Source: Australia and NZ accounting bodies join global drive for net-zero emissions (smartcompany.com.au) (CPA Australia, 2021)

Required

a. Read the above article and discuss in detail how accountants can provide support within

various organisations to achieve the objective highlighted in the article.

b. Do you think accountants have adequate skill set to support the initiative discussed in the

article? What support do accountants require to meet these new challenges? To answer this

question, conduct a short interview with at least five accountants. Incorporate the views of

your interviewees in your discussion. You are also required to refer to some research

articles available through internet to support your discussion.