Certificate in Integrated Reporting: 5-Day Workshop
Welcome to the Integrated Reporting Certification Program, hosted in Cape Town!
This comprehensive 5-day course is designed to provide you with the tools, insights, and practical skills necessary for excelling in corporate reporting. Cape Town, as a leading business hub in South Africa, is the perfect location for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in Integrated Reporting.
Integrated Reporting (IR) goes beyond traditional financial statements. It integrates non-financial data to show how organizations create long-term, sustainable value. In this program, you will gain a clear understanding of how IR can improve decision-making, transparency, and stakeholder trust.
As businesses face increasing demands for sustainability and transparency, mastering IR will empower you to lead your organization with confidence. This course is ideal for financial professionals, sustainability leaders, and executives seeking to combine financial, environmental, and social metrics for a holistic view of corporate value.
Key Course Features:
- Master the IR Framework: Understand the principles, structure, and key components of the Integrated Reporting Framework.
- Integrated Thinking and Value Creation: Discover how integrated thinking aligns strategy, governance, and performance for long-term success.
- Practical Implementation: Learn to integrate financial and non-financial data into reports and align them with your organization’s value creation process.
- Governance and Compliance: Study how IR aligns with corporate governance and global standards, ensuring robust and compliant reporting.
- Global Case Studies: Analyze real-world examples from top organizations to see how Integrated Reporting drives effective decision-making and transparency.
Throughout the program, you’ll engage with real-world case studies, hands-on workshops, and receive expert guidance. This course ensures that you not only understand the theoretical aspects of IR but also know how to apply them in your organization.
Benefits of Attending:
- Enhance your organization’s transparency and decision-making processes.
- Build stakeholder trust by incorporating financial and non-financial metrics.
- Develop the skills needed to implement IR and drive long-term value.
For More Information:
To advance your career with the Integrated Reporting Certification Program, contact us for details on how to enroll. This is your opportunity to gain the skills and insights necessary to stay ahead in today’s competitive reporting landscape.
We are eager to assist you in advancing your professional development and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Instructor Bio
Our faculty members are highly qualified experts with a diverse range of specializations, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP), UK GAAP, Integrated Reporting, risk management strategies, valuations, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, ESG reporting, supply chain management, prudential regulations, and compliance matters such as Basel regulations, Solvency II, Anti-Money Laundering regulations, and more. Additionally, they have expertise in a variety of professional development programs, such as negotiation skills, presentation skills, data management, Python, Block-Chain, Digital Assets, and Becker CPA. This depth and breadth of knowledge ensure an engaging and effective learning experience for professionals and senior executives, helping to enhance knowledge retention.
Our faculty members are seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience in their respective fields. They bring a unique combination of practical knowledge and theoretical understanding to the classroom, making them well-equipped to address the challenges faced by professionals in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Their expertise and hands-on experience ensure that participants receive the most up-to-date and relevant information, which they can immediately apply to their own work. The interactive and engaging learning environment fostered by our expert instructors also helps participants retain information and improves their overall understanding of the subject matter. Whether you’re seeking to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, or explore new career opportunities, our faculty members are equipped to provide you with the guidance and support you need to achieve your goals.
Instructor for this course
The course instructor will be one of our highly experienced faculty members.
Our Partners
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Course Description
Introduction to Integrated Reporting & Value Creation
- Overview of Integrated Reporting (IR): Introduction to IR, its purpose, benefits, and its role in today’s business landscape.
- Understanding Value Creation: How businesses create, preserve, or erode value across multiple capitals (financial, human, social, intellectual, manufactured, and natural).
- The Integrated Reporting Framework: Understanding key components such as governance, strategy, performance, and outlook.
- Real-World Case Study:
- Novo Nordisk (Pharmaceuticals): Explore how Novo Nordisk integrates social and environmental impact into its long-term value creation model
- Group Exercise: Participants will map out the value creation process for an organization using the six capitals.
Embedding Integrated Thinking & Strategic Alignment
- Integrated Thinking: How to embed integrated thinking into governance, strategy, and financial performance.
- Strategic Alignment with IR: Techniques to align corporate strategy with IR, ensuring cohesive reporting.
- Successful Implementation Examples: Deep-dive into how successful organizations have embedded IR into their strategic planning.
