A top renewable power trade group endorsed rigorous requirements for a new hydrogen tax credit that would rule out the use of electricity from older wind, solar and nuclear facilities.

The institute is holding its annual conference this week in Minneapolis as the organization showcased ways to bring the accounting profession to a wider array of people.

Jeff Thomson has become a senior strategic advisor to Competent Boards, a provider of ESG education programs for board directors and business leaders.

As more businesses embrace ESG standards, it's important to understand the concept and identify its implications for the accounting profession.

Separately, IFAC issued guidance on greenhouse gas reporting with the We Mean Business Coalition.

The board is proposing to make the standards it inherited last year more applicable across the globe.

BDO USA LLP unveiled its initial sustainability report, highlighting areas where it has made progress in its environmental, social and governance efforts.

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board hopes to find common ground for government sustainability disclosures.

Accounting firms are uniquely positioned to help clients address ESG issues and manage risk.

The greatest job security will be for people who know the tax rebates and every aspect of green law.

The board plans to open discussion for future priorities on biodiversity, human capital, human rights and integration in reporting.

Recently released guidance can help with establishing effective internal controls over such reporting.

For the second year, the Big Four firm is tracking the results of its ESG commitments.

The board will initially allow companies to focus on disclosures around climate when they issue reports based on the ISSB's first two draft standards.

Plus, GBS Tax and Bookkeeping rebrands as Cleer Tax and Bookkeeping; ITA looks for new president; and other news from the accounting tech world.

The committee released a study Thursday on how to apply its widely used internal control framework to sustainability reporting.

The Global Reporting Initiative released a report urging companies to take a due diligence approach in their sustainability efforts.

IOSCO is encouraging the development of a more global assurance framework for sustainability-related corporate reporting.

A look at challenges and opportunities faced by accounting researchers in contributing to the world of academia and business.

The board proposes modifying IFRS 9 to deal with assets with environmental, social and governance features, as well as electronic payment systems.