https://accaglobal.podbean.com Discussion of topical issues for trainee accountants Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:53:22 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2013 ACCA . All rights reserved. Business 1440 A series of podcasts exploring a range of subjects relevant to accountants and students of accountancy, in particular those studying for Paper P1 of the ACCA qualification. Topics covered include financial reporting, environmental reporting, board diversity, internal audit, corporate governance, risk and ethics. ACCA & Snow Lion Media ACCA & Snow Lion Media No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/640154/acca.jpg https://accaglobal.podbean.com 144 144 Environmental accounting and reporting https://accaglobal.podbean.com/e/environmental-accounting-and-reporting/ https://accaglobal.podbean.com/e/environmental-accounting-and-reporting/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:53:22 -0500 http://accaglobal.podbean.com/e/environmental-accounting-and-reporting/ From 2013, environmental reporting will become part of the Paper P1 syllabus and, therefore, an examinable topic due to its relevance to many discussions around accountability, transparency and sustainability - key themes of the paper. This podcast outlines what environmental reporting is, where it can occur and its advantages and purposes.

]]> From 2013, environmental reporting will become part of the Paper P1 syllabus and, therefore, an examinable topic due to its relevance to many discussions around accountability, transparency and sustainability - key themes of the paper. This podcast outlines what environmental reporting is, where it can occur and its advantages and purposes.

]]> ACCA & Snow Lion Media true No 834 Diversifying the board - a step towards better governance https://accaglobal.podbean.com/e/diversifying-the-board-a-step-towards-better-governance/ https://accaglobal.podbean.com/e/diversifying-the-board-a-step-towards-better-governance/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:41:37 -0500 http://accaglobal.podbean.com/e/diversifying-the-board-a-step-towards-better-governance/ Study Guide, section A3i requires students to (i) explain the meaning of ‘diversity’ and (ii) critically evaluate issues of diversity on the board of directors. This podcast elaborates on this topic by introducing the concept of board diversity and how it may benefit the organisation, followed by a discussion on the possible costs of board diversity. It concludes with a comment on the current regulatory initiatives of board diversity.]]> ACCA & Snow Lion Media true No 949