Dr. Shackell presented “IMA's ESG Resources for the Classroom” with Kristine Brands of the Air Force Academy at the AAA annual meeting in Washington, DC. For a description of the session see below. Dr. Shackell was also presented honorable mention in the Bea Sanders award by the AICPA & CIMA with Jennifer Cainas from the University of South Florida for their data analytics case “NASCAR: Using a Lean Mindset”.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a fast-moving, emerging topic that has grabbed global attention because of climate change and social responsibility concerns. As the topic gains more visibility and momentum, higher education is looking for ways to include it in the accounting curriculum. IMA stands out as a leader in developing ESG resources that can be used in accounting classes. This session examines IMA's resources that academics can leverage in the classroom. Learning Objectives: 1. Explain ESG's role in accounting. 2 Describe the importance of ESG accounting for academics and students. 3. Evaluate and discuss IMA's ESG resources for accounting courses. 4. Incorporate IMA's ESG resources in accounting courses. 5. Identify IMA ESG research opportunities. Content Outline: ESG Resources for the Classroom a. Cases b. Strategic Finance/MAQ Articles d. Whitepapers e. Podcasts f. Internal Control over Reporting g. Webinars