Training Collaboration with ICAEW
ICAEW Sustainability Certificate
Sustainability is becoming an integral part of every business. As the global push for transparency and accountability grows, it is essential for accounting professionals to stay ahead by mastering the principles and practices of sustainability.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has offered their Sustainability Certificate programme to our members of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA).
This programme will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the fundamentals of sustainability, making it an ideal starting point for those new to the field, seeking to refresh their knowledge, or aiming to enhance their expertise in this critical area.
Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completing this program, participants will confidently collaborate with sustainability experts to identify climate risks and incorporate performance and financial metrics into:
- Risk management,
- Financial planning and analysis, and
- ESG/Sustainability reporting.
Modules:
- Introduction to sustainability and ESG
- Climate change – risks, opportunities and reporting
- Sustainability and ESG assessments – process, principles and the role of accountants
- Analysing, interpreting and applying ESG/Sustainability assessments
- Final Case Study Business/Practice
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe how ESG/sustainability regulation and stakeholder demand is driving change and what this means for the future role of accountants and finance teams.
- Understand how to analyse and integrate the impacts of climate change and sustainability targets into financial planning and analysis.
- Recognise how financial statements (and management accounting) are affected by climate-related matters; including an overview of the key accounting standards where this most commonly applies.
- Explain why ESG (beyond climate) is relevant for the C-suite through exploring key drivers of uptake; common tools and frameworks; and how ESG data is used by stakeholders.
- Work with sustainability experts to establish robust data processes, controls and metrics to monitor broader ESG performance.
- Analyse, communicate and integrate ESG/sustainability assessment results into financial planning and analysis in your organisation.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for accounting professionals, finance leaders, and aspiring accountants who want to gain foundational knowledge in sustainability reporting, ESG assessments, and climate-related disclosures. It is suitable for those new to sustainability, looking to refresh their knowledge, or aiming to enhance their expertise in this critical area.
Price:
HK$2,340 (HKICPA Member)
HK$1,880 (HKICPA Members – Early Bird)
Special deal: HKICPA members can now access the ICAEW Sustainability Certificate for a special Early Bird price (registered and successfully paid on or before 31 March 2025)
ICAEW members: ICAEW members can register directly on the ICAEW website.
Register:
Please register here along with the payment. Only online enrolment will be accepted.
Voucher Code will be issued upon payment in a confirmation email.
Programme details
For additional information about ICAEW Sustainability Certificate, please click here.
