Finance and accounting leaders are split on whether moving from quarterly to semiannual SEC reporting will simplify processes or compound risk. In this episode, industry expert Tom Schneiders joins to unpack what a reduced cadence would really mean for teams, investors, and market stability. We cover: - The hidden risk of doubling the data window—from three months to six - Why most finance teams aren’t asking to report less frequently - How quarterly reporting strengthens risk management and operational discipline - What’s fueling the new momentum in the IPO pipeline - Why generative AI is moving from experiment to essential for the C-suite If you want to understand how reporting cadence shapes trust, transparency, and executive decision-making, this conversation is for you. #SECreporting #FinancialReporting #CFO #IPOMarket #GenerativeAI #ThePreRead #Workiva #podcast » Subscribe to Workiva: https://www.youtube.com/@Workiva Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers transparency, accountability and trust. Finance, accounting, sustainability, risk and audit teams from more than 6,000 organizations worldwide rely on Workiva for their mission critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready, AI-powered, collaborative platform. Learn more at workiva.com. Connect with Workiva Online! » Visit Workiva.com: https://www.workiva.com/ » Follow Workiva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/ » Follow Workiva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workiva/ » Check out the Workiva podcast, “The Pre-Read”: https://www.workiva.com/podcast/the-pre-read

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