UTAP Funding
For more details, kindly refer to the Programme Information. Sustainability reporting is a high-growth area, with an increasing global focus towards more effective climate-related disclosures that promote a better understanding of the implications of climate change, in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Auditors will also be required to provide their independent and professional opinion on the accuracy and completeness of data that is reported in sustainability reportsThis programme aims to equip Audit Practitioners with an understanding of:sustainability trends, the key concepts, and the practical know-how of sustainability reporting based on ISSB standards.the key concepts and the practical know-how in delivering assurance services on ESG information, based on standards issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB).
Sustainability reporting is a high-growth area, with an increasing global focus towards more effective climate-related disclosures that promote a better understanding of the implications of climate change, in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Auditors will also be required to provide their independent and professional opinion on the accuracy and completeness of data that is reported in sustainability reportsThis programme aims to equip Audit Practitioners with an understanding of:
ModuleModule CoverageCPE Hours Mode of Delivery101: Overview - Sustainability, Business and Finance Overview of Sustainability & Sustainability Developments Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy Biodiversity Sustainable Finance Role of Accountants in Sustainability 3 Hours (Category 1)E-Learning102: Introduction to Climate Change & the Business Case for Decarbonisation What is GHG and Climate ChangeClimate Change & Global OutlookSingapore’s Response to Climate Change3 Hours (Category 1)E-Learning103: Sustainability Reporting I Introduction to sustainability reportingComponents of a sustainability report Overview of key sustainability reporting standards, including European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)Reporting using the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure StandardsSustainability Reporting Regulations and Developments 5 Hours (Category 1)E-Learning104: Sustainability Reporting II Sustainability Reporting Implementation Plan ESG ratings and relationship with sustainability reportingRole of Digital Technology in ESG ReportingGreenwashing 5 Hours (Category 1)E-Learning105: Introduction to Sustainability Assurance I** Introduction to Sustainability AssuranceTypes of Sustainability Assurance Overview of Sustainability Assurance StandardsISSA 5000ISAE 3000/SSAE3000ISO 14064-3 Assurance requirements in Singapore pursuant to the recommendations of the Sustainability Reporting Advisory Committee (SRAC)6 Hours (Category 3)E-Learning106: Introduction to Sustainability Assurance II**Readiness for Sustainability AssuranceKey Risk Areas within Sustainability Reports Scoping the AssurancePlanning the assurance engagement Deep dive into Sustainability Assurance, with a focus on sustainability assurance in accordance with ISSA 50006 Hours (Category 3)E-Learning201: Deep Dive into Climate ReportingGHG Accounting & Quality ControlGHG Accounting for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – Calculation approach and methodologies and value chain mappingInventory Quality ManagementFundamental Principles of Organisational Climate StrategyNet-zero Targets Setting and approachCarbon Mitigation Hierarchy and decarbonization strategiesBuild Corporate Climate Credibility, including using theClimate Transition Action Plan (CTAP)Carbon Credits, Markets and EcosystemDifference between carbon credits and carbon offsets Types of Carbon ProjectsEnsuring Quality of Carbon Projects and OffsetsUnderstand key concepts of climate resilience for companies, and climate risk assessment Recommendations of the TCFDScenario analysis to identify material climate-related risks and opportunitiesClimate governanceClimate Reporting - Practices and TrendsTCFDInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S2Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)18 Hours (Category 1)E-Learning202: Assuring Climate Report**More details will be released at a later date18 Hours (Category 3)E-Learning302: Capstone Module for Sustainability Professional** Certificate Schedule 1 (CLASS FULL)Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 08 November 2024 (D1) 15 November 2024 (D2) 22 November 2024 (D3) Schedule 2 (CLASS FULL)Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 05 November 2024 (D1) 12 November 2024 (D2) 19 November 2024 (D3)Schedule 3 (CLASS FULL)Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 06 December 2024 (D1) 13 December 2024 (D2) 20 December 2024 (D3)Schedule 4 Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 03 January 2025 (D1) 10 January 2025 (D2) 17 January 2025 (D3) *ISCA reserve the right to make changes or improvements to any of the schedule date and time described in this page without prior notice.More details will be released at a later date21 Hours(Category 3)3 days Face to Face Session at ISCA House **Please note that all assurance modules are subjected to changes and will be available at a later date. Please refer to FAQ under Programme Info for details.
Module
Module Coverage
CPE Hours
Mode of Delivery
101: Overview - Sustainability, Business and Finance
3 Hours (Category 1)
E-Learning
102: Introduction to Climate Change & the Business Case for Decarbonisation
103: Sustainability Reporting I
5 Hours (Category 1)
104: Sustainability Reporting II
6 Hours
(Category 3)
106: Introduction to Sustainability Assurance II**
201: Deep Dive into Climate Reporting
GHG Accounting & Quality Control
Fundamental Principles of Organisational Climate Strategy
Carbon Credits, Markets and Ecosystem
Understand key concepts of climate resilience for companies, and climate risk assessment
Climate Reporting - Practices and Trends
18 Hours (Category 1)
18 Hours
302: Capstone Module for Sustainability Professional** Certificate
Schedule 1 (CLASS FULL)Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 08 November 2024 (D1) 15 November 2024 (D2) 22 November 2024 (D3)
Schedule 2 (CLASS FULL)Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 05 November 2024 (D1) 12 November 2024 (D2) 19 November 2024 (D3)
Schedule 3 (CLASS FULL)Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 06 December 2024 (D1) 13 December 2024 (D2) 20 December 2024 (D3)
Schedule 4 Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*: 03 January 2025 (D1) 10 January 2025 (D2) 17 January 2025 (D3) *ISCA reserve the right to make changes or improvements to any of the schedule date and time described in this page without prior notice.
More details will be released at a later date
21 Hours
3 days Face to Face Session at ISCA House
**Please note that all assurance modules are subjected to changes and will be available at a later date. Please refer to FAQ under Programme Info for details.
Individuals who like to know more about Assurance for Sustainability Reporting.
Category 1 = 34.00 HoursCategory 3 = 30.00 Hours
For Members: $ 2,452.50 For Non-Members: $ 2,943.00
1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025.
*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidies. This excludes material fees, registration fees, misc. fees etc.This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 21 November 2023 – 31 March 2025.
As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.
For more information on UTAP Funding and to submit for UTAP claims, please visit https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/programmes/union-training-assistance-programme. Terms and conditions apply.
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