Non-financial reporting

Internal audit has pivotal role in ESG reporting

Reporting on environmental, social and governance information is becoming increasingly important. Internal audit’s independent advisory and assurance work can help organizations get it right.

Auditors may see increased demand for ESG attestation

Regulators and standard setters are promulgating new requirements for environmental, social and governance information, and that may lead many companies to call upon external auditors to examine their ESG disclosures.

A road map for ESG disclosures and assurance

As interest grows in environmental, social and governance information, a new resource provides insights for auditors to assist their clients with ESG disclosures and assurance.

How auditors can enhance the reliability of non-GAAP reporting

Practitioners are not required to provide an opinion on non-GAAP measures during a financial statement audit, but they can be engaged to perform additional procedures related to this information, according to a new Center for Audit Quality report.

7 tips for adopting integrated reporting

As more companies latch on to the importance of long-term value creation, the International Integrated Reporting Council is offering them advice for producing integrated reports.

SEC urges consistency in non-GAAP reporting

Companies need to adhere to policies and controls that reinforce quality in non-GAAP reporting and KPIs, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton and Chief Accountant Wes Bricker said at the AICPA Conference on SEC and PCAOB Developments.

Where to find May’s flipbook issue

The Journal of Accountancy is now completely digital. 

 

 

 

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