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Tariffs levied by the US government continue to evolve, creating significant implications for finance and accounting teams, from accounting for tariff refunds and staying ahead of rising enforcement activity to financial reporting and internal controls. This episode explores recent tariff developments and what a finance team should have on its radar ahead of year-end reporting season.Key topics and timestamps1:32 — Why tariffs matter to finance teams3:56 — IEEPA tariff refunds6:32 — Accounting for tariff refunds14:22 — Sections 232 and 30119:43 — How tariff stacking works26:32 — US-Canada trade developments30:55 — Heightened tariff enforcement37:13 — Year-end reportingAdditional resourcesFor more, read our in depth, Accounting implications of tariffs. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay informed.About our guestSharon Martin is a principal with PwC's Customs and International Trade practice with extensive experience advising clients on both trade compliance and strategic planning related projects. Sharon has worked with clients in a variety of industries providing strategic advice on customs advisory, risk mitigation, and duty planning.About our guest hostPat Durbin is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience consulting with our clients and engagement teams on complex accounting matters, including issues related to revenue, compensation, income taxes, and inventory under both US GAAP and IFRS.TranscriptsTranscripts 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.

On this week's show Patrick Gray and James Wilson are joined by former US Cyber Command executive director turned PwC's Cyber, Data & Technology Risk leader Morgan Adamski to talk through the week's news, including: More tech guys penned more open letters and AI will destroy us all! Another Wednesday, another congregation of OpenAI agents on wikis… yawn OpenAI agents were behind the headscratching RubyGems hacking campaign in May The FBI will disrupt more adversary operations, NSA is creating more mission centres, lawmakers want sanctions on hackers-for-hire… Release more hounds! So many platforms, so many bugs, so many patches breaking other stuff Much, much more… This week's show is brought to you by Airlock Digital. Its co-founders Daniel Schell and David Cottingham join Patrick to talk about how Airlock has integrated itself with Crowdstrike via its Falcon Foundry platform. This episode is also available on YouTube Show notes AI researcher says there is 'substantial probability' AI could kill all humans in next decade | NBC News Tech Dario Amodei — We Must Pace the Frontier | Social Signals China spy chief points at US AI models in cyber threat warning | therecord.media Weixin Official Accounts Platform | Trump calls concerns over A.I. destroying humanity a “hoax” | NBC News Tech Dr_Gingerballs (@Dr_Gingerballs) on X | X (formerly Twitter) Sam Altman backs Anthropic CEO's call to slow down the global AI race | NBC News Anthropic: Detecting and countering misuse of AI, September 2026 | anthropic.com AI lets small actors run state-level hacking campaigns, Anthropic report finds | cyberscoop.com Users in Houthi-held Yemen tried to develop advanced weapons with AI, Anthropic says | apnews.com Anthropic caught Russia-linked spies using Claude in hacking operations | therecord.media OpenAI's rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorized comms, researchers say | reuters.com Researchers say OpenAI agents were behind May hacking campaign targeting RubyGems | cyberscoop.com Anthropic claims Moonshot, DeepSeek secretly diverted user requests to Claude | South China Morning Post WeWorm | Social Signals Hackers exploit Tencent app flaw to deploy GrayRabbit malware | BleepingComputer New FBI cyber strategy promises increase in adversary disruptions | Cybersecurity Dive US disrupts Xinbi Guarantee marketplace fueling the cyber scam economy | therecord.media Thorough reorganization at NSA will create five 'mission centers,' including cyber and AI | therecord.media Lawmakers call on Treasury to sanction hackers-for-hire | cyberscoop.com CISA: WatchGuard RCE flaw now exploited in ransomware attacks | BleepingComputer Dutch NCSC: Critical Check Point VPN flaws exploitation is imminent | BleepingComputer GitLab's critical flaw is already drawing internet-wide probes | cyberscoop.com Cisco warns customers of actively exploited zero-day in email gateways | cyberscoop.com 4 groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit | Ars Technica September Windows Server updates break Remote Desktop Services | BleepingComputer Microsoft confirms KB5002914 Excel update breaks copy and paste | BleepingComputer Microsoft: September updates break audio on some Windows PCs | BleepingComputer ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral | arstechnica.com Passkey-themed phishing attacks lead to Microsoft 365 data theft | BleepingComputer

Today we're exploring one of the most overlooked challenges in mergers and acquisitions - not systems integration, not organizational structures, and not even culture. But a turnover of your highest performers.One of the biggest risks in a merger is not losing poor performers - it's losing your best people. Research shows that highly skilled employees and managers are the most likely groups to leave after a merger because uncertainty about their future, status, and career opportunities makes external options more attractive.A significant merger has just taken place. Within the first weeks and months you're starting to see your best people leave. The truth is while leaders have been focused on strategy, synergies, and culture integration , many of your best employees are asking a very different question:"What does this mean for me?"And if that question remains unanswered for too long, organisations often experience disengagement, declining productivity, an erosion of trust - and turnover.So today we'll unpack the psychology behind this phenomenon and explore how leadership coaching can help leaders guide people through uncertainty and toward a meaningful future.Rebecca, on asking yourself different questions as leader: "Mergers can result in high turnover of your best talent which often stems from uncertainty. Rather than focusing on tasks and productivity, your people are consumed with thoughts that question their identity in your new culture. They worry about their growth and if there will be opportunities for them moving forward.”Links:Get a copy of Rebecca's 7 Strategic Shifts to Position You as a High-Impact LeaderSpeak to us about your leadership development objectivesRate, 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 Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a warm and dynamic Leadership Coach who helps build high-potential emerging leaders and their 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 emerging and senior leaders at companies including Woolworths, Coles, ANZ, RBA, J.P. Morgan, PwC, ANSTO, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and abbvie through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching program. Connect with Rebecca

Michael Pansolini went from PwC and Brookfield to buying mom-and-pop mobile home parks. In this episode, he breaks down why he believes the asset class presents such a compelling opportunity for real estate investors. Michael joins Nate and Tom to explain how his experience underwriting institutional real estate helped him build his own mobile home park portfolio and eventually co-found MHP Pros. They dive into what makes mobile home parks different from traditional multifamily, including lower CapEx requirements, resident-owned homes, standardized HUD-code construction, and the ability to target smaller properties that often fly under the radar of institutional investors. Request a free discovery meeting: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlre Register for FREE access to the 2026 Hall CPA Tax Strategy Summit: www.taxandlegalsummit.com/2026signup Join the Hall CPA Team: go.therealestatecpa.com/team Get the Ultimate Guide for Real Estate Syndications: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlreultimateguide Submit your questions to: go.therealestatecpa.com/question The Major League Real Estate podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, investing, financial, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

