Two hundred students have been trained in sustainability accounting standards at a three-day workshop jointly organised by Deloitte Ghana and Faculty of Accounting and Finance of the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
The workshop, which took place from April 24th–26th, aimed to provide accounting students with a comprehensive understanding of the emerging field of sustainability accounting while offering a platform for knowledge transfer.
Participants delved into various sustainability accounting standards and frameworks.
Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance, Prof. Isaac Boadi, explained that the workshop was designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability reporting and accounting.
“As businesses and organisations place increasing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance factors, it is essential that our graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of this changing landscape,” Prof. Boadi said.
“The collaboration with Deloitte Ghana has been invaluable in providing our students with insights from industry experts.”
Prof Boadi said the workshop further underscores UPSA’s commitment to providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the evolving business landscape.
“By bridging the gap between academia and practice, we also aim to ensure that our accounting graduates are well-equipped to contribute to the growing field of sustainability accounting upon entering the workforce,” he said.
An Assurance and Sustainability Expert at Deloitte Ghana, Dr Thelma Frimpong Mensah, one of the facilitators for the training workshop, highlighted the importance of transparent and accurate sustainability disclosures.
“Deloitte is excited to partner with UPSA on this important initiative,” Dr Mensah said at the close of the three-day workshop.
“As a leading professional tax/audit services firm, we recognise the growing importance of sustainability accounting and the crucial role it will play in shaping the future of the accounting profession,” she said.
Other facilitators included Dr Eric Boachie Yiadom, Senior Lecturer, Department of Banking and Finance; Mrs Ivy Eklemet and Dr Lexis Alexander Tetteh, both lecturers from the Department of Accounting.
Participants were presented with certificates at the end of the three-day course.
