Professional Ethics: An Introduction to ESG for CPAs
This engaging on-demand course will explore the origins, key definitions, concepts and importance of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) for CPAs.
ESG is a topic that evokes many opinions. CPAs will play a critical role with 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.
The course will feature the expertise of Dr. Leanne Keddie. Dr. 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 ESG performance-based incentives in executive compensation contracts and, more broadly, sustainable corporate governance. She believes in the power of accounting to move the world towards sustainability.
Applicable for
For CPAs seeking to understand what ESG is and its relevance for the accounting profession.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Define ESG and its ethical implications for the CPA profession
2. Explain the history of ESG and the involvement of the accounting profession.
3. Understand the relationship between ESG. sustainability accounting and corporate social responsibility.
4. Demystify the common misperceptions with ESG
5. Understand the standard-setting environment for ESG and sustainability accounting
6. Understand how to apply sustainability accounting
7. Understand why and how the accounting profession is actively involved in ESG
8. Understand why today’s accounting professionals – both current and future professionals – should stay up to date on ESG developments.
Seminar Leader: Garth Sheriff
Presented by PD Partner: Sheriff Consulting
What to Expect
· An email will be sent from CPA Manitoba to the participant within two business days of registration. The email will include information on how to access the course along with the necessary login credentials.
· Once sent, the email will also be found in your Account Communication tab of the CPA Manitoba Member Portal.
· This course is designed for participants to view while following along with the course material provided.
· This self-study course allows the user to save their progress and return to continue later.
CPA Manitoba PD Terms and Conditions
Online registration not available.