ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Audit (ILT)

Length: 8h modules icon

Modules: 5 instructor led icon

Instructor LedIntermediate8 CPE Hours

Course Overview

This instructor-led course will provide business professionals with a historical background on how these Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors evolved and how they play an important part in a company’s current financial reporting and corporate disclosures. We will look at the current landscape of recommended ESG reporting standards outlined by various organizations and how you can leverage them to create your own set of policies and controls for ESC reporting and disclosures. Finally, we will also look at ESG from an investor’s and consumer’s perspective and give an overview of how companies are positioning their ESG reporting in alignment with their investments, interests, and values.

Why You Should Take This Course

For users with an introductory knowledge of this topic, and are searching for additional information and its application.

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

The Evolution of ESG
What is ESG?

Here are the topics we’ll cover

1. The Evolution of ESG
- Overview and Historical Background
- Current Outlook and Importance

ACI Learning is registered with NASBA

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Participation Policy for On-Demand, Self-Paced Courses

Students enrolled in on-demand, self-paced courses are expected to take an active role in their learning by progressing through the course materials in a timely and consistent manner. Because these courses are self-directed, full completion of all modules, videos, labs, and assessments with a passing score of 70 are required to receive credit and any applicable CPEs.

Learners are encouraged to set a regular study schedule to stay on track and maximize comprehension. CPE credits will be awarded based on the total course hours and verified completion of all required activities.