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An Introduction to Green Finance and Ethical Investment 2 Credits

Dec 10, 2024, 03:00 PM ET

An Introduction to Green Finance and Ethical Investment 2 Credits

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    Accounting

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Dec 10, 2024, 03:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To explain green finance and ethical investment.
  • To discuss the Principles for Responsible Investment.
  • To discuss guidance and case study materials on green finance and ethical investment
  • To analyze emerging issues in sustainable finance including IFRS disclosure requirements, and international standards on sustainable finance
  • To create a plan to expand their organization’s investment appraisal process to include consideration of environmental, social and governance issues.

Course Overview

Embark on a journey to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making with our specialized course, "An Introduction to Green Finance and Ethical Investment." As stewards of financial management, accountants play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental and social impact of investment decisions. This CPE Accounting course provides accountants with the foundational knowledge and practical tools necessary to navigate the realm of green finance and ethical investment effectively.

Explore the intricate relationship between finance and sustainability, gaining insight into how investment choices can drive positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes. Learn to assess the financial viability of ethical investments while delivering tangible ESG benefits. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will discover how to integrate sustainability criteria into investment appraisal processes, ensuring alignment with environmental stewardship and societal responsibility.

In an ever-changing landscape where sustainability literacy is becoming essential for career advancement, this course empowers accountants to stay ahead of the curve. Knowledge of issues in sustainability and how to deploy them in decision-making will become crucial to the accountant’s core body of knowledge within the next five years. Accountants with ambitions for career development need to prioritize the development of their skills in these areas. Elevate your professional capabilities and make a meaningful impact by incorporating green finance principles into your financial management toolkit. Join Ross Maynard in reshaping the future of finance, one sustainable investment decision at a time.

The course covers the following topics:

  • What is green finance and ethical investment?
  • Institutions involved in green finance and ethical investment
  • International Standards for Green Finance
  • Accounting Disclosure Standards 
  • The spectrum of ethical investment strategies
  • Performance Measures in Green Finance and Ethical Investment

Explore CPA CPE Courses with MY-CPE. Our online offerings make it easy for you to fulfill your CPA CPE requirements. With a broad selection of topics taught by experienced professionals, you can enjoy flexible scheduling and self-paced learning. Say goodbye to traditional methods and begin your path to professional growth with us today!

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Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Expand Your Accounting Skills with CPE/CPD Courses by Ross Maynard
Ross Maynard

Managing Director, Ideas2Action Process Excellence Ltd

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My philosophy is to inspire, challenge and support change. I have nearly 30 years’ experience as a business author and consultant. 

As a consultant, I specialise in process improvement based on the Lean philosophy. I facilitate improvement teams and provide expertise in performance measurement and management; problem solving; and process improvement. ï»¿

As well as delivering webinars for MyCPE, I develop courses and webinars for the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in the UK and other specialist business and finance providers.


I live in Scotland, near Glasgow, with my wife, daughter and Cocker Spaniel.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

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Misha Sharma
Misha Sharma, CPA (US)

This topic is very close to my heart and really liked the coverage of various topics in this course. The challenges, initiatives and regulations around green finance and ethical investments are well explained and I really enjoyed learning and getting aware more on this topic through this course.

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Nabil Khan, CPA (US)

Sustainability and green finance is an evolving area as the population grows as well as awareness has risen. The instructor did a great job in honing on the key parts of this topic.

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