Our interactive live sessions are conducted via Zoom, providing you with a dynamic and engaging learning experience from anywhere in the world. Interactive tools such as discussion forums, polls, and breakout rooms for group activities will all be used. Miss a session? No problem! Many of our sessions will be recorded and made available to all enrolled participants.
Please note specific dates of these sessions are still to be confirmed but will take place between Monday 8 September and Monday 29 September 2025.
Week 1: Foundations of Accounting and Global Development
Module One
Governance and Accountability in Global Development
Date: 8 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 3 hours
Key topics:
The interplay between governance, accountability, and development goals.
How accounting drives transparency in public and private institutions.
Accountability challenges in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Learning outcome: Participants will learn to design and critique accountability frameworks suited for global development contexts.
Module 2
Sustainability Accounting
Date: 11 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 3 hours
Key topics:
The role of accounting in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Corporate social responsibility (CSR), social and environmental accounting.
Circular economy and responsible supply chains.
Sustainability accounting and reporting
Learning outcome: Participants will gain insights on the importance of CSR, SDGs and sustainability accounting and reporting.
Week 2: Sector-Specific Accounting Practices
Module 3
Extractive Industries Accounting
Date: 15 September 2025 I Teaching Hours: 3 houra
Key topics:
Revenue and earnings management in resource-rich countries.
The role of accounting in preventing resource mismanagement and corruption.
Practical tools like the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and the governance architecture that can be employed for efficient use of resources.
Learning outcome: Participants will understand the accountability mechanisms and challenges in resource extraction and management.
Module 4
Microfinance and Development
Date: 17 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 3 hours
Key topics:
The financial structure of microfinance institutions (MFIs).
Measuring impact and financial sustainability of MFIs.
Accountability challenges in lending to underprivileged communities.
Learning Outcome: Participants will gain practical knowledge of accounting tools to enhance transparency and impact in microfinance.
Module 5
Public Sector Accountability
Date: 18 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 3 hours
Key topics:
Budgeting and financial reporting in public institutions.
Evaluating accountability in public service delivery.
Case studies on governance reforms in non-Western countries.
Learning Outcome: Participants will learn to assess and improve financial accountability in public institutions.
Week 3: Advanced Topics and Applications
Module 6
Accounting in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Date: 22 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 3 hours
Key topics:
Exploring Artificial intelligence applications.
Python for data analytics.
Risks and ethical considerations in technological adoption.
Learning outcome: Participants will explore how technology can enhance transparency and efficiency in accounting practices.