This certificate program is designed to equip internal auditors with comprehensive knowledge and skills related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics associated with mandatory reporting in the European Union (ESG).
Product Details
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the regulatory context surrounding ESG, the global vision for embedding ESG practices, the role of internal auditors in providing advisory insight, and the role of internal audit in external audit of mandatory sustainability reporting. The course will also explore the critical relationships between internal auditors, the board, independent assurance providers, external auditors, and all stakeholders while assessing intangible and non-quantitative data.
Through interactive content and practical exercises, this course will empower internal auditors to perform a vital role in ensuring robust ESG reporting practices within EU-based organizations and contributing to sustainable and responsible business growth.
Participants who complete the course are eligible to sit for the certificate exam which is administered on The IIA’s LMS platform.
Course Information
- Course duration : 2 days (4*4 hours)
- Participants who complete the course are eligible to sit for the certificate exam which is administered on The IIA’s LMS platform.
- CPE Hours available : 16
- Knowledge level : intermediate
- Prerequisites : ESG fundamentals course or equivalent ESG auditing experience.
Price
- Members : 1 700€ (ex-VAT)
- Non-members : 2 200€ (ex-VAT)
Who Will Benifit?
- This certificate program is designed to enhance your current understanding of ESG concepts, including mandatory ESG reporting in the EU, and internal audit’s role in external auditing of sustainability reporting.
- This program is ideal for internal audit, risk management, and compliance leaders who currently possess a basic understanding of ESG topics and wish to enhance their knowledge and practical application of leading practices.
- Participants who successfully complete this program are eligible to plus themselves by obtaining The IIA ESG Certificate – a wonderful addition to both your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the EU ESG regulatory context (specifically: Fit for 55-CSRD-SFRDESRS).
- Consider internal audit’s global vision and changes program, regarding embedding ESG.
- Explore the various roles of internal audit, including advisory insight.
- Define internal audit’s relationship with the board- governing body in their oversight duties.
- Understand internal audit’s relationship with independent assurance providers, including external audit.
- Determine the assurance level internal audit can provide.
- Define the concept of value chain.
- Establish methods for the inclusion of info from all the stakeholders.
- Review the assessment of intangible data (non-quantitative) forward looking data.
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