On December 4, 2017, the SEC’s Chief Accountant, Wesley Bricker spoke at the 2017 AICPA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments. Highlights of Mr. Bricker’s comments include the following:

..Ongoing Priorities. Bricker identified the following priorities: (1) supporting the successful implementation of the new GAAP standards (i.e., revenue recognition, leases, and current expected credit losses); (2) conducting oversight of the FASB; (3) conducting oversight of the PCAOB; (4) consulting on accounting issues and auditor independence rules; (5) monitoring internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”); (6) advancing the effectiveness of audit committees in financial reporting; (7) contributing to international accounting, audit, and disclosure work; and (8) identifying innovations and emerging issues and evaluating their implications for financial reporting...