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PwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsTP disputes - Ep 5In this podcast, we discuss the current dispute landscape in South Africa with specific focus on transfer pricing and what taxpayers need to do when faced with a transfer pricing audit.pwc2025-07-2525 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastSustainability now: GHG Protocol -What could change?A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.comWe're excited to share another video edition of our podcast on sustainability reporting—watch along as our sustainability specialists dive into the latest developments.As sustainability reporting evolves, the GHG Protocol is undergoing its first major update in over a decade. In this episode, we break down the proposed revisions to the Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance, and Scope 3 Standard—highlighting what changes are being considered, why they matter, and how they could impact future reporting frameworks. In th...2025-05-2250 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastBecoming nature positive: Integrating strategy and reportingHost Heather Horn welcomes back Will Evison, a director in PwC UK’s Global Sustainability, Climate, and Nature Strategy practice, to provide an update on the work of PwC’s Centre for Nature Positive Business and discuss the relationship between nature positive business strategy and reporting. In this episode, they discuss: 2:18– The purpose and progress of PwC’s Centre for Nature Positive Business 8:57 – The impact of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive adoption on company strategies 10:45 – The importance of nature positive business12:58 – Nature reporting developments, including those related to the European Susta...2024-07-1133 minPwC’s podcast voor de (semi)publieke sectorPwC’s podcast voor de (semi)publieke sectorAflevering 15: PwC’s podcast voor de (semi)publieke sector: GenAI in de (semi)-publieke sector: omarmen of afstotenIn deze aflevering beantwoordt Michiel De Keyzer, een expert op het gebied van AI, een aantal essentiële vragen van Tim Van Sant over de rol van AI en GenAI in de Belgische (semi)publieke sector. Ze bespreken hoe Artificiële Intelligentie de efficiëntie kan verhogen, met concrete voorbeelden. Uitdagingen op vlak van privacy, ethiek en de bijhorende vooroordelen komen eveneens aan bod. Verder worden verschillende strategieën voor de implementatie van AI besproken om een duurzame meerwaarde te realiseren, waarbij men vooral de focus legt op samenwerking en transparantie. Ten slotte deelt Michiel inzich...2024-04-1515 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsChanging guards and preserving family legacy - Ep 7Join Peter Englisch, PwC’s Global Family Business Leader as he shares thoughts on setting up family businesses, managing ownership, succession planning, impact investing and building a lasting legacy.2024-03-0726 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastPresenting the balance sheet – to net or not to netWe continue our month of podcasts focused on financial statement presentation.In this episode, host Heather Horn sits down with Bret Dooley, Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office leading our financial instruments team, for a refresher on a topic that is fundamental to financial reporting for its impact on financial statement ratios – balance sheet offsetting. Together, they break down the complexities involved in determining whether and how to offset balance sheet amounts. In this episode, you’ll hear:1:30 – A refresher on balance sheet offsetting, including its purpose and significance to financial...2024-02-2725 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastPresenting discontinued operationsWe continue our month of podcasts focused on financial statement presentation.In this episode, host Heather Horn sits down with Jay Seliber, a partner in PwC’s National Office specializing in business combinations, to share insights on the accounting and reporting considerations for discontinued operations. Together, they unpack the judgments and practical challenges in navigating discontinued operations, an area of increased focus given the current economic environment in which many companies are considering disposing of portions of their businesses.In this episode, you’ll hear:2:27 – An overview of the criteria and qualifications for discontinued operat...2024-02-2040 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastPresenting the income statementWe continue our month of podcasts focused on financial statement presentation hot topics. In this episode, host Heather Horn sits down with Pat Durbin, a deputy chief accountant in PwC’s National Office, and Felix Perez, a partner in PwC’s National Office specializing in SEC reporting, to discuss the significance of income statement presentation to the investor community and standard setters. Together, they break down key areas of judgment and the practical challenges involved in income statement presentation and classification.In this episode, you’ll hear:1:34 - The significance of income stateme...2024-02-1347 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastPresenting earnings per share (EPS)We kick off another month of podcasts, this time focused on financial statement presentation hot topics. Drumroll please... This week we are presenting EPS.In this episode, host Heather Horn sits down with John Horan, PwC National Office managing director, to discuss the significance of earnings per share (EPS), focusing on the practical challenges and judgments involved in this not-so-simple, but very closely-watched, computation.In this episode, you’ll hear:00:56 - The significance of EPS to the analyst and investor community02:59 - A refresher of the differences between basic and di...2024-02-0630 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastGetting ready for OECD Pillar TwoThis week, we begin a collaboration with another popular PwC podcast. Host Heather Horn is joined by Doug McHoney, PwC International Tax Services Global Leader and host of the “Cross-border Tax Talks” podcast. Doug shares insights on the revolutionary new global tax system — the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Pillar Two framework — and its impact on companies worldwide.The objective of Pillar Two is for large multinational enterprises to pay a minimum level of tax (a threshold effective tax rate of 15%) on the income arising in each jurisdiction where they operate. Doug joins us to shed lig...2024-01-3049 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTalking ESG: Key takeaways from Climate Week 2023New York City Climate Week brings together international business leaders, policymakers, and other civic leaders to help drive progress and speed transition on climate-related issues. This year’s event highlighted the sustainability advancements made over the past year – with a look ahead to the actions companies need to take next to prepare for net zero.This week, host Heather Horn is joined by Will Jackson-Moore, PwC’s Global Sustainability Leader, to discuss some of the bigger themes that emerged from the week, from energy transition and demand reduction to the impact of emerging sustainability reporting regimes around the wo...2023-10-1735 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsSolving Nigeria's energy crisisPwC's Abimbola Banjo, Partner and Leader, Finance Advisory, West Africa and Commissioner Dafe Akpeneye discuss the ways to solve the energy crisis facing Nigeria as a nation.2023-10-0332 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsSubsidy removal: Is there a silver lining? - Ep 5In this episode of Let's Talk Energy, PwC's Pedro Omontuemhen, Partner & Energy Leader and Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, Group Managing Director, Rainoil Limited discuss Subsidy Removal: Is there a silver lining?2023-08-2527 minVersprochen.Versprochen.