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The FASB’s new disaggregation of income statement expenses (DISE) standard requires disclosures about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement as well as disclosures about selling expenses. In this episode, we explore the scope, key provisions, and practical challenges of implementing the new standard.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 2:32 – Overview of FASB’s DISE standard
• 5:00 – Which entities are impacted by the new requirements
• 7:53 – Key disclosure requirements, including tabular reporting
• 13:26 – Challenges in disclosing inventory-related expenses
• 20:07 – Use of estimates and data limitations in reporting
• 27:33 – Transition timeline and practical steps for implementation

For more information, see our publication, FASB issues new disaggregated expense disclosure requirements (DISE). Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.

About our guests:
Angela Fergason is a partner and standard setting leader in PwC's National Office who specializes in accounting for revenue and employee compensation arrangements. She also consults on a range of financial reporting issues impacting technology companies. 

Gary Sardo is a partner in PwC’s National Office who specializes in financial reporting matters that impact health industries and, more broadly, consults on a range of accounting topics, including acquisitions, divestitures, consolidation, and revenue recognition. Prior to this role, Gary completed a two-year fellowship at the FASB. 

About our host:
Guest host Kyle Moffatt is PwC’s Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.

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