Accountants in public practice are uniquely positioned to spearhead the implementation of sustainability initiatives. Their competencies in financial analysis, regulatory compliance and risk assessments are transferable to sustainability-related services, such as sustainability assurance, reporting, and advisory.
The followings are examples of areas where accountants in public practice would be affected by the sustainability agenda:

1. Evolving regulatory landscape requiring insight and upskilling.
2. Enhanced sustainability reporting and assurance requirements by global and local regulators.
3. Supporting companies on their sustainability journey.