#36 Versprochen. mit Valerie: Warum braucht PwC ein People of Color Netzwerk? Valerie engagiert sich für Vielfalt und ist Associate im Employer Branding. Im Podcast sprechen wir über die Bedeutung des internen Netzwerks “Mosaic” für unsere Unternehmenskultur, die positiven Vibes bei Netzwerkveranstaltungen und darüber, wie man Intoleranz im Berufsleben und darüber hinaus entgegenwirken kann. Außerdem: Was hat Valerie mit der Gründung unseres Podcasts am Hut? Wie wird sie in unserer neuen Rubrik ‘Deine Kollegin in 3 Hashtags’ beschrieben? Erfahre mehr über Inklusion & Diversity bei PwC Deutschland: ► https://t1p.de/2zi022023-08-0930 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsCustoms - Ep2In this podcast, PwC Kenya tax team discuss some of the tax changes around Customs and the possible impact this could have on the economy in Kenya and the East Africa Community.2023-07-2609 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsPay as You Earn (PAYE) - Ep 1The most discussed Finance Act in Kenya's history - PwC Kenya looks at what is arguably the most discussed Finance Act in Kenya's history.2023-07-2516 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastIdentifying a bus com accounting acquirer and why it mattersEvery Tuesday in July, Jay Seliber is taking over the podcast to share insights on business combinations, which are often significant events in a company’s life cycle. Jay takes us on a journey through a deal, beginning with the complexities of the overall acquisition accounting model, then diving into some of the more complex areas—identifying the accounting acquirer, accounting for contingent consideration, and reporting with the SEC.To continue the series, Heather and Jay are joined by Matt Sabatini to share insights on the identification of the accounting acquirer, a key judgment that impacts the rema...2023-07-1840 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsFuture of Architecture - Designing the Workplace of the FutureIn this episode, PwC's Sylva Ifedigbo, Senior Manager, Clients and Markets Development and CEO of SpaceFinish Remi Dada discuss Designing the workplace of the future.2023-07-1757 minIndian Podcasting RevolutionIndian Podcasting RevolutionPodPros: Branded Podcasts and earning ROI from Audio Content | Fatima ZaidiPodPros is the series where we bring insights from podcast experts to accelerate the rise of podcasts in India. We kick-start the series with the host Roshni Baronia getting into a gripping conversation with Fatima Zaidi, Founder Quill Inc and CoHost. This conversation is a gold mine for brands and business owners looking to understand the importance of branded content podcasts, strategies that earn ROI from audio content production, and examples of how Fortune 500 companies are leveraging podcasts for thought leadership and branding.Fatima also gives a peep into ho...2023-06-1425 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsFuture of Journalism - Future Proofing the NewsroomIt's our very first video podcast of The Experience Pod! PwC's Emeka Chime, Associate Director, Tax and Aruoture Oddiri, News anchor at Arise News and Radio Broadcaster with Smooth 98.1 FM, as they discuss the disruptive effects of technology in the newsroom.2023-05-2557 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastIncome tax accounting refresh: equity method investmentsEvery Tuesday in May, Jennifer Spang is taking over the podcast to share the latest on income tax accounting — recent global and US tax policy developments, standard setting activity, and tax accounting considerations related to common transactions, such as business combinations and spin-offs.To continue the series, Heather and Jenn are joined by Kassie Bauman, managing director in PwC’s National Office, to share insights on income tax accounting for equity method investments.In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:1:31 - An overview of the equity method of accounting under GAAP f...2023-05-1632 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsSouth African Payments industry collaborates to bring South Africa’s PayShap.Chantal Maritz, PwC Strategy& Partner in Payments Transformation, speaks to Jan Pilbauer, former CEO of BankservAfrica, about South Africa’s journey to develop PayShap, an instant payment platform. Jan reflects on the collaborative journey to launch the solution to the market and highlights its modern, cloud-based platform architecture. He reflects how the payments industry came together for a bigger purpose: bringing South Africans greater digital financial inclusion to build a better financial future.2023-04-2527 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastDebt restructuring in an uncertain economic environmentEvery Tuesday in March, Suzanne Stephani took over the podcast to bring you the latest on different types of financing arrangements — from debt to leases to supplier financings — including how the current macroeconomic environment impacts the accounting. In this episode, Heather Horn and Suzanne are joined by Brian Staniszewski, a PwC partner who advises clients on debt transactions. Brian and Suzanne share observations and insights on recent debt restructurings in this time of economic uncertainty. They also share reminders on how to navigate the different accounting models for debt restructurings.In this episode, you’l...2023-03-2842 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsPaving the way for financial inclusion in the informal sector - Ep 28In this episode of the Experience Pod, PwC's Ade Ogunsanya discusses with Awabah CEO Tunji Andrews on Paving the way for financial inclusion in the informal sector- Financial Planning and Retirement.2023-03-2246 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastLease accounting in today’s uncertain economic environmentEvery Tuesday in March, Suzanne Stephani is taking over the podcast to bring