Canadian Chartered Institute of Finance and Accountancy
Creating a Brighter Future
CERTIFIED EXPERT IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE®
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Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance® (CESF) is a professional designation awarded by the Canadian Chartered Institute of Finance and Accountancy (CCIFA) to signify the person who possesses the body of knowledge in sustainable finance in the area of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects.
ESG refers to the three main areas of concern by the investors as the major factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a business. Sustainable finance, especially the ESG factors, is increasingly gaining attention as opportunities and risks in the financial market.
Sustainable finance is the financial strategies, tools and methods that align financial capital with ESG criteria to generate sustainable financial returns.
Program Objectives
The Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance program aims to enable financial and non-financial professionals to integrate the ESG factors into the financial management system to create sustainable value .
Upon completion of the training program, participants will be able to :-
Understand the landscape of sustainable finance in loans , bonds, investment and insurance
Discover the principles and practices of sustainable finance;
Explore the impact of ESG factors on financial performance;
Develop the sustainable financing strategy for the long-term growth of a business;
Manage the tools and methods for sustainable finance and investment.
About Canadian Chartered Institute of Finance and Accountancy
Making a Difference
At a conference on strategic management for accountants in 1971, a work team convened to research the “strategic skills “required by professional accountants. The results were compiled in an official report recommending that a new curriculum be developed to include strategic skills in the training of professional accountants.
Traditionally, professional training courses for accountants focused on operational and tactical skills while omitting strategic management skills. The need for strategic management skills, however, has become increasingly apparent. As accountants move up the career ladder, strategic management skills are essential as is an awareness of new technology, regulations and company organization. With these needs in mind, the Canadian Chartered Institute of Finance and Accountancy (CCIFA) was found.
Incorporation and Constitution
The Canadian Chartered Institute of Finance and Accountancy is a non-profit, federally incorporated organization in Canada, and obtained its Letters Patent in 1990.
The Institute is a professional body which consists of management accountants engaged in the services of the Crown, Municipal Corporations, Public and Charitable Bodies, Banks, Insurance Organizations, Trust Companies, Civil Services, and Industrial and Commercial sectors.
Today, members represent an ever-widening group of executives and managers. By belonging to one central organization, members can easily exchange important and innovative information and ideas that advance the strategic management accounting profession.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the Institute are as follows:
To establish and maintain standards of knowledge and skills among its members.
To provide the information, consultation, training and advice necessary for effective strategic finance and accountancy.
To provide a system of examinations of evaluations and to issue certificates of Chartered Financial Controller and Registered Practicing Accountant.
To provide opportunities for contact between the members of the Institute and to form branches for that purpose.
Benefits and Privileges of Members
CCIFA is a non-profit, federally incorporated organization providing continuing educations to accounting professionals.
Accredited members are authorized to use the designation. Chartered Financial Controller or Registered Practicing Accountant.
A number of professional institutes and universities recognize CCIFA course and will offer exemptions and/or credits toward meeting course and examination requirements.
Newsletters are published regularly and distributed free of charge to all members.
Outstanding professors from prestigious universities are invited regularly to provide seminars and training courses to members.