Overview of AI mega‑deals and accounting complexity

This episode explores key accounting and reporting considerations for year-end financial reporting. Technical leaders from our National Office share reminders and timely insights across a range of topics, including tariffs, income taxes, held-for-sale accounting, and other emerging issues–topics that are relevant for all finance teams, even if it’s not year-end close time.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 1:52 – AI mega-deal structuring and related accounting and reporting complexities
• 11:30 – Equity method accounting considerations and related disclosures
• 15:58 – Tariffs and trade considerations, including inventory impacts
• 21:38 – Crypto asset accounting models and new FASB guidance
• 25:16 – Accounting and reporting for private credit transactions
• 33:00 – Tax reform developments and income tax accounting
• 40:00 – New ASUs related to derivatives and hedge accounting
• 42:52 – Held-for-sale accounting
• 46:00 – OECD Pillar 2 and global tax

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About our guests

Bret Dooley is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant who leads teams focused on the financial services sectors and accounting for financial instruments. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services, banking, and capital markets industries. Bret focuses on emerging financial reporting issues related to financial instruments, developing interpretive guidance, and assisting clients in resolving complex accounting matters.

Pat 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.

Beth Paul is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant responsible for a team of consultants that specialize in business combinations and related areas, such as consolidations, disposals, impairments, and segment reporting. She has over 30 years of experience consulting with clients and engagement teams on complex accounting matters.

About our guest host

Tom Barbieri is PwC’s US Chief Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience advising large financial services and multinational corporations on complex accounting issues. Tom leads the Accounting & SEC Services Group within the National Office, which is focused on supporting our clients and engagement teams in navigating complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters. He is also a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council.

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