Shari Mager, KPMG National Leader of Capital Markets Readiness, joins the podcast to discuss whether the IPO window is opening, how to time the market, and the importance of being prepared well in advance (12-24 months) before going public. Tune in for practical insights and tips for avoiding major surprises that could derail your IPO timeline. Learn more on our Capital Markets Readiness webpage.

For those in a hurry we've put together a special 3-minute episode to highlight the key takeaways on IPO readiness. Learn more on our Capital Markets Readiness webpage.

We're back to make sense of the recent court rulings on tariffs.

In this episode, we break down the operational complexities of tariffs – how they work, how the landscape may be changing, and what companies can do to mitigate their exposure. Then, we cover the most frequently asked accounting questions related to tariffs and there are certainly no shortage of those! Tune in for essential insights to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by tariffs. Or explore our Tariff Modeler Tool.

Quick. Conversational. Credible. Whether on your commute or in between calls, tune into our free, 30 min podcasts that dive into emerging trends and big-picture issues facing the accounting profession. Get our takes, and 1 CPE credit, before your next calendar alert! Press play, learn fast, and stay ahead of the curve at our series homepage.

Kevin McBride, Chief Accounting Officer of ServiceNow, joins the podcast for our first ever Accounting Draft! In this three-round mock draft, we take turns picking topics that the FASB could consider adding to its technical agenda in response to the invitation to comment that it we released in January 2025. We tackle topics such as intangible assets, control, revenue recognition, equity method and much more! Have an accounting topic you'd like us to cover? Reach out to Nick at ntricarichi@kpmg.com

For those in a hurry we've put together a special 4-minute version of the episode to highlight key takeaways from our 2025 accounting draft where we pick accounting topics for the FASB to consider changing in response to its Agenda Consultation. Have an accounting topic you'd like us to cover? Reach out to Nick at ntricarichi@kpmg.com.

KPMG Regulatory Insights Lead, Amy Matsuo, joins as we delve deep into the regulatory landscape for 2025, exploring the significant shifts that are expected to shape the business environment. We discuss the anticipated decrease in new regulations, which could have a profound impact on various industries. Additionally, we examine how enforcement priorities are changing and what this means for compliance and risk management. Tune in to hear practical strategies and insights to help your business navigate these changes effectively. Whether you're a CEO, compliance officer, or anyone involved in regulatory affairs, this episode is a must-listen to stay ahead of the regulatory curve and ensure your company remains compliant and competitive.

Our latest episode of The Sustainability Report returns to the fast-moving world of EU sustainability regulatory reporting. We provide an essential update on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive - CSRD - amendments proposed in the EU's Omnibus package and their impact on US companies. Our experts break down the proposed CSRD amendments, offering actionable insights and steps to navigate this evolving regulatory landscape. Stay ahead of the curve with our in-depth analysis and practical advice on EU sustainability regulations. For more information on the Omnibus impact on CSRD and CSDDD visit the webpage.

Like everything else in the news, developments are happening very quickly at the SEC. From changing leadership to changing priorities, we dive into what's happened since President Trump's inauguration and where we see things heading for the rest of the year.

For those in a hurry, we've put together a special 3 minute version of the episode to highlight the key takeaways from our What to expect from the SEC in 2025 conversation.

Interested in cryptocurrencies but confused? We'll break through the accounting jargon in this episode of By Analogy. Learn how cryptocurrency and blockchain is like playing in an old-school arcade. Exchanging real money for virtual tokens at an arcade is similar to using a crypto wallet. The value of these tokens can fluctuate based on demand, much like the value of cryptocurrencies. Losing the arcade card means losing the tokens, similar to losing a crypto wallet's private key. Additionally, the concept of a decentralized leaderboard in an arcade, where high scores are recorded and validated across multiple locations, mirrors how transactions are recorded and verified on a blockchain.

This episode of The Sustainability Report looks at how the FASB's proposed model aims to standardize financial accounting and disclosure for environmental credits and obligations and how it could impact your company.

We discuss AI's impact on finance, from tools to trends, and what the future holds for accounting professionals. Fifty six percent of business leaders expect AI to transform their operations within a year. Explore practical AI use cases, from disclosure benchmarking to predicting investor questions, and the major investments being made. Despite the promise, challenges like data quality, privacy, and employee buy-in remain. Tune in to understand the future of AI in accounting and finance.The AI Pulse Survey: https://kpmg.com/us/en/media/news/kpmg-ai-quarterly-pulse-survey.html

We compare the FASB's new segment disclosures to popular new year's resolutions, with advice on how to achieve them!

Catch up on the latest news and developments in the ever-evolving EU sustainability regulatory reporting landscape.

We deliver the biggest takeaways from day 2 of the AICPA and CIMA Conference – in 10 minutes! Hear from Corp Fin about the latest practice issues. Perfect for your daily commute or whenever you get some downtime.

In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in the world of accounting, focusing on key topics such as SEC updates, PCAOB changes, and audit committee transformations.

Now that the election results are in, tune in to learn what the republican administration means for tax provisions and SEC rulemaking.

KPMG experts unpack the FASB's DISE standard, covering new requirements, industry impacts and next steps.For more: https://kpmg.com/us/en/frv/reference-library/2024/rolling-the-dise-fasb-issues-final-asu.html