A4S to address sustainability, disclosure at World Congress of AccountantsBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018 10:03AMThe Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) initiative will press the case for greater engagement around sustainability and the impact of environmental, social and economic issues on financial outcomes at the 20th World Congress of Accountants (WCOA). |
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