ASSET Project promotes debate on accounting and sustainability

The ASSET Conference – From education to practice: accounting for sustainability and social and environmental transparency – will bring together academics, professionals and organisations to discuss the challenges facing accounting in the context of sustainability. The event will take place on 19 November 2026, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, in the Main Auditorium of the Faculty of Business Sciences of Porto (FCEP).

The conference aims to promote the sharing of knowledge and experiences, bringing the academic community closer to professionals and organisations, and to present the results achieved within the ASSET project.

The plenary session will present the project’s main results, including the intensive study programmes (ISP), the teaching modules, the teaching materials and case studies developed, the pedagogical guidelines and opportunities for continued collaboration.

The second part will be devoted to the presentation of practical case studies from organisations and professionals, fostering discussion on the application of ASSET themes across four key areas of accounting: financial accounting and sustainability reporting; management accounting and control for sustainability; auditing and assurance of sustainability information; and taxation, finance and sustainable strategic decision-making.

Key topics will include the integration of financial and sustainability information, ESG indicators, the management of environmental and social impacts, the verification of sustainability information, and tax incentives for the sustainable transition, amongst others.

The conference will conclude with a joint reflection on the transfer and continuation of the project’s outcomes, including the community of practice envisaged within the project.

Those interested in presenting experiences or case studies should submit a proposal by 12 November 2026 to amonteiro@iscap.ipp.pt. The proposal should include the title of the presentation, the names of the authors or speakers, their respective organisation or company, and the thematic area.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is compulsory by 16 November 2026 via the ASSET Conference registration form.

This initiative provides an opportunity to share experiences and best professional practices, contribute to the training of future professionals, discuss real-world challenges with the academic community, and foster dialogue between academia, business and society.