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Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast

by Deloitte US

On the Consumer Speaks accounting and reporting podcast series, you'll hear from our Deloitte leaders as they share their experiences and insights on timely topics across the automotive; consumer products; retail; wholesale and distribution; and transportation, hospitality, and services industries. Stay informed on the hottest topics facing these industries and how they may affect your business.

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Episodes

  1. Navigating ESG reporting: Strategy, challenges, and consumer industry insights.

    In this episode of Consumer Speaks, host Sam Loughry sits down with Wendy Ralston, Audit & Assurance partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and Consumer Products & Retail ESG lead champion, and Kate Wiese, Audit & Assurance senior manager, Sustainability and ESG Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP.…

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  2. Decoding the IPO journey for consumer companies: Trends, lessons, and strategies

    Dive into the unpredictable world of IPOs to explore what role recent trends, lessons and strategies could play for future public companies.

  3. Adapting to the new era of corporate travel: Challenges and opportunities

    Corporate travel is up from 2020 lows—but the pace of return has been slow. This episode unpacks trends from Deloitte's latest corporate travel study, Navigating toward a new normal.

  4. NFTs: What consumer companies need to know

    NFT use cases are on the rise. Here are some things for consumer companies to consider before investing.

  5. Consumer Trust: Three imperatives for companies in the CPG industry

    In consumer products, the battle for trust is heating up. Learn how rekindling trust can tackle key industry challenges.

  6. Fresh vs. frozen: The battle for sales

    In our Consumer Speaks podcast, "Fresh vs. Frozen," we look at the impact of economic trends at work, holiday trends, and three factors driving consumer buying behavior when deciding between fresh and frozen foods.

  7. Embrace the future: finance transformation

    For consumer companies, the future of finance is happening now. Our podcast examines how the finance function can embrace digitization and organizational shifts.

  8. Real estate rationalization: Accounting insights for the consumer industry

    Many consumer companies are rethinking their real estate footprint. Tune in to our podcast on the lease modification and impairment accounting implications.

  9. New Rules: Challenges and opportunities for the retail industry

    After the disruption consumers faced during the pandemic, retailers are starting to build back buyer confidence. This episode of Consumer Speaks provides a peek into the 2021 Retail Industry Outlook, addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead for the retail industry—from critical…

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  10. The Power of Blockchain in the Consumer Industry

    Even though blockchain has been around for more than a decade, many industries haven't fully embraced the technology. Blockchain's ability to increase trust through the transparency of transactions is leading to some interesting and viable applications—in retail, customer service, consumer goods,...

  11. Creating value through sustainability

    How can consumer companies approach sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) from a risk and opportunity standpoint to ensure their brands remain viable in the future? Host Sam Loughry, Deloitte & Touche LLP's US Audit & Assurance Consumer industry leader, welcomes Kristen...

  12. Deal or No Deal: M&A opportunities for the consumer industry

    COVID-19's economic impact has hit some companies hard. This podcast covers how consumer companies are looking ahead by pursing M&A opportunities. Host Sam Loughry, Deloitte & Touche LLP's Audit & Assurance Consumer industry leader is joined by Deloitte & Touche LLP's Audit & Assurance Private...

  13. Adopting the new lease accounting standard: Lessons for private companies

    The new lease accounting standard that took effect for public companies in 2019 required more time and resources than expected. Now private companies are on the clock for a 2021 implementation. On the latest Consumer Speaks podcast, Rich Paul, Deloitte & Touche LLP's US Audit & Assurance Consumer...

  14. Hedge accounting considerations for the Consumer industry

    On August 28, 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): "Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities." Podcast host Rich Paul, Deloitte & Touche LLP's US Audit & Assurance Consumer industry…

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  15. Digital controllership and the future of finance

    What's the future of finance? Podcast host Rich Paul, Deloitte & Touche LLP's US Audit & Assurance Consumer Industry leader, is joined by Deloitte & Touche LLP Audit & Assurance partners and Digital Controllership leaders Scott Szalony and Nikki Etherington to discuss the changing role of finance...

  16. CECL Implications for the Consumer Industry

    Deloitte & Touche LLP Audit & Assurance partners, Rich Paul, Troy Vollertsen and Jon Howard, discuss the current expected credit loss (CECL) accounting standard, , audit some important considerations and potential implications for companies in the consumer industry.

  17. The US sports betting landscape

    Jeff Ortwein, Deloitte's Audit & Assurance Gaming sector leader, discusses the impact of recent sports betting legislation and the current regulatory environment, including accounting and financial reporting considerations.

About this show

On the Consumer Speaks accounting and reporting podcast series, you'll hear from our Deloitte leaders as they share their experiences and insights on timely topics across the automotive; consumer products; retail; wholesale and distribution; and transportation, hospitality, and services industries. Stay informed on the hottest topics facing these industries and how they may affect your business.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast have?

Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast has 18 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 10, 2024.

What is Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast about?

On the Consumer Speaks accounting and reporting podcast series, you'll hear from our Deloitte leaders as they share their experiences and insights on timely topics across the automotive; consumer products; retail; wholesale and distribution; and transportation, hospitality, and services industries....

How often does Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast release new episodes?

Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast publishes irregularly, based on its 18 episodes since February 2019.

Who hosts Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast?

Consumer Speaks: An accounting podcast is created and hosted by Deloitte US.
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