This data, which is pivotal to decisions around financial investments as risk and return are analyzed, can now be disclosed in a more coherent and efficient matter now that standards are being established as with the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and the US launch of the SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board).

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The effect of different accounting standards on earnings and other figures is now a hot topic in global boardrooms.

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In doing so, he (like Jack) must resolve reporting inconsistencies nation-to-nation and "mind the GAAP"--which is to say, adapt to accounting standards different from those of the U.S. companies Scott follows in pulling together the Global 2000 with assistant managing editor Steve Kichen each spring.

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