and Activists (09:06) - PE Strategy and IPO Exit (11:09) - Deal Size vs Big Four (13:21) - Trump Immunity and Nominee (16:39) - EY Hack Claim Explained (18:56) - Trump Deal Appeal Update (21:37) - Controller Hiring Crunch (23:21) - Senior Pay Flattening (26:24) - Corporate Hiring Demand (27:59) - AI Boosts Finance Judgment (29:38) - Claude Transforms Forecasting (30:43) - Gen Z AI Dependency Fears (34:32) - Xero Price Hike Backlash (36:45) - Lovable Connector Moat (40:38) - Agents Use Existing SaaS (45:29) - Tariff Refund Windfall (48:20) - NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax (51:44) - PwC UK Audit Failures (55:03) - Wrap Up and Episode 500  Show NotesGrant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ in $5 billion transactionhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/29/grant-thornton-set-to-buy-cbiz-for-5-billion-become-5th-largest-firm-in-u-s/187542/Accounting Firm CBIZ Urged by Activist Investor to Pursue M&Ahttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-07/accounting-firm-cbiz-urged-by-activist-investor-to-pursue-m-aTrump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave officehttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/trump-blanche-ag-doj-cornyn-tillis.htmlDonald Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place as Blanche's path to confirmation is clearedhttps://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/as-blanches-path-to-confirmation-is-cleared-trumps-tax-audit-immunity-remains-in-place-3858601/Ernst & Young data breach claimed by ShinyHunters extortion ganghttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ernst-and-young-data-breach-claimed-by-shinyhunters-extortion-gang/2026 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Research Studyhttps://controllerscouncil.org/2026-corporate-finance-accounting-talent-research-study/Accounting's missing middlehttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/accountings-missing-middleA third of companies look to increase finance and accounting hireshttps://www.cfo.com/news/companies-look-to-boost-hiring-pay-for-finance-and-accounting-staff-controllers-council-report/824667/AI's top value for finance now lies in improving judgment, not efficiencyhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/ai-top-value-finance-now-085159658.htmlNearly Half of Gen Z Workers Say AI is Making Them Less Intelligenthttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/05/19/nearly-half-of-gen-z-workers-say-ai-is-making-them-less-intelligent/183621/Xero Announces U.S. Subscription Price Changeshttps://www.xero.com/us/pricing-plans/update/Introducing the Lovable Xero connector: build on your Xero data, no code requiredhttps://devblog.xero.com/introducing-the-lovable-xero-connector-build-on-your-xero-data-no-code-required-386873b591bcWe Peaked at 30 AI Agents. Now We're Coming Back Down to 20https://www.saastr.com/we-peaked-at-30-ai-agents-now-were-coming-back-down-to-20-heres-what-consolidation-actually-looks-like-the-agents-011-live/Amazon Got a $600 Million Tariff Refund, Some Going to Shoppershttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/amazon-trump-tariff-refunds.htmlNYC Extends Deadline for Pied-à-Terre Tax Exemption Applications to Sept. 18https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-01/nyc-extends-deadline-for-second-home-levy-exemption-requestsStaten Island Homeowners Say They Fear for Safety After Names, Addresses Published on NYC Tax Listhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/31/staten-island-homeowners-say-they-fear-for-safety-after-names-addresses-published-on-nyc-tax-list/187775/PwC Fined $4.4 Million by UK Watchdog Over Babcock Audit Failureshttps://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/uk-financial-watchdog-fines-pwc-4-4-million-over-babcock/New York Governor Trolls LeBron James with Tax on Rumored NYC Homehttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/31/new-york-governor-trolls-lebron-james-with-tax-on-rumored-nyc-home/187765/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on

Wade Sutton, PwC's International Tax Leader for the Washington National Tax Services Office, fills in as host while Doug is away on assignment. Wade welcomes Will Morris, PwC's global tax policy lead and former chair of the AmCham EU Tax Committee. In this episode, Wade and Will discuss the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). They cover its state-aid origins, reach into M&A and public procurement, and early enforcement record. The episode examines the European Commission's recent assessment, possible reductions in reporting burdens, and the three-step analysis from foreign financial contribution (FFC) to subsidy to market distortion. The conversation also covers tax incentives and credits, Inflation Reduction Act and Pillar Two interactions, data-collection challenges, geopolitical considerations, standstill risks, and practical steps before an EU transaction or procurement bid.

