On-Demand
The Intersection of Accounting & Sustainability (1st Ed.)
CPE: 1
Overview
Businesses are increasingly evaluated on factors beyond their balance sheets. Jennifer Harrity explores the realm of sustainability and the unique role accounting firms play in offering this essential service, providing a comprehensive view of clients and their organizational health. We will define sustainability in the context of modern business and discuss its emergence as a significant disruptor. You will discover how accounting firms can integrate into this progressive landscape and gain insights into one of the fastest-growing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks: B Corporation certification.
Product Code
1000005065
Credit Type
CPE: 1CPE-Non-Technical: 1Format
Online Self-Study
Intended Audience
CPAs and accounting professionals
NASBA Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Level of Difficulty
Overview
Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
Learning Objectives
Major Subjects
- What Sustainability is in today’s world and why a business owner should care
- How Sustainability Frameworks are starting to shift business
- Where accounting fits into the Sustainability and ESG puzzle
- The benefits of embracing Sustainability frameworks
- A focused look at B Corporation certification
Faculty
Jennifer Harrity
Jennifer Harrity is an author and advisor on the human dimensions of AI transformation, with fourteen years working inside the accounting profession at the intersection of organizational culture, leadership, and systemic change.Jennifer spent a decade building the first ESG practice within the accounting industry, a role that required her to help firms and their clients navigate an entirely new framework of measurement, accountability, and sta...
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