IssuesWatch Podcast

Learn about three recent accounting standards updates and proposals: A FASB proposal related to debt conversion, AICPA guidance on the definitions of publicly traded entity and public interest entity; and a GASB statement on disclosure of certain risks.

ESG – environmental, social and governance – is considered by some to be a buzzword or a “woke” issue, while others see it as a business imperative. As a result, some companies are “greenhushing,” opting to stay quiet about their sustainability goals. In this episode, Andrew Winston, a leading expert on sustainability and corporate strategy, talks about the anti-ESG movement and the important role that CPAs can play in ESG reporting.

It might seem like yesterday that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect, but the expiration of some of the provisions is on the horizon. Find out about the key provisions that impact businesses and individuals that are set to expire in the next couple of years - and what can and should be done now to prepare. We also discuss what might happen with these provisions based on various possible outcomes of the November 2024 elections.

Senator Steve Oroho, the only CPA in the state legislature, is retiring from his Senate position this month. As a CPA who specializes in wealth management, he has played a particularly prominent role in fiscal and economic issues. He shares his thoughts on the legislative environment in New Jersey and what the outlook is for 2024.