Disaggregated expense disclosures: Don’t roll the DISE

The FASB’s disaggregation of income statement expenses (DISE) guidance requires public business entities to provide significantly more detail about key income statement expense captions beginning in 2027. This episode covers what the new disclosure requirements mean, why implementation may be more complex than expected, and how companies can start preparing their data, systems, processes, controls, and judgments now.For more on this topic read section 3.11 of PwC’s Financial statement presentation guide and our publication, FASB issues new disaggregated expense disclosure requirements (DISE).Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards. About our guestsAngela Fergason is a partner in PwC’s National Office. She is an experienced consultant on technical accounting and financial reporting matters, specializing in revenue recognition, employee compensation, and emerging issues impacting the technology industry. Angela is also PwC’s standard setting leader, managing PwC’s strategy for engaging in accounting standard setting activities.Gary Sardo is a partner in PwC’s Deals practice who advises companies on accounting and financial reporting matters from acquisitions, divestitures, capital raises, and complex deals, particularly in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. In this role, Gary also supports companies navigate the implementation of new accounting standards and evolving financial reporting requirements. Recently, Gary completed a tour in PwC’s National Office and a two-year fellowship at the Financial Accounting Standards Board.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to [email protected]. Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.