Pwc's Cfodirect Podcast

Continuing our October all-star series, Tom Barbieri, PwC US Chief Accountant, shares insights on the financial reporting ecosystem and how to stay engaged amid ongoing developments in the landscape.Tom is joined by Kevin Vaughn, PwC National Office partner, and Ying Compton, PwC managing director, to unpack the financial reporting ecosystem, including the key players, how they work together, and the critical role they play in the capital markets.In this episode, you’ll hear:4:58 - An overview of the key players in the financial reporting ecosystem and their significance to the investor-driven reporting mission11:28 - How standard setting, application, and enforcement drive the US reporting environment13:22 - The roles and composition of both the SEC and the FASB 17:44 - Interaction between the SEC and FASB and the opportunities for preparers to collaborate with each21:34 - Why preparers should pay attention to PCAOB developments23:35 - A comparison of the rule-making processes across standard-setters and reg