Can AI prepare a tax return—and catch errors the software misses? Blake shares how Claude Cowork reconciled books, built workpapers, and completed two business returns, while David examines EY's bonuses for human judgment, Deloitte's $21 million DEI settlement, and PwC's Evergrande exposure. Plus, Cloud Accountant Staffing's Jordan Sublette explains why onshoring is joining offshore hiring strategies for accounting firms.SponsorsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayThomson Reuters - http://accountingpodcast.promo/taxautomationSavant Labs - http://accountingpodcast.promo/savantCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(00:00) - Ethics And Job Security (00:18) - Show Intro And Headlines (02:34) - Livestream Shoutouts (03:03) - Claude CoWork Tax Prep (06:54) - AI Catches TaxAct Errors (11:26) - Accrual Buys Puzzle (18:19) - EY Human Skills Bonuses (20:33) - Deloitte DEI Settlement (27:43) - Salaries And Big Four Fallout (31:22) - PwC Evergrande Liability (35:03) - Grant Thornton Buys CBIZ (36:25) - CBIZ Returns Reality Check (37:23) - Marcum Deal And Partner Payouts (38:34) - IRS Revenue Hits Record (40:50) - Chat Reactions And AI Ledgers (44:03) - AI Cost Seg Pitfalls (53:00) - Jordan Joins And Origin Story (55:06) - Jason Staats Partnership Explained (59:37) - Onshoring Portal And Pricing (01:04:58) - Candidate Vetting And Training (01:09:37) - Meetups And CPE Wrap Up  Show NotesAccrual to Acquire Puzzle to Expand Into Client Accounting Serviceshttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/09/02/accrual-takes-the-leap-into-cas-by-acquiring-puzzle/189565/EY Rewards Employees' Human Skills With $100Mhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ey-rewards-employees-human-skills-with-100mDeloitte to Pay $21.5M to Settle Claims Its DEI Programs Violated Federal Civil Rights Lawhttps://www.cfo.com/news/deloitte-to-pay-215m-to-settle-claims-its-dei-programs-violated-federal-c/828948/Accounting Firm Salaries Rose Slightly This Yearhttps://www.cfobrew.com/stories/accounting-firm-salaries-rose-slightly-this-yearKPMG Australia to Axe 5% of Workforcehttps://www.cfo.com/news/kpmg-australia-to-axe-5-of-workforce-John-Sams/828636/PwC International Can't Exit Evergrande Case, HK Court Ruleshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-26/pwc-international-can-t-exit-evergrande-case-hk-court-rulesCBIZ Told Grant Thornton No, No, No, Before Saying Yeshttps://cpatrendlines.com/2026/09/01/cbiz-told-grant-thornton-no-no-no-before-saying-yes/IRS Enforcement Activity Fell Despite Record Tax Collections, TIGTA Sayshttps://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2026/aug/irs-enforcement-activity-fell-despite-record-tax-collections-tigta-says/Cost Segregation in the Age of AI: What the IRS Audit Technique Guidelines Revealhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/cost-segregation-in-the-age-of-ai-what-the-irs-audit-technique-guidelines-revealNeed 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 Fearless Foundry - www.advisoryamplified.comExpense Bot - https://www.expensebot.ai/accountantProfitRoot - https://tryprofitroot.com/Want 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/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsTh...

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Laura Valestin, an international tax partner in PwC's Washington National Tax Services office, who specializes in the taxation of financial transactions, including foreign currency. Doug and Laura discuss the proposed Section 987 regulations governing the new CFC election, beginning with the rule's scope, history, and common QBU fact patterns. They explain how the election can turn off future Section 987 gain-or-loss computations, while preserving translation and basis-tracking requirements, and examine consistency across commonly controlled CFCs, partnership applications, inbound transactions, and the loss of future Section 987 losses. They also cover the 120-month amortization of pre-election amounts, the $50 million asset threshold, election timing and filing mechanics, reliance on the proposed rules, the November 12 comment deadline, and why detailed modeling is essential before making an effectively irrevocable choice. 

Jaume Segalés y su equipo analizan los temas de actualidad y comentan la agenda cultural. ‘Vendrán los alienígenas y tendrán tus ojos' Vuelve a la cartelera madrileña esta aclamada pieza teatral que se alzó con dos Premios Godot, a mejor autoría y mejor actriz, el año pasado. La Sala Max Aub de la Nave 10 de Matadero (Paseo de la Chopera, 14) acoge sus funciones, hasta el 20 de septiembre, de martes a domingo a las 19:30. Con un marcado enfoque poético, filosófico y sociológico, el texto expone la historia de una mujer de mediana edad que, con cierto desencanto por los tiempos actuales, acaba concibiendo el amor como un milagro. De hecho, compara el hecho de enamorarse con avistar el aterrizaje de ovni o un contactar con extraterrestres. Una combinación ingeniosa, dramática pero también irónica y cargada de humor que, apoyándose en la ciencia ficción ufológica, analiza los afectos en el mundo contemporáneo. En el elenco, Maricel Álvarez y María Jáimez interpretan al álter ego de la autora mientras que Carlos Beluga encarna el personaje que simboliza la otredad. Entrevistamos a la dramaturga María Velasco, autora y directora de la obra y ganadora del Premio Nacional de Literatura Dramática en 2024. Madring Tech Summit 2026 La Comunidad de Madrid acoge estas jornadas que reunirán, en la Real Casa de Correos del 9 al 11 de septiembre, a expertos en Fórmula 1 y tecnologías aplicadas al automovilismo, como programación, Inteligencia Artificial (IA), análisis de datos y ciberseguridad. El programa comienza este miércoles, a las 16:30, con una sesión dirigida a estudiantes universitarios para fomentar las vocaciones STEM. Profesionales del sector explicarán el papel que desempeñan la ingeniería, los datos, la IA y el análisis del rendimiento en las competiciones y las oportunidades laborales que ofrecen estas disciplinas. Los jóvenes también realizarán un desafío lanzado por la Agencia de Ciberseguridad de la Comunidad de Madrid inspirado en el sector del motor, que permitirá a los participantes enfrentarse a retos vinculados a la protección de sistemas y entornos digitales durante una carrera de Fórmula 1. El jueves 10, el espacio abrirá al público de 9:30 a 20:00. La jornada incluirá una conversación entre el expiloto Marc Gené, embajador de Ferrari, y profesionales de IBM sobre el papel de la tecnología en la toma de decisiones del piloto en tiempo real. Además, compañías como PwC, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, HPE, IBM, Cisco, AWS, CrowdStrike y Eleven Labs presentarán las últimas tendencias tecnológicas aplicadas a la F1. Igualmente, los madrileños que se acerquen a la Real Casa de Correos el jueves y el viernes de 9:30 a 13:30, podrán disfrutar, de forma gratuita, de simuladores de conducción de coches de carreras y utilizar herramientas de inteligencia artificial capaces de recrear entrevistas con pilotos de Fórmula 1. También habrá instalada una exposición que incluye cascos y monos de las escuderías de F1 o una maqueta detallada del trazado del Gran Premio de España Madring. El espacio también incluye una selección de arte contemporáneo español, completando una experiencia que combinará "velocidad, creatividad y vanguardia" y que quiere reforzar la posición de Madrid como uno de los grandes polos digitales y tecnológicos de Europa. Entrevistamos al consejero de Digitalización de la Comunidad de Madrid, Miguel López-Valverde Argüeso.

