Training Accountants to Ensure a Sustainable Future. Evaluating the Integration of Knowledge and Skills Needed for Sustainability Reporting in Education

Training Accountants to Ensure a Sustainable Future. Evaluating the Integration of Knowledge and Skills Needed for Sustainability Reporting in Education

Number 8, August 2024  »  Sustainability and non-financial reporting

Associate Professor Nicolae Bobițan, PhD
Associate Professor Diana Dumitrescu, PhD
West University of Timișoara

Abstract: Achieving sustainability is a priority in the global business environment. As a result, the role of professional accountants has become crucial in preparing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting. This study evaluates whether current professional education adequately prepares accountants to meet the expectations of sustainability reporting. By examining curriculum integration, professional training, practical application, regulatory competence, and stakeholder communication, this research aims to assess the readiness of accountants to “save the world” through effective sustainability reporting. A qualitative approach was chosen to gain in-depth insights into the perceptions, experiences, and practices of accounting professionals, educators, and stakeholders regarding ESG integration in accounting education and practice.
Classification JEL: Q56, M40, M49, A29, I29 | Pages: 2-11

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