ESG Regulatory Update Webinar (1 Hour)

Overview: 

Internal Controls provide proactive insights into managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs by measuring and reporting risks. In this webinar, we will discuss monitoring and improving ESG performance, internal auditing, and much more, by looking at:

  • The current ESG risk landscape
  • Regulations and reporting
  • ESG controls
Objective: 

To update financial professionals on recent guidance and enforcement actions that impact the internal control environment in relation to ESG factors, as well as expectations for companies to maintain documentation of the execution of processes and controls.
 

SPEAKERS:

Robert Hirth, Senior Managing Director, Protiviti, Member, PCAOB & AICPA

Gabriel Mas, Senior Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP

Liz Matson, Senior Manager, Business Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP

Emphasis: 
  • Market Context & ESG Reporting Landscape
    – Changes to the ESG landscape
    – Disconnect between investor expectations and company disclosures
    – Mandatory ESG reporting around the world
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • ESG Organizational Governance Structure
  • Role of Audit Committee
  • Priorities for Transforming the Future of Corporate Reporting
  • Final SEC Climate Rule
  • Ways Companies Can Enhance ESG Reporting
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Prerequisite: 

None.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Update.

CPE Credit: 
1.00
NASBA Field of Study: 
Accounting