The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board released a draft version of a sustainability reporting standard for use by governments around the world.

Xero announced the winners of its annual Beautiful Business Fund competition, of which four were based in the US.

The new regulatory environment has faced legal challenges, creating uncertainty for companies and auditors.

The guide aims to help companies that are voluntarily applying ISSB standards and help them communicate their progress to investors.

CPA firms are perfectly positioned to provide advisory and assurance services on ESG reporting, given their infrastructure around audit quality, independence requirements, and professional development.

Climate change remains a top issue for global business leaders in the C suite, according to a report by Deloitte.

Unlike the U.S., where the federal government can offer tax breaks, EU taxation rests with member states, leaving the bloc to work largely through loans and grants.

Big tech companies are using quirks in carbon reporting rules to mask the vast and growing emissions from artificial intelligence.

Accounting tech space sees major acquisitions this week; Bitwave releases Data Fusion tool for digital assets; TaxValet gains B-corp status; and other accounting tech news.

Environmental, social and governance work could be for accountants in the 21st century what tax and audits were in the 20th.

The International Accounting Standards Board published a consultation document with eight proposed illustrative examples to show how companies could apply International Financial Reporting Standards when reporting the effects of climate-related and other types of uncertainties in their financial statements.

The majority of large public companies are now reporting environmental, social and governance information, while turning to auditing firms and other providers for assurance to vet the data.

Plus, Solix Technologies touts enterprise-grade document management on a budget; and other accounting technology news.

The International Federation of Accountants teamed up with the Pan African Federation of Accountants to report on how the profession can play a key role in transforming the continent's finances.

The International Sustainability Standards Board will improve the sustainability disclosure landscape by streamlining and consolidating frameworks and standards.

Global Reporting Initiative CEO Eelco van der Enden plans to step down at the end of the year when his three-year contract concludes.

Plus, TaxDome adds AI reporting feature; Protiviti uses new "ProtivitiGPT" to enhance internal ops; and other accounting tech news.

Two-thirds of companies say they will be ready to report under the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, but many don't know how, a new PwC survey says.

The report highlights the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants' yearly accomplishments and outlines future plans, like focusing on sustainability.