Sustainability and climate change disclosure requirements

This webinar will explore sustainability reporting, climate change's impact, and financial reporting considerations.

Overview

Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to meet stakeholder expectations and global demands in this dynamic landscape.

This course is tailored for directors, senior accountants, financial controllers, finance managers, and accounts executives seeking to navigate these critical topics effectively. Join this webinar to prepare for the challenges of sustainability, climate change, and reporting in today's world.

This webinar covers:

appreciation of ESG and climate change-related risks and opportunities
discussions on sustainability and climate change reporting requirements (financial and non-financial)
understanding the baseline disclosures as promulgated by the International Sustainability Standards Board.

Outline
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Module 1: Introduction

Introduction
Review of recent news and events
Sustainability reporting and ESG
Climate change
Recent pronouncements by ISSB

Module 2: Non-financial reporting

Sustainability reporting and ESG considerations
ISSB S1 and S2
Reporting climate effects in non-financial reporting section of annual report
Climate risks, opportunities and impacts
Investors’ expectations on climate-related financial reporting
Review of sample case studies

Module 3: Sustainability and climate change impact on financial reporting

Accounting considerations
Considerations and steps to assess materiality
Specific areas in financial reporting that are affected
Disclosure considerations
Review of sample case studies

Module 4: Other matters

Audit and assurance considerations
Consistency of narratives throughout the whole annual report
Lessons learnt
Conclusion

Ng Kean Kok FCCA

Kean Kok is a chartered accountant and has more than thirty years of auditing, accounting, and company secretarial experience across various industries. Previously, he worked with one of the international accounting firms in audit and advisory services and covered various industries. He has served as a director and company secretary to several family-related firms.

Kean Kok is a fellow member of ACCA, and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He is a member of ACCA’s Global Forum – Corporate Reporting, a group of members from around the world that looks at corporate reporting issues. Previously, he served as a member of ACCA Malaysia’s Technical Committee. At MIA, he previously served as a council member and continues to serve in several committees of MIA.

Kean Kok conducts training covering various areas including corporate governance, accounting (processes, management / financial accounting, financial reporting (MFRS / MPERS) and audit), finance, and regulatory requirements.

International delegates

We welcome delegates from outside Singapore. Please email jasmine.wong@accaglobal.com to book under ACCA rates if you are an ACCA member, affiliate or student not resident in Singapore.

Certification

A CPD certificate will be emailed to you within three business days after the completion of this on-demand webinar and its evaluation.

Price

Member 230 SGD

Affiliate 240 SGD

Approved employer 300 SGD

Student 240 SGD

Public 340 SGD

Location

Singapore

Date & time

On demand

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Sustainability and climate change disclosure requirements

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