To close out our four-part Back to basics discussion on consolidation accounting, we turn to presentation and disclosure. In this episode, we discuss how consolidated entities are reflected in the financial statements, the disclosure requirements for both variable interest entities (VIEs) and voting interest entities (VOEs), and what a company may need to disclose when it holds an interest in a VIE but does not consolidate it.Key topics and timestamps2:28 – The purpose of consolidated financial statements and the guiding frameworks6:20 – General consolidation presentation and disclosure principles8:28 – Principles and objectives for the presentation and disclosure of variable interests in VIEs, including from the perspective of: 12:51 – A holder of variable interests in a VIE, regardless of primary beneficiary status14:51 – A primary beneficiary of a VIE16:47 – An entity with variable interests in VIEs for which it is not the primary beneficiary21:05 – Presentation and disclosure for VOEsAdditional resourcesThis episode is part of our Back to basics series, where throughout the year we'll revisit core accounting topics. This is the fourth and final episode focused on consolidation. In the first three episodes, we covered the foundations of consolidation accounting, how to determine whether an entity is a VIE, and how to identify which party, if any, should consolidate a VIE.Back to basics: Consolidation–Getting startedBack to basics: Consolidation–Identifying a VIEBack to basics: Consolidation–Determining the primary beneficiaryLooking for more guidance on consolidation accounting? See PwC's Consolidation guide. For more on consolidation presentation and disclosure, see chapter 18 of our Financial statement presentation guide. Also, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestsAlexander Martin is a partner in PwC's Deals practice who specializes in helping clients solve complex accounting, financial reporting, and business issues arising from deals, structured transactions, and other transformational events. With over 15 years of experience, Alexander has deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting, gained through his roles as an advisor in PwC's Deals practice, a regulator at the SEC, and most recently as a partner in PwC's National Office.Matt 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.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.TranscriptsTranscripts 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.

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Raj Thiruchelvarajah, co-founder of Hytro, shares his journey from 15 years at PwC to building a pioneering human performance company used by elite athletes and astronauts. He explains how Hytro's wearable blood flow restriction technology helps improve performance, recovery, strength, and endurance. Raj discusses the company's pivotal shift from direct-to-consumer to B2B, which helped Hytro gain credibility through professional sports and expand into more than 400 teams. He highlights strategy, networking, resilience, and making fast decisions with limited information as essential lessons for growing a startup. Raj also opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, including fundraising challenges, work-life pressures, and why founders must continuously learn, adapt, and enjoy the long journey. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Raj Thiruchelvarajah shares that the hardest thing in growing a small business is managing the work-life balance, especially during intense periods of the startup journey. He explains that building a business can be brutal and demanding, requiring founders to constantly juggle business pressures, family responsibilities, and their own wellbeing. He believes there are peaks and troughs rather than a perfect balance, and founders need to accept that some phases will be particularly challenging. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Raj Thiruchelvarajah shares that his favorite business book that has helped him the most is The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, which he plans to reread because it powerfully illustrates that there is no playbook for building a startup—you are constantly learning on the job amid the brutal realities and hard decisions that come with growth. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Raj Thiruchelvarajah recommends the UK podcast Startup Inside Out (formerly part of Bay HQ), hosted by Amadip Palmer, as a standout resource for founders, praising it as a really strong show that delivers practical insights into the startup journey. He also values peer learning through founder groups and networks (including a sports-tech founders group he's part of), conversations with other entrepreneurs further along the path, conferences and face-to-face events, coaches and mentors tailored to different stages of growth, and revisiting classic startup books such as The Lean Startup. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Raj Thiruchelvarajah recommends networking and cultivating a strong community as the most powerful "tool" for growing a small business. He explains that Hytro's organic growth has come from authentic relationships with pro coaches and athletes who love the product and advocate for it, creating word-of-mouth advocacy that no paid marketing can match. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Raj Thiruchelvarajah would tell himself on day one: "Do you really want to do this?" He would also warn that it takes far longer than you expect, they once thought they'd be multimillionaires in five or six years, but the reality is much slower. The journey is beautiful and amazing, so try to enjoy it as much as you can, even though it is brutal and will take longer than you think. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.   Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Strategy is everything — if you're not really clear at the beginning, you end up scrabbling around and wasting your time and effort – Raj Thiruchelvarajah I don't think I'll ever feel like we've succeeded; as a founder you're always thinking about the next thing and fixing the next problem – Raj Thiruchelvarajah It takes far longer than you think — the journey is beautiful and amazing, but it's a brutal one, so try to enjoy it as much as you can – Raj Thiruchelvarajah  

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We're continuing our refresher series on consolidation accounting. In this episode, learn how to determine which party, if any, should consolidate a variable interest entity (VIE). We explore key considerations for identifying a VIE's primary beneficiary, including assessing power over the entity's most significant activities, evaluating economic exposure, and considering related-party interests.This episode is part of our new Back to basics series, where throughout the year, we'll revisit core accounting topics. It is the third of four episodes on consolidation. In our first episode, Back to basics: Consolidation—Getting started, we laid the foundation for consolidation accounting. In the second episode, Back to basics: Consolidation-Identifying a VIE, we took a deeper look at how to determine whether an entity is a VIE. Stay tuned for our fourth and final episode on consolidation presentation and disclosure considerations.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.

