The "Advancing Your Career" webinar is a three part webinar series sponsored by Recruitment Partners. The aim is to provide Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) with valuable insights into the Canadian International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Standards and how they can leverage this knowledge for career development. This interactive session will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability reporting, its relevance in today's business landscape, and the opportunities it presents for CPAs to enhance their professional growth.
Join us for an insightful webinar tailored for CPAs eager to explore the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability strategy. Learn about building an effective sustainability strategy with insights from real-world examples. Gain an understanding of sustainability metrics and reporting and discover your role in guiding clients on their sustainability journey.
Learning Objectives 
Upon completing this webinar, you should gain:
– Understanding of sustainability strategy and its dynamic nature in the modern business environment
– Knowledge and insights required to proficiently understand sustainability metrics and reporting
Course Content
In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
– The evolving landscape of developing a sustainability strategy.
– Building an effective sustainability strategy
– Crafting sustainability metrics
– Practical real-world Insights into developing a sustainability strategy
Who Will Benefit
The webinar is designed for CPAs looking to expand their career opportunities in the rapidly growing field of sustainability reporting. Participants can include newly qualified CPAs, mid-career professionals, and those seeking to make a career transition
Date: Wed January 31
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Webinar
| Kent Kaufield FCPA, FCA |
Kristin Tollovsen |
| Kent Kaufield FCPA, FCA, is a Board Director Strategist, Investor, and an entrepreneur, with over 24 years of experience at EY serving in several roles. The most recent ken has worked as the ESG Markets Leader & Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Client Partner. An enthusiast about energy and energy transition Ken has had, publication relating to oil and gas. In addition, Ken has served on several boards from Board member to Board chair. Kent has a BBA in Business from the University of Prince Edward Island, is certified in Sustainability & ESG as well as Transformative Leadership. An active Board Member Kent has served on several boards including Habitat for Humanity, Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation (STARS), and the West Island College Calgary. |
Kristin Tollovsen is the Manager of Sustainability and Social Purpose at Centurion Infrastructure Canada. Kristin has a B.Sc. from UBC and over 13 years of environmental experience including roles as an Environmental Scientist and as a Sustainable Project Manager. Kristin has worked with sustainable building certifications, sustainable operations and policy, and life cycle analysis for buildings and is now using those skills to lead Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) reporting initiatives and improve workplace diversity. Kristin is the co-founder of the Carbon Leadership Forum – Alberta Hub and was named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 recipients by Edify for 2021. |