ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) audits are becoming increasingly critical for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices and responsible business operations. Consequently, there is a growing demand for professionals who possess ESG audit skills. Worldwide, there are several training courses available that cover ESG topics and aim to equip professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct effective ESG audits and help companies enhance their sustainability performance. These courses typically cover a range of topics, such as ESG reporting and assurance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable investing strategies. The ESG audit training courses of International Computer Auditing Education Association (ICAEA) aim to provide practical hands-on experience in addition to theoretical knowledge. To become an ESG auditor, you need to learn ESG Knowledge and ESG data analysis by using CAATs (such as JCAATs, ACL, IDEA etc).
Course Outline
Fundamental
24 CPE Credits
Module 1: Introduction to ESG and ESG auditing
Module 2: ESG frameworks and standards
Module 3: ESG audit tools and techniques
Module 4: ESG audit methodology
Advanced
16 CPE Credits
Smart Auditing Project Planning for ESG
Case Study: Smart Auditing for Environment
Case Study: Smart Auditing for Social
Case Study: Smart Auditing for Governance
Hands-on Experiment and Course Project
Recommended Training Methodology
These causes are practical training courses. The course must choose a CAATs, such as JCAATs, ACL, IDEA etc., as the course major tools to teach students. The use of case studies and projects are highly recommended. After the fundamental course, students can join an examination to earn a ICEA designation.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Specifically, students must thoroughly understand CAATs and ERP.
ICAEA--International Computer Auditing Education Association