Introduction Most carriers can say how many AI pilots they are running. Far fewer can say where every automated decision in the business sits. That gap is the subject of this episode. Josh Hollander is joined by Karl Canty and Paul Laurent of Artefact, the global data and AI consultancy, for a working conversation about the four frameworks converging on US insurance: the NAIC model bulletin, California's ADMT rules, Colorado's algorithm governance regime, and New York's DFS circular letter. Paul argues that this combination has made US insurance the most completely defined AI governance environment anywhere, and that the scope reaches well past the AI programs carriers are proud of. Rules engines, credit scores, telematics feeds, and vendor models are all inside it. Karl's argument is that carriers moving on this for the first time are not first movers, they are late, and that the inventory work the rules force on you is the same work that makes your own data usable for growth. Guest Bio Karl Canty is Partner and US Insurance Lead at Artefact, where he is building the firm's North American insurance practice. He has spent about twenty-five years in insurance data, technology, and operations, including advisory roles at PwC and EY, a data and AI leadership role at EXL, and a partnership at Capco. He writes for Digital Insurance on where AI actually pays for carriers. Paul Laurent is Head of AI Risk and Data Trust at Artefact, running the firm's AI governance advisory practice across North America. He describes himself as a technical lawyer: criminal prosecutions early on, a master's in computer science, then a decade at Oracle translating regulatory obligations into working architecture, followed by identity, data security, privacy, and now AI. He has contributed to NIST framework work across cybersecurity, privacy, and AI risk management. Key Topics -The four timelines - New York in force since July 2024, an NAIC pilot ending in an AI systems evaluation, California live with enforcement from January 2027, and Colorado already amended toward California's standard. -Scope is wider than AI - California's rules reach deterministic tools and legacy rules engines, which pulls decades-old underwriting and claims infrastructure into the conversation. -The vendor chain is not a place to put the risk - The NAIC treats external consumer data and information systems, including credit scores and telematics, as the carrier's responsibility. -Compliance cannot be delegated to a third-party vendor. -Human in the loop rarely survives the test - California wrote three bright-line conditions for human review. In Paul's assessments, more than eighty percent of processes carriers describe as human-reviewed do not meet them. -Nobody can produce the inventory - The first question in every engagement is where the business makes significant decisions with automation. Paul gets the same answer every time: we have some, we don't know where all of it is, and there is probably shadow. -CalPrivacy is already staffed and fining - Roughly 150 complaints actioned, capacity for a hundred at a time, and eight-figure fines appearing. -Where the work turns into growth - Karl's case for entity resolution, a real AI roadmap, and a durable enterprise AI competency coming out of the same assessment that satisfies the regulators. -The pause happening right now - Paul's most governance-mature client has stopped agentic AI development until these questions are answered, and the conversation inside carriers has moved from the CIO to the chief data officer. Notable Quotes "The most completely defined spot on the global AI governance workspace right now is the US insurance industry." "The vendor chain for NAIC is explicit. You cannot delegate compliance responsibility to a third-party vendor." "I don't think that companies who are moving right now for the first time are first movers. I think you're already late." "If you could tech your way out of this problem, it would have happened already." Resources Guests: Artefact: https://www.artefact.com/ Karl Canty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlcanty/ Paul Laurent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullaurent/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Arena's AI Capability Lead Peter Gostev talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about the barrage of new frontier AI model releases from Anthropic, Meta, and Google. We also talk with Baird Senior Analyst Tristan Gerra about Broadcom's AI revenue forecasts and customer shifts with Google and Anthropic, PCM Encore Founder Mike Paulus about Snowflake's accelerating growth and late-stage tech IPOs, and PwC's Dallas Dolen about Nvidia's $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face. Lastly, we get into Google's major antitrust victory avoiding an ad tech breakup with reporter Catherine Perloff.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/the-briefing/googles-small-antitrust-victory-microsofts-azure-shiftSubscribe: 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 - Arena's Peter Gostev on New Frontier AI Models13:54 - Baird Analyst Tristan Gerra on Broadcom AI Revenue25:29 - PCM Encore's Mike Paulus on Snowflake Growth & IPOs35:37 - PwC's Dallas Dolen on Nvidia Acquiring Hugging Face45:35 - Catherine Perloff on Google's Antitrust Victory

Warum kann ich nicht mehr abschalten? Der Arbeitstag ist vorbei. Eigentlich wäre jetzt Freizeit. Aber der Kopf arbeitet weiter. Noch schnell aufs Handy. Noch eine Nachricht beantworten. Noch einmal die Mails checken. Und selbst auf dem Sofa haben wir das Gefühl, eigentlich noch irgendetwas erledigen zu müssen. Warum fällt es uns so schwer, wirklich Pause zu machen? Darüber spreche ich mit Lena Wittneben, Autorin von „Ganz gelassen unperfekt“. Es geht um digitalen Dauerrausch, Stress und die Frage, warum selbst unsere Erholung inzwischen manchmal zum Optimierungsprojekt geworden ist. Lena Wittneben beschäftigt sich seit vielen Jahren mit der Frage, warum wir trotz aller Möglichkeiten oft gestresster, erschöpfter und unzufriedener sind als früher. In ihrem Buch 'Ganz gelassen unperfekt' verbindet sie große Themen wie Selbstoptimierung, digitalen Dauerrausch und Zuversicht. Dabei geht es ihr nicht um noch mehr Selbstverbesserung, sondern darum, wo wir Druck rausnehmen können und wie wir in einer Speaker- und Veranstaltungsauftritte. Sie wird beispielsweise beim FÜR SIE College als Speakerin vorgestellt. Auf ihrer eigenen Seite nennt sie als Referenzen beziehungsweise Kunden unter anderem Porsche, Vodafone, Siemens, Unilever, Techniker Krankenkasse, PwC, New Work SE, Reeperbahn Festival und Brigitte Academy. Selbstoptimierung... Warum habe ich trotz eines guten Lebens oft das Gefühl, nicht glücklich genug zu sein? Dann, warum denke ich nach einem Erfolg sofort daran, was ich noch besser hätte machen können? Und, wie schaffe ich es, gelassener zu werden, ohne meine Ziele aufzugeben? digitaler Dauerrausch... Da passen diese Fragen gut. Warum kann ich nicht mehr richtig abschalten? Oder... Warum habe ich ein schlechtes Gewissen, wenn ich einfach mal nichts tue? Oder auch... Warum machen mich so viele Möglichkeiten eher unsicher als frei? Zuversicht... Wie schaffen wir es, zuversichtlich zu sein, ohne das Schwere wegzudrücken? wie finde ich heraus, was für mich wirklich wichtig ist und was ich nur tue, weil andere es erwarten? Oder wie bleibe ich zuversichtlich, obwohl die Nachrichten voller Krisen sind?

