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Accounting's most influential share what's top of mind for them this year.

Challenges in the area stem from confusion about the scope of ESG, the absence of a uniform reporting standard, and more.

With the International Sustainability Standards Board being established, the number of groups setting sustainability standards is being winnowed down.

Accounting groups released a playbook Wednesday to help accountants and their SMB clients reach their sustainability goals.

Much of the data necessary for compliance is unavailable, according to a new report.

Most boardroom audit committees around the world don’t discuss climate on a regular basis or consider themselves particularly knowledgeable about the subject.

The Big Four firm's paper outlines the future of a more remote-friendly professional environment with a particular focus on DE&I.

The trust accountants have earned and the assurance skills they've developed have created a huge range of opportunities.

The foundation aims to combine the organizations by June 2022.

The accounting profession is increasing its involvement with sustainability issues as the United Nations hosts world leaders at its COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Top Eight firm has signed onto the Science Based Targets initiative to ensure its carbon-reduction goals meet scientific recommendations on climate change by 2030.

The Global Reporting Initiative has confirmed Eelco van der Enden, a partner at PwC Netherlands, as its next CEO, starting Jan. 1, 2022.

With banks and the Federal Reserve now eyeing more lasting inflation, many financial advisors are adjusting things for their clients.

Accounting standards, measurements of risk and return and thematic-driven strategies have all been refined and improved in recent years.

Corporate board members may finally be ready to embrace environmental, social and governance reporting by their finance teams.

Companies can expect to face seven key pressure points. Here are some considerations to successfully navigate each hurdle.

The Sustainable Business Management Global Task Force will speak about sustainability issues on behalf of the management accounting profession, accountants and finance professionals.

The Global Reporting Initiative unveiled its revised Universal Standards on Tuesday to reflect due diligence expectations for organizations to manage their sustainability impacts, including on human rights.

The Big Four firm outlined a three-year agenda focused on improving environmental, social and governance issues, training and resources for staff and clients alike.

The foundation is mulling changes in how it uses the term “materiality” to avoid legal and regulatory conflicts for companies disclosing their sustainability efforts.