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Programme Outline
Benefits at a Glance Upgrade your skillsets by analysing how to integrate various climate reporting perspectives to your organization’s financial reports. Obtain “thought leadership” perspectives, based on authoritative international benchmarks and universal codes of practice (e.g. IFRS, ISSB, ESRS, CDP, TCFD, GRI, etc) and immerse into the expert-led programme to develop insights and working knowledge in Sustainability Accounting. Adhere to leading international benchmarks to ensure that the quality and transferability of your knowledge and skills obtained in this course can meet expectations and standards demanded/recognized by employers globally. Elevate your career potential by adding value to your current or prospective organization and staying ahead of the curve in Sustainable Finance. Gain practical tips ahead through the case studies illustrated in the courseware, to consider accounting for potential ESG elements/indicators and the pitfalls, even before you start. Access on-demand, bite-sized e-learning modules at your own pace which can be completed 100% online anytime, anywhere and on-the-go. Leverage the stature and technical expertise of ISCA by completing this immersion programme as part of your professional development journey with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. Claim 30 CPD credits/hours issued by an accredited CPD provider. The “Certificate(s) of Completion” issued in this Programme may be considered as “verifiable learning evidence” to support your CPD requirements, as stipulated by your accountancy membership professional body. Refer to International Education Standards (IES7) as a guide.
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As the business landscape shifts towards greater environmental and social accountability, the role of accountants in sustainability has become increasingly critical. This programme is designed to provide accountants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and contribute to the field of sustainability reporting.
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability for Accountants (2 hours)
Sustainability & Sustainability Developments
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy
Biodiversity
Sustainable Finance
Role of Accountants in Sustainability
Module 2: A Changing Climate for Business (3 hours)
Module 3: Regulations and Frameworks on Sustainability Reporting (3 hours)
Overview of Key Sustainability Reporting Standards
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)
IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Sustainability Reporting Developments
Module 4: Implementing Sustainability Reporting (3 hours)
Implementation Plan for Sustainability Reporting
ESG Ratings and Sustainability Reporting
Role of Digital Technology in ESG Reporting
Greenwashing
Module 5: Climate Reporting (19 hours)
GHG Accounting for Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Net-zero Targets
Carbon Mitigation Hierarchy
Decarbonisation Strategies
Corporate Climate Credibility
Carbon Projects
TCFD Recommendations, including Scenario Analysis to Identify Material Climate-related Risks and Opportunities
Climate Governance
IFRS S2
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
*Note: All modules in this Programme are conducted via pre-recorded e-learn format.
This registration page is intended for Foreign-Based Users (Outside of Singapore). ISCA reserves the right to reject/cancel the registration for Singapore-Based Users.
Foreign-Based Users can offset the Gst amount of $54 and pay a net fee of $600 if they are residing outside Singapore.
Please declare “your usual place of residence is outside Singapore” in the cart page. Also ensure that payment is made for the correct amount of $600, at 0% Gst applicable for Foreign-Based Users. Click here for the user guide.
First time users will be prompted to create an online user account via this portal upon adding this programme to the cart, as the (1) Issuance of invoices, (2) Issuance of CPD Certificates of Completion and (3) Access to the learning contents/materials are done online. You will be redirected to a page to create an online account as the first step prior to cart check out and making payment for a programme.
Claimable CPE Hours / CPD Credits Upon Programme Completion
Members of various Accountancy Professional Bodies (eg. IAI, IAPI, MIA, MICPA, PICPA, etc) can leverage this immersion programme to support their CPD/CPE compliance obligations by accumulating CPD training Credits/CPE Hours/Verifiable learning hours obtained through this e-learning programme, documented as “Certificates of Completion” which are awarded by completing each e-learning module. The number of CPE Hours/CPD Credits will be clearly reflected on each "Certificate of Completion", and the total learning hours will correspond to the total CPD Credits/CPE Hours awarded to this entire immersion programme. Please ensure that you understand and comply with the specific CPE/CPD requirements set out by your membership accountancy body, in fulfilling your annual CPE/CPD compliance obligations.
Learners who enrol for this programme will be directed to a Learning Management System (LMS), which is the online learning platform intended to capture, measure and track the evidence of learning via online activities in computation of our award of CPD training Credits/CPE Hours/Verifiable learning hours to you.
