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Accounting Matters

Embark
FASB
Sustainability Reporting
SEC
Environmental Credit Programs
SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Rule
Segment Reporting
European Union
IFRS 18
CSRD
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Climate Risk Reporting
Enterprise Resource Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions
ESG Reporting
IFRS
Greenwashing
IFRS 19
European Sustainability Reporting Standards
PCAOB
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Accounting Matters lives up to its title, covering vital accounting topics that actually matter to professionals in the accounting trenches. We start with a new topic and definition every episode, then highlight and discuss the key areas, from evaluation to reporting. Accounting Matters is hosted by public accounting veterans Adam Olsen & Nicole Harger from advisory firm Embark. LinkedIn - https:/... more

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Most GRC functions were built a decade ago in response to SOX or a single risk event. The world has changed. The function often hasn't. In this episode, Embark's Adam Olsen is joined by Managing Director Allison Bradshaw to break down what it actuall... more

Most internal audit functions are still operating like it's 2010. In the first episode of Embark's new GRC series, Adam Olsen is joined by Allison Bradshaw, Principal and head of Embark's GRC and Internal Audit Services practice, to make the case for... more

Understanding DISE is one thing. Actually producing the disclosure every quarter is another. In the final episode of their three-part series, Embark's Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen are joined by David Bushby, who brings real-world perspective from wor... more

If Episode 1 covered the "why" behind DISE, Episode 2 is where theory meets practice. Embark's Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen get into the technical details of all five required natural expense categories, working through the tricky classification ques... more

The FASB just issued new guidance that will fundamentally change how public companies communicate about their cost structure. In the first episode of a three-part series, Embark's Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen break down ASU 2024-03, the Disaggregatio... more

Collaboration arrangements are becoming more common across industries, from biotech partnerships to platform-sharing in tech. But when it comes to accounting, things get complicated fast.

In this episode of Accounting Matters, Nicole Harger and Adam ... more

Join hosts Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen as they explore the intricacies of accounting for R&D costs. This episode covers the current U.S. GAAP treatment, challenges in the life sciences sector, and differences with IFRS. Discover potential changes fr... more

In this episode of "Accounting Matters," hosts Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen explore the FASB's 2025 agenda, highlighting key projects aimed at modernizing financial reporting standards. They discuss the proposed overhaul of software cost accounting, ... more

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Recent Guests

David Bushby
Managing Director, Financial and Accounting Advisory Practice
Embark
Episode: Beyond the Line Item: Building Your DISE Roadmap
Allison Bradshaw
Managing Director overseeing ESG and sustainability services
EMBARQ
Episode: Deepdive on EFRAG CSRD Study | Live from Workiva Amplify
Robby Sunberg
Managing director overseeing ESG and sustainability services
Embark
Episode: Meet the EU’s CSRD & ESRS, Part 1 (Re-release)
Alison Bradshaw
Managing Director at EMBARQ leading ESG and sustainability services
EMBARQ
Episode: SEC Final Climate Disclosure Rule

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    As a an accounting junkie I find these podcasts to be very helpful and concise. Especially when covering some dense subject matter. Have you all considered doing a podcast on Topics 810 or 860?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew M.L
    United States3 years ago
  • Great accounting insights

    This podcast is makes accounting topics very digestible and easy to understand - well done, Embark team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Harner
    United States3 years ago
  • My new source for cutting edge accounting updates

    What a great, informative podcast! Perfect for listening to on walks/ around the house and gives great food for thought. Thankful for the folks at Embark producing this easy to digest content for those in the accounting industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haley Wall
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent

    Great and very informative podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Khalid Khdeir
    United States3 years ago
  • Succinct and engaging

    I love how this show brings in the voices of those who both know the subject matter well AND can communicate effectively. I’m engaged and I’m learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    travcburn
    United States3 years ago
  • Timely and Practical

    I love how timely and practical this discussion is. It’s great to have current topics and guidance broken down in a way that can be easily applied to real situations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke Alan
    United States3 years ago
  • Valuable and Timely Accounting Podcast

    Great up to date content to consider for your company’s accounting function!

