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Preparing for Upcoming ESG Disclosure Requirements

Withum

ESG reporting standards are transitioning from the wild west to ridged government and accounting-imposed standards. ESG Disclosure Standards To navigate the evolving landscape of ESG reporting standards, companies must proactively integrate the forthcoming disclosure requirements into their reporting processes.

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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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Why Should Skagit County Businesses Care About FASB and GAAP?

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Today, FASB is part of a structure that also contains the Financial Accounting Foundation, the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council, the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (that last sets rules for state and local governments).

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Bridging The Accounting Gap For Lessors And Lessees

PYMNTS

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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[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 ? This is not a reliable accounting system. but not in the U.S. — Congratulations Mr. Barckow!

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Govt Eyes BEC, Govt Slammed By BEC

PYMNTS

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.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

Along this journey, influential organizations such as FASB and International Accounting Standards Board have played a major role in establishing and maintaining GAAP standards across different jurisdictions and industries worldwide. This process occurs before any cash payment is made or taxes are due.