Alex Zochert

Convergence of the Industry The automotive industry is experiencing a convergence of disruptions unlike any seen since 1910. Autonomous, connectivity, electrification, mobility, and subscription business models are reshaping the automotive industry and creating a frenzy of activity. There are dozens of self-driving car companies, an untold number of connectivity applications, and over 500 mobility related […]

Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity over the last several years, and as investors begin to consider their 2021 tax filings, uncertainty exists with respect to how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants taxpayers to report these transactions. To date, there is limited guidance on the federal taxation of cryptocurrency. In Notice 2014-21, the IRS

Inflation vs. Inflationary Pressure Concerns about the elevated inflationary environment continue to persist. There are numerous contributing factors such as a rapid increase in wages, energy prices and an imbalanced global supply chain with demand vs. supply for many goods and services far from equilibrium. To better understand these factors, it is important to first

From the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic to the current landscape of a red-hot M&A market, we are seeing many situations that place new demands on the finance function within a diverse range of companies, from cost control and the need for enhanced systems to improved forecasting and risk management. But month-end financial reporting

The draft Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive would significantly expand both the scope of the existing NFRD and the requirements for companies, including the need to obtain assurance on disclosed information. Introduction In April 2021, the European Commission proposed a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The purpose of the CSRD is to revise and strengthen

Corporate sustainability today is grounded in a conscious and conscientious approach to capitalism—a belief system positing that when value is created to share with all stakeholders, more value is generated over the long term. The rise of sustainability as a strategic imperative — and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into decision-making