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Preparing for Upcoming ESG Disclosure Requirements

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Companies will have to disclose specific ESG information that regulators and accounting standards require. ESG reporting standards are transitioning from the wild west to ridged government and accounting-imposed standards. Each jurisdiction will require its own IFRS sustainable reporting requirements.

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Why Should Skagit County Businesses Care About FASB and GAAP?

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If the last 20 years of the economy’s highs and lows, downturns and headlines taught us anything about business, it’s that complete and transparent accounting is in everyone’s best interest. One independent organization working to keep companies’ books clear and honest is the Financial Accountant Standards Board.

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Bridging The Accounting Gap For Lessors And Lessees

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The International Accounting Standards Board introduced a significant overhaul to lease accounting standards , and while the changes went into effect at the start of 2019, corporates continue to face challenges to adhere to the standards and remain compliant. In the U.S.,

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

The history of GAAP dates back to 1929 when the Committee on Accounting Procedure was founded by the American Institute of Accountants and tasked with developing uniform accounting standards. Additionally, GAAP ensures that businesses remain compliant with government regulations regarding financial reporting.

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The Path to Sustainable Mining: Leveraging Digital Strategies to Prepare for the Future of ESG Assurance

Withum

Digital transformation is key to building a path to sustainable mining, addressing sustainability challenges and capturing meaningful, thorough ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data. In today’s mining industry, the effective management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data is of paramount importance.

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[07/11/21] The Sad State of Accounting

Baruch Lev

The Wall Street Journal reported (July 1, 2021) that the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the accounting body that sets the financial reporting rules of public companies in more than 140 jurisdictions ? So, accounting standard-setters have their work cut out for them. but not in the U.S. —

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Govt Eyes BEC, Govt Slammed By BEC

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Amid reports this week that changes to accounting standards are coming over the next few weeks, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that financial professionals, including accountants, must be mindful of cybersecurity risks. The SEC may urge caution, but victimization continues, even at the government level.