Join us for the launch of the Amsterdam Accounting Impact Center. In today’s dynamic environment, society, businesses and accounting and control professionals face a range of complex challenges as well as exciting opportunities. The mission of our center is to serve as a platform for open dialogue and collaboration, bringing together academia and industry to explore these emerging challenges and opportunities. We aim to foster a space that encourages the exchange of ideas, promotes informed discussions, and contributes to the continuous evolution of business and accounting practices.
At our kick-off event, we will delve into the theme of ‘Accounting for the Future.’ Dramatic changes in firm environments require equally dramatic changes in the firm’s activities in order to become future-proof and ensure long-term viability. However, management, investors and other stakeholders might not see eye to eye on how to act on these changes. While management may (may not) have a clear vision, investors may (may not) be sceptical about the need for change and prefer short-term returns, and employees may (may not) see how dramatic changes can benefit them. So how can we align various interests? How do we persuade different stakeholders to support long-term strategies? How can we inspire stakeholders to embrace a forward-looking mindset? And what role does control, governance, and transparent reporting play in achieving this alignment?
These questions will be at the heart of the launch event, featuring insights from thought leaders at the intersection of sustainability, accounting, and finance.
Join us for:
- An introduction to the mission and vision of the Amsterdam Accounting Impact Center by Ulrike Thuerheimer – Co-initiator of the Amsterdam Accounting Impact Center and Assistant Professor of Accounting, University of Amsterdam
- Presentations from leading experts in the field:
- Mark van Baal – Founder & CEO, Follow This
- Wim Bartels – European Sustainability Senior Partner, Deloitte
- Luke Disney – Executive VP Sustainability & Climate, Rabobank
- 4th speaker to be confirmed
- Interactive discussions and Q&A with the speakers – Moderation by Jan Bouwens – Co-Initiator of the Amsterdam Accounting Impact Center and Professor of Accounting, University of Amsterdam
We will wrap up the afternoon with drinks in celebration of the launch of the center. We hope to see you there!
Date: Friday, September 19, 15:00 – 17:30 (drinks included)
Location: De Brug, Roeterseilandcampus, Nieuwe Achtergracht 166 (4th floor), Amsterdam
Language: English
Want to read more about this topic?
- A recent study finds that firms’ investments in pollution control are less future proof than firms’ investments in pollution prevention. Firms must report on their progress to show that they deliver on their promise to enhance the chances of firm survival with their investments choice.
- Research shows that fair reporting has an important role in this space to secure shareholder trust.
- Another recent study found that while executive management have set out long-term objectives, middle managers tend to focus on achieving short-term objectives to enhance their career.