    There’s a little bit of an echo and it’s not the best audio quality, but it’s not too bad and the quality of the information means it’s still worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LFCCPA
    United States3 years ago
  • Give it a listen…

    This is a great podcast to stay up to date with changing accounting standards and to be aware of unusual accounting topics that tend to be challenging to work through. Put it in your rotation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jtbrown2
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative and timely!

    As a CPA, this podcast always does the trick at keeping me in the know on the latest and keeping my accounting/consulting skills sharp. Keep up the great work, Embark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loridor
    United States3 years ago
  • So insightful!

    Great podcast that is very relevant and informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angelica_Gonzalez
    United States3 years ago
  • Fun, Relevant, Informative

    Great podcast on your way into work for all you accounting nerds out there! Speakers bring humor and energy to some of today’s most technical accounting topics—keeping audience engaged while providing good insights and learnings to help equip practitioners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j4morrow
    United States4 years ago
  • Adam and Zac provide incredible insight!

    Awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Collin7158
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative & Insightful!

    Embark explains important and relevant topics in a clear and concise way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ashlynboone
    United States4 years ago
  • Relevant and Insightful

    This podcast is a quick and easy listen for all the relevant accounting topics and guidance. The hosts make accounting talk very fun and easy to follow. Very insightful and eager for every new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chase trigger
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative and engaging!

    Accounting concepts delivered in an interesting and easy to understand manner

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kylieroeberg
    United States4 years ago

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Clear, practical accounting insights valuable for practitioners
Energetic discussions and accessible explanations of nuanced topics
Great for staying up to date on evolving standards and guidance
Engaging hosts explain complex topics without getting too dense

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​​GRC Modernization: Building a Future-Ready Risk & Compliance Function
Q: What role does technology play beyond just having a GRC platform?
Technology enables continuous monitoring, workflow automation across risk and compliance activities, and seamless data integration from core systems, leading to real-time visibility, faster remediation, and less manual data collection.
​​GRC Modernization: Building a Future-Ready Risk & Compliance Function
Q: How does modernization actually change the three lines of defense in practice?
In a modern model, the three lines share a common platform and taxonomy, enabling integrated risk assessments and coordinated testing rather than repetitive, separate efforts. This yields a single source of truth for top risks and a more cohesive report to the audit committee.
​​GRC Modernization: Building a Future-Ready Risk & Compliance Function
Q: All right, so let's jump in, maybe starting with the why. What pain points of CFOs make GRC modernization urgent?
Pain points cluster around inefficiency from silos, lack of visibility, outdated technology, and talent gaps. When these are addressed with an integrated platform, common risk taxonomy, and real-time data flows, organizations can reduce duplication, improve risk insight, and enable faster, more strategic decisions.
Beyond the Line Item: Building Your DISE Roadmap
Q: What is a practical tip from the guest about handling estimates in DISE disclosures?
Estimates are permissible if systematic, rational, and consistently applied; document methodology and data sources, reassess estimates periodically, and focus precision on material categories like employee compensation.
Beyond the Line Item: Building Your DISE Roadmap
Q: Why is data fragmentation such a challenge in DISE, and how should companies address it?
Data is spread across multiple systems and often not integrated; companies should consider building a data aggregation layer, standardizing definitions, and implementing governance to ensure consistent mapping to natural expense categories.

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Accounting-focused expertise with a practical, practitioner-friendly approach. Episodes center on essential accounting topics, from GRC and DISE disclosures to collaboration arrangements and internal audit modernization, often featuring industry-savvy guests from Embark. The hosts break down complex standards, governance, and reporting issues into actionable guidance, with a tone that blends technical rigor and accessible discussion. A standout is the emphasis on real-world implementation challenges, three-lines-of-defense models, and cross-functional implications for finance, compliance, and operations, making it a strong pick for professionals who want timely, applicable insights and concrete takeaways for their day-to-day work.

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