Accounting Today

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The International Federation of Accountants' planned revisions will include some new and revised learning outcomes to meet the demands for sustainability reporting and assurance.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The International Federation of Accountants wants organizations to combine sustainability reporting with their existing internal control and governance frameworks.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

The International Federation of Accountants issued a call to action to the G20 finance leaders urging them to focus more on sustainability as a way to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The two initiatives are designed to raise global awareness about the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and support implementation of them. The Partnership Framework was formed at COP 27 in late 2022 and is designed to smooth implementation of global sustainability disclosure requirements.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The hub will support use of the International Sustainability Standards Board frameworks for disclosing climate risks, in conjunction with the UN COP28 climate change conference.

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Cherry Bekaert

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Dreamforce 2023, Salesforce’s premiere technology conference in San Francisco, was all about artificial intelligence and sustainability, and we had a front-row seat to all the action. Discover how Net Zero Cloud can help organizations achieve their sustainability goals. Schedule your assessment here.

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Accounting Insight

MAY 3, 2023

As accountants and finance professionals, we need to play a critical role in the creation of sustainability strategies for the businesses we work in and currently the timing for ensuring we are up to speed with the latest thinking in sustainability is crucial.

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CPA Practice

JULY 21, 2023

Becoming more sustainable can improve your company’s cash flow in a variety of ways. study found that ESG-focused products outperformed less sustainable counterparts’ by 1.7%. When you’re known as sustainable, you may find it easier to attract and hold on to employees as well. Take consumer appeal, for instance.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Accounting firms are getting more involved in sustainability reporting and assurance around the world, with recent global standards and record-setting temperatures spurring calls for action.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are offering a virtual conference on sustainability and environmental, social and governance matters this December.

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Cherry Bekaert

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Contact Us The post Sustainable Manufacturing: Harnessing Energy Tax Credits appeared first on Cherry Bekaert.

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Cherry Bekaert

APRIL 24, 2024

companies are being urged to take action on sustainability and carbon reporting laws. We’ll also discuss ways to embrace sustainability as a key driver of innovation and competitiveness. Learning Objectives: Understand the sustainability and carbon reporting laws in Germany and the U.S., The German Mittelstand and U.S.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 15, 2023

Registration is now open for an executive management course, jointly developed by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and AICPA & CIMA, that’s designed to give accounting and finance professionals the skills necessary to lead their organization’s response to sustainability issues. AICPA & CIMA’s global head of ESG.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The International Sustainability Standards Board is providing information to companies to help them adopt its sustainability and climate disclosure standards before they take effect in January.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Moving out of tax season, it was critical for this campaign to deliver sustained year-over-year lead growth so that Dimov could retain its newly hired staff. Thanks to this strategy, leads during the critical post-tax season increased by more than 400%, enabling Dimov to retain the staff it needs to grow sustainably throughout the year.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

These same factors contribute to companies’ long-term sustainability and responsible business practices. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has compiled a list of metrics and policies specifically geared to the e-commerce industries. How Can E-Commerce Companies Assess ESG?

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There’s all sorts of great ways to help make your business more sustainable and have a positive impact. Some businesses might have a sustainability purpose core to what they do, like reducing food waste, wildlife conservation, or waterway restoration. Can you utilise more sustainable packaging?

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A new partnership between AICPA & CIMA and University of Oxford's Saïd Business School takes aim at bolstering the industry's global sustainability efforts.

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Xero

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In addition to prioritising wellbeing, there are a few things we can all do at this time of year to keep sustainability top of mind. Look for more sustainable food options. Look for certified sustainable seafood options. If you’re wanting a real tree, look for the FSC certification to make sure it’s sustainably grown.

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Intuitive Accountant

JUNE 7, 2022

While it might take a little more effort for small business accountants or owners to focus on sustainable practices, there are things you can do. Xero's Latisha Carter explains.

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Withum

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Unlock the Power of Sustainability: Download Our New Guide to Learn the Five Steps to Building an Effective ESG Program Download Guide No longer just a buzzword, companies across the globe are awakening to the urgency of sustainability. In this guide, we share five simple steps toward building a corporate sustainability program.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The largest global companies are providing more detail and breadth in their sustainability reporting, and also are obtaining a greater scope of assurance on those disclosures, according to an updated report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA.

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Withum

JANUARY 4, 2023

The topic of food sustainability is perhaps the hottest trend in the food and beverage industry. So, what exactly is the sustainability movement, and how might it impact companies operating in the farm-to-table continuum? Sustainability starts in the soil. We are rapidly entering a bright new era of food culture. Production.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants approved an exposure draft on ethics and independence standards for sustainability reporting and assurance and a final ethics standard for tax planning and related services.

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Withum

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This week’s Barron’s cover story is about the “100 Most Sustainable Companies.” Six years ago when I got involved, through the NYS Society of CPAs, with sustainability reporting perhaps 20 of the S&P500 companies were issuing reports on their “Green” activities. Today almost all of them issue such reports.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The ACCA, IFAC and the INTOSAI Development Initiative are teaming up on guidance on sustainability reporting and assurance for the public sector.

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CPA Practice

MAY 2, 2023

BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, has released its first  sustainability report , reflecting progress made and initiatives undertaken in fiscal year 2022 (May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022). BDO continues to evolve  its efforts , integrating sustainable practices into the firm’s operations and strategies.

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Randal DeHart

MAY 12, 2023

Taking steps to create a good foundation in the early days of your business is essential for a sustainable and profitable future. It's rare these days that your prospective leads happen to find your construction business and become a client with no work.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 26, 2023

AICPA & CIMA praised the release today of two new global sustainability disclosure standards from the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation. For more information about AICPA & CIMA’s resources on sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, please visit aicpa-cima.com/esg.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 12, 2024

Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest audit, tax and advisory firms, has released its fifth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , which highlights the firm’s progress toward achieving key milestones in its sustainability goals and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) aspirations.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the quest for enhanced corporate sustainability, the integration of innovative technologies is ushering in a new era of reporting capability and transparency.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 28, 2023

To do this, auditors must leverage technology and data analytics to innovate and sustain their edge over the competition. In this article, we will explore how using data analytics and automation can help enhance the auditing process, achieve greater operational efficiency, and ultimately set your firm apart.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

one of the largest global payments technology companies, has announced the appointment of its first chief sustainability officer, Douglas Sabo. “At At Visa, we see a responsibility and an opportunity to use the power of our network to drive broad shifts toward a sustainable future,” Visa Chairman and CEO Al Kelly said in a statement.

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Manufacturing Start-ups Technology 103

CPA Practice

JANUARY 19, 2023

AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, will be key sponsors of the first IFRS Sustainability Symposium , which will be held next month in Montréal, Canada. To learn more about AICPA & CIMA’s sustainability efforts, please visit aicpa.org/esg.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board proposed new rules for providing outside assurance on a company's sustainability reporting efforts.

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