Accounting Matters

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Accounting Matters lives up to its title, covering vital accounting topics that actually matter to professionals in the accounting trenches. We start with a new topic and definition every episode, then highlight and discuss the key areas, from evaluation to reporting. Accounting Matters is hosted by public accounting veterans Adam Olsen & Nicole Harger from advisory firm Embark. LinkedIn - https://hubs.ly/H0XgZnG0 Instagram - https://hubs.ly/H0XgYNZ0 Twitter - https://hubs.ly/H0Xg-dz0 Facebook - https://hubs.ly/H0XgZR70

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AM Now: SEC Climate Rules & Challengers, CTA/FinCEN, IFRS 3 Update, and more

Mar 20 2024 9 mins  
Once again, your AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Nicole Harger are here with the accounting and finance stories you don’t want to miss, including:The SEC adopted final climate disclosure rules after receiving 24,000 comments.The SEC's climate rule faces legal challenges from fracking companies and critics.FASAB proposes guidance for reporting seized and forfeited digital assets.Finan

SEC Final Climate Disclosure Rule

Mar 15 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of "Accounting Matters," we cover the unveiling of the SEC's long-awaited climate-related disclosure rule. Exploring its implications for businesses and investors alike, we dissect the significance of this regulatory milestone and its potential impact on financial reporting standards.

The FASB shakes up segment reporting

Mar 13 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, we explore the impact of a significant FASB update, ASU 2023-07, on segment reporting standards. This update responds to investor demands for clearer financial transparency, introducing stricter disclosure rules for public entities.

Updates on SEC, IFRS, EU ESG Reporting & Profits Interest Awards ASU

Mar 08 2024 8 mins  
As always, your AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Nicole Harger are back with the week’s biggest accounting and finance stories, including:The 3/6 SEC meeting on the climate disclosure rulesRecap of the recent IFRS Sustainability SymposiumThe provisional agreement to establish an EU carbon removals certification frameworkAnti-greenwashing laws recently adopted by the European CouncilTh

Deals Transaction Lifecycle Pt 1: Pre-Transaction Activities, To Buy or Not to Buy? [Re-release]

Feb 28 2024 34 mins  
A lot goes into a successful business transaction. A lot. So in this first part of our latest M&A series, your faithful Embarkers are taking a deep dive into all of those pre-transaction activities that help ensure you start off on the right foot. A little bit of due diligence goes a long way so pull up a chair!For more information on buy-side transactions and related topics:Bu

AM Now: SEC & IASB Updates, FinCen BOI Reporting, Malaysia / ISSB Standards

Feb 22 2024 7 mins  
Just as you suspected, your AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Matt Fisser are back to bring the accounting and finance news heat, including stories on:The SEC proposal on increasing the threshold for qualifying venture capital fundsThe Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee discusses updates to the Accredited Investor Definition and examines the current state of the IPO mark

It takes two - Understanding the CSRD’s double materiality

Feb 15 2024 44 mins  
Join us on this episode of Accounting Matters as we discuss the complexities of the CSRD's double materiality framework. We dive into the significance of materiality in sustainability reporting. From understanding the dimensions to practical considerations in the assessment process, we guide our listeners through the intricate world of sustainability reporting under the CSRD.

Hedge Accounting, NY Sustainability Bills, ESG in China, and More

Feb 13 2024 8 mins  
Your AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Nicole Harger are back at it again with critical accounting and finance stories from the week that was, including:Updates from the recent FASB Board meeting on Topic 815, Hedge Accounting ImprovementsNew York's S5437 and S897A bills push for pioneering sustainability disclosures in the finance and corporate sectors.China enforces sustainability repo

SEC & SPACs, CSRD Updates, FASB Board Meeting Recap

Feb 06 2024 11 mins  
It’s once again time for your AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Matt Fisser to deliver what’s going on in accounting and finance this week, including stories on:The SEC adopted final rules to enhance disclosures and provide additional investor protections in IPOs by SPACs and in de-SPAC transactions.The postponement of certain CSRD elements by two years, including sector-specific sus

Year-end reporting reminders for private companies

Jan 30 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of 'Accounting Matters,' we guide private companies through key accounting developments, covering standards like CECL, simplified goodwill impairment, and supplier finance program disclosures. Additionally, we discuss what lies ahead in the new year.