Accounting

Global organizations that set corporate reporting standards failed to keep pace with the ESG boom, opening the door to greenwashing, mispricing and bubbles, according to one such group. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/global-securities-watchdog-targets-greenwashing-in-esg-plan

UBS Group AG questioned investigators’ dealings with a whistleblower who provided documents and evidence about an event for wealthy clients at the French Open that helped lead to a record 4.5 billion-euro ($5.4 billion) penalty. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/a-ubs-whistleblower-a-meeting-at-a-boutique-and-a-record-fine

Now is a great time to start helping clients plan for their financial futures. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/covid-19-highlights-financial-planning-opportunities-this-tax-season

Leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee and accounting groups are calling for extending the tax deadline to give the IRS, taxpayers and tax professionals an extra three months. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/momentum-builds-for-delaying-tax-deadline-until-july-15

The Florida Institute of CPAs has tapped association executive Shelly Weir as its new president and CEO. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ficpa-appoints-new-president-and-ceo

The International Financial Accounting Standards Foundation is pushing forward on a proposal to set up an international sustainability standards board it would oversee along with the International Accounting Standards Board. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ifrs-foundation-moves-ahead-on-international-sustainability-standards-board