ESG Fundamentals: ESG 101

Total CPE

Tuition
$125.00

Approximate Length
00:50:00

Course Number
21-WB-405

Total CPE

Tuition
$125.00

Approximate Length
00:50:00

Course Number
21-WB-405

Course Details

Companies, both globally and in the United States, have a heightened awareness about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as investors, regulators, and the community at large are demanding greater transparency and board accountability. Organizations that prioritize ESG can drive value and mitigate risks to operations and the bottom line over time.

This course will cover the fundamentals about ESG, including an overview of the different ESG standards and frameworks, a review of leading ESG trends and issues, and factors to consider as companies begin their ESG journey.

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

define the role of ESG factors in building long-term financial sustainability and value creation
identify the leading ESG guidance and reporting frameworks and the challenges in measuring and reporting ESG data
recognize the phases in an organization’s ESG journey.

Note: This course references data and sources that were available at the time of development. Please visit the Financial Reporting View website for the most up-to-date guidance and insights on ESG Reporting.

Keywords: ESG, Environmental, Social, Governance, Accounting

Other Details

Special Notice/Instruction: CPE credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the content and passing the exam with a grade of 70 or higher. In accordance with NASBA requirements, you must complete and pass the exam within one year of your enrollment in the program.

NASBA Delivery Type: Self-Study

Advance Preparation: There is no advance preparation for this course.

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.

This course is mobile-compatible.

Level of Knowledge: Overview
Field of Study: Accounting - 1
Delivery Method: Web Based Self Study