National Office partners discuss SEC rulemaking priorities and share insights for issuers navigating SEC developments this year end.
In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests share insights on key areas of the year-end accounting and reporting process.
In this episode, guest host Kyle Moffatt, PwC National Office Professional Practice leader, sits down with PwC National Office leader Tim Carey and PwC National Office partner Kevin Vaughn to discuss rulemaking priorities and provide helpful reminders for public companies navigating SEC developments as they head into year end.
In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:
  • 4:08 - The active pace of rulemaking and how that demonstrates the SEC’s priorities
  • 11:00 - Key new and proposed SEC rules:
    • 11:20 - Insights on the new executive incentive compensation clawback rule and the interaction with navigating accounting errors
    • 17:45 - Judgments involved in the new cybersecurity disclosure rule and considerations when assessing materiality for evaluating incidents
    • 26:05 - The impact of new rules on companies preparing for year-end reporting
    • 28:35 - A status update on pending SEC rules, including the human capital and climate proposals
  • 34:20 - The integral role that transparent disclosures play in investor protection
  • 39:00 - Other year-end SEC reporting reminders, including the impact of MD&A in communicating business performance and challenges, insights on pay versus performance disclosures, and reminders on non-GAAP disclosures
  • 48:20 - Final advice for companies preparing for year-end reporting, including takeaways on new FASB standards on segment reporting, crypto assets, and income taxes

For more information on key SEC rules, refer to our publications on clawbacks, cybersecurity disclosures, cybersecurity materiality assessments, and the vacated SEC share repurchase rule. Also listen to our 2023 SEC comment letter podcast series for more insights related to SEC reporting.
Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for upcoming episodes in our Year-end toolkit series.
Tim Carey is PwC’s National Office leader, with 30+ years of experience in complex accounting, tax, and reporting issues. Tim has led large-scale teams on a wide range of projects including financial statement audits, transaction structuring, financial due diligence, and post-merger integration.
Kyle Moffatt is PwC’s Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.
Kevin Vaughn is a partner in PwC’s National Office. Prior to joining PwC, Kevin was senior associate chief accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) at the SEC where he spent almost 20 years focusing on complex financial reporting and technical accounting issues.
Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.
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