#41 Veronica Poole: ISSB Standards - What, Why and How?
Episode description
Today, Frankly Speaking welcomes Veronica Poole, Global International Financial Reporting Standards and Corporate Reporting Leader at big four accountancy company Deloitte.
In that role, Veronica has been at the forefront of moves to set sustainability reporting standards for business to the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). She is both one of the leaders in the world with knowledge about the ISSB but also with responsibilities to help companies implement its recommendations.
In this episode you’ll hear Veronica’s views on:
Her historic role in the formation of the ISSB
The importance of enterprise value creation
The connection between broader sustainability issues and the material financial impact on the company
What is significant about new IFRS standards and which priorities should come next for the ISSB
Evolution of the assurance sector and if it’s ready for mandatory sustainability reporting
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