IssuesWatch Podcast

Contrary to almost every single poll, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill beat her Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey Governor’s race by a whopping 13 points. Dr. Ben Dworkin, director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship at Rowan University, provides his expert insight and analysis of election results.

This episode includes a discussion on an SEC proposal to change the frequency of reporting and the implications of doing so. It also highlights a new tool from NASBA to help with CPA license mobility as states continue to adopt multiple pathways to CPA licensure.

As finance teams face mounting pressures, from talent shortages to increasing reporting demands, many are turning to outsourcing as a strategic solution. At the same time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial information is processed, analyzed and reported. Hear about a new report from the Financial Executives International and CohnReznick about how outsourcing in finance and accounting is evolving in the age of AI.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a new standard the that addresses concerns about accounting for derivatives. It covers the application of derivative accounting to contracts with features based on the operations or activities of one of the parties to the contract as well as the diversity in accounting for share-based noncash consideration from a customer that is consideration for the transfer of goods or services.