you the latest on different types of financing arrangements - from debt to leases to supplier financings - including how the current macroeconomic environment impacts the accounting. To kick off the series, Heather Horn and Suzanne are joined by Marc Jerusalem, a PwC managing director who also specializes in leasing, to discuss how the current macroeconomic environment impacts the accounting for leases.In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:2:23 - Recent FASB standard setting on leases bet...2023-03-0747 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastHuman capital: The impact of recent trends on your investmentEvery Tuesday in February, Andreas Ohl, PwC’s Global ESG Technical Leader, will be taking over the podcast and talking all about a company’s most valuable intangible asset, human capital. He will discuss what it is and why it matters, how it’s treated in financial and ESG reporting, and how its value is reflected in deals. To kick off the series, host Heather Horn and Andreas were joined by Zain Siddiqui, a senior economist with PwC Intelligence, to break down the macroeconomic and demographic trends leading to the scarcity of human capital seen today. They’ll also d...2023-02-0742 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcast2023 Deals outlookIn this episode, PwC partners Chris Rhodes and Andreas Ohl join us to discuss our 2023 deals outlook and related accounting considerations. Included are insights on how dealmakers are thinking about value creation as they navigate macroeconomic uncertainties and what finance teams need to know as deals are happening. In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:1:21 - The current deals landscape and outlook for 20239:30 - Headwinds facing the deals market from the current macroeconomic and geopolitical environment14:12 - Accounting considerations for deal transactions in this type of macroeconomic environment28:36 -2023-02-0237 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsData As a Service - Leveraging - Ep 27In this episode of the Experience Pod, PwC's Ada Irikefe, Head of Disruption and Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu, CEO of Nairametrics discuss Data as a service- Leveraging Data and Analytics for Better Outcomes.2023-01-191h 04PwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcast2022 Year-end toolkit: Income tax accounting remindersIn each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests discuss key areas of the year-end reporting process.In this episode, PwC partner Jennifer Spang joins us to discuss year-end income tax accounting reminders and what you need to know about recent tax law changes and standard setting activity. In this episode, you will hear reminders on:1:12 - Valuation allowances and the pressure on realizability from rising interest rates5:42 - Goodwill impairment and the simultaneous equation8:08 - Tax law changes, including proposed foreign tax credit r...2023-01-1040 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcast2022 Year-end toolkit: Navigating issues in uncertain timesIn each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests discuss key areas of the year-end reporting process.PwC National Quality Organization leader, Tim Carey, joins us this week to kick off the series with his advice on dealing with the impact of broad macroeconomic issues, resolving complex technical issues, and staying ahead of the curve on the year-end close.In this episode, our guests will discuss:4:54 - Where to focus efforts for this year end 16:15 - How to prepare for unexpected or unusual items20:21 - T...2023-01-0346 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsRevolutionizing the Nigerian SME space - Ep 26In this episode of the Experience Pod, PwC's Partner, Abimbola Banjo discusses the Nigerian SME space with Unwana Esang, CEO Primera MFB.2022-10-2045 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsEUR Podcast - Unlocking opportunities in a gas powered economy - Ep 3Listen to PwC's Partner Akinyemi Akingbade and Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, Co-Founder and DMD of Falcon Corporation Limited discuss how to unlock opportunities in a gas-powered economy in this episode.2022-09-2834 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastImpairment toolkit: Goodwill and intangiblesIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering impairments – a complex topic with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by PwC National Office partner Andreas Ohl and PwC managing director Adam Smith to dive into goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments, including the impact of current economic conditions on that assessment. In this episode, you will hear them discuss:1:26 - Goo...2022-09-2748 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastImpairment toolkit: Long-lived assetsIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering impairments – a complex topic with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by PwC National Office partner Matt Sabatini and PwC managing director Adam Smith to discuss another common area for impairment questions: long-lived assets. In this episode, you will hear them discuss:1:20 - An overview of the impairment model for long-lived assets7...2022-09-2044 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastImpairment toolkit: Financial instrumentsIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering impairments – a complex topic with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Bret Dooley, a partner in the National Office, and Shannon Detling, a partner in the Financial Markets practice, to discuss key considerations when working through the impairment accounting framework for financial instruments. In this episode, you will hear them discuss:0:38 - A...2022-09-1344 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastImpairment toolkit: Inventory and other current assetsIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering impairments – a complex topic with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by PwC partner Pat Durbin to discuss key considerations when working through the impairment accounting framework, including a focus on impairment considerations for inventory and other current assets. In this episode, you will hear them discuss:1:05 - An overview of current mac...2022-09-0643 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastCompensation toolkit: Making sense of stock award modificationsIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering stock-based compensation – a complex subject with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by PwC National Office partners Jay Seliber and Ken Stoler to discuss a number of scenarios and accounting considerations related to stock-based compensation award modifications.In this episode, you will hear them discuss:1:22 - An overview of stock option modifications 1...2022-08-161h 00PwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastCompensation toolkit: Classifying awards as equity or liabilityIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering stock-based compensation – a complex subject with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by PwC National Office subject matter specialists Jay Seliber and Nicole Berman to discuss the challenging topic of classifying stock option awards as equity or a liability.In this episode, you will hear them discuss:1:32 - An overview of equity an...2022-08-0952 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastCompensation toolkit: Unraveling complex vesting conditionsIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering stock-based compensation – a complex subject with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Jay Seliber and Ken Stoler, partners from our National Office, who share accounting insights for stock-based compensation awards with vesting conditions.In this episode, you will hear them discuss:1:47 - An overview of vesting conditions11:04 - How di...2022-08-0253 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastLeasing toolkit: Spotting embedded leasesIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering leasing–a multifaceted area that generates numerous questions. In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Jillian Pearce and Marc Jerusalem from our National Office to dive into how to detect potential embedded leases in service or supply contracts and assess contract terms in the context of the leasing criteria.In this episode, you will hear them discuss:1:28 - The def...2022-06-2845 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsEUR Podcast | Let's Talk Energy - Ep 02In this Episode of Let’s Talk Energy, Babatunde Olaniyi, Senior Manager, Corporate Tax in PwC, is joined by Moshood Olajide, ED, Finance at Ardova Plc, to discuss the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector & PIA2022-06-2334 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastLeasing toolkit: Demystifying sale-leasebacks and build-to-suitsIn our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering leasing–a multifaceted area that generates numerous questions. In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Chad Soares and Marc Jerusalem from our National Office to breakdown the complexities of sale-leaseback transactions and build-to-suit lease arrangements.In this episode, you will hear:1:24 - An overview of sale-leaseback transactions, including how the accounting changed in the updated leases standard7:59 -...2022-06-2147 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastGetting smarter on carbon offsets and renewable energy creditsIn this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Rich Goode from PwC's ESG practice and Jillian Pearce from PwC's National Office to focus on the accounting and reporting for carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs), including how they’re addressed in the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal.In this episode, you will hear:1:49 - An overview of RECs and carbon offsets7:37 - What is renewable energy?8:49 - Rich’s RSIO framework - reduce, switch, innovate, offset 11:56 - A refresher on scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gasses in the GHG Protoco...2022-06-0240 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTax toolkit: Valuation allowances, weighing the evidenceIn our Toolkit podcast series, we are taking a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering income taxes–an area that generates numerous technical questions.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Jenn Spang and Matt McCann, partners in PwC’s National Office, to discuss valuation allowances, an often challenging topic that contains multiple decision points and requires ongoing evaluation.In this episode, you will hear:2:02 - The definition of a valuation allowance4:28 - 2022-05-3146 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsFamily Offices: Fad or Standard - Ep 5Listen to PwC's Esiri Agbeyi speak on Family offices in this new episode of the NextGen podcast. She discusses the characteristics around family offices. Are they a fad or standard? Listen to find out2022-05-2627 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTax toolkit: Minding the GAAPIn our Toolkit podcast series, we are taking a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering income taxes–an area that generates numerous technical questions.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Jenn Spang and Matt McCann, partners in PwC’s National Office, to discuss the specific fact patterns that often cause preparers to question which guidance to apply to their tax transaction.In this episode, you will hear:1:17 - An overview of the GAAP...2022-05-2424 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTax toolkit: Separate company financial statementsIn our Toolkit podcast series, we are taking a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering income taxes–an area that generates numerous technical questions.Companies prepare separate financial statements of subsidiaries for various reasons, such as spin offs, regulatory requirements, or compliance with debt covenants. In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Jenn Spang and Matt McCann, partners in PwC’s National Office, to discuss the accounting guidance for income tax provisions in separate company financial statements.In...2022-05-1740 minEusebius on TimesLIVEEusebius on TimesLIVESteinhoff should resist an appeal and hand over the PWC documentIn the latest edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE we explain a judgment handed down on Tuesday in the Western Cape High Court that directs Steinhoff to hand over, within 10 days, a 2019 PwC report it had commissioned to look into the 2017 collapse of the company. Financial Mail editor Rob Rose, who is the second applicant in the matter, explained why the judgment is important. First, the court made it clear Steinhoff cannot rely on the status of being a private company to escape the reach and scope of the Promotion of Access to Information Act. McKaiser and Rose...2022-05-1116 minPwC Pulse - a business podcast for executivesPwC Pulse - a business podcast for executivesAbout the PwC Pulse podcast seriesText us your thoughts on this episodeToday's top performing business leaders look beyond functional excellence. Instead, they're aiming for reinvention across their business. The PwC Pulse podcast explores how leaders are making key investments to increase speed to market, create new ways of working, and improve end-to-end performance.Episodes cover a broad spectrum of business topics such as generative ai, climate change, and trust. Listen in. as top executives share insights on how they have reimagined their businesses strengthened resilience and accelerated growth in the face of uncertainty. Join