ACCA and CIMB Group | Sustainability in Banking

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Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate

ACCA is excited to welcome you to our Sustainability in Banking Job Simulation!

We have partnered with CIMB Group, a leading ASEAN-based universal bank, to bring to life the role of an accountant in banking. This program will show you how banking plays a key role in creating a more sustainable world, and how accountants can drive impact for a better world.

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This program will help you to build your practical skills and provide you with unique insight into the industry. We hope you enjoy!

Skills you will learn and practice:

Industry Research

Industry Knowledge

Critical Thinking

ESG Analysis

Risk Analysis

Sustainability Performance Target

Sustainable Finance

Sustainability Linked Loans

Audit Management

Ethics

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.

Tasks in this program

Task One: Client Due Diligence

1-2 hours

Intermediate

Identifying Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and controversies in the palm oil sector

What you'll learn

How companies identify, mitigate, and manage ESG issues that are important to their stakeholders

What you'll do

Identify Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks and controversies in the palm oil sector
Complete a Sustainability Due Diligence report for a potential business partner

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5 Star Reviews

"I appreciate the program's balance between theoretical concepts and practical applications, as it enabled me to grasp the intricacies of the content while gaining practical skills that I can use in my professional endeavours. The collaboration between ACCA and CIMB in designing this program showcased a commitment to delivering a comprehensive and b..."-- Student from My institution is not listed

"The program offers a wide range of resources and tools that users can access to enhance their skills and knowledge."-- Student from Oxford Brookes University

"The tasks are designed to facilitate the students as well as affiliates to experience the emerging issues particularly in relation to ESG, and climate change within the professions in accounting, finance / banking and auditing."-- Student from University of Southern Queensland

"since i didn't have any idea bout ESG framework, this program really gave me the idea of how to think and how to get involved in this area to carefully look into one of the most important factor to be considered before and during establishment of a business."-- Student from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

"Allowed me to think through situations for a business and gain some understanding of what is needed for sustainability"-- Student

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