Integrated Reporting and Climate Change 2023

Available from

25 August, 2023

CPD

Course Category:

Law

Level:

Moderate

To give attendees an understanding of the intersection of integrated reporting and climate change, and its implications for their work. August 2023

R 450 VAT Incl.

Product Information

What you will learn

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies:

Possess a comprehensive understanding of integrated reporting, its importance, and your role as an accountant in this process.
Have an awareness of the relevance of climate change to the accounting profession and how it impacts financial reporting and decision-making.
Possess knowledge of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and its role in climate-related financial disclosures, including its Partnership Framework.
Gain insights from real-world case studies, such as CDP’s incorporation of the ISSB’s climate-related disclosure standard, and understand the practical implications.
Understand the state of integrated reporting and climate change considerations in South Africa, and the specific role of South African accountants in driving these initiatives.

Description

Investors and global sustainability reporting organisations are increasingly demanding more transparency and accountability from business regarding its impact on the environment.

Integrated reporting goes beyond traditional financial reporting by incorporating non-financial information that answers to this demand. This more holistic form of reporting is important in driving sustainable and responsible business practices.

In this webinar, Nestene Botha CA(SA) brings attention to the vital significance of integrated reporting and the accounting profession’s involvement in addressing climate change. She will delve into the latest global advancements and how they impact accountants in South Africa, highlighting their role in promoting climate-related disclosures and adhering to standards established by international sustainability and integrated reporting bodies.

Price

The following pricing apply:

Adhoc: R450.00

Subscription: Included for free in Accountant in Practice, Accountant in Practice plus Tax.

Content

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

Integrated Reporting
- Definition and Importance of Integrated Reporting
- Role of Accountants in Integrated Reporting
- The International Integrated Reporting Framework
- Climate Change and Accounting
Relevance of Climate Change to Accounting
- Impact of Climate Change on Financial Reporting and Decision-Making
- Intersection of Integrated Reporting and Climate Change
Incorporation of Climate Change Factors in Integrated Reporting
- Accountants as Drivers of Climate-Related Disclosures
- Global Sustainability and Integrated Reporting Organizations
Overview of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
- ISSB’s Role in Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
- The ISSB Partnership Framework
- Case Study: CDP and ISSB Climate-Related Disclosure Standard
Examination of CDP’s Incorporation of the ISSB Standard
- Implications for Accountants in Facilitating Disclosure
- Integrated Reporting and Climate Change in the South African Context
State of Integrated Reporting and Climate Change Considerations in South Africa
- Reflections from the SAICA Sustainability Technical Committee on COP27
- Role of South African Accountants in Driving Integrated Reporting and Climate-Related Disclosures

Requirements

There are no preconditions for this course.
Moderate level.
Recorded webinar made available on a specified date.

Presenter

Nestene Botha CA(SA)

Nestene Botha completed her B.Com (Hons) at North West University in 2012. In 2014 she completed her professional articles and her Master’s Degree in Chartered Accountancy. She then registered with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant in 2015.

Nestene has lectured on the audit programme at the University of Cape Town. She started her own audit, tax & accounting practice which she has since grown into a reputable firm in the Table View area with 60 clients and two staff members.

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