Pwc's Cfodirect Podcast

The US public policy landscape continues to evolve and impact US and global businesses. We cover key developments in Washington, D.C., including tariffs, AI, and other areas as well as at the SEC and PCAOB, along with what it all means for financial reporting and strategic decision-making.In this episode, we discuss:1:04 – Overview of the 2026 public policy environment and business implications 4:17 – Affordability challenges and limits of policy solutions9:35 – Tariff strategy shifts and ongoing uncertainty for businesses13:43 – SEC and PCAOB priorities and leadership changes 27:51 – INVEST Act and the outlook for capital formation 31:06 – AI governance and the fragmented state and federal approach 36:48 – Key takeaways and what businesses should monitor in 2026For more on tariffs, listen to our recent episode, Tariff uncertainty: Business and financial reporting impacts. Be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop. About our guestsRo