WORLD CLASS CONFERENCES AND IT'S ALL FOR FREE!
2 THEATRES, 60 PRESENTATIONS… AND IT’S ALL FOR FREE!
The HR & Learning Show brings together the latest technology and solutions, the experts, the HR professionals, the advisors, and the consultants.
Running at Suntec Convention Centre on the 8-9 October 2019, the show is:
• A showcase of the world’s best HR and workplace learning technology solutions
• 60 “how to” presentations from Asian HR experts
• Live demos where buyers can fully assess solutions in just two days
• 2,000 attendees from across Asia
The conference programme is free to attend and consists of three theatres each featuring 24 twenty minute presentations.
Through case studies, mini-workshops and future-oriented presentations you will have a tool kit to navigate your rapidly changing world.
Singapore, 8 - 9 October 2019
Schedule
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Oct 809:00
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5 digital HR trends you need to know
Keynotes
- Learn why certain skills shortages exist and how you can future proof your business.
- Understand why it’s so hard to get your employees to learn on their own and what you can do about it.
- Discover a new perspective on how you hire candidates.
Nellie Wartoft, Chief Executive Officer, TigerhallSingapore
Oct 809:00
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How ASEAN SMEs can leverage transformative technologies to futureproof their business
Digital Innovation
- Overview of latest technological trends and disruptions impacting the ASEAN consumer and business landscape
- How should Asean SMEs leverage transformative technologies like A.I., M.L., data analytics, blockchain, e-payments, to future-ready themselves
- 7 transformative steps towards digital success for SMEs to embed digital into their DNA
Nam Soon Liew, Managing Partner, Asean, EYSingapore
Oct 809:00
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Moving on from your HR punch-card: Introducing a biometric system
HR Tech
Vicki Dacosta, Human Resources Manager, Global Navigation SolutionsSingapore
Oct 809:00
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Integrated global cross-border payments
Money In, Money Out
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Oct 809:00
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Transformation journey: "Accountant" to "World Class Business Partner"
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Venkat Padmanabhan, President And Global Head Of Finance, Olam International LtdSingapore
Oct 809:00
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Using cloud technology in old-school businesses
Practice Management
Konstantin Lange, Chief Operating Officer, Osome Pte. Ltd.Singapore
Oct 809:00
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Managing cross border business in the cloud
Business in the Cloud
Jonathan Chuah, Finance Director, SELLinALLSingapore
Oct 809:30
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Hiring, Training and Retention of PMETs in a Manpower-Lean Economy
Keynotes
- P-Max Place-and-Train Programme
- Enhanced Career Support Programme (CSP)
- Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Professional Executives
Shaun Hou, Director, Singapore National Employers FederationSingapore
Oct 809:30
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Decrease your business costs through intelligent automation
Digital Innovation
Please join Jan-Arie, Co-founder and COO of BlueMeg, for his presentation on reducing business cost through intelligent automation. Jan-Arie will focus on direct and indirect cost associated with the provision of corporate services. He will demonstrate how intelligent adoption and inclusion of technology will enable firms to massively reduce internal cost, increase security, and significantly improve their clients’ experience at the same time. BlueMeg is a technology company that builds cloud-based software that automates, secures, and manages corporate governance. BlueMeg’s software securely interacts with government identity solutions, e-signature providers, KYC databases, cloud-based accounting platforms, and many more.
Jan-Arie Byloos, Chief Financial Officer, BluemegSingapore
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Oct 809:30
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Time to look at PeopleTech: immediate ROI to bottomline & productivity
HR Tech
Adrian Tan, Adrian Tan HR Tech BlogSingapore
Oct 809:30
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Business protection strategies for SMEs
Money In, Money Out
Peter Sin, Vision Advisory Management
Oct 809:30
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Unlock the value of real-time accounting
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Jess Minnett, Team Manager, Customer Success, Receipt BankAustralia
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Oct 809:30
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The passionate practitioner in the digital age
Practice Management
Joseph Alfred, Head of Policy, ACCASingapore
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Oct 809:30
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Smart Nation for Businesses
Business in the Cloud
How is the Smart Nation initiative cascading down to enterprise solutions and what will the future be like?How will technology play a part and where are we against the world?
Ang Yuit, Vice President, Membership And Training, Association of Small & Medium EnterprisesSingapore
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Oct 809:30
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Reinventing SME banking
Business Financing
Joel Leong, Co-Founder and Country Head (Singapore), AspireSingapore
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Oct 810:00
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Why do I need to join Singapore’s Nationwide E-Invoicing Network?