our community of...2022-04-2900 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastAudio: Don’t wait until the SEC staff asks about climate changeWhile market participants continue to discuss the potential impact of the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rules, companies are currently receiving comment letters under existing SEC climate disclosure guidance.In this episode, Heather Horn and Valerie Wieman, partners in PwC’s National Office, bring you an audio version of our In the loop on the existing guidance, including:1:35 - Background on SEC climate disclosure guidance, including its historical timeline6:49 - The specific Regulation S-K items drawing the attention of the staff today10:50 - Examples of the types of events that may...2022-04-2825 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastCrypto toolkit: Decoding central bank digital currenciesIn our Toolkit podcast series, we are taking a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and deeper into areas that require judgment. This month, we have covered digital assets–from the overall landscape to the accounting and reporting impacts.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Craig Stronberg and Nataly Yackanich, directors in PwC’s Intelligence group, to wrap our crypto series with a discussion of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).In this episode, you will hear:1:58 - The current stance of the Federal Rese...2022-04-2646 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsMarginal field development in Nigeria - Ep 1The pilot episode of the EUR podcast, 'Let's Talk Energy', PwC's Jide Adeola and Adeola Akinrinmade of Petralon Energy discuss the Marginal fields development in Nigeria.2022-04-1436 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsRedefining Exchange with NGX - Ep 22In this episode of the experience pod, PwC's Tosin Labeodan and Dr. Olufemi Oyenuga of the Nigerian Exchange Group discuss the redefining of exchange with NGX.2022-04-1146 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastRussian invasion of Ukraine: Accounting for indirect impactsIn the last of our four-episode series covering the implications of the war in Ukraine, we focus on accounting considerations for indirect impacts of the conflict, such as those related to customers.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Angela Fergason and Bret Dooley, partners in PwC’s National Office, to discuss some of the specific, but indirect, accounting topics and questions companies should consider.In this episode, you will hear:1:52 - How to perform collectibility assessments for transactions with impacted customers8:12 - Broad credit risk considerations that go be...2022-04-0129 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastRussian invasion of Ukraine: Accounting for impacted operationsIn the third of four episodes covering the implications of the war in Ukraine, we focus on accounting considerations for operations that have been impacted by the conflict.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Jay Seliber and Reto Micheluzzi, partners in PwC’s National Office, to discuss some of the specific accounting topics and questions companies may need to consider.In this episode, you will hear:1:52 - Factors that determine whether deconsolidation of impacted subsidiaries may be necessary7:12 - How to account for deconsolidation14:18 - Impairment co...2022-03-3137 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastRussian invasion of Ukraine: Global outlook and implicationsIn the first of four episodes covering the implications of the war in Ukraine, we focus on the geopolitical and macroeconomic impacts that are likely to occur as the conflict continues. Heather Horn was joined by Craig Stronberg, a director in PwC Intelligence, to take us through potential scenarios to expect in the near term.In this episode, you will hear:1:41 - How the business environment is responding to global themes of fragmentation, regulation, and reorientation9:36 - Reasons why countries are generally aligned in their responses to the conflict13:56 2022-03-2948 minTrend TalksTrend TalksPwC's Trend Talks Season 2Season 2 of PwC Malta's Trend Talks is here!  Our host, Elizabeth Camilleri, has already been recording numerous sessions with our internal experts and this season will also include a number of surprises. Apart from insightful discussions on topics such as Transformation and the Future of Learning, a number of podcasts will also feature external guests and different hosts. The objective of Trend Talks remains a simple yet powerful one - sharing the journey of the firm but most importantly its people.2022-03-1800 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastFinance 2025: Integrating ESG in your transformationIn our Finance 2025 podcast series, we give listeners insight into the future of finance and the evolutionary road to get there. We’re asking: what will the modern finance organization look like in the year 2025?This week, Heather Horn was joined by David Shebay, a partner in PwC’s Consulting Solutions practice, and Brigham McNaughton,  a managing director in PwC’s ESG practice, to discuss how leading organizations are evolving their finance functions to respond to the challenges of ESG reporting.In this episode, you will hear:3:23 - How to identify your current...2022-03-1745 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastRevenue toolkit: Step three—Determine the transaction priceIn our Toolkit podcast series, we are taking a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering each of the five steps in the revenue recognition model.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Angela Fergason and Alexandra Pascu from PwC’s National Office, to discuss step three of revenue recognition: determining the transaction price.In this episode, you will find:3:18 - Determining whether the contract contains significant financing components7:52 - How noncash an...2022-03-1533 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsFuture of domestic work in Africa - Experience Pod 21In this episode of the Experience pod, PwC's Chiwueze Ihebuzor and Co-founder and CTO of Eden Life, Prosper Otemuyiwa shares insights on the past, present and future of domestic work in Africa.2022-03-1148 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsAfrican Entrepreneurship.NextGen Talks is an initiative of PwC Nigeria’s NextGen Club. In this episode Oswald Osaretin Guobadia speak about the African Entrepreneurship space, challenges and dynamics.2022-03-0736 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastFinance 2025: Leveraging the power of machine learningIn our Finance 2025 podcast series, we give listeners insight into the future of finance and the evolutionary road to get there. We’re asking: what will the modern finance organization look like in the year 2025?This week, Heather Horn was joined by Kaiser