Accounting
AICPA and Oxford Course on Sustainable Financial Strategy Now Available as CPE
The six-week course, ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy, is designed to give accounting and finance professionals the skills necessary to lead their organization’s response to sustainable business priorities.
Jun. 13, 2024
A prestigious executive management course on sustainable financial strategy, jointly developed by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and AICPA & CIMA, now offers continuing professional education (CPE) credit for CPAs.
The six-week course, ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy, is designed to give accounting and finance professionals the skills necessary to lead their organization’s response to sustainable business priorities. It offers a detailed understanding of environmental, human capital and governance concepts, reporting frameworks and assurance considerations, as well as insight into how sustainability issues impact organizational decision-making and resource allocation for value creation and preservation. Guest speakers include faculty members with world-leading expertise, accounting firm leaders, and CEOs and CFOs of major corporations who share insight into current practices and concerns.
The course is offered quarterly, with one session starting June 19 and the next in September. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible for 26.5 CPE credits.
“We are delighted our joint course with the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School on ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy now offers CPE credits,” said Jeremy Osborn, global head of ESG for AICPA & CIMA. “We are confident that CPAs and others will derive great professional value from completing this course, while building an invaluable network of peers around the world who are also striving to embed sustainable business practices into their organizations.”
Oxford Saïd’s online methodology features multimedia learning material, webinars, and optional group sessions to further enrich learning. Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. Those who complete the course will be able to:
- Describe the key drivers of sustainable finance practices in business
- Identify areas where sustainability practices can be incorporated into their organization’s business strategy
- Evaluate the opportunities and risks involved in implementing a range of sustainable practices
- Interpret the key regulations and frameworks that have relevance for their organization
- Outline effective corporate governance practices and ways of managing their organization’s sustainability reputation
- Create a peer-reviewed and faculty-assessed Sustainability Transformation Plan for their organization.
“Our partnership is committed to providing cutting-edge, relevant education that empowers financial leaders to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape”, said Caroline Williams, Director, Oxford Saïd Online (OSO) at Saïd Business School, the University of Oxford. “Integrating Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits is a strategic move for members to gain valuable knowledge and skills while fulfilling essential professional development mandates, positioning them for greater success in their careers.”
Participants will also earn a digital certificate jointly signed by Saïd Business School, the University of Oxford and AICPA & CIMA. The course is an unmatched opportunity to develop a global network of contacts on sustainability issues, which will be further enhanced through an invitation to join Saïd Business School’s elumni community. For more information, please visit the course description and registration link.