KPMG, ACCA to Offer Free Program Equipping Accountants with ESG Skills
ACCA and KPMG Singapore have launched an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) learning program focused on equipping both non-accountants and accountants with skills in ESG practices. The initiative addresses the need for improved ESG capabilities in the accountancy profession directly.
It also diversifies the talent pipeline by welcoming individuals without traditional accounting backgrounds while also calling attention to the expanding role of accountants in leading business practices that are sustainable in different industries.
KPMG Singapore Partner and Head of Audit, Alex Koh, stated that new talent needed to transform the accountancy workforce is attracted by prioritizing innovation, collaboration, and adaptability. He explained that their partnership with ACCA to introduce the skills program was about providing access while also building on fundamentals and qualities that accountants already possessed.
This approach, he noted, would ensure that accountants could confidently address and navigate the challenge of a changing business environment while maintaining the trust that underpinned the profession.
The program is comprised of two masterclass tracks:
Advanced Track for Senior Finance Leaders
This track is tailored to enhance technical and strategic expertise for experienced professionals and help them prepare for positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, or Heads of ESG assurance and audit.
Foundational ESG Knowledge Track
This track will be provided at no cost and will cover climate reporting, risk, and measurements. It can be accessed by professionals and new graduates from any background. The track has been tailored to help them prepare for roles like sustainability finance consultants and climate and impact reporting accountants.
Eligible individuals who take part in the program may also join KPMG’s industry attachments.
Both tracks conclude with a joint certificate from both ACCA and KPMG, which validate the proficiency of a participant in integrating ethical and sustainable strategies into their roles.
ACCA Singapore Country Manager Daniel Leung stated that sustainability was a huge priority for the public sector and governments as well as businesses. He explained that professionals in finance played an important role in initiating and implementing sustainable practices across different organizations.
Leung then added that the firm was proud to collaborate with KPMG to launch this initiative, which would equip talents in the industry with the skills required to shape a future that was sustainable. In addition, he revealed that the program aligned perfectly with ACCA’s annual conference theme, which centered on fostering the skills needed for the evolving profession.
Those who take part in the program will engage with industry experts from both ACCA and KPMG, allowing them to gain insight as well as practical skills.
Accountants with these skills could find attractive employment opportunities with entities like Energy and Water Development Corp. (OTCQB: EAWD) that are incorporating ESG practices within their operations and products.
NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Energy and Water Development Corp. (OTCQB: EAWD) are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/EAWD
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ACCA and KPMG Singapore have launched an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) learning program focused on equipping both non-accountants and accountants with skills in ESG practices. The initiative addresses the need for improved ESG capabilities in the accountancy profession directly.
It also diversifies the talent pipeline by welcoming individuals without traditional accounting backgrounds while also calling attention to the expanding role of accountants in leading business practices that are sustainable in different industries.
KPMG Singapore Partner and Head of Audit, Alex Koh, stated that new talent needed to transform the accountancy workforce is attracted by prioritizing innovation, collaboration, and adaptability. He explained that their partnership with ACCA to introduce the skills program was about providing access while also building on fundamentals and qualities that accountants already possessed.
This approach, he noted, would ensure that accountants could confidently address and navigate the challenge of a changing business environment while maintaining the trust that underpinned the profession.
The program is comprised of two masterclass tracks:
Advanced Track for Senior Finance Leaders
This track is tailored to enhance technical and strategic expertise for experienced professionals and help them prepare for positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, or Heads of ESG assurance and audit.
Foundational ESG Knowledge Track
This track will be provided at no cost and will cover climate reporting, risk, and measurements. It can be accessed by professionals and new graduates from any background. The track has been tailored to help them prepare for roles like sustainability finance consultants and climate and impact reporting accountants.
Eligible individuals who take part in the program may also join KPMG’s industry attachments.
Both tracks conclude with a joint certificate from both ACCA and KPMG, which validate the proficiency of a participant in integrating ethical and sustainable strategies into their roles.
ACCA Singapore Country Manager Daniel Leung stated that sustainability was a huge priority for the public sector and governments as well as businesses. He explained that professionals in finance played an important role in initiating and implementing sustainable practices across different organizations.
Leung then added that the firm was proud to collaborate with KPMG to launch this initiative, which would equip talents in the industry with the skills required to shape a future that was sustainable. In addition, he revealed that the program aligned perfectly with ACCA’s annual conference theme, which centered on fostering the skills needed for the evolving profession.
Those who take part in the program will engage with industry experts from both ACCA and KPMG, allowing them to gain insight as well as practical skills.
Accountants with these skills could find attractive employment opportunities with entities like Energy and Water Development Corp. (OTCQB: EAWD) that are incorporating ESG practices within their operations and products.
NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Energy and Water Development Corp. (OTCQB: EAWD) are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/EAWD
Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the ESGWireNews website applicable to all content provided by ESG, wherever published or re-published: https://www.ESGWireNews.com/Disclaimer
