ThomsonReuters

JUNE 28, 2023

If you’re a tax firm leader looking to differentiate yourself from the competition, providing your clients with insight into their ESG data is a great way to set your firm apart. Let’s take a look at some best practices accounting firms can use to help clients overcome the challenges of ESG data collection and management.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Current ESG tax credits and initiatives What are the benefits of an ESG tax strategy? Accountants play a critical role in helping their clients navigate ESG tax credits and green taxes. Blog For more information on claiming green tax credits, see our guide to environmental IRS forms. What are green taxes?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Rise of ESG. The spotlight on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to intensify as businesses are increasingly being called upon to disclose more about their ESG performance and strategies. Today, the ESG landscape is more mature in Europe and other parts of the world compared with the United States.

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Audit Board

MARCH 22, 2022

With businesses turning their attention toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, the need for consistent, transparent reporting has increased. The United Kingdom is leading the way by publishing an ESG regulatory requirement for public companies – the first major regulation in this area.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 24, 2023

Driven by the widening range of stakeholders calling for ESG prioritization, an influx of laws and regulations pertaining to ESG, and a rise in ESG investment products, companies are increasingly setting their sights on ESG-related initiatives, such as audit certification. In fact, an article by global management consulting firm McKinsey and Co.,

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Audit Board

JUNE 3, 2022

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) is a framework for assessing risks to a company’s operations related to large-scale, long-term environmental, social, and governance issues. An ESG audit will also substantiate the accuracy of any ESG-related data your organization discloses to employees, stakeholders, and regulatory entities.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They’re also increasingly sharing companies’ financial data among themselves and want more direct visibility into firms’ business activities by accessing their financial data and reporting processes. Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) laws also complicate compliance matters.

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Audit Board

JULY 11, 2023

Gartner has named ESG as one of its Top 12 Audit Plan Hot Spots for 2023. That trend is expected to continue as many new ESG regulations take effect in 2024. With this global spotlight, organizations must adjust to develop compliant ESG strategies for the future. Source the data. Automate processes. Systematize management.

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Audit Board

AUGUST 10, 2023

ESG disclosures have taken the spotlight in recent years as part of a trend of increased scrutiny around risk, compliance, and cybersecurity. The proposal aims to standardize ESG reporting, giving investors and other stakeholders a common foundation with which to make their decisions.

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Audit Board

JUNE 15, 2023

94% of executives face external pressure to prioritize ESG strategies. That pressure will only intensify, as new ESG reporting regulations coming in 2024 will introduce formal policies on how information is reported, substantiated, and assured.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 20, 2023

Today, ESG factors sit at the forefront of many investment decisions. With ESG-related legislation and heightened investor interest, incorporating an ESG narrative is critical for businesses as they navigate the complexities and look to ensure compliance. Let’s start with the basics. What is ESG?

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 15, 2023

Increased focus on ESG There are a number of issues and challenges around ESG that tax and accounting firms need to consider. How is the growing focus on ESG affecting the audit profession? Auditors are having to expand the scope of their work as ESG is increasingly under the scrutiny of stakeholders and investors.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 9, 2023

As companies seek to comply with more stringent environmental, social & governance (ESG) regulations, they will need reliable sources for nonfinancial data transparency. Accountants can provide invaluable assistance here by verifying ESG reports and helping to guarantee the accuracy of DEI information.

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Value Scope

JULY 21, 2020

Click to Download: ESG Valuation Considerations – Top Down or Bottom Up? The term Environmental, Social & Governance, commonly called “ESG,” is not a new concept. Valuation work associated with ESG might be relatively new, but the techniques and tools necessary to perform ESG valuation exist already.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 12, 2023

One of these specialties is ESG audits. . What is ESG? Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is a framework for evaluating risks and opportunities related to a company’s operational impact on the environmental, social issues, and governance factors. . What is an ESG audit? Who performs an ESG audit?

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Audit Board

DECEMBER 7, 2022

An ESG risk and reporting program should not be implemented in isolation — it should be part of a larger, integrated risk management approach. AuditBoard and Deloitte’s new guide, How to Audit ESG Risk and Reporting , explores how auditors can strategically integrate ESG into their audit planning and activities.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In a recent webinar moderated by SupplyChainBrain editor-in-chief Bob Bowman , a panel of global trade experts gathered to discuss the Thomson Reuters 2023 Corporate Trade Survey Report , which explores how global trade professionals are thinking about the issues they face and what their current management priorities are.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 26, 2024

Companies with poor environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are exposed to regulatory, legal, and reputational risks. Regulatory Landscape and Investor Expectations Governments worldwide are tightening regulations around ESG issues, reflecting the growing consensus on the importance of sustainable business practices.