In this episode, Kristian McCann, Presenter at UC Today, sits down with Morgan Adamski, Principal at PwC, to unpack how organizations are actually operationalizing AI inside the Security Operations Centre (SOC). With alert fatigue rising, analyst capacity stretched, and attackers accelerating their use of AI, this conversation gets straight to what matters: how AI is changing day-to-day security operations—and where many teams are still falling short. Adamski explains why simply “adding AI” isn't enough, and why leading organizations are redesigning their entire security operations model with AI at the core.* Why AI is transforming SOC triage, reducing manual analysis and accelerating threat detection* The shift from bolt-on AI to fully integrated, AI-first SecOps strategies* Where to draw the line between AI agents and human decision-making in high-risk scenarios* The critical role of vulnerability management, third-party risk, and breach readiness in an AI-driven threat landscapeNext Steps* For more news on how to keep your company secure, visit https://www.uctoday.com/

We have more information, more connection, and more resources than any generation before us. So why are we less happy than ever?Declan Edwards has spent over a decade studying exactly that question. In this episode, the founder of BU Happiness College and author of How to Be Happy makes the case that happiness isn't a destination you arrive at after enough success — it's a skill set you build. And most of us have the relationship completely backwards.In this episode:Over 50% of people say busyness and stress are the #1 thing blocking their happinessWe have the success-happiness relationship completely backwards — the research shows happiness is the input, not the rewardSavoring is a learnable skill — and the reason your second accomplishment is usually better than your firstHappier salespeople outsell their peers by 37%Small talk isn't dead — we've just replaced depth of connection with cheap, convenient connectionA happy life doesn't mean always feeling good. It means building the skills to navigate the hard moments without losing yourselfWhy introspection is a skill most people quit on too early — and the simple way to start practicing it this weekSuccess at the expense of happiness is the most common and greatest form of failure About Declan Edwards:Declan Edwards is a happiness expert, researcher with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, and founder of BU Happiness College. He has shared his work with the United Nations General Assembly, TEDx, PwC, and the Red Cross. His new book, How to Be Happy, translates happiness research into actionable daily habits.About the HostBrad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 250,000 downloads.Sponsors and Offers HeardTake the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. For a limited time, we're offer 50% off of a brand new staffing website. Just message Brad Bialy on LinkedIn and mention the Crazy Website Promo.For 30 years, Benefits in a Card has delivered benefit plans designed specifically for the staffing industry—over 140 unique options with immediate coverage, unique perks like FreeRx, and solutions that reduce turnover while improving ACA compliance. Give your workforce benefits they'll actually use and give your staffing firm a competitive edge. Learn more at: ⁠https://www.BenefitsInACard.com⁠.Resources from Declan Edwards:Happiness Scorecard (free, 5 minutes): ⁠https://quiz.buhappinesscollege.com/happinessscorecard⁠How to Be Happy — Declan's book: ⁠https://amzn.to/4xeRksC⁠How to Be Happy Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0zriwga04Rl0pbjFuDF6Hl?si=89ca582f79764d4f⁠

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As Rebecca's client Jen nears the end of her coaching program, she opens up about her coaching experience, what she learned and the benefits of working with Rebecca.What is a career and leadership coaching session like?What outcomes might a client get out of a coaching session, or program?Is coaching worth the investment? These are just some of the questions Rebecca's client Jen is talking about in today's episode.If you have ever been curious about how a career and leadership coach could partner with you to help you realise new levels of fulfilment and success in your career, this is the episode for you. Jen, on her coaching experience with Rebecca Allen: "When thinking about working with you, I saw the value in speaking to someone external to my industry. To grow, you really do need to open up and not shield yourself, which is easier to do with someone outside. As well as getting a pay rise the coaching also freed up a lot of time I was wasting procrastinating - there's no dollar value you can put on that."Links:Get a copy of Rebecca's 7 Strategic Shifts to Position You as a High-Impact LeaderVisit Rebecca's website Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Jen:Dr Jennifer Snaith is a Sydney based Endocrinologist and clinical researcher. She did her PHD on non-insulin treatments for people with type 1 diabetes. This is something she is passionate about, and she now leads type 1 diabetes clinical trials.About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a warm and dynamic Leadership Coach who helps build high-performing leaders and teams by working on 4-core pillars: how do we want to show up; how do we want to add value; how should we elevate our thinking; and how should we elevate our communication? Rebecca has coached managers through to CXOs at Woolworths, Coles, ANZ, RBA, J.P. Morgan, PwC, ANSTO, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and abbvie through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

