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Dates and location
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Description
This is a foundational course designed to equip CPAs and finance professionals with the knowledge and insight to navigate the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Participants will gain a clear understanding of ESG and its growing significance for organizations across industries. The course explores the strategic roles CPAs can play in advancing ESG initiatives, highlighting how their core competencies can be leveraged to drive meaningful impact. Through practical examples, learners will uncover opportunities to enhance their value and relevance to their organizations’ ESG initiatives.
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Key Takeaways
After this course, participants will be able to:
- Outline ESG and its importance for organizations.
- Explain the role(s) CPAs and finance professionals can play in supporting organizations’ ESG initiatives and explore opportunities to add value.
- Clarify how CPA and finance professionals’ skills and competencies apply to ESG.
- Explore opportunities for CPAs to add value and relevance to their organizations’ ESG initiatives.
Who Will Benefit
Examples of professions who may benefit from this course include:
- Financial Statement Preparers
- Finance Managers
- Board Members
- Professionals involved in the preparation of sustainability or integrated reports
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Finance Officers
How to Access the Course
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Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
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Speaker(s)
Sarah Keyes, FCPA, FCA, is CEO at ESG Global Advisors and an ESG and climate change expert with over a decade of work experience as a thought leader, consultant, facilitator, and auditor. She regularly presents to Executive teams and Boards of Directors on the link between ESG and climate change with financial and operational performance and long-term value. Sarah helps her clients establish ESG and climate change strategies that align with strategic priorities, enabling effective integration with existing risk and strategy processes.