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Diploma in Auditing and Assuring Sustainability Reporting

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Diploma in Auditing and Assuring Sustainability Reporting

Format: Virtual learning more info

CPD hours: 60+ more info
Assessment: 2 case study based home assignments more info

Price: See below more info

Start date: Thursday 13 March 2025

End date:Thursday 18 September 2025

Delivery: Online

Duration: Circa 6 months

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Diploma in Auditing and Assuring Sustainability Reporting

Course overview

Chartered Accountants Ireland believe accountants and auditors will play a leading role in the successful implementation and assurance of the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data as well as managing the collation and verification of the non-financial data integral to sustainability reporting.

The Diploma has been designed specifically to meet the needs of Chartered Accountants and others who intend to undertake sustainability assurance and be licenced as Sustainability Assurance Service Providers (SASPs). Recently the Irish accounting regulator IAASA confirmed their expectations for the initial approval of existing statutory auditors as SASPs and this Diploma has been designed to help meet these requirements.

Entry requirements

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of professionals who require an understanding of sustainability in business, and we welcome applications from:

Holders of a degree at Level 8 on the NFQ or an equivalent qualification
Members and students of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Members of other recognised professional bodies including ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CPA
Individuals with relevant experience in finance, business or other relevant fields

All applicants other than members of Chartered Accountants Ireland will be asked to submit evidence of their qualifications or experience with their application. (See our admission & awards criteria page for more details)

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Course fees

Fees are fully-inclusive and will cover registration, course materials, tuition fees and assessment fees.

If you previously completed our Certificate in Sustainability you are eligible to avail of 20% off this course cost. See application form for more information.

Multiple bookings by a single employer will qualify for a discount of 10% for the second and subsequent booking.

Diploma in Auditing and Assuring Sustainability Reporting	Fees
Chartered Accountants Ireland member	€3,495 \| £3,025
Other applicants	€3,845 \| £3,225

How you study

The Diploma will be delivered through a blend of self-paced study and live-streamed virtual classrooms. These virtual classrooms will encourage engagement and enable active participation. Online sessions and programme assessments are all conducted through a virtual learning environment.

Assessment

The Diploma will be assessed through the completion of home assignments throughout as well as short learning logs. There is no final exam for this programme.

CPD Hours

This Diploma offers structured and unstructured CPD hours. These programme will offer in excess of 60 hours structured CPD, however the exact number of hours that can be claimed as CPD will vary for each individual depending on factors including the time dedicated to self-study and assignment preparation.