This one-day course is designed to arm you with a practical understanding of ESG Sustainability Assurance and the importance thereof.
It will provide the essentials as to what will be required to be ‘audit-ready’, how to prepare and underscore the importance of independent oversight and also the role of internal audit in an organization.
Objectives and outcomes
- The importance of a strong ESG governance mindset
- Understand the legal and practical responsibility relating to material misstatement
- The importance of data, its relevance, completeness, and robustness and above all, its auditability
- The imperative of an appropriately educated team with relevant knowledge and skills
- Reporting is prepared in accordance with the relevant standards, including IAASB ISSA 5000
- The types and levels of assurance
- The benefits of good reporting and independent assurance
Benefits
Course participants will leave this course with an understanding of ESG Assurance, the applicable standards, types of assurance and opinions provided.
Most importantly, participants will understand the importance of ESG data and information being reported on is of the same quality, rigor, and level of scrutiny as financial reporting.
Who should attend
The program can be attended by Directors, CFOs, CSOs, CROs, Internal Auditors, Senior Offices of Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations