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Organizations have experienced a surge in demand for better transparency regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, compliance, and reporting. Download the full guide here , and continue reading below for an overview of the growing importance of planning for ESG integration in an evolving landscape.

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Audit Board

JANUARY 29, 2023

In 2023 every organization needs to focus on their ESG positions. In fact, a recent Deloitte survey showed that 99% of public companies expect to invest in ESG reporting technology and tools in the next 12 months. Data shows that 83% of consumers think companies should actively shape ESG best practices.

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Audit Board

MARCH 7, 2023

The current momentum around ESG consolidation and regulatory action signals a clear shift from voluntary to required disclosures and assurance, and toward more rigor around sustainability claims and reporting. But when it comes to ESG, nobody’s expecting perfection — yet. But how do they choose? Mainly caters to investors.

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Audit Board

JANUARY 23, 2023

Keeping up with ESG can be a daunting task. There are unregulated ESG rating agencies making assessments using different criteria and all this is taking place within an evolving regulatory framework. Yet, despite the challenges accurate ESG reporting may present, now is the time for organisations to step up.

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Audit Board

MAY 5, 2023

With SEC reporting requirements looming on the horizon, companies are getting more serious about formalizing their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs. Four key competencies for ESG success : factors to consider when building an ESG program. They’re not sure if they can rely on the accuracy of data.

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Audit Board

JANUARY 17, 2023

As auditors embark on developing their 2023 audit plans, one important risk area not to overlook is environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Standalone Reviews Certain elements of your ESG program may be mature enough for internal audit to assess in standalone reviews.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 15, 2022

What is a sustainability report? A sustainability report, or environmental, social and governance (ESG) report , is essentially a report published by a company about ESG impacts. Side note: the terms “ESG,” “sustainability,” and “corporate social responsibility” (CSR), are used interchangeably.

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Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Protiviti’s 2023 SOX Compliance Survey report, The Evolution of SOX: Tech Adoption and Cost Focus Amid Business Changes, Cyber, and ESG Mandates , explores how technology is transforming SOX compliance in over 500 organizations in the face of more complex control environments.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In this edition, we take a look at recent editions to Checkpoint’s ESG toolkit, new SEC rules on clawback of executive compensation, and new FASB guidance on revenue contracts. Checkpoint ESG Toolkit: Recent Additions Customers May Find Useful. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up for a free 7-day trial today!

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Audit Board

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Environmental, social, and governance, better known as ESG, has taken center stage in the world of business as companies around the globe report a variety of metrics touting their ESG performance. . The problem is that what is being reported may or may not be accurate. This is an unprecedented volume.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sellers must also  register their dealership online  and report the same information to the IRS. Sellers must also register online and report the same information to the IRS. Sellers must also register online and report the same information to the IRS. appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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Audit Board

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In response to rising prompts from regulators and internal and external stakeholders alike, more organizations than ever are now focused on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) risks. How internal audit and risk leaders can layer ESG components into their audit plans and ERM strategy. . Xpress, Inc.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 21, 2022

Its creation offered auditors a standard way to provide guidance around procedures and reporting around environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues. . Gone are the days when ESG efforts were merely a public relations tactic. Invest in cloud-enabled software . Cloud-enabled audit software enables firms to: .

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Audit Board

DECEMBER 25, 2022

With increased regulatory scrutiny on cybersecurity, third-party exposure, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), compliance risk was a major concern for organizations in the past year. The most popular compliance webinars followed three trending topics: cybersecurity, third-party risk management, and ESG.

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Audit Board

JUNE 30, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Regulatory activity and investor pressure focused on ESG reporting continues to escalate both nationally and globally. Many companies lack preparedness and maturity around ESG metrics, initiatives, and reporting, especially as it relates to climate and environmental considerations.

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Audit Board

JUNE 30, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Regulatory activity and investor pressure focused on ESG reporting continues to escalate both nationally and globally. Many companies lack preparedness and maturity around ESG metrics, initiatives, and reporting, especially as it relates to climate and environmental considerations.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 12, 2023

From audit data visualization to advanced reporting capabilities, the latest advancements in technology can help provide clients with deeper and more meaningful advice. . With the IRS reporting at least 8% of U.S. taxpayers have reportable activity in crypto, many of these gains/losses are not being properly reported.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, Thomson Reuters ESG solutions , including Checkpoint ESG Toolkit, helps equip tax, corporate, risk, and legal professionals to navigate environmental-related tax credits and incentives while ensuring compliance. Solutions Simplify complex ESG tax and finance issues with ESG solutions from Thomson Reuters.

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Audit Board

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Download the full 2023 Focus on the Future report , and read on below for the key takeaways. . One risk that elicits a divided response for 2023 is environmental, social, and governance (ESG), despite multiple warnings of greater urgency and impacts by the highly regarded World Economic Forum and other organizations.

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