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An Introduction to Green Finance and Ethical Investment 2 Credits

An Introduction to Green Finance and Ethical Investment 2 Credits

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    February, 2024

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    Accounting

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Learning Objectives

  • 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

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

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 , FCMA

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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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Misha Sharma

Misha Sharma, CPA (US)

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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)

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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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