Sustainability reporting revolution: UK & EU lead the charge

ESG Sustainability reporting revolution: UK & EU lead the charge

2w Accountancy Age, Reporters

Sustainability reporting revolution: UK & EU lead ...

UK and EU lead in transforming sustainability reporting, requiring businesses to adopt strategic, compliant approaches for ESG matters, with Chartered...

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How to grow green skills within your team

CSR How to grow green skills within your team

3m Rachael Kennedy

How to grow green skills within your team

By providing accurate and transparent financial information, accountants enable informed decision-making that considers both financial and environment...

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IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes

Business IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes

3m Institute of Financial Accountants

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and success...

Could accountants' efforts to better align with the demands and expectations of their clients serve as a spark for greater innovation and sector chang...

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What to expect in 2024 (it's not just AI!)

Business What to expect in 2024 (it's not just AI!)

3m Rachael Kennedy

What to expect in 2024 (it's not just AI!)

The accountancy market in the UK is on the brink of transformation in 2024. As technology continues to advance and the business landscape evolves, acc...

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How accountants can guide SMEs towards sustainable funding

CSR How accountants can guide SMEs towards sustainable funding

3m Accountancy Age, Reporters

How accountants can guide SMEs towards sustainable...

SMEs don’t always have the time and resources to create strategies, but accountants can direct them to products which do take net-zero into account Re...

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COP28: Accounting bodies call for action on climate-related reporting disclosures

Accounting Standards COP28: Accounting bodies call for action on climate-related reporting disclosures

3m Rachael Kennedy

COP28: Accounting bodies call for action on climat...

Effective corporate reporting on sustainability will prevent greenwashing issues and deliver more data for better implementation of climate policies R...

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Can the FCA's new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements usher in a new era of responsibility?

ESG Can the FCA's new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements usher in a new era of responsibility?

3m Accountancy Age, Reporters

Can the FCA's new Sustainability Disclosure Requir...

As COP28 gets underway, the FCA's new rules are a significant step towards greater transparency and consumer protection in the sustainable investment ...

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Carbon accounting rules decoded

ESG Carbon accounting rules decoded

4m Accountancy Age, Reporters

Carbon accounting rules decoded

In an era where climate change is not just a buzzword but a business reality, the concept of carbon accounting has swiftly transitioned from a novel i...

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ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

Accounting Firms ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

5m Greg Noble

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...

79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...

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TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosures

ESG TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosures

5m Sam Alberti

TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosure...

Having released its sixth and final report, the TCFD will now pass the monitoring of disclosures over to the ISSB Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting firm

Accounting Firms Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting firm

5m Accountancy Age, Reporters

Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp jo...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of the B Corp application pro...

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Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm

Accounting Firms Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm

6m Accountancy Age, Reporters

Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate the B Corp certification process con...

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Government and accountants must show pandemic-level ‘agility’ to achieve sustainability goals

ESG Government and accountants must show pandemic-level ‘agility’ to achieve sustainability goals

6m Greg Noble

Government and accountants must show pandemic-leve...

The UK is set to meet only 17% of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read More...

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Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

Business Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

7m Greg Noble

Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

90% of businesses lack clarity on how to play their part in the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target Read More...

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ISSB standards timeline: A ‘new era’ for sustainability reporting

ESG ISSB standards timeline: A ‘new era’ for sustainability reporting

7m Greg Noble

ISSB standards timeline: A ‘new era’ for sustaina...

The standards will be effective for periods beginning on or after 1st January 2024 Read More...

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IOSCO chair: ISSB standards 'fit for purpose'

Accounting Standards IOSCO chair: ISSB standards 'fit for purpose'

8m Greg Noble

IOSCO chair: ISSB standards 'fit for purpose'

IOSCO currently covers 130 jurisdictions, meaning that it supervises 95% of financial markets Read More...

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ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession

Accounting Firms ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession

8m Greg Noble

ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young ...

The standards will become effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2024 Read More...

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Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for sustainability reporting

ESG Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for sustainability reporting

9m Sam Alberti

Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for su...

The long-awaited standards will help businesses 'tell their sustainability story', the ISSB said Read More...

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The crucial role of auditors and accountants in the climate change fight

Audit The crucial role of auditors and accountants in the climate change fight

9m Simon Konsta, Disputes partner, DAC Beachcroft

The crucial role of auditors and accountants in th...

With climate litigation on the rise, boardroom behaviour must adapt - accountants and auditors are central to this Read More...

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ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting firms to tap into

ESG ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting firms to tap into

10m Sam Alberti

ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting fi...

As Menzies becomes the latest accounting firm to launch an ESG service line, Accountancy Age looks at the factors for and again investing in sustainab...

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ISSB transition respite will provide 'more consistency'

Business Regulation ISSB transition respite will provide 'more consistency'

10m Greg Noble

ISSB transition respite will provide 'more consist...

The ISSB revealed that it will offer transitional aid to companies as they implement S1 (general requirements) and S2 (climate) Read More...

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Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management

ESG Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management

10m Nash Riggins

Sustainable accounting: The future of talent manag...

Motivation and productivity can bolster a firm’s ability to retain and attract talent. But small commitments towards reducing your firm’s carbon footp...

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AI assisted sustainability assurance can address market capacity shortage

ESG AI assisted sustainability assurance can address market capacity shortage

11m Greg Noble

AI assisted sustainability assurance can address m...

80% of ESG reporting had limited assurance in 2021, a 3% drop from 2019 Read More...

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Inside the B Corp application process: Data availability a critical necessity

Business Inside the B Corp application process: Data availability a critical necessity

12m Sam Alberti

Inside the B Corp application process: Data availa...

As more accounting firms gain B Corp status, insiders describe the process and data requirements Read More...

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ESG knowledge gap must be bridged quickly by accountants ahead of IFRS Standards

ESG ESG knowledge gap must be bridged quickly by accountants ahead of IFRS Standards

12m Greg Noble

ESG knowledge gap must be bridged quickly by accou...

The first two IFRS standards will be issued by the end of June 2023 Read More...

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SME accountants at risk of being left behind amid sustainability surge, cautions IFA

Accounting Standards SME accountants at risk of being left behind amid sustainability surge, cautions IFA

12m John Edwards

SME accountants at risk of being left behind amid ...

Administrative pressures should not deter accountants from upskilling around sustainability, argues IFA chief executive, John Edwards Read More...

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Accountants ‘not quite keeping up’ with sustainability assurance demand

Accounting Firms Accountants ‘not quite keeping up’ with sustainability assurance demand

1y Greg Noble

Accountants ‘not quite keeping up’ with sustainabi...

Accountancy practices hold the largest segment of market share at 57% for sustainability/ESG assurance engagements, but this has declined by 6% since ...

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