July 30, 2026: I look at Mark Zuckerberg's argument that AI superintelligence should be for everybody, and why Meta's falling operating margin and massive AI spending tell a more complicated story. Then I get into Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI hedge fund selling its public portfolio to Citadel after a brutal reversal in AI infrastructure stocks. Finally, I unpack the Financial Times report on PwC publishing fake AI citations and why fabricated sources may become one of the biggest credibility risks in the AI era.

Despite what the headlines suggest, most professionals aren't as far behind on AI as they think they are. In this episode, I'm joined by Raman Rai, an award-winning AI product and deployment leader, to explore what it really takes to thrive as AI transforms the workplace.  Raman has helped organizations move AI from strategy into real-world adoption, working with Fortune 100 companies, early-stage founders, and leadership teams. Formerly at PwC and Google, she also helped scale one of the UK's largest enterprise GenAI programs, reaching more than 200,000 people globally in partnership with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Harvey. Her work focuses on the human side of AI adoption, helping organizations build trust, embrace meaningful change, and ensure AI creates greater access and opportunity for more people. In our conversation, we discuss why so many professionals feel overwhelmed by AI and why those feelings are both understandable and more common than you may think. Raman explains why no one has all the answers yet, why learning AI on your own terms matters more than trying to keep up with every new development, and how leaders can introduce AI in ways that help people adapt with confidence. We also explore what it really means to become AI-literate and why understanding your own workflow is the key to finding meaningful opportunities to use AI. Finally, we examine how bias emerges in AI systems and why representative data and diverse perspectives are essential to building better technology. Raman also shares the biggest mistakes leaders make when introducing AI, why investing in people is just as critical as investing in technology, and how organizations can adopt AI with purpose. Join us for this timely conversation and discover how to stay brave, valuable, and visible in the age of AI. Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Raman Rai and today's conversation about thriving in the age of AI. [01:00] Why most professionals are not as behind on AI as they think. [04:24] Understanding AI adoption rates and what global AI usage really looks like. [06:29] Practical ways organizations can successfully introduce AI in the workplace. [08:50] Identifying high-value AI use cases that improve everyday workflows. [13:04] Why we're still in the early stages of AI adoption and what that means for the future. [16:14] Practical ways to reduce AI anxiety and learn at your own pace. [22:06] Why AI should support your thinking, not replace it. [25:55] Understanding AI bias and how representative data and diverse teams can help address it. [32:15] The biggest mistakes leaders make when implementing AI and how to avoid them. [35:14] For More Information: Raman Rai Raman Rai on LinkedIn Raman's article in AI Insider -  Why Enterprise AI is Failing and 5 Changes That Actually Deliver ROI Kathy's Forbes article - Why AI Adoption is Failing Inside Many Companies Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Connect with Raman Rai on Hubble Social Connect with Kathy on Hubble Social ——————— Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level FAST?  READY FOR A BREAKTHROUGH TO ACHIEVE MORE SUCCESS, IMPACT AND FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER & LEADERSHIP TODAY? Work with Kathy and get hands-on, transformative CAREER & LEADERSHIP GROWTH COACHING SUPPORT today! Join me today in one of my most-requested career and leadership growth 1:1 coaching programs and take 10% off the price this week with coupon code 'BRAVEPOD10" as my thank-you for tuning in! 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Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer Quotes:  "One thing that I really just want to specify is it might feel like everyone is using AI, but in fact, it's only 16% of the world." — Raman Rai [0:06:29] "Create ways [to] learn AI on your own terms, in your own life, on your own workflows, without feeling like it's being enforced by anybody, because that's what I think will give people a real grounded sense of what AI actually is and what it does." — Raman Rai [0:24:19] "I always encourage people to do the work yourself, pen to paper, and then use AI as a reviewer. Don't allow it to take away your thinking." — Raman Rai [0:29:10] "If you are using AI, make sure you're using data that is representative of the work that you're doing, especially if you're building for multiple users across multiple countries. " — Raman Rai [0:34:12] "When you're investing in AI, what you're ultimately doing is you're investing in your people." — Raman Rai [0:35:06] "What do we need [AI] for, what problem are we actually solving, and where do we want to go as a company?" — Raman Rai [0:35:22] Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

