EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC’s) Sustainability Curriculum-EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC’s) Sustainability Curriculum

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In this informative webinar hosted by Bryant Bernal, the Special Programs Manager at AAA, Joni Fisher and colleagues discuss the EY Academic Resource Center's Sustainability Curriculum. The program features contributions from Joni Fisher, Scott Emett from Arizona State University, and retired EY Assurance partner, Bill Titera. The session focuses on the integration of sustainability topics into accounting curriculums, highlighting the increasing demand from investors and regulators for sustainability disclosures.<br /><br />Scott Emett introduces a framework for students to analyze sustainability disclosures, emphasizing the importance of understanding industry segments, relevant ESG indicators, and the comparative analysis of company impacts. Bill Titera discusses sustainability cases, including Coke vs. Pepsi, solar energy, and the Maui wildfires, emphasizing critical thinking and the interpretation of ESG reports.<br /><br />The webinar also touches upon EY's educational resources: the EYARC curriculum, sustainability frameworks, experiential learning programs like the Open Science Data Challenge, and a series of short videos promoting sustainability in accounting.<br /><br />Audience engagement is encouraged through polling, revealing a broad interest in integrating sustainability into curriculums, albeit with challenges like insufficient resources and curriculum constraints. The session concludes with a Q&A, addressing the practical implications of upcoming disclosure rules, their impact on audit processes, and the necessity for awareness and competence in sustainability reporting. The webinar provides educators with a comprehensive toolkit to enhance sustainability education and prepare students for a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Keywords

Sustainability Curriculum

EY Academic Resource Center

Sustainability Disclosures

ESG Indicators

Accounting Education

Experiential Learning

Sustainability Reporting

Curriculum Integration

Investor Demand

Educational Resources