Certificate in Ecosystem Accounting
This, global benchmark, qualification introduce the student to the subject of ecosystem accounting; and provide core knowledge of the underlying principles and major technical areas of this new and emerging accounting branch.
The course acquaints the student with the rationale behind and the functions of ecosystem accounting. The syllabus then considers the separate components an ecosystem accountant should have detailed knowledge of, such as ecosystem extent, -condition, -services and -assets.
After completion the student should be able to value ecosystem assets in monetary terms and ecosystem services in physical & monetary terms, explain the basis of their calculations, draft basic ecosystem accounts, and be able to discuss environmental themes in relation to businesses and public sector companies.
Diploma in Ecosystem Accounting
The diploma level course, is a sequel to the Certificate in Ecosystem Accounting, provides the student with the technical knowledge to register the impact of the economy on the environment and vice versa by using field and statistical information, and to report integrate accounts by applying internationally agreed recommendations and directives.
The syllabus discusses the interactions between the economy and the environment and equip the student with the skills to calculate stock and changes in stock of environmental assets and value complex ecosystem assets and services in physical and monetary terms; and provide guidance how finance can contribute to a ‘sustainable transformation’ of organisations.
Upon course completion, the student should be capable to select and apply environmental-economic data, evaluate ecosystems and their services, analyse cost of environmental degradation and externalities, and draft complex environmental activity accounts.