ESG reporting for accountants: connect sustainability insights to financial performance (Sept 2026)
Timing: 09.30 - 13.30 (UK time)
AAT Masterclass: Explore how ESG and climate related reporting fits into financial reporting, and what accountants and finance professionals need to know as sustainability disclosures become more established.
Exclusive discounts for AAT members: From £81.00 to £90.00 (Non-members £126.00)
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Course Type
Live online course
Date
22 Sep 2026, 09.30
Length
3 - 5 hours
What you’ll achieve
- Develop a clear understanding of how ESG and climate related issues translate into financial risk, opportunity and reporting requirements.
- Understand how climate related disclosures are prepared and assessed, including the use of recognised frameworks such as IFRS Sustainability Standards, ISSB and TCFD.
- Gain confidence in working with ESG data, including how sustainability information is collected, analysed and used alongside financial information.
- Apply practical approaches to carbon and emissions reporting, including Scope 3 considerations and the use of emissions data tools.
- Strengthen your ability to advise clients, boards or internal stakeholders on ESG reporting expectations, compliance and emerging best practice.
About this course
ESG and sustainability reporting are becoming part of everyday financial reporting, and many accountants are now expected to understand how climate risk, emissions data and wider ESG information feed into accounts and disclosures.
This masterclass brings together the key areas you need to get to grips with, from climate related risks and judgement areas in the accounts, to carbon reporting, ESG data and the main reporting frameworks being used in practice. You’ll come away with a clearer picture of how ESG information is gathered and used, where it affects financial reporting decisions, and what to look out for when supporting clients or organisations as requirements continue to develop.
This masterclass is for accountants, auditors, controllers and finance leaders looking for a deeper understanding on impacts of green accounting within their business and ability to provide advice for clients.
Meet the Speaker(s)
Alex Alvey
Head of SustainabilityAlex Alvey
Head of SustainabilityAs one of the youngest consultants to successfully guide a company through B Corp certification, Alex has already established himself as a leader in the field. He is a member of the European Sustainability Leaders Network and works with some of the largest firms in the finance industry to support downstream emissions reductions.
Alex also plays a key role in developing the tools and resources that make sustainability consulting accessible for progressive accountancy firms. With a strong background in sustainability strategy and reporting, he now focuses on turning that expertise into a practical journey accountants can take with their own clients. His goal is to give firms the confidence to embed sustainability into their services, helping them drive growth, resilience, and stronger client relationships.
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Syllabus
This masterclass will cover:
- how ESG and sustainability reporting is developing and where it now sits alongside financial reporting
- climate related risks, including physical and transition risks, and the effect these can have on financial position, performance and disclosures
- areas of judgement most affected by climate considerations, such as going concern, impairment and long term viability
- the responsibilities of accountants and finance professionals when working with ESG and climate related information
- ESG and climate reporting frameworks in practice, including IFRS Sustainability Standards, ISSB and TCFD
- the way ESG and sustainability data is identified, collected and assessed within organisations
- carbon accounting concepts, including greenhouse gas emissions and Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 reporting
- common challenges in measuring, verifying and reporting emissions data
- the role ESG information plays in financial reporting, disclosures, governance and decision making
- practical considerations when advising clients or supporting organisations with ESG reporting
- what is likely to change in ESG reporting requirements and what finance professionals should be preparing for.
How to access
Purchase securely online, and we’ll send you further instructions and your receipt explaining how to access the training ready for the live training.