Kevin McBride, Chief Accounting Officer of ServiceNow, joins the podcast for our first ever Accounting Draft! In this three-round mock draft, we take turns picking topics that the FASB could consider adding to its technical agenda in response to the invitation to comment that it we released in January 2025. We tackle topics such as intangible assets, control, revenue recognition, equity method and much more!

Have an accounting topic you'd like us to cover? Reach out to Nick at [email protected].

For those in a hurry we've put together a special 4-minute version of the episode to highlight key takeaways from our 2025 accounting draft where we pick accounting topics for the FASB to consider changing in response to its Agenda Consultation.

Have an accounting topic you'd like us to cover? Reach out to Nick at [email protected].

KPMG Regulatory Insights Lead, Amy Matsuo, joins as we delve deep into the regulatory landscape for 2025, exploring the significant shifts that are expected to shape the business environment.

We discuss the anticipated decrease in new regulations, which could have a profound impact on various industries. Additionally, we examine how enforcement priorities are changing and what this means for compliance and risk management.

Tune in to hear practical strategies and insights to help your business navigate these changes effectively. Whether you're a CEO, compliance officer, or anyone involved in regulatory affairs, this episode is a must-listen to stay ahead of the regulatory curve and ensure your company remains compliant and competitive.

Our latest episode of The Sustainability Report returns to the fast-moving world of EU sustainability regulatory reporting. We provide an essential update on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, amendments proposed in the EU's Omnibus package and their impact on US companies. Our experts break down the proposed CSRD amendments, offering actionable insights and steps to navigate this evolving regulatory landscape. Stay ahead of the curve with our in-depth analysis and practical advice on EU sustainability regulations.

For more information on the Omnibus impact on CSRD and CSDDD visit

Like everything else in the news, developments are happening very quickly at the SEC. From changing leadership to changing priorities, we dive into what's happened since President Trump's inauguration and where we see things heading for the rest of the year.

For those in a hurry, we've put together a special 3 minute version of the episode to highlight the key takeaways from our What to expect from the SEC in 2025 conversation.

Like everything else in the news, developments are happening very quickly at the SEC. From changing leadership to changing priorities, we dive into what's happened since President Trump's inauguration and where we see things heading for the rest of the year.

Interested in cryptocurrencies but confused? We'll break through the accounting jargon in this episode of By Analogy.

Learn how cryptocurrency and blockchain is like playing in an old-school arcade. Exchanging real money for virtual tokens at an arcade is similar to using a crypto wallet. The value of these tokens can fluctuate based on demand, much like the value of cryptocurrencies. Losing the arcade card means losing the tokens, similar to losing a crypto wallet's private key. Additionally, the concept of a decentralized leaderboard in an arcade, where high scores are recorded and validated across multiple locations, mirrors how transactions are recorded and verified on a blockchain.

This episode of The Sustainability Report looks at how the FASB's proposed model aims to standardize financial accounting and disclosure for environmental credits and obligations and how it could impact your company.

The AI Pulse Survey: https://kpmg.com/us/en/media/news/kpmg-ai-quarterly-pulse-survey.html We discuss AI's impact on finance, from tools to trends, and what the future holds for accounting professionals. Fifty six percent of business leaders expect AI to transform their operations within a year. Explore practical AI use cases, from disclosure benchmarking to predicting investor questions, and the major investments being made. Despite the promise, challenges like data quality, privacy, and employee buy-in remain. Tune in to understand the future of AI in accounting and finance.