Healthcare affordability continues to be one of the defining challenges facing the industry. In this episode of PwC's Next in Health, Glenn Hunzinger is joined by Thom Bales, Derek Skoog, and Philip Sclafani to discuss the findings from PwC's Behind the Numbers 2027 report and the forces driving medical cost trends toward 9% in 2027. From AI-enabled documentation and provider reimbursement to GLP-1 therapies, behavioral health, and payment integrity, the conversation explores what's contributing to rising costs—and where healthcare leaders can focus to improve affordability while continuing to advance innovation and patient care. Discussion highlights:Medical cost trends approaching 9% and the forces driving healthcare inflationAI's growing influence on clinical documentation, payment integrity, and reimbursementInnovation's impact on affordability, from GLP-1 therapies to cell and gene therapiesStrategies health plans, employers, and providers are using to improve affordability and reduce frictionThe evolving role of reimbursement, utilization management, and payment integrity in managing costsWhat rising medical costs mean for employers, consumers, and the future of healthcareSpeakers:Glenn Hunzinger, US Health Industries Leader, PwCThom Bales, US Health Services Advisory Leader, PwCDerek Skoog, Principal, Health Services, PwCPhilip Sclafani, Principal, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, PwCFor additional insights, check out our Behind the numbers 2027 report at https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/library/behind-the-numbers.htmlFor more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html.

Capital is rotating, the line between real estate and infrastructure is blurring, and the deals getting done today look different from those of even three years ago. In this episode of CRE Exchange, Omar Eltorai sits down with Tim Bodner, who leads PwC's US and global real estate deals practice, to discuss the firm's 2026 midyear CRE outlook. They cover the real assets convergence thesis, why operational prowess is replacing cap rate compression as the primary value driver, where REIT consolidation goes from here, and how private capital is redefining the dealmaking landscape. Key moments02:10 Midyear outlook key shifts03:35 Real assets convergence07:18 Operating prowess and AI09:07 VCs owning hard assets10:56 Where AI gets used today13:50 Industry bifurcation and new entrants18:09 REIT discounts and consolidation24:26 Private capital and capital solutions28:27 Themes for the back half of 202629:51 Policy uncertainty and data centers31:06 Lightning round and wrapResources mentionedTim Bodner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbodner/Navigating the capital rotation and AI-driven convergence reshaping real estate and real assets dealmaking - https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services/library/asset-wealth-management-real-estate-deals-outlook.html

Ukraine is shifting its long-range drone campaign to focus on critical Russian infrastructure, and Big Tech companies are facing an AI dilemma as they report quarterly earnings. Plus, Google DeepMind is leaving behind its Nobel-winning AlphaFold project for new ventures, and PwC published “thought leadership” reports containing AI-generated hallucinations.Mentioned in this podcast:Ukraine adapts strikes on Russian energy industry to hit critical componentsChip stocks tumble as AI sell-off deepensGoogle DeepMind dismantles Nobel-winning AlphaFold team in strategy shiftPwC published ‘thought leadership' reports marred by AI hallucinations Listen to Unhedged on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Spotify.Save 10% on tickets to the FT Weekend Festival with the code FTPodcast. Visit ft.com/festival to find out more.Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT's global head of audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month's episode, Anu Pandya is joined by Mariela Isern, member of the IASB technical staff, and Deanna Louth, PwC partner, to discuss a new IFRS Accounting Standard – IFRS 20 Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities.Find out more at PwC's IFRS Talks homepage.