Kaiserani, director in PwC’s finance transformation practice, to discuss how machine learning is becoming an integrative solution for some of the major challenges facing today's finance organizations.In this episode, you will hear about:4:06 - Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and what these concepts mean12:11 - Differentiating supe...2022-03-0347 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastFinance 2025: Using FP&A to drive business agilityIn our Finance 2025 podcast series, we give listeners insight into the future of finance and the evolutionary road to get there. We’re asking: what will the modern finance organization look like in the year 2025?This week, Heather Horn was joined by Satyen Popat, partner in PwC’s finance transformation practice, to discuss the key practices of a leading enterprise planning management (EPM) function, and how a well-designed process can deliver sustainable growth not only through data-driven assessments, but also by integrating the perspectives of multiple functions from across the business.In this episode, you will...2022-02-2443 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastFinance 2025: How to maximize value from ERP transformationIn our Finance 2025 podcast series, we give listeners insight into the future of finance and the evolutionary road to get there. We’re asking: what will the modern finance organization look like in the year 2025?This week Heather Horn was joined by Jeff Mandler and Blake Cooper, partners in PwC’s finance transformation practice, to discuss how to leverage the latest technology to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in a holistic way that delivers growth capability across the business.In this episode, you will find:04:15 - The factors influencing companies to take a holi...2022-02-1745 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastFinance 2025: Optimizing the close-to-report windowIn our Finance 2025 podcast series, we give listeners a look at the future of finance and the evolutionary road to get there. We’re asking: what will the modern finance organization look like in the year 2025?This week Heather Horn sat down with Debra Skorupka, a partner in PwC’s finance transformation practice, to discuss what companies with the shortest windows of time between the balance sheet date and filing of reports do differently that allows them to achieve quality results.In this episode, you’ll find:3:52 - Trends transforming the dynamics of the close...2022-02-1034 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsAccounting for IFRS 16 Lease Concessions | Ep5In this episode, we discuss the IFRS accounting for the various forms of reliefs a landlord can provide to a lessee, in the form of lease payment forgiveness or deferrals. We also compare IFRS 16 (Leases) modifications and reassessments. https://www.pwc.co.za/en/publications/on-the-top-shelf.html2022-02-0211 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastYear-end toolkit: Making materiality assessmentsIn each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, you’ll find something relevant to the year-end reporting process.This week Heather Horn was joined by Michael Mullen, PwC’s US Trust Solutions Quality Management leader, to discuss the SEC’s guidance on financial statement materiality and error evaluations.In this episode you’ll hear them discuss:1:25 - What’s changed since the SEC staff issued its accounting bulletin (SAB 99) in 1999, and what’s the same8:45 - Some “common sense” qualitative factors that should be considered10:35 - Evaluating the impact of errors on consensus estimates, analyst expectat...2022-02-0153 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastYear-end toolkit: Working effectively with audit committeesIn each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, you’ll find something relevant to the year-end reporting process.This week Heather Horn was joined by Stephen Parker, a partner in PwC’s Governance Insights Center, to discuss the ways that financial reporting teams can effectively contemplate and manage their audit committee reporting and communications process for year end.In this episode you’ll hear them discuss:5:24 - The core responsibilities of the audit committee8:06 - The value of highlighting what’s new or changed13:36 - Using dashboards effectively19:02 - Prioritizing the agenda23:02 - The topics t...2022-01-2553 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsRoadmap to the energy transition - Ep 1In this episode, PwC's Rukaiya El-Rufai, Partner, Sustainability & Climate Change, and Pearl Uzokwe, Director Governance and Sustainability Sahara Group, share insights on the roadmap to the energy transition.2022-01-2132 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastFinance 2025: How to unlock the promise of automationIn our Finance 2025 podcast series, we give listeners a look at the future of finance and the evolutionary road to get there. We’re asking: what will the modern finance organization look like in the year 2025?This week Heather Horn sat down with Tabitha DeFrancisco,  partner in PwC’s finance transformation practice, to discuss the tools and technology elements that are already available to help companies modernize their finance functions.In this episode you’ll find:3:20 - What does “augmented finance” mean?7:20 - The transformational impact of tools and technology11:31 - The importance of leadership...2022-01-2043 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastYear-end toolkit: Resolving complex issuesIn each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, you’ll find something relevant to the year-end reporting process.This week Heather Horn was joined by Gerry Flynn, PwC’s National Office leader, to discuss a topic that can be a source of stress for preparers during the relatively short time between year end and year-end reporting: how to manage issues to resolution effectively.In this episode you’ll hear them discuss:3:12 - The importance of a defined escalation protocol6:06 - Taking emotion out of the process12:06 - The importance of a thorough assessment18:30 - Managi...2022-01-1851 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsDriving Sustainability and Innovation - Ep 19PwC's Rukaiya el-Rufai, Partner, Sustainability & Change, and Mr. Chinua Azubike, CEO InfraCredit, share insights on Driving Sustainability and Innovation.2022-01-1040 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTalking ESG: The data quality imperativeIn our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today’s environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there’s something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Brigham McNaughton, a managing director in PwC’s ESG practice, to discuss a topic that’s top of mind for many preparers: data quality and the processes needed to produce investment-grade ESG reporting.Topics include:1:43 - What is the current