Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Accounting
Publication Date
6-2012
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide information for both small businesses and CPAs concerning the importance and possible impact of sustainability reporting and practices on each group. The sustainability reporting process not only considers the economic bottom line, but also includes consideration of how a business impacts society and the environment. The challenges involved in establishing sustainable practices and reporting will be significant. The push for businesses to become more sustainable is a market-driven phenomenon in which consumers are increasingly shopping for products and services provided by companies that practice sustainability. Large multinational corporations are placing greater pressure on small business supply chain vendors to adopt sustainability practices. The sustainability movement creates both threats and opportunities for both LMCs and SMEs, and businesses that fail to develop sustainable strategies could be negatively impacted. CPAs have traditionally provided SMEs with financial, tax and audit services. As sustainability demands increase for SMEs, small and medium-sized CPA firms must develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide these clients with sustainability services.
Recommended Citation
Webb, K.J., Hodge T.G. & Thompson, J.H. (2012). Small business sustainability: What is the CPA's role? International Journal of Business and Social Justice 3(12), 1-7.
Journal
International Journal of Business and Social Science
Rights
© Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA
Comments
This article was originally published in International Journal of Business and Social Science. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.