Ericka Costa - Böcker

Conventional economic and accounting systems have been exposed by the limitations of market-driven mechanisms, where public services, education and healthcare have been subordinated to profit, exacerbating the inequalities between people and countries. Italy was one of the earliest countries to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and also one of the hardest-hit. The successes and failures of the Italian response provides a blueprint for the factors determining the ability of institutions to meet these challenges. This book presents a multifaceted analysis and reflection of the challenges that various types of organisations - public, private and non-profit - have had to face during the pandemic.It contributes to the creation of robust strategies for institutions worldwide to be able to respond promptly and equitably to future emergencies and offers insights for developing policy and practice, with respect to global leaders’ accountability for and management of exceptional events. It addresses three main subjects: extraordinary events and their challenges for business and organisations; the nature and roles of interdisciplinary accounting and accountability in a pandemic environment; and how the global pandemic is impacting accounting and accountability in diverse contexts, such as public services, healthcare, education, and NGOs.With a focus on institutional approaches to establishing, maintaining and discharging accountability throughout the pandemic, the insights of this book are invaluable to both students and practitioners seeking to bolster institutional resilience in an increasingly uncertain world. Both management and accounting communities can learn from this extraordinary global event to promote the process of transforming how business and societies operate.

Conventional economic and accounting systems have been exposed by the limitations of market-driven mechanisms, where public services, education and healthcare have been subordinated to profit, exacerbating the inequalities between people and countries. Italy was one of the earliest countries to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and also one of the hardest-hit. The successes and failures of the Italian response provides a blueprint for the factors determining the ability of institutions to meet these challenges. This book presents a multifaceted analysis and reflection of the challenges that various types of organisations - public, private and non-profit - have had to face during the pandemic.It contributes to the creation of robust strategies for institutions worldwide to be able to respond promptly and equitably to future emergencies and offers insights for developing policy and practice, with respect to global leaders’ accountability for and management of exceptional events. It addresses three main subjects: extraordinary events and their challenges for business and organisations; the nature and roles of interdisciplinary accounting and accountability in a pandemic environment; and how the global pandemic is impacting accounting and accountability in diverse contexts, such as public services, healthcare, education, and NGOs.With a focus on institutional approaches to establishing, maintaining and discharging accountability throughout the pandemic, the insights of this book are invaluable to both students and practitioners seeking to bolster institutional resilience in an increasingly uncertain world. Both management and accounting communities can learn from this extraordinary global event to promote the process of transforming how business and societies operate.

Cases and Exercises on Sustainability Accounting provides valuable insights into the sustainability challenges encountered by business, society and the environment, equipping future accountants with the skills and expertise to address social and environmental issues effectively. Expert authors deliver cases with inclusive coverage of topics and methodological approaches to foster critical and analytical thinking. This book is an essential toolkit for understanding the importance of accounting in addressing sustainability-related issues.Key Features:Interactive and experiential material18 diverse cases and exercises from global companies, both real and fictitiousCases require students to use qualitative and conceptual approaches, as well as quantitative and technical skillsCases are split into 5 key sections, covering sustainability accounting; sustainability reporting; carbon accounting and management; impact and materiality; and sustainability practicesThis timely book is invaluable to accounting scholars and professors, who are currently or are planning to teach sustainability accounting courses. It provides practical support for both undergraduate and postgraduate accounting and business students to enhance their learning and understanding, nurturing their skills through detailed exercise and recommendations.

Cases and Exercises on Sustainability Accounting provides valuable insights into the sustainability challenges encountered by business, society and the environment, equipping future accountants with the skills and expertise to address social and environmental issues effectively. Expert authors deliver cases with inclusive coverage of topics and methodological approaches to foster critical and analytical thinking. This book is an essential toolkit for understanding the importance of accounting in addressing sustainability-related issues.Key Features:Interactive and experiential material18 diverse cases and exercises from global companies, both real and fictitiousCases require students to use qualitative and conceptual approaches, as well as quantitative and technical skillsCases are split into 5 key sections, covering sustainability accounting; sustainability reporting; carbon accounting and management; impact and materiality; and sustainability practicesThis timely book is invaluable to accounting scholars and professors, who are currently or are planning to teach sustainability accounting courses. It provides practical support for both undergraduate and postgraduate accounting and business students to enhance their learning and understanding, nurturing their skills through detailed exercise and recommendations.