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Dates and location
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Description
Learn anywhere, anytime with audio learning from your trusted source for Professional Development.
Get up to speed in an hour on critical topics for CPAs such as AI, Ethics, Finance, Cybersecurity, Audit, Tax, Sustainability and more.
- Convenient 60-minute audio courses in our new app.
- Flexible format allows you to listen and learn on the go at your own pace.
- Relevant and trending topics affecting CPAs to help you stay at the forefront of the profession.
Nearly half of the world’s largest companies have pledged to reach net-zero yet, many lack clear implementation plans and standardized reporting. As sustainability disclosures evolve, accounting professionals have a key role to play to ensure businesses track their carbon footprint, meet compliance standards, and turn climate commitments into measurable action. With sustainability reporting now materially impacting financial decision-making, the demand for professionals who can analyze, structure and communicate climate related data is rapidly growing. This audio learning course uses the experience of one large organization to explore the rise of sustainability accounting and discovers how you can use your expertise in analytics and reporting to drive real impact in this rapidly evolving field.
Lesson Breakdown:
- Why CPA’s are Well Suited to Report and Analyze Sustainability Metrics
- Linking Financial and Sustainability Metrics in Public Reporting
- Understanding the Basic Science of Sustainability Metrics
- Taking a Closer Look at Climate Related Public Commitments
- Examining the Role of Analytics in Meeting Climate Commitments
- Creating a Data Roadmap
- Resources for CPAs to Get Started
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will learn:
- The high level definitions and explanations around key Sustainability terms and metrics used in both Financial and Sustainability / ESG Reporting.
- Real life examples on how to create and leverage data trends to measure progress towards publicly stated Sustainability Goals.
- The key link between Sustainability and Financial KPI’s.
Who Will Benefit
This course caters to several professionals, including the following groups:
- CPAs working for publicly traded or privately held companies of all sizes (small, medium and large).
- Accountants and finance professionals interested in sustainability/ESG integration for organizations.
- Business leaders and managers aiming to align their organizations’ strategies with sustainability goals.
- Sustainability practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of sustainability strategy/reporting.
- Professionals involved in corporate governance, strategy development and enterprise risk management.
- Accounting and finance professionals working with international locations/subsidiaries/branches and/or international suppliers and/or who sell in international markets.
How to Access the Course
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To access the course on your computer please visit our BlackBoard site, and log-in using the same login and password used for the Registration Portal.
Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Heather Wilkie, EVP of Business Transformation at Compass Group Canada, leads innovation in foodservice through technology, market research, and sustainability. A CPA with 25+ years of experience, she has lead finance teams and driven business transformation at Bell, ConAgra Foods and Deloitte. Passionate about mentorship and coaching, Heather supports female and non-binary entrepreneurs through Coralus. At home, she enjoys cooking with family and finds inspiration in Maya Angelou's wisdom on thriving with passion and style.