AICPA & CIMA ESG and Sustainability Conference
The event comes amid rapid change in the regulatory environment and increased focus on sustainability reporting, assurance and strategy by companies, lenders and investors.
Nov. 15, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are offering a virtual conference on sustainability and environmental, social and governance matters this December. The event comes amid rapid change in the regulatory environment and increased focus on sustainability reporting, assurance and strategy by companies, lenders and investors.
What: AICPA & CIMA ESG & Sustainability Conference
When: Dec. 13-14
Where: Virtual only live feed
Topics include:
- Discussions of new regulatory frameworks or proposals by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), European Union and state of California
- Essentials of carbon accounting, net zero and reporting
- ESG strategy for CPA firms
- Options and deals in green financing
- Preparing for the future of ESG and sustainability
Speakers include:
- Colin Mayer, emeritus professor of management studies, University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, on leveraging leadership strategy in this area
- Wes Bricker, vice chair, PwC’s US Trust Solutions, on developments in the regulatory landscape
- AICPA & CIMA’s Barry Melancon, Ami Beers and Jeremy Osborn on the role of the profession in sustainability
Who should attend:
- CFOs and controllers involved in ESG reporting
- Auditors and consultants representing SEC-registered or private companies
- Audit committee members
- CPA practitioners who are establishing service lines in this area
Reporters who are interested in covering the conference can contact Jeff May, jeffrey.may@aicpa-cima.com, for access to the live feed. Please consult the full agenda for more information.