Please keep a record of all your "Certificates of Completion" obtained through this programme, as these are learning evidence documented to verify the CPD Credits/ CPE Hours you have earned and obtained through verifiable learning activities. At the point of membership renewal with your membership accountancy body or in the event of a CPD/CPE compliance audit, your "Certificates of Completion" can be produced as “learning evidence” to justify your CPD/CPE Hours obtained from a verifiability standpoint.
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the International Education Standards (IES)
IFAC comprises over 180 member organizations in more than 135 jurisdictions. The International Education Standards (IESs), issued by the International Federation of Accountants, set forth the principles that professional accountancy organizations should follow to build a national accountancy profession that is fully capable of fulfilling the complex demands economies and societies place on it.
IES7 (Revised) identifies a number of areas where IFAC member organizations (eg. IAI, IAPI, MIA, MICPA, PICPA, etc) can assist their membership by providing guidance that:
- Helps, identify, plan and record relevant CPD
- Encourages members to discuss their CPD needs with their employers, colleagues, and member organizations as well as other professional organisations.
- Identifies learning and development activities, including planned and unplanned activities, or learning outcomes that are relevant to the roles and functions of professional accountants in a jurisdiction
- Describes the extent of CPD that can be obtained from a single learning and development activity undertaken more than once.
- Explains the professional accountants’ responsibilities in retaining appropriate CPD records and documentation and providing, on request, verifiable evidence of compliance.
Intended For
Accounting and Finance Professionals, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers. Decision makers e.g. VP Finance, CEOs, CFOs, etc can leverage the course contents to help them perform a high-level assessment to scope/draft a hypothetical sustainable strategy/plan required to transit their organizations/functions and understand the resources required in Sustainability Accounting in relation to pursuing various sustainable targets. Business Managers, and Professionals outside the Finance scope, including but not limited to Engineering, Operations, Public Relations, will get to understand the wide-ranging context and implications in ESG. E.g. Decarbonisation strategies and appreciate how organizational-wide efforts can contribute towards an overall collective attainment of Sustainability. |
Competency Mapping
Category 1 = 30.00 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Fee (inclusive of GST)
For Members:
$ 654.00
For Non-Members:
$ 654.00
Programme Facilitator(s)
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Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Please click here to retrieve the Programme brochure. |
Programme Outline
Benefits at a Glance Upgrade your skillsets by analysing how to integrate various climate reporting perspectives to your organization’s financial reports. Obtain “thought leadership” perspectives, based on authoritative international benchmarks and universal codes of practice (e.g. IFRS, ISSB, ESRS, CDP, TCFD, GRI, etc) and immerse into the expert-led programme to develop insights and working knowledge in Sustainability Accounting. Adhere to leading international benchmarks to ensure that the quality and transferability of your knowledge and skills obtained in this course can meet expectations and standards demanded/recognized by employers globally. Elevate your career potential by adding value to your current or prospective organization and staying ahead of the curve in Sustainable Finance. Gain practical tips ahead through the case studies illustrated in the courseware, to consider accounting for potential ESG elements/indicators and the pitfalls, even before you start. Access on-demand, bite-sized e-learning modules at your own pace which can be completed 100% online anytime, anywhere and on-the-go. Leverage the stature and technical expertise of ISCA by completing this immersion programme as part of your professional development journey with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. Claim 30 CPD credits/hours issued by an accredited CPD provider. The “Certificate(s) of Completion” issued in this Programme may be considered as “verifiable learning evidence” to support your CPD requirements, as stipulated by your accountancy membership professional body. Refer to International Education Standards (IES7) as a guide.
|
As the business landscape shifts towards greater environmental and social accountability, the role of accountants in sustainability has become increasingly critical. This programme is designed to provide accountants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and contribute to the field of sustainability reporting.
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability for Accountants (2 hours)
Sustainability & Sustainability Developments
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy
Biodiversity
Sustainable Finance
Role of Accountants in Sustainability
Module 2: A Changing Climate for Business (3 hours)
Module 3: Regulations and Frameworks on Sustainability Reporting (3 hours)
Overview of Key Sustainability Reporting Standards
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)
IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Sustainability Reporting Developments
Module 4: Implementing Sustainability Reporting (3 hours)
Implementation Plan for Sustainability Reporting
ESG Ratings and Sustainability Reporting
Role of Digital Technology in ESG Reporting
Greenwashing
Module 5: Climate Reporting (19 hours)
GHG Accounting for Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Net-zero Targets
Carbon Mitigation Hierarchy
Decarbonisation Strategies
Corporate Climate Credibility
Carbon Projects
TCFD Recommendations, including Scenario Analysis to Identify Material Climate-related Risks and Opportunities
Climate Governance
IFRS S2
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
*Note: All modules in this Programme are conducted via pre-recorded e-learn format.
