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Bret Dooley, a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant with over 25 years of experience in financial services, joins the discussion to untangle the complexities of derivatives and hedging. He shares practical insights on the balance sheet and income statement presentations, shedding light on classification dilemmas of derivative assets. The conversation also emphasizes the crucial disclosure requirements, ensuring transparency in financial reporting. Listeners will gain clarity on risk management strategies and the implications of hedging in financial statements.

Marcin Olewinski, a partner at PwC’s Assurance practice with over 20 years in the energy sector, shares invaluable insights on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting in this engaging discussion. He tackles complex challenges of reporting under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, especially concerning organizational boundaries and emissions from leased assets. The conversation also deep dives into Scope 3 emissions, clarifying categories and measurement intricacies. Marcin emphasizes the need for updated practices to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability.

We continue our back-to-basics series on financial statement presentation and disclosure with a focus on loans, receivables, and investments – accounts that affect nearly every business. In this episode, we walk through the key presentation and disclosure requirements and examine recent guidance updates for creditors accounting for certain loan modifications.In this episode, we discuss:2:05 – Key considerations for loans and receivables, including:3:08 – Presentation in the balance sheet and income statement7:20 – Disclosure requirements8:35 – New guidance (ASU 2022-02) on creditors’ accounting for certain loan modifications 13:30 – Key considerations for investments, including:14:05 – Presentation in the balance sheet and income statement18:22 – Disclosure requirementsFor more information, see chapter 9 of our Financial statement presentation guide and our Loans and investments guide. You can also listen to the other episodes in this miniseries:Reporting reset – Presentation fundamentalsReporting reset – Fair value disclosuresReporting reset – Consolidation disclosuresReporting reset – Stock-based compensationBe sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest thought leadership.About our guestCatherine Espino is a partner in PwC’s National Office with 20 years of experience serving large financial institutions, broker-dealers, as well as smaller subsidiaries and private companies. Catherine focuses on advising companies within the financial services and non-financial services sectors on significant and complex accounting issues.About our guest hostKyle 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.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.

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting is central to sustainability disclosures—and measuring those emissions accurately is critical to transparent reporting. In this episode, we walk through PwC’s five-step process for GHG reporting, with a deep dive into measurement approaches across scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In this episode, we discuss: 1:40 – PwC’s 5-step process for GHG emissions reporting  6:43 – Scope 1 emissions: direct and indirect measurement methodologies 13:56 –Scope 2 emissions: market-based versus location-based methods 33:17 – Scope 3 emissions: minimum boundaries and measurement approaches for upstream and downstream emissions 50:24 – Key takeaways on measuring emissions based on practical experience  Looking for more on GHG emissions reporting? Check out our GHG miniseries, Talking GHG, along with other Sustainability now episodes Read Chapter 7 of PwC’s Sustainability reporting guide, Greenhouse gas emissions reporting  Follow our series and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop  About our guest  Marcin Olewinski is a PwC Assurance practice partner, with over 20 years of experience bringing valued perspectives and insights to large clients in the energy sector. Additionally, he’s focused extensively within PwC’s National Office on greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability reporting and leads PwC’s global technical working group focused on GHG.  About our host  Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. 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.

We continue our back-to-basics series on financial statement presentation and disclosure with an episode focused on stock-based compensation. This episode breaks down the key presentation and disclosure principles and how stock-based compensation is reflected in each of the financial statements.In this episode, we discuss:0:55 – Stock-based compensation presentation in the:1:09 – Balance sheet9:36 – Income statement11:34 – Statement of cash flows18:29 – Statement of stockholders’ equity20:58 – Key stock-based compensation disclosure requirementsFor more information, see chapter 15 of our Financial statement presentation guide and our Stock-based compensation guide. You can also listen to the other episodes in this miniseries: Reporting reset – Presentation fundamentals Reporting reset – Fair value disclosures Reporting reset – Consolidation disclosuresBe sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest thought leadership.About our guest Ken Stoler is a partner in PwC’s National Office who specializes in financial reporting and plan design issues related to equity compensation arrangements, retirement and healthcare plans, and other benefits. He has helped companies navigate their employee compensation issues during IPOs, spin offs, acquisitions, and other major transactions or events. About our host Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.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.

Diana Stoltzfus, a partner in PwC's National Office and former Deputy Chief Accountant at the SEC, dives deep into the essentials of sustainability reporting. She discusses the vital qualitative characteristics under ESRS and ISSB standards. The importance of connecting sustainability to financial statements and three crucial steps for quantitative measurements are highlighted. Diana also elaborates on disclosure requirements, emphasizing their relevance for informed decision-making in today's regulatory landscape.

Matt Sabatini, a Partner in PwC's National Office, guides clients through complex financial reporting, while Alexander Martin, a Partner in PwC's Deals practice, tackles transformational business issues. They dive into the intricacies of consolidation disclosures, especially concerning variable interest entities (VIEs) and voting interest entities (VOEs). The discussion emphasizes transparency, detailing regulatory compliance, maximum exposure to losses, and the importance of clear presentation principles in financial statements for effective user communication.

Diana Stoltzfus, a Partner at PwC’s National Office and former Deputy Chief Accountant at the SEC, dives into the critical role of materiality in sustainability reporting. She unpacks double materiality, emphasizing the need for companies to assess both their sustainability impacts and financial risks. The discussion highlights differences between European and international standards, the importance of stakeholder engagement, and the practical steps for conducting materiality assessments. Stoltzfus illustrates how businesses can align sustainability with long-term success.

We continue our back-to-basics series on financial statement presentation with an episode focused on fair value disclosures. Fair value measurements are used across many areas of financial reporting—and the related disclosure requirements can be extensive. From recurring versus nonrecurring measurement disclosures to those relating to fair value hierarchy, we highlight key considerations. In this episode, we discuss:1:09 – General fair value disclosure requirements8:13 – Fair value hierarchy disclosures14:52 – Disclosures of unobservable inputs and valuation techniques17:04 – Concentrations of credit risk and market risk disclosures18:35 – Fair value disclosures for instruments not measured at fair value19:48 – Applying the fair value option27:52 – SEC comment letter trendsFor more information, see chapter 20 of our Financial statement presentation guide and our Fair value guide. You can also listen to the first episode in this series, Reporting reset – Presentation fundamentals. Be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to for the latest thought leadership. About our guestBret 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.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.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.

Diana Stoltzfus, a Partner in PwC’s National Office, shares her expertise on sustainability reporting. She dives into the critical concept of 'reporting boundaries' and how it links to financial standards. The discussion unpacks the distinctions between sustainability and financial reporting boundaries. Stoltzfus also emphasizes the importance of understanding upstream and downstream value chains, and the implications of reporting time horizons. She provides insights into navigating changes in entity structures and the need for a more integrated approach to sustainability in business.