state of data quali...2021-12-2344 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTalking ESG: Evolving your reporting for impactIn our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today’s environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there’s something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Shannon Schuyler, PwC US Chief Purpose & Inclusion Officer, to discuss the evolution of PwC’s ESG reporting and how companies can decide what and where to report.Topics include:2:44 - What does the process look like? It is becoming more and more imp...2021-12-1638 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTalking ESG: A focus on the Global Reporting InitiativeIn our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today’s environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from  global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there’s something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Eelco van der Enden, PwC’s Global ESG Tax & Legal Services platform leader and newly-appointed CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative, to help listeners gain a deeper understanding of the standards produced by GRI.Topics include:6:52 - What is GRI? We begin the...2021-11-1854 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastInventory and cost of sales: What's trending in SEC commentsIn each episode of our What’s trending in SEC comments series, our guests bring you the latest themes in comment letters from the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance for the most common topical areas of the financial statements.This week we focus on inventory, cost of sales, and income statement presentation. Pat Durbin, PwC National Office Partner, joined Heather Horn to break down some of the questions raised in these comments, giving you a deeper understanding of the SEC staff’s expectations, as well as context and insights into the GAAP requirements.Topics includ...2021-11-1631 minPwC\'s accounting podcastPwC's accounting podcastTalking ESG: How new EU rules may impact your reportingIn our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today’s environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from  global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there’s something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Nadja Picard, PwC’s Global Reporting Leader, and Andreas Ohl, PwC National office partner, to discuss ESG reporting with a focus on the European Commission’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive or CSRD, and how it may impact companies outside the EU (including US companies that do business in...2021-11-0449 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsTech and Transport: Trips to the future - Ep 18The experience podcast is a PwC Nigeria podcast on Tech and the exploits in the industry. It cites certain issues and also solutions for the tech industry and sometimes the services of the tech world.2021-11-0455 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsTrends Transforming Cybersecurity - Ep 17PwC’s Nkiruka Aimienoho, Associate Director - Cybersecurity, and Adeoluwa Akomolafe, CISO WEMA Bank, discuss the trends transforming cybersecurity.2021-09-221h 07PwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsHow to Drive Disruption in Health Insurance - Ep 16PwC's Ada Irikefe, Head Disruption, and Dr. Femi Kuti, CEO Reliance HMO, discuss how technology is disrupting the health insurance industry.2021-08-0551 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsDriving The Family Legacy - Course or Burden? Ep 1PwC’s Chinasa Ken-Ugwuh, NextGen Club Co-lead & Host, and Uzoma Dozie, CEO and Founder of Sparkle, discuss ‘Driving The Family Legacy - Course or Burden?’2021-06-1726 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsCreating Sustainable Supply Chains - Ep 15PwC's Chiwueze Ihebuzor and Victor Boyle Komolafe, Co-founder Capture Solutions, discuss sustainable supply chain in smallholder farming.2021-06-1033 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsNuances of Digital Marketing in Africa - Ep 14PwC's Femi Osinubi, Partner & WMA Technology Leader, and Elo Umeh, CEO Terragon Group, share insights on Digital Marketing, Data Privacy and Ad Fraud.2021-05-1434 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsPlaying to Win in gaming - Ep 13In this episode, PwC's Chiwueze Ihebuzor, Manager Experience Centre, interviews Hugo Obie, Founder Maliyo game, and Johana Riquier, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Middle-East & Africa, Unity Technologies, on business opportunities and new technology developments that are shaping the future of gaming industry in Nigeria.2021-03-3155 minPwC Deutschland Transfer Pricing PodcastPwC Deutschland Transfer Pricing PodcastTP Automation and Audit ReadinessPodcasts from the PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2020 Podcasts from the PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2020 In the third podcast of our series, we talk about the topics of TP automation and audit readiness discussed at our recent Global TP Conference. Lorenz Bernhardt (TP Partner Berlin), Joanna Gniadecka (TP Director PwC Netherlands) and Bram Markey (TP Director PwC Belgium) are discussing.2021-02-0425 minPwC Deutschland Transfer Pricing PodcastPwC Deutschland Transfer Pricing PodcastVirtual organizations, BEPS 2.0 and digital service taxPodcasts from the PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2020 Podcasts from the PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2020 In the second podcast of our series, we discuss the topics of Virtual Organizations, BEPS 2.0 and Digital Service Tax implications, which were discussed at our Global TP Conference. Lorenz Bernhardt (TP Partner Berlin), Joanna Gniadecka (TP Director PwC Netherlands) and Jacob Parma (TP Director PwC Switzerland) discuss the above mentioned topics and provide some practical examples on their relevance.2021-02-0433 minPwC Deutschland Transfer Pricing PodcastPwC Deutschland Transfer Pricing PodcastHighlights of the Global TP Conference and the future of financial transactionsPodcasts from the PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2020 Podcasts from the PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2020 In this first podcast of the series, we provide a brief recap of our Global TP Conference, but more importantly focus on recent developments in the area of financial transactions. Lorenz Bernhardt (TP Partner PwC Germany), Marianna Dozsa (TP Partner PwC Austria) and David Ledure (TP Partner PwC Belgium) will discuss the above mentioned topics.2021-02-0430 minM&A CircusM&A CircusM&A Circus con Emanuela Pettenò (PwC)Un calo generalizzato e globale a causa della pandemia di Covid-19, ma il mercato m&a italiano regge il colpo soprattutto grazie ai big deal. È la fotografia scattata da PwC nel suo report sui trend m&a globali e nazionali (leggi su Financecommunity l'articolo con i dati), commentati in questo nuovo episodio di M&A Circus da Emanuela Pettenò, partner di PwC Italia.2020-11-0621 minMi3 Audio EditionMi3 Audio EditionRussel Howcroft, Nine Radio boss Tom Malone on media the “most ruthless” sector in Howcroft’s career, the broadcaster's talent purge, advertiser age bias and leaving PwCHowcroft says media is the most ruthless industry, consulting the most influential but advertising the smartest. Nine Radio’s new boss Tom Malone, meanwhile, spills the beans on how Russel Howcroft left PwC to join 3AW’s breakfast slot and the complete overhaul he’s implemented at Nine Radio to skew younger and address advertiser bias against older, lucrative audiences in radio. Malone also tells a very different story around Alan Jones and his exit from radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-09-1430 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsK for KidsThere’s a lot to think about when it comes to engaging children with technology. How do we teach children their digital rights and protect them from online harms whilst also ensuring they stay engaged with the online world and consider tech as a viable career option? This month, Louise is joined by Maithreyi Rajeshkumar, head of policy and communications at child online safety charity, Childnet, and Robyn Howard, who was instrumental in the creation of the Tech She Can Charter and it’s Tech We Can school lesson plans.2020-02-0530 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsEpisode 1 - Mind the GapIn 2020 - are we ready for a whole new approach? Rachel is joined by Owen Sims from the CBI and Steph Gowdy, a student recruitment expert from PwC, to explore the skills gap in Northern Ireland and why it's time to challenge the status quo.2020-02-0317 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsBeyond Brexit - Episode 29 - Now we are ‘Beyond Brexit’, what next?The UK has now officially left the EU, but what does that mean in reality? Is everything different? Or nothing at all? What does the next year look like for the Brexit process and businesses? Our new podcast host Shalena Poffenberger is joined by Head of Brexit, Andrew Gray, Caroline Turnbull-Hall, our master Brexit scenario planner, who keeps us all up to date with the latest developments, and Phil Brown, Senior Trade Advisor to PwC, to discuss, what next?2020-02-0316 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsEconomics in business - Episode 17 - How can impact-driven strategies help companies be sustainable?Values in society are being reassessed, external stakeholders are gaining more influence and Government policy and regulation are changing. We are now seeing customers and employees wanting to engage with companies that share their values and are increasingly demanding companies to demonstrate their positive contribution to society. In this podcast, we talk to Ioanna Sikiaridi and Priya Ravidran, strategy consultants at PwC, to understand how they use economics and strategy to help companies understand their impact on consumers and wider society, communicate to their stakeholders and integrate impact within their strategy to sustain long-term growth. You can find out more...2020-01-2313 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsTransforming compliance in a world of AIHow are artificial intelligence and machine learning transforming the way financial services firms do business, and how can firms ensure they’re meeting regulatory expectations? What might the compliance function of the future look like? Host Sarah Isted and PwC guests Leigh Bates and George Povall discuss these questions and many more, as we look at how the industry is set to evolve in the coming years.2020-01-2025 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsJ for JargonDo you know your machine learning from your AI? Do you know what a digital twin is and how they’re used? Or what Web 3.0 means for your future internet browsing? This month, Hugo and Louise are joined by 10 special guests who debunk and demystify the tech terminology you’re hearing every day but still not really sure what it means.2020-01-0826 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsEconomics in business - Episode 16 - Skies Without Limits - The Impact of Drones on the UK EconomyIn this podcast, we discuss the potential impact of drones on the UK economy, drawing on findings from PwC's "Skies without limits" report. We discuss the benefits and the risks of increasing drone uptake across industries, and how governments and businesses can best utilise drones to increase productivity and realise net cost savings of a potential £16bn to the UK by 2030.2019-12-1715 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsVulnerable customers and the future regulatory agendaHost Sarah Isted is joined by PwC guests Sarah Nield and Conor MacManus. We discuss how firms should navigate regulatory expectations around how they treat vulnerable customers, as well as looking ahead to what’s on the regulatory agenda for 2020 and beyond. If you’d like to discuss any of the issues raised in this episode with our speakers, please send an email to sarah.t.isted@pwc.com, sarah.nield@pwc.com or conor.macmanus@pwc.com.2019-12-0914 minPwC UK PodcastsPwC UK PodcastsHow to empower... conversations on disabilityIn this episode, Suzi Woolfson is joined by Sophie Butler, Social Media Influencer and Gymshark Athlete, and Chris Keogh, Relationship Manager at PwC. Both suffered spinal cord injuries and share their stories of how they received their injuries, some of the challenges they have faced, lessons they have learnt as well as sharing tips on what employers and colleagues can do to help those with a physical disability.2019-12-0219 minPwC Africa PodcastsPwC Africa PodcastsIFRS 16: Long-term capacity - Episode 1Listen to Dipthi Govind (Host) and Renitha Dwarika, Partner at PwC discussing the different types of long-term capacity arrangements and considerations of whether these arrangements contain leases, from the perspective of the lessee under IFRS 16.2019-07-2212 minNZ Young Professionals PodcastNZ Young Professionals PodcastNZ Young Professionals Podcast 18: Fraser McConnell – Quitting the PwC corporate life to live in Wanaka while saving native NZ birdsMost Uni students dream of working at one of the big four accounting firms – PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG. Fraser McConnell is definitely not “most uni students”. Having joined Pricewaterhouse Coopers in the management consulting team – arguably one of the more sought-after divisions – he left after a year to see whether he could live in Wanaka all while saving New Zealand’s native birds. Over 25 million native NZ birds are killed every year by pests. Through his social entries, Squawk Squad, Kiwis (the people not the birds) can crowdfund pest-traps – pitching in to save the birds we see every day o...2017-11-0740 min