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. PwC helps businesses build trust, tackle challenges and prepare for what's next. With more than 370 thousand people worldwide, the firm brings expertise in audit, tax, consulting and technology, helping organizations navigate change and create lasting value. Office Managing Partner, Ryan Dent, joins us with more. Ryan Dent: Utah's business community has built a reputation for resilience, collaboration and a willingness to embrace change — qualities that fuel its success. At PwC, we're privileged to work alongside businesses as they navigate growth, evolving markets and new technologies. Whether it's a family-owned business planning its next chapter, a growing company scaling operations, or a large organization adapting to new realities. Our PwC Salt Lake City office has grown alongside this dynamic market, with expertise spanning Financial Services, Technology, Consumer Products, Energy and Health Industries. We also support private companies — both family and PE-owned — from emerging businesses to established leaders. What makes Utah unique is the combination of innovation, talent and community. The state's business ecosystem continues to mature, attracting new investment and creating pathways for growth. At the end of the day, business is about people. If you're building, growing or navigating change, we'd love to hear your story and see how we can help. Derek Miller: PwC is helping strengthen Utah's business community and create opportunities for growth. Learn more about their impact and services at PWC.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/3/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. PwC helps businesses build trust, tackle challenges and prepare for what's next. With more than 370 thousand people worldwide, the firm brings expertise in audit, tax, consulting and technology, helping organizations navigate change and create lasting value. Office Managing Partner, Ryan Dent, joins us with more. Ryan Dent: Utah's business community has built a reputation for resilience, collaboration and a willingness to embrace change — qualities that fuel its success. At PwC, we're privileged to work alongside businesses as they navigate growth, evolving markets and new technologies. Whether it's a family-owned business planning its next chapter, a growing company scaling operations, or a large organization adapting to new realities. Our PwC Salt Lake City office has grown alongside this dynamic market, with expertise spanning Financial Services, Technology, Consumer Products, Energy and Health Industries. We also support private companies — both family and PE-owned — from emerging businesses to established leaders. What makes Utah unique is the combination of innovation, talent and community. The state's business ecosystem continues to mature, attracting new investment and creating pathways for growth. At the end of the day, business is about people. If you're building, growing or navigating change, we'd love to hear your story and see how we can help. Derek Miller: PwC is helping strengthen Utah's business community and create opportunities for growth. Learn more about their impact and services at PWC.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/2/26

Get a refresher on consolidation accounting with a deeper look at how to determine whether an entity is a variable interest entity (VIE). We cover key considerations, including understanding the entity's purpose and design, identifying variable interests and equity at risk, and evaluating the characteristics used to determine whether an entity is a VIE.This episode is part of our new Back to basics series, where throughout the year, we'll revisit core accounting topics. It is the second of four episodes on consolidation. In our first episode, Back to basics: Consolidation—Getting started, we laid the foundation for consolidation accounting. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes covering how to determine which party, if any, should consolidate a VIE, followed by an episode on presentation and disclosure considerations.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.

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about career pivots, self-discovery and why waiting for the perfect time can keep us from pursuing what matters. My guest this week is Niki Lazaridou, who has held a number of entrepreneurial and senior leadership roles.Niki shares her diverse career background and the journey that led her to finding her purpose. In our conversation, we discuss the balance between having enough pressure to motivate us and having so much pressure that we shift into survival mode. Niki introduces the Greek word meraki, which describes putting a piece of your soul into what you do, and explains why curiosity, effort and personal investment can create a deeper sense of purpose.Finally, we explore how our core values can help us distinguish impostor syndrome from a work environment that is genuinely out of alignment. Niki shares how identifying directness, empathy and freedom as her three core values helped her better understand her emotional reactions at work, and why saying our fears out loud can release pressure and create stronger human connection.About My GuestWith 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and working in senior positions in a variety of corporations and organizations, Niki has been positioned as a Pool of Experts Team in the United Nations, Senior Risk Manager in PWC, and Program Manager in Publicis Sapient.Currently serving as Strategy Manager at Minc Sweden, she is commissioned to redesign the entire incubator model in order to foster collaboration in the Nordic Region.She is also a Mentor in Entrepreneurship at Harvard University, as well as a professional advisor at MIT, currently driving her own collaboration initiative between Harvard and CERN in Geneva.Niki is also a member of Forbes Women connecting to a global network of women leaders, founders, and professionals.As an entrepreneur, Niki has worked on projects with MIT Media Lab, ABC, BBC, Puma, Amazon, Peabody Essex Museum, Blue Lagoon Iceland, Body Worlds Exhibition while also being published in Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Boston Globe, i-D, Cosmopolitan.She has delivered workshops & Academic Teaching at IKEA, Hyper Island, Apple, and BA courses in Media Technology at BTH. Her education focuses in Software Engineering, Media and Communications, and AI.~Connect with Niki:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikilazaridou/ Website: https://www.nikilazaridou.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://www.kimmeninger.com

What if AI could help us understand people better, rather than simply replacing what humans do?Episode summaryHow can we use AI to become better at persuasion, communication and understanding human behaviour? My guest on this episode is Roger Dooley, author of The Persuasion Engine, a new book exploring what happens when behavioural science meets rapidly evolving technology.Roger argues that tools once available only to large organisations — from behavioural science expertise to eye-tracking — are becoming accessible to almost anyone. We explore how AI can act as a personal “nudge unit”, helping us apply ideas from behavioural science, test communications and understand how different audiences might respond.We also discuss why simply asking an AI for an answer isn't enough, how to push LLMs beyond predictable responses, and why human judgement remains essential.Roger introduces his idea of a “60-second audit” — using AI to identify how communications might be misunderstood or backfire before we send them.Along the way, we talk about Cialdini, cognitive biases, invisible calls-to-action, board papers, cultural disasters, AI collaborators, rally driving, long division and why the best analogy for AI might be a power tool rather than a replacement for human thinking.Guest bioRoger Dooley is an author, speaker and behavioural science expert who has spent years exploring a deceptively simple question: why do people do what they do?His latest book, The Persuasion Engine (Wiley, 2026), looks at what happens when behavioural science meets AI — and how tools once available only to big companies with big budgets are now becoming accessible to almost anyone.Roger is also the author of Friction, named a Top 3 Management Book by PwC's strategy+business, and Brainfluence, which has been published in 11 languages.He brings an unusually practical perspective to the subject. Roger co-founded College Confidential  and today he combines that entrepreneurial experience with behavioural science in his writing, speaking and teaching.He is a lecturer at McCombs Business School, a Forbes contributor and host of the Brainfluence podcast — and his work focuses on helping organisations understand people better, remove unnecessary friction and communicate in ways that actually work.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 — What if AI could be your behavioural scientist?05:00 — Cialdini, behavioural science and why people don't know why they decide10:00 — Eye-tracking, attention and what people actually notice15:00 — Making important information more visible20:00 — Board reports, visual hierarchy and designing for human attention25:00 — Better prompting and getting AI beyond obvious answers30:00 — What happens to human expertise when AI knows the theory?35:00 — Reactance, unintended consequences and communications that backfire40:00 — Cultural context, reputation and Roger's “60-second audit”45:00 — Using AI to become better at understanding other audiences50:00 — Roger's lifelong interest in technology and what comes next55:00 — Cognitive offloading, critical judgement and rally driving57:00 — Why AI is best thought of as a power toolLinks to topics discussedThe Persuasion Engine — Roger's latest book on how AI, behavioural science and neuromarketing tools are becoming accessible to organisations of all sizes.Roger's previous appearance on this podcast talking about Friction.RogerDooley.com — Roger's website, including his books, articles, speaking and latest work.Roger on LinkedIn — where Roger regularly shares ideas on behavioural science, persuasion, AI and marketing.The Brainfluence Podcast — Roger's podcast exploring behaviour, persuasion, neuroscience and business.Roger's episode on The Persuasion Engine — his own introduction to the ideas behind the book, including what he calls “Neuromarketing 2.0”.Friction — Roger's previous book, and the subject of his earlier appearance on The Human Risk Podcast.