- Real-World Case Study:
- HSBC (Banking): Learn how HSBC integrates sustainability and risk management in their governance, focusing on environmental and social risks.
- Group Exercise: Design a strategic roadmap for embedding integrated thinking in a hypothetical organization.
Preparing a High-Impact Integrated Report
- Content Elements of an Integrated Report: Detailed examination of the core components of an integrated report, including the organizational overview, business model, risks, and opportunities.
- Reporting on Strategy and Resource Allocation: Connecting long-term strategic objectives with the utilization of capitals.
- Defining Key Metrics: How to identify and utilize appropriate financial and non-financial metrics for reporting purposes.
- Hands-on Workshop: Participants will work in teams to draft key sections of an integrated report using real business scenarios.
- Real-World Case Study:
- AXA (Insurance): Review AXA’s integrated reporting practices, focusing on how they align risk management with sustainable investment strategies.
- Group Project: Teams will start building their mock integrated report for a case-study company, incorporating real metrics and business model analysis.
Governance, Risk Management & Sustainability Reporting
- Corporate Governance in Integrated Reporting: Aligning corporate governance structures with integrated reporting principles.
- Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks related to the six capitals, using IR to improve transparency.
- Sustainability Reporting & ESG Integration: How to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into your reporting framework.
- Real-World Case Studies:
- Royal Dutch Shell (Oil & Gas): Examine how Shell integrates sustainability concerns, such as carbon emissions, into its long-term reporting.
- EDF Energy (Energy): Explore how EDF uses integrated reporting to align its energy transition strategy with financial reporting.
- Group Exercise: Develop a risk management plan for a company, focusing on sustainability and the six capitals.
Implementation Challenges & Global Reporting Standards
- Implementation Challenges: Common obstacles in implementing IR, such as system integration, data quality, and process changes, and how to overcome them.
- Global Reporting Standards: Aligning your IR with global standards like IFRS S1 and S2, while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Review of Case Studies: Detailed review of companies that have successfully implemented IR, highlighting challenges, strategies, and outcomes.
- Real-World Case Study:
- Olam International (Agro-Based Industry): Explore how Olam integrates environmental sustainability and community development into its corporate reporting.
- Final Group Project: Teams will finalize and present their mock integrated reports, demonstrating a holistic understanding of IR principles, strategy, governance, and sustainability.
- Feedback & Assessment: Participants will receive feedback on their reports and practical tips for real-world application in their organizations.
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Why you must attend?
Master Integrated Reporting: 5-Day Workshop for Strategic Corporate Reporting
Are you ready to take your organization’s reporting to the next level? Join our Integrated Reporting Workshop and gain the knowledge and skills to transform how you communicate your organization’s value creation. This immersive 5-day program is designed to help you master the Integrated Reporting Framework—enabling your organization to integrate financial and non-financial performance for better decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Why Integrated Reporting?
Integrated Reporting goes beyond traditional financial reporting by showcasing how organizations create, preserve, or erode value over time. This workshop will equip you with the ability to effectively implement integrated thinking, providing a more holistic view of your company’s performance and long-term prospects.
What You’ll Learn:
- Integrated Thinking & Value Creation: Learn how to connect financial performance with social, environmental, and governance impacts.
- Master the IR Framework: Understand the principles, key concepts, and multi-capital approach behind Integrated Reporting.
- Hands-On Application: Get practical guidance on crafting integrated reports, from mapping out your organization’s value creation process to embedding integrated thinking across your business model.
- Global Best Practices: Gain insights from real-world case studies of organizations successfully using Integrated Reporting to drive stakeholder trust and long-term resilience.
Learning Approach:
- Interactive Sessions: Engage in dynamic group exercises and discussions that deepen your understanding of integrated reporting practices.
- Real-Life Case Studies: Explore examples from leading organizations that have successfully implemented integrated reporting, and learn how to apply these lessons to your own work.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the experience of seasoned instructors with over 15 years of expertise in corporate reporting and global implementation of best practices.
Teaching Methodology:
- User-Friendly Content: Receive clear, concise materials that make complex concepts accessible.
- Practical Case Studies: Hands-on exercises that simulate real-world challenges in adopting Integrated Reporting.
