Key takeaways In 2025, R&D productivity across the top 20 biopharma companies showed modest improvement, with projected IRR rising to 7.0%; yet, this gain is heavily concentrated in a narrow set of GLP-1/GIP assets. Beneath the headline, underlying productivity remains challenged, raising important questions about the sustainability of current innovation models. We’ll discuss: Practical approaches...
Description Whether you’re looking to scale your firm, streamline your workflow, or plan more strategically for the year ahead, the Elevate 2026 virtual conference will help you fast-track the future of your practice. Because Tax Day isn’t the finish line—it’s your starting line for what’s next.Shift gears from reactive work to intentional growth at this...
Discover how today’s leading controllers are continuing to pursue finance modernization, stepping into strategic leadership roles, navigating today’s regulatory landscape with confidence, and unlocking the ROI of AI through scenario planning and measurable impact. PwC brings together a panel of finance leaders to share how they’re reimagining core processes, enabling smarter decisions, and building future-ready...
In an increasingly volatile and inter-connected risk environment, organizations are facing challenges that can escalate in minutes - especially those triggered by cyber incidents such as AI-generated attacks, targeted infrastructure, expanded ransomware exploitation, third-party and supply-chain vulnerabilities, etc. With regulatory scrutiny rising and stakeholder expectations for transparency growing, crisis management and organizational resilience are...
Sikich’s Yellowbook Webinar Series is for public sector leaders who want clarity, confidence and practical direction. We understand the pressure that comes with evolving standards and audit expectations. We bring together experts from across our governmental practice who confront these challenges every day – so you don’t have to figure them out alone. In each...
The federal research and development (R&D) tax credit landscape is shifting fast, and recent guidance is changing how companies plan, expense, and document innovation investments. This session delivers a practical and timely overview of the federal R&D tax credit, with a focus on key updates and critical deadlines as emphasized in H.R. 1 (the One...
Through the IRS elective-pay option, otherwise known as “direct pay,” government entities and tax-exempt organizations can use certain clean energy investment and production credits to fund their clean energy projects. These credits, however, are only available for a limited time, and certain requirements must be met to qualify. Join our panel of experienced tax professionals...
Unlock the essential role of cash flow projections and modeling in strategic financial management. This webinar is designed for CFOs, finance leaders, and accounting professionals who want to strengthen their organization’s financial health and decision-making. Learn why cash flow modeling is the CFO’s lifeline, discover how to build and maintain effective cash flow projection templates,...
Description Section 179D has long been a valuable incentive for energy‑efficient building projects, but that opportunity is closing. With the deduction set to sunset for projects beginning construction after June 30, 2026, designers and building owners face a critical planning window. Section 179D Sunset: Planning Considerations for Architects and Engineers - Wednesday, May 13, 2026...
Description: AI is no longer a future consideration for assurance functions. It is reshaping how monitoring, testing, and risk decisions are made today. As organizations rapidly deploy copilots, agents, and AI-enabled controls, the central question has shifted from whether to adopt AI to how to govern it, scale it responsibly, and demonstrate measurable value without...
