Why Professional Accountants will Save the World

As the global voice of the accountancy profession, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has 180 members representing more than three million professional accountants in over 135 countries.

Positioning Accountants as Climate Leaders in a Net-Zero World

Climate change today is a global crisis, affecting all strata of business and society.

Accountants Urged to Drive ESG at the MIA International Accountants Conference 2022

Steered by the theme “Leading ESG, Charting Sustainability”, the MIA International Accountants Conference 2022 (MIA Conference 2022) sought to upskill accountants with future-relevant competencies to lead…

Sustainability Reporting in the Public Sector: The Way Forward

As sustainability issues gain momentum, there is increasing interest in sustainability reporting.

Considering ESG in Business Valuation

With the proliferation of sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) in recent years, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations and factors have become one of the central tenets of investment…

Integrating ESG to Drive Business Growth

Climate risks are already becoming commonplace, as can be seen by the 2022 Tonga tsunami and the Malaysian mega floods of 2021.

ESG and Climate Consciousness as a Strategic Differentiator for Businesses

As financial stewards and advisors, accountants must be aware that ESG and climate matters are being applied as filters by stakeholders, which could result in non-compliant organisations…

How Accountants can Champion ESG and Climate Action for Business Sustainability

With the growing clamour for businesses to prioritise ESG (environmental, social and governance) matters, it is imperative that accountants especially CFOs and PAIBs (Professional Accountants in Business)…

Climate Change: From Marginal Risk to Mainstream Global Priority

What do accountants need to know about climate change? Speaking at the inaugural MIA Climate Change & ESG Conference 2021, keynote speaker Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia…