2024 SEC comment letter trends: Segment reporting

Nov 26, 2024

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This next episode of our 2024 SEC comment letter podcast miniseries discusses segment reporting.

Segment reporting is an important disclosure for investors as it provides information about the different types of business activities in which a reporting entity engages and the different economic environments in which it operates – making this an area that frequently gets the attention of the SEC staff. We discuss the issues most frequently raised by the SEC staff and offer advice to preparers for getting ahead of them.

In this episode, we discuss:

2:36 – An overview of SEC comment letter trends related to segment reporting
11:49 – Identifying operating segments
15:13 – Aggregation of operating segments
16:36 – Entity-wide segment disclosures
19:18 – Multiple measures of segment profit or loss
20:55 – Reconciliations to segment profit or loss
23:18 – Considerations when adopting the FASB’s new segment reporting guidance
35:21 – Final reminders related to segment reporting

For more information, see our full analysis of SEC comment letter trends and Chapter 25 of our Financial statement presentation guide. Also, check out our other episodes in this miniseries:

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Scott Feely is a partner in PwC’s National office. He has over 30 years of experience supporting clients as they address the SEC and financial reporting implications of their capital markets and merger and acquisition-related activities.

Jay Seliber is a partner in PwC’s National office. He leverages over 30 years of experience to help clients with their most complex accounting matters, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition, stock compensation, earnings per share, employee benefits, restructurings, impairments, and financing transactions.

Kyle Moffatt is PwC’s Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.

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