Financial Planning

The board has postponed the expected completion date of its merger with the Value Reporting Foundation to August 1.

The ASU aims to increase the comparability of financial information across reporting entities that have investments in certain equity securities.

Moss Adams, Dean Dorton, CapinCrouse and Avantax are expanding, and Crowe divests a line of tax tools.

EY’s potential IPO of its consulting activities could trigger stock windfalls of as much as $8 million each for the consulting partners, compared to $2 million on average for audit partners.

Regardless of whether they have reached retirement age, owners must identify the “why” of exiting their business as a first step. Transitions are often entwined with personal relationships, finances and emotions.

The software giant, a staple of ESG investment funds, is being called out by a group of shareholders for what they say is its poor track record on tax transparency.

The group is urging CFOs and other finance leaders to improve the quality of sustainability information and processes by championing an “integrated mindset.”

ESG offers accountants an opportunity to improve the future, says the dean of USC’s Leventhal School of Accounting.

The International Sustainability Standards Board is reaching quorum strength with the latest appointments.

Three predictions on the evolution of the audit — and three ways you can respond.