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cert Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting

Diplomas in Sustainability Reporting and Assurance

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 26 September 2024

End date: Thursday 27 February / Thursday 10 April

Delivery: Online

Duration: Circa 6 months

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By booking this programme you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. Please see our booking Terms and Conditions to find out more.

In October 2022, Chartered Accountants Ireland lunched our first sustainability qualification, the Certificate in Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting. As the sustainability landscape continues to evolve with the implementation in the EU of mandatory corporate Sustainability Reporting and Assurance from 2024, we are delighted to roll out two new Diplomas, the Diploma in Sustainability Reporting and the Diploma in Auditing and Assuring Sustainability Reporting.

Diploma in Sustainability Reporting

Course overview

The Diploma in Sustainability Reporting has been designed specifically to meet the needs of Chartered Accountants and others charged with leading the implementation and delivery of the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The Diploma will equip participants with real knowledge and skills to enable them to take a lead role in the implementation of ESRS.

This programme is also a bridge for those seeking to change direction in their career offering a pathway to a career within the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) sector.

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.

Programme funding with Green Tech Skillnet

Through our collaboration with Green Tech Skillnet, applicants can avail of funding towards their Diploma in Sustainability Reporting course fees. Green Tech Skillnet is an enterprise-led network facilitating the workforce and development needs of the Irish renewable energy industry.

Depending on your membership and employment sector status, applicants can apply for the following discounts:

• Chartered Accountant of Ireland members – 30% funding
• Non-members – 30% funding

How to Apply and Funding Procedure

Green Tech Skillnet funding is available to applicants who are self-employed or employed in private/semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland. Applicants employed in the public sector, not-for-profit organisations or based in Northern Ireland are ineligible for funding.

To confirm your eligibility for funding, you must first contact Green Tech Skillnet directly at marjolie.nunessmith@windenergyireland.com who will assess your profile.
Once Green Tech Skillnet funding is approved, complete the Chartered Accountants Ireland application form for the Certificate in Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting and email the completed form to lll@charteredaccountants.ie where you will be enrolled onto the course.

A booking confirmation will be emailed to the applicant regarding their registration. Green Tech Skillnet will be notified of your enrolment and will contact you separately regarding the subsidised payment.

Important information:
Payment should be made directly to Green Tech Skillnet and not Chartered Accountants Ireland as they provide you with the subsidised fee.

Diploma in Sustainability	Fees
Chartered Accountants Ireland member	€2,995 \| £2,595
Other applicants	€3,295 \| £2,765

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

Both Sustainability Diplomas (Reporting and Assurance) 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

Both Diplomas 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

Both these Diplomas (Suitability Reporting and Suitability Assurance) offer structured and unstructured CPD hours. These programmes 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.