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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.

The IRA's 1% levy on stock repurchases likely won't move the needle — or it will move it too far, experts contend.

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

More art than science, financial advisors can face difficulty in determining what constitutes a "substantially identical" security.

Tax-loss harvesting can eke out some extra percentage points of return — if you don't try to time the market and miss a rebound.

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

Shrinking revenues make it harder for the Treasury to stay within the federal debt limit, which the department hit in January.

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

Plus Quadient launches AI-based cash application module; Metapraxis launches budgeting platform; and other accounting tech news.

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 Treasury Department, based on fresh tax revenue data, is set to release an updated estimate of the "X date" when the U.S. can no longer meet its obligations.

A growing shortage of accountants has plagued dozens of cities and counties across the U.S.

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

The board issued a staff report warning of high rates of deficiencies at special purpose acquisition companies.

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.