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With the new European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) which came into force in January 2024, it is crucial that you are able to stay ahead of the curve and help your organisation and clients navigate the new ESG reporting requirements.
CPA Ireland recently launched four sustainability modules to help you upskill in this area. Online Stackable Sustainability Micro Credentials are a flexible way to acquire specialised knowledge and skills in the field of sustainability. They allow you to choose and stack multiple credentials together, creating a personalised learning pathway that aligns with your unique career goals and interests. Upon completion of each micro-credential, you will be awarded a Digital Badge which can be embedded into your LinkedIn profile or email signature.
How will the Micro-Credentials benefit you?
- Acquire specialised, in-demand knowledge & skills in sustainability.
- Be well-prepared to navigate the new sustainability reporting requirements.
- Gain a competitive edge in the accountancy profession.
- Become a sustainability champion in your industry and drive sustainability initiatives in your organisation.
- Contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.
1. Creating an ESG Strategy
Developing an ESG Strategy is a proactive step towards creating a more resilient, responsible, and profitable enterprise and overall economy. Implementing a sustainability plan can also help your organisation reduce costs and gain a competitive edge.
2. ESG Challenges
Addressing ESG challenges requires a holistic approach, strong leadership commitment and continuous improvement in ESG practices. Organisations need to invest in building the necessary capabilities to overcome ESG challenges & drive positive change.
3. Sustainability Assurance
Undertake an independent examination of an organisation’s sustainability performance, processes, & reporting in order to provide credibility to sustainability information & assures stakeholders that the data is reliable and accurate.
4. Sustainability Standards
Navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting frameworks and drive meaningful change within organisations. This module takes a broad look at the disclosures required under the ESRS and the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
Each of the four modules is available on-demand and is delivered though short video recordings, case studies, and online reading materials.
Key Details:
Method: Online, self-paced learning
CPD Credit: 15 hours per micro-credential (on completion of content and assessment)
Cost: €625 per micro-credential
Assessment: Online assessment in each micro-credential (assessments are a mix of multiple-choice questions, case studies and reflections)
Anurag Mittal
Save the dates!
Women in Business August 2024 – Networking Evenings.
CPA Ireland’s Women in Business events offer learning and networking opportunities for female professionals to share leadership strategies, build networks and hear from successful female leaders and entrepreneurs in an uplifting and supportive atmosphere.
Don’t miss the chance to meet like-minded women and share ideas over wine and canapés! As always, this event is open to non-CPA members, so make sure to invite all your female friends and colleagues!
CPA is proud to partner with AIB as the sponsor of the Women in Business evenings in 2024.
Webinars & Online Courses
We offer an extensive programme of conferences, webinars, full day courses and Post Qualification Specialisms all throughout the year – more than enough to fulfil all your requirements!
CPA Ireland continues to provide insightful and topical webinars on a wide range of interesting and relevant topics including, Brexit, succession planning, tax, the economy, audit and leadership.
Did you know that you can purchase and get instant access to the webinar recordings.
If you have any queries on your CPD hours please visit our CPD section of the website or contact Niamh Sheehan on cpd@cpaireland.ie
CPA Ireland has partnered with accountingcpd to help you get your year’s CPD with their Pick & Mix offer.
Choose 20 structured CPD units now to complete at your own pace and save €100 on the usual price.
Simply pick any five 4-hour courses from a wide range of topics covering both technical skills and professional development. Keep up to date with accounting trends and changes; develop new skills; or prepare yourself for the next career step, with the Pick & Mix.
Code: CPA20
Finding it hard to choose?
CPA Ireland Digitalisation Hub
The CPA Ireland Digitalisation Hub continues to offer a variety of resources from digitalisation webinars, software showcases, member case studies and many other resources which will help you move to a digital environment whether you work in industry or practice.
The hub offers a bespoke software search functionality to help give clarity on what software is best for you and help you with the move to a digital environment.
This hub has been developed as a benefit to our members and students so be sure to log in and see how it can benefit you.
There are a number of recordings from software providers showcasing what their software can do and the benefits it will bring to your work, followed by a Q&A session with each software. All webinars and software showcases have been recorded to ensure you never miss a session.
The Hub also offers a number of webinar recordings on all things digital from a number of experts in Industry and Practice. These webinars will provide CPD hours at just €20 per webinar.
Visit the Digitalisation Hub to see how it can benefit you.