ACC 532

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Sustainability Reporting for Accountants

Accountancy Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Explore worldwide sustainability trends and essential non-financial metrics for environmental, social, and governance frameworks and reporting requirements. Develop skills in accounting for and reporting of sustainable practices to add value and meet shifting market needs.

When Taught

Fall

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Develop Christlike leadership qualities

Learning Outcome

Students will gain an increased awareness of commitment to personal stewardship over the earth and its inhabitants.

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Sustainability Concepts

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to discuss fundamental principles and concepts of sustainability in business practices.

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Stakeholder Perspectives

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to Infer and analyze the diverse perspectives of stakeholders related to sustainability to make informed accounting decisions that balance the interests of all. regulatory bodies, to make informed accounting decisions that balance the interests of all relevant parties.

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Measurement of Sustainability Related Disclosures

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to recognize the challenges of identifying measurable metrics management to evaluate the governance, environmental and social impacts of business operations, using relevant indicators and reporting frameworks.

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Integrating Sustainability into Accounting Practices

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to incorporate sustainability factors into traditional accounting processes.