AI is changing more than how work gets done—it's changing how the entire front office works. In this podcast episode, PwC leaders explore the shift from siloed marketing, sales, commerce, service and pricing functions toward an agentic front office where humans and AI work together across the customer lifecycle.

Professor Alexandra Andhov joins Paul Spain to explore the biggest questions facing AI today. From copyright lawsuits and social media harms to privacy, digital sovereignty and New Zealand's AI future, Alexandra explains why smarter regulation could fuel innovation while protecting people, businesses and society.Plus the latest tech news including:• 2degrees Completes AST SpaceMobile Satellite Connectivity Trial• One NZ and 2degrees Seek Infrastructure Sharing Deal• New Zealand Speeds Up Rocket Launch Approvals• Meta Settlement Highlights Global Child Safety Shift OnlineA big thank you to our show partners: One NZ, Spark, PwC, Workday, 2degrees, SAP, and Gorilla Technology.

Met de Tweede Kamer terug van reces, het nieuwe parlementaire jaar dat bijna begint en de energietransitie die piept en kraakt, is het hoog tijd voor een aantal welgemeende adviezen aan het kabinet. Daarvoor schuiven in café Luden drie gasten aan: Paul Nillesen, energie-econoom en partner bij PwC, Chris de Ruyter van Steveninck, CEO van ONE-Dyas en Marinus Tabak, COO van RWE Generation en country chair RWE Nederland.

Canada could expand its non-U.S. goods exports by an additional $146 billion by 2035, with agri-food representing a primary growth driver, according to a new report by PwC. Capturing these international opportunities, however, requires overcoming significant infrastructure and trade logistics gaps and maybe even trade-offs between supply chains. To unpack the logistics requirements and strategic... Read More

Today we are talking about what leaders can do to foster deeper inclusion and empower Asian women in their teams.My guest today is Natalie Wong, an experienced HR professional with 25 years experience with a passion for seeing more Asian women progress in their careers.Natalie is sharing practical advice to outline how may women are juggling multiple identities at once at work and the impact that can have on them, whether those identities are about ethnicity, gender, or otherwise. We are talking a lot about the default communication styles of many Asian women and some practical ways leaders can support women of Asian descent to progress more rapidly, such as:Helping people promote their impactListening to understand, rather than listening to replyAnd looking out for affinity bias in recruitmentNatalie, on leading with a DEI lens: "It's important to have a diverse perspective and that can be challenging when other leaders don't have that lived experience too. Sponsorship, mentoring and allyship are all really powerful in supporting Asian women to succeed in their careers. And that includes understanding their values and cultural background and what might be holding them back from voicing their concerns." Links:Connect with Natalie Wong on Linkedin Connect with Rebecca Allen on LinkedinGet a copy of Rebecca's guide, 7 Strategic Shifts to Position You as a High-Impact Leader 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 Natalie:Natalie Wong is a strategic and empathetic HR leader with over 25 years of experience spanning global multinationals, financial institutions, and professional services across Asia and Australia. Renowned for her collaborative approach and deep expertise in talent acquisition, executive recruitment, employee relations, business partnering, and learning and development, Natalie brings a wealth of insight to every engagement. As a culturally diverse leader of Asian descent, Natalie is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, and  has consistently championed the creation of inclusive workplace cultures throughout her career; as well as supporting the development of female leaders.   Leveraging her legal and business background, she is focused on delivering pragmatic, people-focused solutions that align with strategic business goals. Natalie's thought leadership and commitment to elevating the employee experience make her a compelling speaker and trusted voice in the HR community.  About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a warm and dynamic Leadership Coach who helps build high-potential emerging leaders and their 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 emerging and senior leaders at companies including Woolworths, Coles, ANZ, RBA, J.P. Morgan, PwC, ANSTO, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and abbvie through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching program. Connect with Rebecca

Welcome to this week's edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On the show today, Haney is joined by Michael Harvey of CAFTA, Jim Wiesemeyer of the Wiesemeyer Perspectives Podcast, and Michael English of PwC to help unpack what's happening in Canada-U.S. trade. Also on today's show, Eric Olson of MNP... Read More

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.

