Sustainability reporting (February 2024)
AAT Masterclass
Take the lead in ESG management. Don't miss out on making a difference.
Course Type
Video on demand
Length
1 - 3 hours
What you’ll achieve
This masterclass equips finance professionals to embrace the global challenge of sustainability confidently. Prepare for the future with a portfolio of practical steps, ensuring your organisation stays ahead of dramatic changes.
As the need for sustainability continues to rise, governments, organisations, and individuals are recognising the significance of taking action. However, amidst the urgency, confusion prevails on specific steps to be taken and how to gauge progress effectively in this domain.
That's where you, as finance professionals, hold immense potential. Your expertise places you in an ideal position to analyse and report on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. By understanding and managing the associated risks and opportunities, you can lead the way in this global challenge.
This online masterclass is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of ESG. Delving into the latest developments, with a special focus on IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.
This course is designed for all accounting professionals.
Meet the Speaker(s)
Helen Kerrigan
Helen Kerrigan
Helen is a director of Future Finance Training Ltd. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in 2001. During her time at KPMG, she audited clients in the retail sector, worked as a forensic accountant on an international project and enjoyed a secondment to Walmart’s commercial finance team. On secondment to KPMG’s learning and development team Helen discovered a love of training and had the opportunity to develop her expertise in this area.
Helen designs and delivers training materials for AAT, AICPA CIMA, ACCA and ICAEW. She also delivers ‘finance for non-financial manager’ training for clients ranging from manufacturers to charities. Technical updates are essential for accountants and financial reporting and audit are core areas of expertise for Helen. Increasingly she delivers training that blends both technical and behavioural skills recognising the evolving role of the finance professional – with a particular focus on ESG.
Recently she has worked with the NHS, Department for Education, Grant Thornton, Kreston Global, Three and Asahi.
Read moreOverview
Video on demand |
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1 - 3 hours |
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Sustainability |
Syllabus
During this masterclass you’ll:
- explore climate change risks and their financial implications.
- evaluate business value chains, models, and practices for ESG issues.
- discuss the importance of ESG for your organisation or clients.
- tackle challenges in collecting, analysing, and reporting ESG data.
- navigate the current reporting landscape and its hurdles.
- share insights into the recently issued ISSB standards - IFRS S1 and S2.
- engage in practical applications and discussions.
How to access
Once purchased you'll be able to access the AAT Learning Portal where you'll have 12 months from the date to access the learning materials. AAT Learning Portal allows you to view all the courses you've purchased in one place, monitor your latest training activity and create goals to help you achieve your training aims.