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.

The International Sustainability Standards Board and the IFRS Foundation published an inaugural guide to using their standards in different countries.

The Biden administration unveiled a framework that includes principles to help ensure the trading regimes deliver real emissions reductions.

It's logical that accounting and finance will be essential to complying with Europe's new ESG reporting requirements.

Reliable data is the foundation of effective climate-related disclosures, and audit and tax professionals' experience is essential in supporting this data's integrity.

The SEC's guidance is a part of a much broader movement as the U.S. strives to catch up with Europe.

It's crucial to understand the impact businesses have on the environment — and accounting for carbon emissions is a fundamental step.

The U.S. firm attributed the uptick to the return of business travel since the pandemic, according to its 2024 Impact Plan report.