Introduction

Accounting Sustainable Development: International Advancements at Macro and Micro Level is a precise yet authoritative examination of how modern accounting systems have evolved to support sustainable development policymaking. The book draws on international experiences from the EU, UN, India, and other regions to explore the transformation of national accounts, satellite accounts, and environmental-economic frameworks to better capture sustainability, inclusion, and long-term economic resilience.

Across three integrated parts, the book moves from the present and future of accounting systems for sustainable development to detailed developments in national, regional, and satellite accounts and finally to policy-relevant applications of national accounts. Key topics include the revision of national accounts standards, SEEA and environmental accounting, EU taxonomy and non-financial reporting, natural capital accounting, nonprofit sector statistics, agricultural and public sector accounts, GDP reclassifications, public spending, income redistribution, and the role of green economy technologies. Through systemic frameworks, pilot studies, and policy-oriented analyses, the book demonstrates how accounting can inform evidence-based decisions aligned with sustainability goals.

Key Features

• - Provides an integrated perspective on macro- and micro-level accounting frameworks with sustainability objectives.
• - Explores international best practices from the EU, UN, India, and beyond.
• - Covers environmental-economic, agricultural, public sector, and nonprofit sector accounting.
• - Provides practical examples, pilot studies, and policy-oriented insights.
• - Addresses emerging issues such as green economy strategies, non-financial reporting, and digitalisation of accounting systems.

Target Readership:

Researchers, academics, students and other professionals in accounting, finance and sustainable development.