Everyone has the same access to the same frontier models. So what's actually left to compete on? Jeremy Au moderates a panel at the Crosscurrents Summit in Parañaque on where enterprise AI adoption really stands. Aravind Kandiah is CTO and Co-founder of Bifrost, a robotics infrastructure company that simulates the world to evaluate robots. Its simulations power some of the largest robotics companies, from Mars exploration with NASA to high-risk industrial work. Bifrost is backed by Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital and Airbus Ventures. On the panel he splits enterprises into those running pilots to hit an R&D spend target and those facing a real forcing function, like Korea's birth rate leaving factories unstaffed. Only the second group ships. Jun Wakabayashi is a Venture Principal at AppWorks, one of Asia's leading accelerators and VC firms. He rose from Analyst in 2017 to Principal by 2023 and leads its Beacon Funds arm, a fund-of-funds backing emerging venture managers across Southeast Asia and web3. He holds a B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern and previously worked at PwC. He puts engineering at 60 to 80% of enterprise token spend and tracks teams accidentally burning $5 million a month. John Homer Alvero is Head of AI Engineering at Converge ICT, one of the Philippines' largest fiber broadband and digital infrastructure providers. An AWS architect across fintech, telco and gaming, he was previously Cloud Solutions Architect at SM Investments. His blocker isn't the technology: governance and cybersecurity teams can't write credible guardrails until they're AI-literate themselves. Where they split: Aravind says the moat is everything except the model. Jun says it's distribution, the one thing the labs lack. Crosscurrents Summit, presented by Clouted Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/enterprise-ai  BRAVE is Southeast Asia's leading tech podcast, hosted by Jeremy Au. Honest conversations with the region's top founders, investors, and operators on building startups in Southeast Asia. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. Listen & Subscribe YouTube (English), YouTube (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (English), Spotify (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (Chinese), Spotify (Vietnamese), Apple Podcasts Follow BRAVE LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp Follow Jeremy Au LinkedIn, X / Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitch Resources Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com #EnterpriseAI #AIStrategy #AIAdoption #BuildVsBuy #AIROI #PhysicalAI #Robotics #SoutheastAsia #TechPodcast 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Meet the panel 03:02 Is enterprise AI adoption actually real? 05:34 Engineers have stopped typing code 08:21 What's really holding enterprises back 10:30 How to measure ROI and cap token spend 15:32 Where the returns show up internally 18:36 Build or buy, and why services came back 23:23 Advice to a three-years-younger self 26:02 Model, brand, or distribution?

The revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS (2026)) introduce significant revisions, simplifications, clarifications, and new reporting reliefs for companies reporting—or preparing to report—under the CSRD. This episode discusses the European Commission's July 2026 revisions, including changes to the materiality assessment, more flexibility to entities in relation to GHG emissions reporting, anticipated financial effects, and phase-in provisions. It also explains the reporting choices and reliefs available.For more on the revised ESRS, see our publication ESRS (2026)—a deep dive into the revised standards.Looking 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.About our guestsKatie Woods is a senior director in PwC's Global Corporate Reporting Services - Sustainability group advising on sustainability and international accounting standards. Katie specializes in the new and emerging ESG reporting frameworks working across the PwC network. She has over 30 years of experience working with a broad range of companies.Katie DeKeizer is a director in PwC's Corporate Reporting Services team. She works on sustainability reporting under multiple frameworks including ESRS, the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and the GHG Protocol. She has experience developing technical guidance and delivering training on sustainability reporting.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and 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.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Jeff Barg, Head of AI at Clay, talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about Anthropic's Opus 5 release and Clay's approach to open-source. We also talk with Theresa Payton, former George W. Bush CIO and CEO of Fortilace Solutions about AI cybersecurity regulations, AI Finance Reporter Dakin Campbell about Google's AI data center financing strategy, and we get into enterprise open-source AI adoption with PwC's Dallas Dolen.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/google-using-wall-street-financing-techniques-expand-chip-salesSubscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agendaTITV airs weekdays on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us:X: https://x.com/theinformationIG: https://www.instagram.com/theinformation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titv.theinformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinformation/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Initial Reviews on Anthropic Opus 511:45 - Open-Source AI Security & Policy Debates23:48 - Inside Google's AI Data Center Debt Strategy34:19 - PwC on Enterprise Open-Source AI Adoption

