Why Sustainability Assurance Demands a New Ethics Mindset

Overview

Fourth in a four-part series, take a deeper dive into the keys to becoming an effective leader. Understand the components of self-awareness’knowing who you are, how others perceive you, and course-correct when necessary. Cover the ability to effectively communicate and influence others, to drive achievement and results. Learn about the willingness and the ability to develop others. Understand the basics of employee engagement. Identify what gets in your way when it comes to Delegation. Learn the four steps to using delegation as a development and engagement tool. Learn how to effectively provide feedback, both formally and informally.

Highlights

Prerequisites

Work experience in a corporate staff environment, or an introductory course in ethics.

Objectives

• Identify the purpose and core principles of the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (IESSA)
• Recall key ethical and independence considerations unique to sustainability assurance engagements
• Recognize how proportionality, public interest entity (PIE) status, and engagement scope affect independence and compliance requirements
• Identify ethical threats related to pressure, fees, the use of external experts, and emerging technologies in sustainability assurance engagements

Preparation

None.

Notice

This is a self-study/on demand course offered by a 3rd party vendor and will NOT be accessible in the My Upcoming CPE section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by CalCPA. The course expires one year from the purchase date. Format = Online Self-Study.