This registration page is intended for Foreign-Based Users (Outside of Singapore). ISCA reserves the right to reject/cancel the registration for Singapore-Based Users.
Foreign-Based Users can offset the Gst amount of $54 and pay a net fee of $600 if they are residing outside Singapore.
Please declare “your usual place of residence is outside Singapore” in the cart page. Also ensure that payment is made for the correct amount of $600, at 0% Gst applicable for Foreign-Based Users. Click here for the user guide.
First time users will be prompted to create an online user account via this portal upon adding this programme to the cart, as the (1) Issuance of invoices, (2) Issuance of CPD Certificates of Completion and (3) Access to the learning contents/materials are done online. You will be redirected to a page to create an online account as the first step prior to cart check out and making payment for a programme.
Claimable CPE Hours / CPD Credits Upon Programme Completion
Members of various Accountancy Professional Bodies (eg. IAI, IAPI, MIA, MICPA, PICPA, etc) can leverage this immersion programme to support their CPD/CPE compliance obligations by accumulating CPD training Credits/CPE Hours/Verifiable learning hours obtained through this e-learning programme, documented as “Certificates of Completion” which are awarded by completing each e-learning module. The number of CPE Hours/CPD Credits will be clearly reflected on each "Certificate of Completion", and the total learning hours will correspond to the total CPD Credits/CPE Hours awarded to this entire immersion programme. Please ensure that you understand and comply with the specific CPE/CPD requirements set out by your membership accountancy body, in fulfilling your annual CPE/CPD compliance obligations.
Learners who enrol for this programme will be directed to a Learning Management System (LMS), which is the online learning platform intended to capture, measure and track the evidence of learning via online activities in computation of our award of CPD training Credits/CPE Hours/Verifiable learning hours to you.
Please keep a record of all your "Certificates of Completion" obtained through this programme, as these are learning evidence documented to verify the CPD Credits/ CPE Hours you have earned and obtained through verifiable learning activities. At the point of membership renewal with your membership accountancy body or in the event of a CPD/CPE compliance audit, your "Certificates of Completion" can be produced as “learning evidence” to justify your CPD/CPE Hours obtained from a verifiability standpoint.
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the International Education Standards (IES)
IFAC comprises over 180 member organizations in more than 135 jurisdictions. The International Education Standards (IESs), issued by the International Federation of Accountants, set forth the principles that professional accountancy organizations should follow to build a national accountancy profession that is fully capable of fulfilling the complex demands economies and societies place on it.
IES7 (Revised) identifies a number of areas where IFAC member organizations (eg. IAI, IAPI, MIA, MICPA, PICPA, etc) can assist their membership by providing guidance that:
- Helps, identify, plan and record relevant CPD
- Encourages members to discuss their CPD needs with their employers, colleagues, and member organizations as well as other professional organisations.
- Identifies learning and development activities, including planned and unplanned activities, or learning outcomes that are relevant to the roles and functions of professional accountants in a jurisdiction
- Describes the extent of CPD that can be obtained from a single learning and development activity undertaken more than once.
- Explains the professional accountants’ responsibilities in retaining appropriate CPD records and documentation and providing, on request, verifiable evidence of compliance.
Intended For
Accounting and Finance Professionals, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers. Decision makers e.g. VP Finance, CEOs, CFOs, etc can leverage the course contents to help them perform a high-level assessment to scope/draft a hypothetical sustainable strategy/plan required to transit their organizations/functions and understand the resources required in Sustainability Accounting in relation to pursuing various sustainable targets. Business Managers, and Professionals outside the Finance scope, including but not limited to Engineering, Operations, Public Relations, will get to understand the wide-ranging context and implications in ESG. E.g. Decarbonisation strategies and appreciate how organizational-wide efforts can contribute towards an overall collective attainment of Sustainability. |
Competency Mapping
Category 1 = 30.00 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)