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Continuing our October all-star series, Tom Barbieri, PwC US Chief Accountant, shares insights on critical accounting and reporting topics.Tom is joined by Nick Milone, a PwC practice partner with experience advising clients on hedging strategies, to discuss effective hedging strategies for various types of macroeconomic and business risks.In this episode, you’ll hear:2:47 - An overview of the theory and purpose of hedge accounting6:04 - Initial considerations for applying hedge accounting, including an overview of the effectiveness assessment10:07 - A breakdown of the three most common hedge strategies and why companies might use them10:21 - Cash flow hedges12:23 - Fair value hedges14:33 - Net investment hedges17:49 - Common examples of and questions related to hedging strategies 22:02 - Common pitfalls in applying hedge accounting27:57 - An overview of other hedging strategies, their purpose and how to use them28:04 - Forecasted debt issuance hedges35:29 - Foreign currency hedges39:04 - Hedging strategies for companies with foreign subsidiaries42:42 - Commodity hedges47:05 - Hedging strategies that do not qualify for hedge accounting50:22 - Final reporting considerations and key reminders for companies using hedge accountingFor more information, read our Derivatives and hedging guide. Tom Barbieri is PwC’s 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.Nick Milone is a partner in PwC’s Financial Markets practice, and formerly a practice fellow at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), with a wealth of experience advising clients on structured transactions, derivatives and hedging activities, transfers of financial assets, securitizations, financings, investments, valuation and other issues. Heather Horn is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released its final disclosure recommendations for nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities on September 18. Given the interrelationship between climate and nature — and the dependence of business on nature — companies may want to consider this new framework as a tool in communicating their full sustainability story.This week, Heather Horn is joined by Daniel O’Brien, PwC Canada’s Sustainable Business Solutions leader and TNFD member, to discuss what companies should do now to prepare to make effective nature-related disclosures.In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:4:18 - Background on the TNFD, including how the taskforce was formed and its mission8:11 - The key principles of the TNFD framework and interoperability of the TCFD framework with existing climate reporting frameworks13:36 - Complexities in critical areas of the TNFD framework 20:08 - Recommendations for how companies should approach TNFD disclosures29:29 - How companies should approach data collection for qualitative and quantitative nature disclosures31:10 - Best practices and common pitfalls in reporting nature-related disclosures37:33 - Final thoughts on why companies should consider utilizing the TNFD frameworkLooking for more information on nature related reporting? Check out a podcast from our “Becoming nature positive” series on Committing, measuring, and reporting. Daniel O'Brien is PwC Canada’s Sustainable Business Solutions leader, helping clients to align their business strategies with the environmental and social challenges and opportunities of the future economy. Daniel has over 18 years of experience in environmental consulting and management. He is also a member of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).Heather Horn is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

In today’s episode, sustainability and financial reporting intersect. We discuss accounting for green incentives that arise from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA, signed into law in August 2022, provides climate and clean energy tax credits. With many types of credits available in the IRA, companies have raised questions about the financial accounting implications of the credits given the unique features that these credits have compared to past federal incentives. This week, Heather Horn is joined by Pat Durbin, a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office, and Jillian Pearce, a partner in our utilities practice, both of whom have closely followed accounting for the credits, to discuss what to look out for in accounting for IRA tax credits.In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:2:38 - The background, including the breadth, scope, and structure of available IRA credits7:45 - The different pathways to realization of tax credits11:45 - How companies should allocate consideration paid for IRA credits17:07 - The difference between renewable energy credits (RECs) and IRA credits24:32 - Accounting for tax credits by analogy to IAS 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance43:16 - Accounting for tax credits using under the ASC 740, Income Taxes, model56:44 - Tax credit disclosure and control considerationsLooking for more information on accounting for IRA energy incentives? Check out our latest publication on IRA credits. Additionally, check out our podcast episode on renewable energy credits for more information.Pat Durbin is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office. 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.Jillian Pearce is a partner in PwC's National Office, providing advice on financial instruments and other technical accounting issues to power and utilities clients. She was a Professional Accounting Fellow in the Office of the Chief Accountant at the SEC, and has over 15 years of auditing experience.Heather Horn is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

John Horan, a managing director in PwC’s National office, joins Bret Dooley to discuss earnings per share (EPS) on this episode. They cover topics such as basic EPS calculation, impact of mezzanine equity, new FASB guidance on EPS calculations, complexities in dilution calculation, and evaluating repurchased convertible instruments.

Topics discussed include the use of convertible instruments in financing decisions, the impact of new accounting guidance, down round provisions in equity-linked instruments, judgments involved in determining whether to separate the conversion option, and the importance of involving accountants early in accounting for convertible preferred instruments.

