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From September 14\u201319, 2025, the coastal city of Vannes, France<\/strong>, hosted the second Intensive Study Program (ISP) of the ASSET Project<\/strong> \u2013 Accounting for Sustainability, Social and Environmental Transparency, bringing together students and academic staff from eight European universities for a week of intercultural learning and academic exchange.<\/p>\n The event, organized at Universit\u00e9 de Bretagne Sud (UBS)<\/strong>, marked a significant step in the ASSET project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme. Participants from Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, and Spain<\/strong> took part in an intensive, hands-on exploration of sustainability topics in accounting and business.<\/p>\n After a warm welcome dinner at the iconic Brasserie Saint Vincent<\/strong>, the ISP officially kicked off with an opening session featuring:<\/p>\n Students also delivered engaging country presentations, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and approaches to sustainability across Europe.<\/p>\n Throughout the week, students participated in four interdisciplinary teaching modules, designed to build a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in accounting:<\/p>\n TM1: Disclosing Business Value through Sustainability and ESG Reporting<\/strong> Beyond the classroom, the ISP included a guided tour of the historic center of Vannes, cultural events, and collaborative dinners that helped foster international friendships and networks.<\/p>\n A special moment during the week was the presentation of the book Modern History of Accounting in Europe<\/strong><\/em>, co-authored by scholars from the countries participating in the ASSET project and members of the AFECA association. Recently published, the volume is dedicated to Lucien Jaffr\u00e9, founder of AFECA<\/strong>. The presentation took place in the presence of Mrs. Madeleine Jaffr\u00e9,<\/strong> as a tribute to his legacy. This emotional tribute underscored the importance of preserving accounting\u2019s historical legacy while shaping its sustainable future.<\/p>\n As the ISP concluded with the presentation of certificates and a gala dinner, the ASSET team looks forward to the next phases of the project \u2014 including upcoming teaching events, dissemination activities, and the creation of open educational resources. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From September 14\u201319, 2025, the coastal city of Vannes, France, hosted the second Intensive Study Program (ISP) of the ASSET Project \u2013 Accounting for Sustainability, Social and Environmental Transparency, bringing together students and academic staff from eight European universities for a week of intercultural learning and academic exchange. A Multinational Gathering The event, organized at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":258199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nA Multinational Gathering<\/h1>\n
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Learning through Teaching Modules<\/h1>\n
\nThis module explored corporate sustainability reporting through real-world case studies and hands-on assessments. Students applied scoring systems to evaluate transparency and compliance with current EU regulations such as NFRD and CSRD.
\nTM2: Providing Assurance on Sustainability Reports<\/strong>
\nFocusing on assurance practices, this module used the fictional company “4-Airlines” as a case study to simulate the audit process of non-financial disclosures \u2014 a critical skill in today\u2019s evolving regulatory context.
\nTM3: Sustainability Management Accounting<\/strong>
\nIn this module, students learned how internal accounting systems can support sustainable business decisions, analyzing costs, impacts, and strategies for long-term value creation.
\nTM4: Sustainability, Taxation and Strategic Decision-Making<\/strong>
\nThe final module tackled the intersection between sustainability and taxation, encouraging students to think critically about policy, ethical taxation, and the role of fiscal systems in driving sustainable outcomes.<\/p>\nMore Than Just Lectures<\/h1>\n
Looking Ahead<\/h1>\n
\nThe experience in Vannes reinforced the core values of ASSET:
\ncollaboration, innovation, and a shared European commitment to a more transparent and sustainable future!<\/p>\n