Questions from General Accounting

Q: Outline some ways that accountants could contribute to the sustainability efforts of

Outline some ways that accountants could contribute to the sustainability efforts of organisations.

Q: What are some of the advantages of business planning?

What are some of the advantages of business planning?

Q: Suggest what the most important driver of sustainability would be and explain

Suggest what the most important driver of sustainability would be and explain your rationale for its selection.

Q: List the qualities needed in providing external audit and assurance services to

List the qualities needed in providing external audit and assurance services to organisations in relation to CSR reports.

Q: Compare the principles underlying the GRI sustainability reporting Standards with the principles

Compare the principles underlying the GRI sustainability reporting Standards with the principles underlying the preparation of GPFS.

Q: Read the article on environmental auditing at www.epa.vic

Read the article on environmental auditing at www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/environmental-auditing. What is environmental auditing? What is a 53V audit? What is the role of the auditor in the 53V proces...

Q: You are a CFO in an organisation that is considering reporting on

You are a CFO in an organisation that is considering reporting on CSR using the GRI Standards. The CEO has asked you to prepare a report for the board supporting such a proposal. In this report you sh...

Q: Critique the role that regulation plays in encouraging business sustainability. In

Critique the role that regulation plays in encouraging business sustainability. In other words, assess whether you feel the government should regulate to protect the environment’s and society’s needs...

Q: ‘Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever

‘Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally...

Q: It is argued that the convergence of our accounting standards with international

It is argued that the convergence of our accounting standards with international standards and their subsequent adoption have brought great benefits to the Australian economy. What are the benefits in...