The Intersection of Accounting & Sustainability (1st Ed.)

Overview

Qualified Opportunity Zones remain a powerful yet complex planning tool for financial professionals. In this course, Trent Baeckl explores the evolution of the Opportunity Zone program, key tax incentives, and critical planning considerations ahead of the 2026 gain recognition deadline. Participants will gain practical insight into compliance, reporting, geographic distinctions, and strategic decision-making to help clients evaluate Opportunity Zone investments with greater clarity and confidence.

Highlights

• What Sustainability is in today's world and why a business owner should care
• How Sustainability Frameworks are starting to shift business
• Where accounting fits into the Sustainability and ESG puzzle
• The benefits of embracing Sustainability frameworks
• A focused look at B Corporation certification

Objectives

• Recognize the non-financial insights that sustainability frameworks provide for a clearer understanding of an organization's health
• Identify how accounting is well suited to serve this exciting new area
• Determine if B Corp certification is right for your firm and your clients

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.