The Customer Service Department Is Dead: What the Future Service-Centric Organization Looks Like Customer service cannot remain the department responsible for cleaning up problems created by the rest of the company. If an organization is serious about becoming service-centric, every department must understand how its decisions shape the customer experience—and one accountable leader must ensure the entire system works. In Episode 268 of the Customer Service Revolution Podcast, Denise Thompson and John R. DiJulius III examine what the future service-centric organization will look like as AI reshapes customer behavior, frontline roles, organizational design, and the economics of service. The future will not belong to the company with the fastest chatbot or the fewest employees. It will belong to the organization that uses technology to remove friction behind the scenes while making the experience more human in front of the customer. Customer Experience Must Be Enterprise-Wide—but Someone Still Has to Own It "Customer experience is everyone's responsibility" sounds inspiring, but it can become an excuse for having no accountability. John argues that successful organizations need a clear experience champion—someone who loses sleep over the experience and has the authority, KPIs, and executive access to challenge decisions that could hurt customers or employees. In a large enterprise, that may be a chief experience officer supported by a customer experience department. In a smaller organization, it may be a shared role assigned to an HR, training, operations, or other senior leader. The title matters less than the clarity of the mandate, the time committed to it, and the metrics tied to it. The role should also extend beyond the customer. A truly service-centric organization manages the entire experience ecosystem: customer experience, employee experience, and vendor experience. AI Should Remove Friction, Not Humanity AI is changing customer service, but using it only to reduce headcount can create expensive unintended consequences. Gartner predicts that by 2027, half of the companies that cut customer service staff because of AI will rehire people to perform similar functions under different titles. Gartner has also reported that only 20% of customer service leaders had reduced agent staffing because of AI. As AI handles routine questions, human employees inherit the escalations, emotional customers, sensitive conversations, and high-stakes decisions. That work can be more meaningful—but also far more demanding. Organizations must protect employees from empathy fatigue, make access to a human easier, and train people in the skills technology cannot replace: empathy, curiosity, listening, rapport building, judgment, and the ability to defuse an upset customer. Your Customer May Send an AI Agent Instead of Visiting Your Website The customer journey may no longer begin on a company's website, app, or contact center. Gartner found that customers were approximately three times more likely to use a third-party generative AI tool than a company-provided chatbot when trying to resolve a service issue. Among customers who already used generative AI, 58% had used it to complete a task—not merely find information—and that figure reached 74% in B2B settings. That creates a new strategic threat: the company can become invisible while an outside AI platform recommends brands, compares choices, completes purchases, and resolves problems. Technology is easy for competitors to copy. Human connection, trust, community, and a distinctive brand experience are harder to duplicate. Access to a Human Could Become the Next Competitive Advantage Pega research found that 77% of consumers believed they always or often achieved better outcomes when dealing only with a human, while two-thirds preferred human-led support. Nearly half said they did not trust businesses that used AI to handle customer service interactions completely. Despite that preference, many organizations continue to make people fight through layers of self-service before reaching an employee. John's answer is blunt: a customer should be able to reach a human when the customer wants to. Companies that preserve convenient human access—and equip those employees to deliver empathy, expertise, and judgment—may be able to turn humanity itself into a powerful brand differentiator. Personalization Without Integrity Becomes Exploitation More customer data creates more opportunities to personalize an experience, but not every technically possible use of data is ethical. The public controversy over Delta Air Lines' AI-supported pricing illustrated how quickly personalization can be perceived as surveillance pricing. Using customer knowledge to anticipate a need or make someone feel cared for is service. Using a customer's identity, vulnerability, income, or presumed willingness to pay to extract the highest possible price is exploitation. Customers should be allowed to choose and pay for clearly defined service levels; businesses should not quietly decide that a particular customer can be charged more. Integrity cannot become collateral damage in the race to personalize. The Best Model Is People-Led and Technology-Powered Walmart and Starbucks offer a more promising blueprint. Walmart has introduced AI tools designed to support approximately 1.5 million U.S. associates, including real-time translation and technology that reduced shift-planning time from 90 minutes to 30 minutes. Starbucks' Green Apron Service model combines staffing, workflow improvements, and technology to give employees more time for craft and customer connection. These organizations are not presenting technology as the experience. They are positioning it as the infrastructure that helps people deliver the experience. That is where AI creates real value: transcribing workshop notes, organizing information, handling repetitive tasks, accelerating internal processes, and giving employees more time to think, connect, and solve. Stop Measuring Speed at the Expense of Loyalty Average handle time, ticket volume, and cost per contact can reward speed while quietly damaging the relationship. Fast service that makes a customer feel dismissed is not a win. Neither is a warm interaction that fails to solve the problem. The future service-centric organization must measure both efficiency and experience. John recommends tracking earned sales growth—the percentage of business generated through repeat customers and referrals rather than purchased through advertising—along with the operational and experience measures that explain why loyalty is rising or falling. The most important question is not simply, "Was the issue resolved?" It is, "How did the customer feel after doing business with us?" What Leaders Should Build Now The future service-centric organization will: Assign one accountable experience champion with clear authority, priorities, KPIs, and executive access. Make every department responsible for understanding its internal or external customer and its effect on the end experience. Use AI for repetitive, administrative, and low-risk work while preserving human judgment for sensitive, ethical, financial, and health-related decisions. Train employees continuously in AI readiness and service aptitude skills. Give frontline employees the authority to solve problems without unnecessary permission-seeking. Protect easy access to a skilled human whenever a customer wants or needs one. Measure loyalty, repeat business, referrals, complaints, certainty, and customer outcomes—not speed alone. Refuse uses of customer data that exploit vulnerability or presumed ability to pay. Build strong customer service systems first, then layer AI on top of them. Customer service may stop being a department, but service must become the operating system of the entire company. Chapters 00:59 — Why the customer service department is dead 01:51 — Enterprise-wide ownership still needs one accountable champion 05:06 — Does every company need a chief experience officer? 07:34 — Breaking silos through cross-functional CX leadership 08:26 — Are companies using AI to improve service or cut headcount? 11:14 — The new role of the human service professional 13:30 — Preventing escalation overload and empathy fatigue 15:17 — When customers send third-party AI to handle your company 19:36 — Will access to a human become a premium service? 23:08 — Why community and brand experience are returning 26:11 — AI costs, disappearing entry-level roles, and the talent pipeline 30:14 — Walmart, Starbucks, and the people-led, tech-powered model 34:03 — Personalization, surveillance, and the integrity line 38:59 — Which traditional customer service metrics now work against CX? 42:23 — A practical blueprint for leadership, employees, technology, and measurement 48:05 — The first question every CEO should ask Key Takeaways Customer experience can be enterprise-wide without becoming leaderless; one person must still own the system and its results. AI creates the most value when it removes repetitive work and gives employees more time for judgment, empathy, and connection. Automating simple interactions can leave human agents with a relentless stream of emotionally difficult cases, increasing the risk of empathy fatigue. Third-party AI platforms may become the new front door to the customer journey, making a distinctive human brand experience even more important. Easy access to a knowledgeable human can become a powerful competitive advantage. Personalization crosses the line when customer data is used to exploit vulnerability or presumed willingness to pay. Metrics such as average handle time can produce unintended behavior when they are not balanced with loyalty, customer outcomes, repeat business, and referrals. A company needs clear service systems before it layers AI onto the customer experience. Quotes "Someone has to lose sleep at night over the experience the company is providing." — John R. DiJulius III "When answers are everywhere, questions become the scarce resource." — John R. DiJulius III "When the world gets more artificial, we need to become more human." — John R. DiJulius III "The more digital we become, the more human is the competitive advantage." — John R. DiJulius III "Integrity shouldn't be something that is outdated." — John R. DiJulius III "EX equals CX. Employee experience equals customer experience." — John R. DiJulius III "Customer service may stop being a department, but service must become the operating system of the entire company." — Denise Thompson Resources Mentioned in This Episode Gartner: Half of companies that cut customer service staff because of AI will rehire by 2027 Gartner: 85% of service leaders are expanding human-agent responsibilities Gartner: Customers are three times more likely to use third-party GenAI than company chatbots Pega: Consumers demand more from AI-powered customer service PwC: 2025 Customer Experience Survey Walmart: AI-powered tools for 1.5 million associates Starbucks: Green Apron Service and improved service performance Delta Air Lines: Response regarding AI-supported pricing Links: ROX Dashboard:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/rox-dashboard/ The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/ Company Service Aptitude Test:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/c-sat-forms/individual-c-sat/ Schedule a Complimentary Call with one of our advisors:  tdg.click/claudia Ask John!  Submit your questions for John, to be aired on future episode:  tdg.click/ask Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/ Experience Revolution Membership:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Books:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/shop/ Contacts:  Lindsey@thedijuliusgroup.com , Claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com If you want to learn how world-class organizations build cultures customers cannot live without, explore The Experience Revolution Membership. Inside the membership you'll gain access to livestream workshops, practical frameworks, and proven strategies used by organizations around the world. Learn more at https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Learn More If your organization is working to improve customer experience but struggling to connect it to measurable business outcomes, The DiJulius Group can help. Visit: https://thedijuliusgroup.com Listen to more episodes: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast/ Subscribe We talk about topics like this each week; be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