The shopping calendar isn't what it used to be. Prime Day has become Prime Week, Black Friday has become Black Friday Month, back-to-school shopping now starts in June, and holiday shopping is starting in October. As brands and retailers compete for an edge during these lucrative periods, the traditional shopping calendar is getting elongated and spread out. According to Kelly Pedersen, global retail lead at the professional services firm PwC, these shifts are being driven by both businesses and consumers. On the Glossy Podcast this week, Pedersen shared that PwC's research on back-to-school shopping shows that the average family is spending around $920 during the back-to-school period. Those customers are continuing to spend around $630 a month on their kids throughout the school year. "It starts with the brands," he said. "The retailers always want to capture consumers during these moments, and they want to be first. It's not just about revenue during those windows, but [it's also about] customer acquisition, capturing those customers and using that momentum to carry spend on throughout the entire year." Pedersen said today's consumers are being trained to expect holiday sales and back-to-school sales earlier, meaning they're waiting to spend until those periods start. That further incentivizes brands to elongate the period as much as possible. The natural question becomes whether a longer shopping event leads to consumer fatigue and risks robbing those periods of their urgency. But Pedersen said he doesn't think that is the case. "Theoretically, it could actually increase overall spending because people get paid in cycles," he said. "They're going to spend a certain percentage of their paycheck on holiday shopping. But if you elongate that period, you have more opportunities to pick up on that cash flow from the consumer." Ultimately, Pedersen recommends that brands think about these shopping periods — like holiday, back-to-school and Mother's Day — as opportunities to capture a customer in the long term, not just as a one-off revenue driver. He also pointed to PwC data showing that almost 0% of surveyed customers said they planned to use AI to help them shop for holidays last year, but that number jumped to 73% this year. "Consumers are using technology to become smarter about how they shop with a retailer, and retailers really need to think about this new channel," Pedersen said. "And it's not a channel in the traditional sense, meaning they're not transacting via AI, but it's a discovery channel, and it's a price-checking channel."

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Pat Coughlin, a Chicago-based tax director in PwC's Quantitative Solutions and Technologies Practice within International Tax Services and a former Notre Dame running back. Doug and Pat discuss the June 30, 2026, Pillar Two compliance post-mortem, including PwC's experience filing more than 50,000 returns with a success rate above 99%. They dive into how business rules and filing capabilities were built across dozens of jurisdictions, what late portals and conflicting validations revealed about the system, why the OECD and local tax authorities should act quickly on timely-filed GIR relief, a longer 2025 filing deadline, clearer amended-return mechanics, and broader simplification. They close with practical advice for 2025: start now, focus on calculations, and narrow review to the sections that matter most.  

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Larry Durham about his new book, The Judgment Void: How AI Is Dismantling the One Human Capability It Cannot Replace.Larry Durham is President of St. Charles Consulting Group and a recognized leader in enterprise learning and talent development. Over 30years, he has partnered with large professional services firms and Fortune 500companies to build innovative talent solutions that deliver measurable results. Before founding St. Charles, Larry spent a decade at PwC as Learning Practice Leader within Human Capital Advisory Services. He is also co-author of The Talent-Fueled Enterprise.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this sponsored Spotlight episode of Ctrl-Alt-Speech, host Ben Whitelaw speaks to PwC's Dan Hays at TrustCon about the firm's recently published Trust & Safety Outlook report.They discuss: How AI is simultaneously creating new risks and reshaping the tools used to address them;What the rise of autonomous agents means for governance, accountability and the future of the internet; andHow platforms should respond to an increasingly fragmented regulatory landscape.The conversation also explores how Trust & Safety is becoming a more strategic function inside companies, how automation could change the role of practitioners and vendors, and which emerging risks remain most underestimated.This episode is brought to you in conjunction with our sponsor, PwC. Download the report today.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

SEC reporting and regulatory developments continue to move quickly. Proposals addressing semiannual reporting, filer status, and registered offerings could significantly affect public company reporting, internal control requirements, and capital-raising transactions, with further SEC rulemaking still expected. We provide an overview of these developments and where they stand, including investor and preparer reactions. We also examine current SEC staff comment letter trends arising from filing reviews.For a deeper dive into the SEC's semiannual reporting proposal, listen to our previous podcast episode, SEC semiannual reporting proposal: Cutting quarters, not corners, or read our publication, SEC proposes optional semiannual reporting framework. For more information on other SEC rulemaking discussed in this episode, see SEC proposes major filer status overhaul and SEC registered offering reform: capital raising impacts.Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay informed. About our guestsScott Feely is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience supporting clients as they address the SEC and financial reporting implications of their capital markets and merger and acquisition-related activities.Lindsay McCord is a PwC National Office partner specializing in matters related to the SEC and the capital markets. Prior to joining PwC, Lindsay spent over 15 years at the SEC, most recently as the Chief Accountant in the Division of Corporation Finance. In this role, Lindsay led an accounting team in providing technical accounting and reporting support to the Division, including SEC rulemaking, interpretation, and guidance.About our guest hostKyle Moffatt is PwC's Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was March 15-21, 1993, the last of our “backlog” shows. Topics of discussion include:WCW's tour of the UK and Ireland, where they changed the WCW World Heavyweight Title twice in a week with Big Van Vader flipping the belt back and forth, plus why this really didn't get talked about much on TV.Ric Flair goes “Up Close” with Eric Bischoff on TV, talking about his return to WCW and Barry Windham being NWA World Heavyweighht Champion.The Cole Twins get a fan club.The Big Bossman returns to All Japan while Hulk Hogan is on his way to New Japan.New Japan's faction warfare and how fun that was.The birth of Michinoku Pro Wrestling.The three major promotions in Mexico receive their David Awards.Chuck Wepner shows up at a New Jersey indie show to referee the most 1993 New Jersey indie match you could possibly think of.Arn Anderson works three house shows in SMW the same week that Chris Candido makes his debut as The Avenger.Kevin Sullivan brutalizes W*ING Kanemura on SMW TV in a famously gruesome moment.Bert Prentice sings live on Memphis TV. Sort of.Eddie Gilbert cuts a shoot promo about his position in the USWA and is basically done with the promotion as a result in true Eddie fashion.Vince McMahon misses Monday Night Raw's first visit to Poughkeepsie to receive the Michael Landon Award, so Rob Bartlett joins Gorilla Monsoon as Bobby Heenan “Not Vince McMahon,” and that doesn't go too well.All this and so much more on a damn fun episode of BTS!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW0:57:20 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro debut show, NOW, PWC, W*ING, AJW, JWP, LLPW, Dino Bravo funeral, AAA, CMLL, Juan Herrera, Arena Naucalpan, UWA, & Tijuana1:46:53 Classic Commercial Break1:55:05 Halftime2:40:18 Other USA: WIN, IWF (Mansfield), UWS/Chuck Wepner, WWWA (PA), NGWA, SMW, USA (AL), USWA, GWF, Big D, CWUSA, & Wrestling Fury/MidwestWA4:02:49 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to My AEW and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What happens when your next customer is represented by an AI agent that can research products, compare prices, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and make purchasing decisions? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Ian Kahn, Partner and Customer and Commercial Excellence Platform Leader at PwC, about the rise of the Intelligent Customer Edge and why companies need to rethink how they sell, market, price, serve customers, and compete as artificial intelligence changes the buying process. Much of the enterprise AI conversation has focused on helping employees become more productive. Ian argues that this overlooks a much bigger change already taking place. Customers are using AI to research products, compare alternatives, evaluate pricing, and make decisions. In some consumer and business markets, AI agents are already being given permission to make routine purchases. Companies are no longer selling only to people. They increasingly need to serve customers whose AI agents expect accurate product information, transparent pricing, availability, service history, and performance data that can be discovered, verified, and understood by machines. This creates a serious problem for companies operating with fragmented front offices. Marketing, sales, pricing, commerce, and customer service have traditionally operated as separate functions, each with its own technology, data, processes, incentives, and performance measures. Customers do not experience companies through those internal structures. They expect consistent information and relevant experiences across the entire relationship. Ian explains why adding AI to each department independently will not solve this problem. Companies risk making existing processes faster without improving the customer experience or business performance. Instead, he argues that leaders need to reconsider the operating model behind the entire customer journey. The Intelligent Customer Edge is PwC's approach to bringing these commercial functions together into a connected system centered on the customer. Powered by proprietary company data and AI, the system can continuously learn from customer interactions, support real-time decisions, and help companies respond to changing customer needs. We also discuss the idea of the commercial brain and why proprietary data could become one of the most valuable competitive advantages available to companies adopting AI. Most businesses already possess customer records, transaction histories, operational information, market signals, service interactions, and other data their competitors cannot access. Yet much of that information remains fragmented across systems and departments. Ian explains how connecting these sources can create an intelligence layer that informs pricing decisions, marketing activity, sales opportunities, service interactions, and the moments that matter throughout the customer relationship. For CEOs, chief customer officers, marketing leaders, sales executives, CIOs, and technology teams, the conversation offers an important lesson about AI transformation. The companies achieving meaningful results are not starting with the technology. They begin with customer outcomes and redesign the work, decisions, workflows, and operating models required to achieve them. Human judgment remains an important part of that model. AI can process large amounts of information, identify patterns, provide recommendations, and handle routine tasks consistently. People continue to bring judgment, creativity, empathy, relationship-building, and strategic decision-making to customer interactions where trust and context matter. Ian argues that the goal is not to choose between people and AI. Companies need to design customer systems that use the strengths of both, determining where automation can improve speed and consistency and where people can create greater customer and commercial value. Trust, governance, explainability, and accountability also become more important as AI agents are given greater authority. Rather than treating guardrails as barriers to adoption, Ian explains why companies should design controls into AI-enabled customer processes from the beginning. The conversation also examines the cost of waiting. Customers are already adopting AI, and businesses that continue relying on fragmented front-office operations risk falling behind competitors capable of responding faster, providing better information, and creating more relevant customer experiences. Ian offers practical advice for companies deciding where to begin. Start with the customer journey. Understand how customer behavior is changing, identify where friction exists, determine how AI could improve the experience, and establish clear measures for customer outcomes and business value before investing heavily in new technology. For business and technology leaders under pressure to deliver growth, improve margins, control costs, and demonstrate returns from AI investment, this conversation provides a practical framework for redesigning the front office, using proprietary data more effectively, preparing for AI agents as buyers, and creating better customer experiences. Your customers are already using AI. Some AI agents are already making purchasing decisions. The question for companies is whether their customer systems, data, commercial models, and operating structures are ready to compete for business when the buyer on the other side of the transaction is no longer always human.

