John White Featured on PwC’s Accounting Podcast
May 09, 2022
Cravath partner John W. White was a featured guest on the April 14, 2022 episode of PwC’s accounting podcast, which focused on the SEC’s March 21 proposal regarding climate disclosures. John spoke about key considerations for companies and their boards in responding to the proposal and in preparing for new disclosure rules and accounting requirements.
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