The EnviroReady/Registry is the developer and holds exclusive copyright, all rights reserved, on the learning process for the Environmental Management System Report of Specified Auditing Procedures (EMS ROSAP). The Registry is the sole entity that can assign a Certificate of Recognition for professional accountants that recognizes them as being able to offer this service relative to ISO 14001. Who can take the Learning Process? Any professional accountant who is a member in good standing with their respective national/provincial/state institute or society. The respective institute or society must confirm this information. When a professional accountant registers for the course, details about the accounting body they are accredited by must be provided, which signifies that the professional accountant gives the Registry permission to confirm them as a member in good standing. What is involved in the Learning Process? The learner must agree to the Terms and Conditions that cover: the proprietary nature of the Learning Process and copyright regarding the use of the standard the ethical conduct required by the Registry in accordance with professional standards for accounting practitioners the operating criteria and obligations that form the boundaries under which the Certificate of Recognition is provided the ongoing connection with the Registry for those with the Certificate of Recognition to obtain insurance, maintain currency with the service, and have access to market intelligence What does the Learning Process cover? The learning process includes seven modules, which discuss: an introduction to ISO 14001 and how to apply the EMS ROSAP more details about the intent of an environmental management system and what it does not include communalities between self-declaration, verification through the EMS ROSAP and certification/registration; the parameters involved in the EMS ROSAP and the standards of performance for professional accountants recognized to provide the EMS ROSAP the business case for adoption of the standard, including criticisms of ISO 14001 and help tools related to the EMS ROSAP What costs are involved in the Learning Process? The fee for the Learning Process is $1,200 CAD. This provides the professional accountant with three months access to the learning centre with no restrictions and three chances to pass the exam. The Registry provides successful learners with a Certificate of Recognition and the first year posting on the marketing board. There are required updates for the learning process that are triggered by changes to the standard (which occurs every five years) or changes to the EMS ROSAP itself. What is involved in maintaining the Certificate of Recognition? There is periodic reporting activities required and an annual peer review process. These activities are necessary to provide stakeholders and interested parties in the Registry with confidence that the EMS ROSAP is a credible service. Questions? Are you ready to start? Have your credit card and your member number for your respective national/provincial/state institute or society ready. Click here.