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A recent statement on corporate reporting says the global profession needs to start with the 2021 reporting cycle.

U.S. regulators have long said they’re dubious about the green and socially conscious labels that Wall Street applies to $35 trillion in so-called sustainable assets. Now, the watchdogs are hunting for proof that they’re right.

The founder of Renaissance Technologies and his colleagues will pay billions to resolve one of the biggest tax disputes in U.S. history.

When notices arrive late; deferred FICA minefield; two decades a-wandering; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Will the giant tax incentive thrive as a tool to defer, minimize and eliminate capital gains tax?

A Treasury Department spokesperson gave an answer that provides clarity for advisors with affluent clients.

Climate change is prompting more accountants to get involved in environmental, social and governance services.

The $1 million threshold at which the 23.8% capital gains rate would nearly double has sparked questions — and a strategy for some well-paid professionals.

The Biden administration’s tax proposals could have a negative impact on real estate investing.

Wyden’s proposed legislation would require them to pay tax annually on unrealized gains.

These are critical tools for the accounting firms of the future, and the services they want to bring to clients.

A warning from the commission has prompted hundreds of special purpose acquisition companies to issue financial restatements.

FASB's proposed update could help companies with their risk management, but they will probably need sophisticated hedging expertise to benefit.

Accounting gimmicks may be needed to keep the federal government from defaulting.

We need to measure the amounts of greenhouse gases that are emitted and removed from the atmosphere, and get them to 'net zero.'

NYU accounting professor Baruch Lev on three ways standard-setters can significantly improve their agendas.

The overemphasis on measuring and reporting sustainability has delayed, and displaced, the urgent action needed to tackle societal challenges.

The group formed by SASB and the IIRC is developing ESG standards as financial regulators press for improved reporting.

KPMG has been increasing its efforts to provide environmental, social and governance services to clients through a new initiative called KPMG Impact.

The commission wants corporations to reveal more about climate risks, a push Wall Street and the biggest tech companies say will lead to a barrage of lawsuits.