Accounting for sustainability

The Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes, Accounting and Auditing (ROSC A&A) provides an assessment of financial and sustainability reporting and auditing requirements and practices within the corporate sector in North Macedonia and sets forth areas for consideration for improving the institutional environment for accounting and auditing. The ROSC A&A uses international benchmarks of good practice governing financial reporting and auditing in the assessment, including International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing.

This publication sets out four key areas where accountants need to update their knowledge to meet the growing demand for high-quality sustainability-related information. It speaks to the vital role accountants play in producing reliable sustainability-related data, reporting and assurance, as well as the importance of education and training in ensuring professional accountants are able to meet society’s needs.