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Sustainability and ESG accounting have grown rapidly in importance for Canadian companies. Understanding the modern landscape of sustainability reporting standards and how organizations can tackle these and adapt their internal systems is critical. This content will provide an overview from how international regulations may impact some Canadian organizations’ reporting to how companies are changing how they do business to focus more on becoming sustainable.
Lessons Covered:
- Introduction
- An Overview of Sustainability and ESG – Definitions
- What is Single/Financial Materiality? Double/Impact Materiality?
- What Kinds of Things are Being Reported in Sustainability Reports
- Different Reporting Standards Around the World and the Implications for Canadian Companies
- What's Happening for Assurance in this Space?
- How do these Differ? Are there Similarities?
- What are some Key Tools Companies can Set Up to Help with this Transition?
- Where is Sustainability Accounting Heading?
- A Short Circle Back to the Circular Economy
- Conclusion
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will learn:
- The world of sustainability/ESG accounting is evolving everyday but companies can take tangible steps today to set themselves up for success for today and tomorrow.
- Companies should be aware of international changes and how this may have requirements for Canadian companies.
- Reporting is a start, but companies can make changes to how they do business (e.g., sustainability/ESG incentives) to be more successful.
Who Will Benefit
CPAs working for medium to large-sized enterprises particularly those who have an international footprint, or source and/or sell to international markets will benefit from this course by better understanding the changing international landscape and requirements for international reporting. CPAs and other finance professionals will also benefit from understanding some of the tangible tools that can be used to drive success in adapting towards becoming a more sustainable business.
- Accountants and finance professionals interested in sustainability/ESG integration.
- Accounting and finance professionals working with international locations/subsidiaries/branches and/or international suppliers and/or who sell in international markets.
- Business leaders and managers aiming to align their organizations with sustainability/ESG goals.
- Sustainability and ESG practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of sustainability/ESG reporting.
- Corporate governance and compliance officers.
- Professionals involved in strategy development and risk management.
How to Access the Course
This is an online session. This course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once registered, you can access the material at any time.
However, you will only have access to the course for 90 days after REGISTRATION.
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Speaker(s)
Leanne Keddie, PhD, CPA has been researching, teaching and working with organizations for over a decade in sustainability accounting. She holds a PhD in Accounting from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business, a Bachelor of Commerce from Mount Allison University and a Master of Business Administration from McMaster University. Her current research examines the use of sustainability and ESG related incentives in compensation plans, the role of accounting in the transition towards a circular economy and how accountants can value natural and cultural capital.