Many organizations run System and Organization Controls (SOC) reporting and the financial statement audit as separate efforts, creating duplicate work and unnecessary strain on internal teams. This session explores what changes when those engagements are coordinated under a single methodology and provider, and where that coordination can create efficiencies. The session also covers common blind...
Public sector leaders may recognize the potential of AI to modernize operations and improve constituent services, yet many struggle to turn interest into meaningful results. As AI tools and expectations evolve faster than most organizations can plan, leaders are left navigating fundamental questions: where to start, how to move quickly without increasing risk, and how...
Description: MCP (model context protocol) is rapidly emerging as the standard for connecting AI systems with enterprise data and business processes. However, many organisations focus on technology before addressing a more fundamental challenge: governance readiness. Successful MCP adoption depends on more than secure architecture and technical controls. It requires clear ownership, cross-functional accountability, trusted data...
State and local tax audits are becoming more frequent, aggressive, and increasingly complex for taxpayers. With auditors asserting unique positions and imposing significant penalties, navigating a state tax audit can feel overwhelming. During this session, our state and local tax specialists will explore strategies to defend state tax audits and discuss the issues and trends...
Over the past 18 months, continuing shifts in trade policy have required businesses to adapt their operating models to navigate these unpredictable times. Businesses continue to face tariff uncertainty in 2026 and beyond, ranging from ongoing trade investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Section 301 of the Trade Act...
Description The Opportunity Zone (OZ) program is changing and the window to act under the existing rules is closing fast. IRS Notice 2026-40, issued in response to the One Big Beautiful Budget Act (OBBBA), gives investors, developers and fund managers the clearest picture yet of how the program evolves as the 2026 inclusion event approaches...
A recent survey of senior Finance, Tax, and Accounting executives confirms what many Controllers and CFOs already sense: 67% have AI pilots underway, but only 6% report enterprise-wide maturity. The gap between experimentation and measurable outcomes isn’t a technology problem. It’s a data, governance, and organizational readiness problem — and it’s widening. Join a candid...
PwC’s Real Estate and Infrastructure Tax quarterly webcast: Key legislative, regulatory, and business updatesWednesday July 29th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET On July 29, join members of PwC's Real Estate and Infrastructure Tax, Policy Services, and Advisory practices as we discuss critical legislative, regulatory and business issues impacting real estate and infrastructure owners, investors, and funds....
Credit unions often recognize loan problems too late because early warning signs are subtle, fragmented, or misunderstood, leading to reactive rather than proactive credit risk management. Join us for an informative presentation as we provide a practical overview of current credit quality and how to identify early warning signs of deterioration within a loan portfolio....
“Rewards that work” is an EY Tax webcast series exploring emerging trends shaping employee rewards, wellbeing and workforce strategy. In the second webcast, panelists will examine how leading organizations can move from offering financial wellness programs to actively encouraging meaningful employee engagement. Despite growing investment in these programs, many organizations struggle to translate availability into...
