CFC and Sebrae Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Sustainability in Brazil's Small Businesses
The Federal Accounting Council and Sebrae Nacional have partnered to promote sustainability and professional training for Brazil's micro and small enterprises through targeted initiatives and accounting education.
- • CFC and Sebrae formed a strategic partnership to promote sustainability in micro and small enterprises.
- • A national accountant training program focused on sustainability standards is being developed.
- • Sebrae will financially support accountant training nationwide to boost the profession.
- • The partnership aims to present Brazilian accounting practices at international sustainability forums.
Key details
The Federal Accounting Council (CFC) and Sebrae Nacional have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing sustainability practices within Brazil's micro and small enterprises. This collaboration was detailed in a meeting held on January 28 in Brasília, attended by CFC President Joaquim Bezerra, Sebrae's Director of Administration and Finance Margarete Coelho, and Manager of Female Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion Georgia Nunes.
The partnership focuses on supporting the adoption of new sustainability norms, emphasizing the pivotal role of accounting to promote best practices, regulatory compliance, and value creation for small businesses. Notably, the initiative highlights Brazil’s pioneering approach in structuring sustainability efforts specifically tailored to micro and small enterprises.
Key developments include a national training program for accountants, designed to equip professionals with skills to implement sustainability standards across various market sectors effectively. Bezerra proposed a joint project leveraging the technical resources of both CFC and Sebrae to advance professional qualifications and facilitate sustainable business transitions. Sebrae is expected to provide financial backing for this accountant training nationwide, reinforcing the profession amidst evolving market and regulatory demands.
In addition, Bezerra emphasized showcasing Brazilian accounting practices internationally, including at forums such as the United Nations, to exhibit Brazil's contribution to global sustainability agendas through its experience with small businesses.
This partnership, set to be formalized with a signing commitment on March 10, is a significant step toward combining sustainability, professional qualification, and empowerment of micro and small enterprises. Bezerra encapsulated this spirit by stating, "Sebrae and CFC celebrate a strategic alliance for Brazil’s development.", reaffirming their joint dedication to sustainable growth and capacity building in Brazil's business sector.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