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.

Welcome to this midweek edition of RealAg Radio! For today’s discussion, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Michael Harvey of CAFTA to talk about the U.S. -Canada trade war and its consequences, and Michael English of PWC to talk about non-U.S. ag exports and what needs to happen to make this possible. Also on... Read More

Welcome to this midweek edition of RealAg Radio! For today’s discussion, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Michael Harvey of CAFTA to talk about the U.S. -Canada trade war and its consequences, and Michael English of PWC to talk about non-U.S. ag exports and what needs to happen to make this possible. Also on... Read More

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 

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.

In this month's episode, Anu Pandya is joined by Josh Contant and Stefan Schoenmakers to discuss PwC's refreshed guidance on common control transactions.  Find out more at PwC's IFRS Talks homepage 

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Victoria Strickland. The two discuss the evolving role of technology in healthcare, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women in tech, and the innovative work PwC is doing to help major healthcare organizations navigate complex business and technology transformations. In this episode, we discuss: How technology serves as the backbone for innovation and operational efficiency in healthcare, impacting everything from administrative processes to patient outcomes. What unique challenges and opportunities exist in integrating tech with healthcare, especially as new entrants continually reshape the field alongside legacy platform companies. Shifting from traditional healthcare roles to technology-driven careers can open new doors for impact, highlighted by the journey from pre-med aspirations to industry consultancy. Why it is vital to have women, and especially diverse voices, represented in tech leadership, particularly as AI and automation become more central to healthcare. How embracing continuous change—both personally and within companies—is essential in the rapidly evolving tech and healthcare landscape.   Victoria Strickland is a Director in PwC's Health Industries Advisory practice, where she has spent the last 14 years helping some of the nation's largest healthcare organizations navigate complex business and technology transformations. She specializes in payer modernization, healthcare operations, and technology-enabled transformation, with a particular passion for how AI and emerging technologies can reshape the future of care. An Agile-certified leader known for guiding organizations through complexity, Victoria has stood up and scaled enterprise Agile operating models, led Agile governance and delivery across 300+ person programs, and driven maturity across some of the most ambitious transformation efforts in the industry. She works shoulder-to-shoulder with executive teams to turn bold goals into practical, sustainable outcomes that improve both business performance and the experiences of the patients and members behind every system. Victoria's impact hasn't gone unnoticed: she was recognized by Women We Admire as one of The Rising Star Women Leaders in Healthcare for 2025, a nod to the fresh thinking and technical depth she brings to a field that's being rewritten by data and AI. Originally from Washington, DC, Victoria's passion for healthcare started early and led her to the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her degree in Public Health with minors in Healthcare Management and Neuroscience. That blend of healthcare, business, and behavioral science still shapes how she leads and solves problems today, balancing strategy, technology, and the very human side of change. Outside of work, Victoria loves staying active, trying new things, and planning her next trip. A fun fact: she competed in the 2012 Olympic Trials for track, which explains why she's still just a little competitive. She's also a devoted travel enthusiast who proudly names her mom as her favorite travel partner. Together they've explored more than 25 countries across Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. Website:https://www.pwc.com/us/en.html Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriastrickland/      

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.

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.

Venture Capital Reporter Julia Hornstein talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about Anthropic's JV acquiring Casper Studios. We also talk with Julia about Nvidia's potential investment in Mercor as well as Yueqi Yang about Robinhood-backed prediction market Rothera. Lastly, we get into Fortune 500 AI ROI with PwC's Dallas Dolen.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/anthropics-enterprise-ai-venture-buys-consultancyhttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/nvidia-discusses-funding-ai-data-supplier-mercor-20-billion-valuationhttps://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/the-information-finance/hot-new-prediction-exchange-never-heard-designSubscribe: 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 - Anthropic's JV Acquires Casper Studios08:12 - Nvidia In Talks for $20B Mercor Round10:25 - Robinhood-Backed Prediction Exchange Rothera19:38 - SEC's First Crypto Token Rule Proposal22:53 - PwC on Fortune 500 AI Model ROI & SaaS Margins

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

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.

Can you achieve your way to feeling whole?This conversation explores resilience, the relationship between adversity and our gifts, finding purpose through contribution, and learning to trust the wisdom within.Annie Perrin is a spiritual counselor, therapist, and executive coach who spent the first 16 years of her career as a psychotherapist before expanding into organizational culture and leadership. She's facilitated transformational programs and worked with leaders at organizations including Google, Apple, and PwC, and now leads her own practice and collaborates on initiatives that help leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change with greater compassion and humanity.In this episode, Annie shares how a childhood belief shaped her tendency toward perfectionism and striving, and how deeper inner work helped her reconnect with a sense of wholeness.We explore how our early experiences can shape the way we show up in work and relationships, why high achievement can come at the cost of disconnecting from ourselves, and what it may look like to create a more human way of working and living.

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/

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.

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