Audit committees are bringing on more directors with experience in cybersecurity and sustainability, according to a new survey.

The Institute of Management Accountants released a report on why business sustainability depends on the competencies of management accountants.

The Carbon Disclosure Project and the Global Reporting Initiative plan to deepen their collaboration.

Some 30 jurisdictions are making progress on introducing international sustainability standards in their legal or regulatory frameworks.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board is preparing for the adoption of its International Standard on Sustainability Assurance 5000 early next year.

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.