July 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Eli Lilly makes equity investment in Oura, deepening ties as 100,000+ members log GLP-1 use and wearables become the engagement layer between visits Neko Health closes $700M round ahead of US launch, betting vertically integrated scans can move healthcare upstream with 75% of members prepaying PwC report finds over half of consumers prioritize a longer healthy life and 80% use a wellness app, as health becomes embedded in daily routines Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Reach out → insider@fitt.co 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathi Enderes about The Josh Bersin Company roadmap for the embracing of agentic AI into HR by 2030.Kathi Enderes is Senior Vice President of Research and a global industry analyst at the human capital advisory firm The Josh Bersin Company, the world's largest community for HR. She has over 20 years global experience in human capital, talent and performance management, and change management from consulting with IBM, PwC and EY and industry, working with companies of various sizes, from Fortune 50 companies to start ups, in multiple industries including technology and healthcare, and leading research on all topics of HR, talent and technology. She is passionate about making work better and more meaningful. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. families expect to spend more than $900 on back-to-school shopping this year, according to one PwC survey. Big box retailers have taken advantage of anxiety about higher costs by pushing school supplies earlier than ever. In this episode, how consumer mood correlates to consumer spending. Plus: Holiday weekend heat strains electric grids, Boeing and Airbus aircraft demand persists, and algae can make or break Great Lakes summer tourism.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode: Anxiety is driving some of our early back-to-school shoppingChicago Fed launches a new consumer sentiment composite indexWeekend heat wave tests the country's power gridWhat's behind the massive appetite for new Boeing and Airbus planesHow the algae in Lake Erie can make or break the Great Lakes economyHow homeownership turned an HR professional into a plant entrepreneur