- Collaborative Learning: Engage in discussions that compare different reporting practices, including IFRS, IFRS S1, IFRS S2, ESRS, and global standards, providing you with a well-rounded perspective.
Who Should Attend:
- Senior executives involved in corporate strategy and reporting (CFOs, Finance Directors, etc.)
- Sustainability and ESG professionals
- Accountants, auditors, and finance staff interested in integrating financial and non-financial reporting
- Public sector leaders, project managers, and professionals overseeing reporting transitions
- Academics, students, and anyone looking to develop a strong foundation in Integrated Reporting.
Why This Workshop?
In an era where transparency, sustainability, and long-term value creation are increasingly critical, this workshop will give you the edge you need to lead your organization’s reporting transformation. Stay ahead in the evolving landscape of corporate governance and reporting—become an expert in Integrated Reporting and drive your organization’s success.
Enroll now and lead your organization toward a future of sustainable value creation!
Feedback
Upon completion of the course, all delegates will receive an evaluation questionnaire aimed at gathering valuable feedback. This feedback is crucial to Shasat’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of its learning solutions. By analyzing the trends in the responses, we are able to continuously enhance and refine our offerings to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Venue & other info
Our training programs take place at the most prestigious professional training facilities in the city. Our venues have been meticulously chosen and expertly crafted to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated learning experience. To further elevate your training journey, we will offer an array of refreshments including gourmet tea/coffee, delectable snacks, and a sumptuous lunch to sustain you throughout the course. Your comfort and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. One week before the program begins, you will receive comprehensive joining instructions that include the exact venue details.
Please note that accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the attendee.
Workshop Delivery (Online Programs)
The workshop will be delivered via the WebEx platform. Upon registration, all participants will receive comprehensive joining instructions for the live workshop. This fully virtual event will encompass a live-streamed presentation, personalized networking opportunities, interactive Q&A sessions, engaging polls, and post-event consultation to address specific concerns and support your continued growth.
In-Person Workshop
Please be advised that for all in-person training programs, joining instructions will be sent via email to registered participants one week prior to the program’s commencement. These instructions will provide comprehensive information regarding the venue location, date, and time, as well as other important details such as parking arrangements, dress code, and any necessary equipment or materials. Kindly ensure that you carefully review the joining instructions and follow the guidelines provided to ensure a smooth and well-organized experience during the program.
Changes to the conference
Shasat reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make modifications to the format, speakers, participants, content, venue location, program, or any other aspect of the conference, at any time and for any reason, without incurring any liability. This policy has been implemented due to recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and other jurisdictional restrictions. These modifications may include but are not limited to, changes necessitated by a Force Majeure Event
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Payment
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We kindly request that you take into consideration any associated bank fees when making your course fee payment. To ensure your participation in the program, payment must be received before the course date. Once we have received both payment and a completed registration form, we will confirm your enrollment in the program. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Group discount
Our company is proud to offer a group discount of 15% for organizations or individuals who book a course for 5 or more participants. To take advantage of this offer and receive a personalized group discount code, please reach out to our customer service desk at info@shasat.com. Our team will be delighted to assist you with the booking process and answer any questions you may have. With this group discount, you can invest in the professional development of your team and drive success for your organization. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to learn more.
Upon successful completion of the training course, each participant will receive a certificate of completion that attests to the number of hours spent in training and serves as a valuable representation of their dedication to professional development. The certificate is not only a symbol of their achievement but also serves as proof of continuous professional development (CPD) and demonstrates their commitment to staying current in their field. We believe that CPD is a crucial aspect of career advancement and personal growth, and are proud to provide our participants with this important document.
For further assistance, we invite you to contact our dedicated customer service team. Our experienced and knowledgeable representatives are available to answer any questions you may have and provide the support you need to make informed decisions. We are committed to ensuring that you have a positive experience and are here to help in any way we can. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at your convenience.
In-House Training
Enhance your team’s skills and drive success for your business with our custom In-house training program. Our tailored approach aligns with your specific business needs, offering a cost and time-efficient solution for upskilling your employees. This not only improves their productivity but also positions your company as a competitive force in the market. Transform your investment in employee development into tangible results by choosing our In-house training option. To discuss and learn more about our services, please don’t hesitate to contact our training desk. We’re ready to help you create a bespoke program that’s just right for you.
