What CPAs Need to Know About ESG (On-Demand - UltimQuest Knowledge)
Overview
Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are integral components of modern business ethics, reflecting a corporation's commitment to responsible conduct that transcends financial gains. These principles guide businesses in aligning their operations with ethical values, ensuring environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and transparent governance.
This course will highlight what ESG is, and how it is a part of the ethical responsibilities that professional accountants hold. ESG will be explored in depth as a business ethics activity, relating concepts of ethical principles and moral responsibilities to the emerging issues that CPAs will experience in the 21st century. A step-by-step approach will be shared with participants to help them begin their ESG journeys in their organizations.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
The recent establishment of the ISSB and the increasing focus on ESG and sustainability related standards will require CPAs to be well-informed and provide guidance on these emerging matters. In the coming years, CPAs will play a central role in helping organizations deal with risk assessment and mitigation, evolving reporting standards, forecasting and strategic decision-making. CPAs must therefore adapt quickly and learn how to assist with developing, implementing and evaluating successful ESG and sustainability initiatives during these disruptive times.
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
- define ESG
- explain how ESG relates to business and professional ethics
- explain the relationship between ESG and the role of the CPA
- describe how the regulatory environment is transforming and the new standards that are emerging across industrial sectors
- describe the emerging roles for CPAs in light of ESG initiatives
- explain the return on investment from ESG initiatives
Content
- why ESG is a critical component of business ethics
- how ESG relates to a CPA's ethical responsibilities and duty to protect the public interest
- the history of “ESG” and factors driving the ESG movement
- ESG reporting standards
- how ESG impacts the accounting profession and why CPAs are essential in the ESG movement
- how ESG relates to KPIs, ethics, business sustainability, governance, and internal control
- return on investment on ESG initiatives
- challenges with ESG initiatives
- the future of ESG
Course Content Created: December 2023
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by UltimQuest Knowledge. UltimQuest Knowledge aims to improve organizational performance by delivering practical ‘how-to’ corporate training on a variety of topics relevant to CPAs. Through live and online training, they provide courses in Business Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Key Performance Indicators, Leadership, and more. Their instructors are highly rated Canadian CPAs whose courses are designed to share years of their knowledge, experience and business acumen through step-by-step guidance, personal experiences and real-life examples. Their objective is to empower CPAs with useful insights to boost their career, and to help them become changemakers in their own organizations.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
What CPAs Need to Know About ESG (On-Demand - UltimQuest Knowledge)
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Overview
Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are integral components of modern business ethics, reflecting a corporation's commitment to responsible conduct that transcends financial gains. These principles guide businesses in aligning their operations with ethical values, ensuring environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and transparent governance.
This course will highlight what ESG is, and how it is a part of the ethical responsibilities that professional accountants hold. ESG will be explored in depth as a business ethics activity, relating concepts of ethical principles and moral responsibilities to the emerging issues that CPAs will experience in the 21st century. A step-by-step approach will be shared with participants to help them begin their ESG journeys in their organizations.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
The recent establishment of the ISSB and the increasing focus on ESG and sustainability related standards will require CPAs to be well-informed and provide guidance on these emerging matters. In the coming years, CPAs will play a central role in helping organizations deal with risk assessment and mitigation, evolving reporting standards, forecasting and strategic decision-making. CPAs must therefore adapt quickly and learn how to assist with developing, implementing and evaluating successful ESG and sustainability initiatives during these disruptive times.
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
- define ESG
- explain how ESG relates to business and professional ethics
- explain the relationship between ESG and the role of the CPA
- describe how the regulatory environment is transforming and the new standards that are emerging across industrial sectors
- describe the emerging roles for CPAs in light of ESG initiatives
- explain the return on investment from ESG initiatives
Content
- why ESG is a critical component of business ethics
- how ESG relates to a CPA's ethical responsibilities and duty to protect the public interest
- the history of “ESG” and factors driving the ESG movement
- ESG reporting standards
- how ESG impacts the accounting profession and why CPAs are essential in the ESG movement
- how ESG relates to KPIs, ethics, business sustainability, governance, and internal control
- return on investment on ESG initiatives
- challenges with ESG initiatives
- the future of ESG
Course Content Created: December 2023
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by UltimQuest Knowledge. UltimQuest Knowledge aims to improve organizational performance by delivering practical ‘how-to’ corporate training on a variety of topics relevant to CPAs. Through live and online training, they provide courses in Business Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Key Performance Indicators, Leadership, and more. Their instructors are highly rated Canadian CPAs whose courses are designed to share years of their knowledge, experience and business acumen through step-by-step guidance, personal experiences and real-life examples. Their objective is to empower CPAs with useful insights to boost their career, and to help them become changemakers in their own organizations.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.