ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) for Accountants

Date: 1/30/25
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
CPE Credit: 2 hours

Course Overview:

The course provides a concise overview of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This is an emerging system of record-keeping and governance that promotes sustainable business and environmental-friendly commerce. Around the world, enterprises of all sizes and kinds are under increasing pressure from regulators, consumers, employees, and stakeholders to take into account how their operations impact environmental stewardship, social issues, animal welfare, and even political diplomacy. Participants will walk away with an increased situational awareness of green reporting and an ESG action plan that can be used immediately to transform how you measure your corporate impact.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

● Point out at least 10 key social, economic and technology forces driving the ESG movement

● Summarize at least 10 major issues involved when translating ESG ambitions into practical reality

● Give at least five examples of ESG reporting best practices

● Illustrate at least 20 ESG reporting frameworks

● List at least five types of ESG metrics and how they can be applied to your operations
 

Topics Covered:

● What is ESG

● Key ESG technology, economic and social drivers

● Current ESG landscape

● ESG: Theory to Practice

● Technical ESG Accounting Guidance

● The “S” in ESG: Spotlight on social Metrics

● The “G” in ESG: Focus on Governance

● ESG as an Emerging Advisory Service and Revenue Stream for Accountants

● ESG reporting Best Practices

● Leading ESG Reporting Frameworks

● ESG Certifications

● Leading ESG Software, Calculators and Communities

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience: Practitioners who want to build or refresh their knowledge of green reporting and corporate social responsibility principles, and explore the latest environmental, social, and governance trends and resources.

Prerequisite Knowledge: Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services.