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Description
ESG is a topic that evokes many opinions. CPAs will play a critical role with Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) in measurement and reporting. However, there are often misperceptions and a general lack of understanding of ESG. Therefore, it is paramount for CPAs to have a more robust knowledge of ESG as it relates to our profession and ethical responsibilities. This engaging on-demand course will explore the origins, key definitions, concepts and importance of ESG for CPAs.
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Key Takeaways
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between ESG, CSR and sustainability accounting discussed in the course to point out the ethical implications of each.
- Identify key characteristics of environmental, social and governance.
- Describe three implications for ethical decision-making and the accounting profession.
- Develop sustainability measures for at least 1 of environment, social or governance.
- Be able to identify major standard setting bodies.
Who Will Benefit
The course will benefit professionals seeking to learn about ESG and its relevance to the accounting profession.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in the course are non-authoritative and have not been formally endorsed by CPA Ontario and do not reflect the views of CPA Ontario. The information included in the course is for general information purposes only.
CPA Ontario, the presenters and the authors do not accept any responsibility or liability that might occur directly or indirectly as a consequence of the use or application of or reliance on this material.
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)
Garth Sheriff, CPA, is Principal of Sheriff Consulting and provides Continuing Professional Development courses in professional and leadership skills and assurance. Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. He has acted in various stage and film productions. Garth is a graduate in improvisation from The Second City and a proud member of ACTRA.
Dr. Leanne Keddie is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Her current research examines the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance-based goals in executive bonus plans. In addition, Dr. Keddie is exploring the role of accounting in the circular economy, particularly as it relates to measuring, reducing and redirecting food waste.