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The role of international education in advancing sustainability and global accountancy

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As a global professional accountancy organisation, ACCA is committed to developing the accountancy profession the world needs – one that views environmental and social matters not as peripheral issues, but as integral components of business and finance. International education plays a crucial role in shaping the accountants of tomorrow, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to navigate an evolving global sustainability landscape.

With accountancy a favoured subject for overseas students, ACCA collaborates with key international stakeholders – including universities, policymakers, and industry leaders – to ensure that sustainability is embedded within global accountancy education. And with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a key focus for universities now and in the future, ensuring sustainability is at the heart of all programs sets an important precedent for institutions.

By aligning curricula with international reporting and assurance standards, we help ensure that graduates are prepared to meet the sustainability challenges and regulatory demands of a rapidly changing world.

The challenges of integrating sustainability into international accountancy education

Despite significant progress, fully embedding sustainability into accountancy education around the world remains a complex challenge. As the sustainability landscape evolves, so must education. This means working closely with academic institutions across different regions to ensure consistency in teaching while adapting to diverse regulatory and business environments.

One of the primary challenges is integrating sustainability topics into already rigorous and diverse academic programs worldwide. Accountancy curricula must balance technical proficiency with broader ESG (environmental, social, and governance) knowledge. Universities and educators must develop innovative teaching approaches that ensure students gain core accounting competencies while understanding the critical role of sustainability in shaping responsible business practices.

To address this challenge, ACCA has developed tools such as the career navigator, a competency framework that aligns essential skills with career pathways. This initiative helps students and professionals worldwide identify the sustainability competencies they need and access resources to develop them.

Key sustainability skills in international accountancy

A fundamental theme in accountancy education is integrated thinking – a holistic approach where organisations consider financial, environmental, social, and human capital together. This mindset is vital for accountants worldwide, as they will be required to assess sustainability risks, identify opportunities, and support organisations in making responsible and ethical business decisions.

One of the primary challenges is integrating sustainability topics into already rigorous and diverse academic programs worldwide

Sustainability issues are interconnected and often present ethical dilemmas, such as greenwashing. International accountancy education must equip students with the ability to navigate these complexities, ensuring they can apply professional judgment in diverse cultural and regulatory contexts. To support this, ACCA has developed practice simulations that allow students to experience real-world sustainability challenges and enhance their decision-making skills.

International case studies in sustainability

Our research, Professional Accountants Changing Business for the Planet, highlights how businesses worldwide apply integrated thinking in sustainability. For example, a multinational confectionery company faced a dilemma regarding the sourcing of hazelnuts for its chocolates: large-scale farming could harm biodiversity, but halting operations without intervention could cause economic instability in local communities.

Here, professional accountants played a vital role in evaluating the balance between environmental responsibility, social welfare, and financial sustainability. Using tools such as materiality maps and sustainability reporting frameworks, accountants helped shape business strategies that aligned with both corporate and societal goals. With students of today more eco-conscious than ever; it’s a timely reminder of push for change that skilled professionals can achieve – and good education is vital to achieving that.

The evolution of sustainability in accountancy education

Integrated thinking has been embedded in ACCA’s qualification and education programs for over a decade, with sustainability concepts formally introduced in 2013. Since then, curricula have expanded to cover sustainability-led business strategies, environmental accounting, and the role of taxation in promoting social good.

With international standards evolving, non-financial reporting and sustainability assurance have become critical components of education and training. Accountants must now ensure the reliability and transparency of sustainability reports, a responsibility that is becoming increasingly important as businesses around the world face greater scrutiny from regulators, investors, and consumers.

For those seeking further expertise, ACCA has launched a professional diploma in sustainability, comprising four learning certificates and an integrated exam. This program immerses learners in real-world sustainability issues and equips them with the knowledge to drive responsible business practices globally.

The path forward: global collaboration for progress

The role of accountants in sustainability continues to expand, and global collaboration between educational institutions, professional associations, and industry leaders is essential for advancing sustainability goals. This requires embracing digital learning tools, strengthening ESG expertise, and fostering cross-border partnerships to develop a unified approach to sustainability education.

As accountants, we have a unique opportunity to influence global policies, shape ethical business practices, and embed sustainability into corporate decision-making. By championing responsible business, the accountancy profession is not just responding to change – it is leading it.

Together, we can fulfil our call to account for a better world.

About the author: Sharon Machado is the head of sustainable business within ACCA’s policy and insights team



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