This fourth quarter 2018 edition of The quarter close publication will be read to you by Marc Jerusalem, a Director in PwC's National office. The publication provides timely accounting and reporting information that can help you prepare for year-end reporting. Topics include:An overview of the disclosure requirements for the new leases standard, before and after adoption, Information about SEC comment letter trends, Key considerations related to guidance that is effective now or with an effective date that is just around the corner, Additional insights about Brexit, digital assets, cybersecurity enforcement, and more, and a listing of topics that continue to present challenges to financial statement preparers and links to where you can find more detailed information.Get up to speed on the top issues for annual financial reporting on our CFOdirect webpage – easy to read on your phone, tablet or computer.