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Course Description
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Course Name
Issues in Social and Environmental Accounting
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Accounting, Finance
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course aims to develop students? understanding of the relationship between accounting, accountability, economy and society. Students will study and critique current theory and practices of social accounting, sustainability accounting, and socially responsible investment.
The aim of this course is to develop students? understanding of the relationship between accounting, accountability, economy and society. In so doing the course aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop their ability toAnalyse key trends in the political economy of accounting.Evaluate the research, theory and practice of social accounting, sustainability accounting, social audit, and socially responsible investment.Evaluate emerging trends in social accounting and socially responsible investment, including new possibilities and forms and models of accounting and investment practice, and new regulatory initiatives and developments.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.