Pwc's Cfodirect Podcast

We continue our podcast series focused on financial statement presentation.In this episode, host Heather Horn sits down with Bret Dooley, Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office leading our financial instruments team, for a refresher on restricted cash – a focus area due to its impact on liquidity and the recent statement from the SEC Chief Accountant on the cash flow statement. Together, they break down the judgments in identifying and presenting restricted cash.In this episode, you’ll hear:2:10 - A refresher on restricted cash, including its not-so-simple definition, its impact on liquidity ratios, and its relevance in the current economic environment9:30 - A discussion of the various types of restrictions imposed on cash and its impact on the classification and reporting of restricted cash, including:10:35 - Distinguishing between self-imposed and legal restrictions15:02 - Contractual restrictions19:39 - Cash collected or remitted on behalf of others 24:45 - How to consider the types of restrictio