The podcast discusses the current expected credit loss model (CECL) and its impact on various industries. It covers topics such as the application of CECL to different asset classes, preparing CECL disclosures, and the potential impact of subsequent events on CECL estimates. The podcast also mentions the proposed changes in accounting for purchased credit deteriorated assets and emphasizes the importance of providing feedback to the FASB. Listeners are directed to the loans and investments guide for more information on CECL.

Every Tuesday in August, Bret Dooley is taking over the podcast to share insights on financial instruments hot topics. In each episode, Bret will discuss 5 things you need to know in 25 minutes.To kick off the series, Bret shares insights on accounting for investment securities, a topic of recent headlines. He breaks down the complexities of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities, and touches on foreign currency bonds.In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:2:05 - Key reminders for identifying and accounting for debt securities6:32 - Accounting for held-to-maturity (HTM) securities and the long-term implications of HTM designation12:30 - Tips on accounting for unrealized losses on available-for-sale (AFS) securities17:18 - An overview of accounting for foreign currency bonds19:25 - Complexities in the application of the measurement alternative model for equity securities For more information, read chapters 2, 3, and 8 of our Loans and investments guide. Bret Dooley is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National office and 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.Heather Horn is PwC’s National office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Jay Seliber, a seasoned partner at PwC with over 30 years in accounting, joins forces with Ryan Spencer, a 20-year SEC reporting expert. They unravel the complexities of SEC filing requirements for business combinations. Discover the intricacies of significance tests that determine reporting obligations, the nuances of pro forma financial statements, and the distinctions between SEC and US GAAP disclosures. The conversation also touches on the timing of disclosures and the unique guidelines for various filing scenarios, making it a must-listen for compliance professionals.

Sustainability disclosure regulations around the world are evolving rapidly, and as this reporting begins to proliferate, so does the potential for a mismatch between the expectations of investors and other stakeholders compared with the reality of what’s actually happening.Are there expectation gaps in sustainability reporting, and if so, what are they? This week, Heather Horn was joined by Gilly Lord, PwC’s Global Leader for Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, to discuss the current global regulatory landscape, the evolving sustainability reporting ecosystem, and the importance of regulators and other ecosystem participants finding common ground in the areas that matter most for reliable sustainability reporting.In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:2:20 - Sustainability expectation gaps - what are they?14:24 - How the breadth of sustainability reporting is partially responsible for expectation gaps25:50 - How assurance standards are evolving, and what elements of future standards may help to address expectation gaps30:00 - The importance of regulatory oversight, independence, and quality management in sustainability accounting, reporting, and assurance30:37 - Key considerations when adopting sustainability reporting frameworks48:04 - How companies can participate in shaping the global sustainability regulatory landscapeLooking for more information on global ESG reporting? Check out our latest podcast and publication on what’s inside the final ISSB standards. Gilly Lord is PwC’s Global Leader for Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Based in the UK, she has over 20 years of experience advising clients on the application of regulation and liaising with regulators in jurisdictions around the world.Heather Horn is PwC’s National office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Every Tuesday in July, Jay Seliber is taking over the podcast to share insights on business combinations, which are often significant events in a company’s life cycle. Jay takes us on a journey through a deal, beginning with the complexities of the overall acquisition accounting model, then diving into some of the more complex areas—identifying the accounting acquirer, accounting for contingent consideration, and reporting with the SEC.To continue the series, Heather and Jay are joined by Chip Currie, another partner in PwC’s National Office, to share insights on the intersection between contingent consideration and acquisition accounting, as well as the key decision points in the multi-step accounting model.In this episode, you’ll hear:2:25 - An overview of the accounting framework for contingent consideration arrangements from the buyer’s perspective, including:7:01 - The criteria for meeting the definition of contingent consideration12:04 - An assessment of whether the arrangement is part of the purchase price16:03 - A discussion of common pitfalls in the performing the assessment23:19 - An analysis of the accounting for contingent consideration arrangements classified as compensation expense24:25 - A discussion of the multi-step analysis of contingent consideration arrangements that is not classified as compensation expense, including:24:38 - Liability-classified contingent consideration and applying the liability versus equity accounting model29:59 - Equity-classified contingent consideration and applying the derivative accounting model 41:56 - An overview of the impact of contingent consideration on earnings per share and the statement of cash flows 48:40 - Final advice for clients dealing contingent consideration in a business combinationFor more information, read chapters 2 and 3 of our Business combinations guide, chapter 5 of our Financing guide, and chapters 6 and 7 of our Financial statement presentation guide. Additionally, check out a prior podcast in this miniseries. 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. Jay is presently PwC's representative on the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force.Chip Currie is a Partner in PwC’s National Office with over 25 years of experience assisting companies in resolving complex business and accounting issues. He concentrates on the accounting for financial instruments under both current and emerging standards and works with many of the firm's largest financial services clients and a number of non-financial service clients on treasury-related matters.TranscriptsDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.