Keynotes
The payment landscape in Singapore has been changed with PayNow where payment can be made easily. It is now common for businesses to send payment over PayNow. Likewise, the invoice landscape is going to be changed with the nationwide e-invoicing network. Join us to learn how you can invoice each other digitally and easily on the network, and start reaping the benefits of digitalisation for yourself and your partners.
Robert Tay, Cluster Director, Modern Services, IMDASingapore
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Oct 810:15
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Become a pacesetter in the accounting industry
Keynotes
- What the current state of the accounting industry looks like (traditional paper-based v.s. enlightened in digital)
- To identify your challenges and understand your support channels
- Best practices, tools and platforms adopted by progressive firms around the world
Kevin Fitzgerald, Managing Director Asia, XeroSingapore
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Oct 811:00
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HR Government Grants for Local Enterprises to Champion Workforce Excellence
Keynotes
Felicia Chong, Secretariat, Workforce Advancement FederationSingapore
Oct 811:00
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Running your business in the cloud
Digital Innovation
Elaine Lim, Director, Agere Accounting & Advisory Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 811:00
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SME Experiences: Moving from manual to technological
HR Tech
- Adapting to changes and moving from manual to technological
- Managing employee data efficiently
- Go paperless with e-filing system
Sangaran Rajentheran, HR Executive, Field Catering & Supplies Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 811:00
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e-Invoicing in Singapore for Xero and QBO users is here: how can you take advantage of it?
Money In, Money Out
- What is e-Invoicing and why does everyone want to do it?
- Which accounting systems does e-Invoicing work with?
- How do Accountants and Advisers benefit from e-Invoicing?
Robin Sands, Chief Executive Officer, LinkForSingapore
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Oct 811:00
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Outsourcing and when it could work for your business
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Rajat Gupta, Financial Controller, Chellsea Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 811:00
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1 in 700 accounting firms: where do you stand?
Practice Management
Esther Li, Partner Consultant, XeroSingapore
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Oct 811:00
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Procurement and finance: A match made in the cloud
Business in the Cloud
- Why now is the time to think about moving your procurement processes out of the stone age and into the Cloud
- The Benefits and Challenges of migrating to an online eProcurement System
- Case study demonstrating ROI
Ken Ooi, Co-Founder, Tenderboard Pte LtdSingapore
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Oct 811:00
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Fintech-driven SME financing
Business Financing
Inadequatebank financing, long credit cycles and working capital crunch are commonbarriers to business growth. Businesses, in particular SMEs, often get turneddown for financing or are offered unsustainable interest rates and fees. Withthe advent of fintech and innovative lending solutions in the market,businesses now can look to optimise their working capital to fund cash flowgaps and to drive business growth easily and sustainably. The need foraccountants to know about different types of alternative funding solutionsthat are available today. Business growth and funding are areas whereaccountants can grow their expertise to advise their clients. Case study: Howbusinesses are raising finances in an efficient manner to drive scale andgrowth.
Nikhilesh Goel, Co-Founder, Validus CapitalSingapore
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Oct 811:30
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Corporate transport in the digital age
Keynotes
Dileep Kannan, Regional Sales Director, GrabSingapore
Oct 811:30
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Embracing technology: engaging your future workforce
Digital Innovation
Mariam Riza, Vice President - Intergenerational Engagement, WattleshireAustralia
Oct 811:30
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Navigating the clutter: How to identify the right-fit HRTech solution?
HR Tech
Sriram Iyer, Founder And Chief Executive Officer, hrtech.sgSingapore
Oct 811:30
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Dude, where's my cash?
Money In, Money Out
Joshua Chan, Advisory Director, YYC Holdings Sdn BhdMalaysia
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Oct 811:30
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How to build the right app stack for your accounting firm and how it can help your practice grow
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Need help building the right app stack?
- How can it be monetised?
- Where do I start?
David Hassall, CEO/Co-Founder, Xero User MagazineUnited Kingdom
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Oct 811:30
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Practice Management
Antonio Scaramuzzino, Director, Shaft PhSingapore
Oct 811:30
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Growing your business in the cloud
Business in the Cloud
Jonathan Kok, Partner, RHTLaw Taylor WessingSingapore
Oct 811:30
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Hiring, training and retention of PMETs in a manpower lean economy
Business Financing
Shaun Hou, Director, Singapore National Employers FederationSingapore
Oct 812:00
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How AI is transforming HR
Keynotes
- Megatrends in technology affecting HR
- How can AI enable HR to create great workplaces
- HR's role in developing expert humans and the impact of AI
- HR as a champion of digital transformation around the employee experience
- AI & HR as symbiotic – an interdependent relationship
Michael Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, Human Capital Leadership InstituteSingapore
Oct 812:00
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Automate to survive
Digital Innovation
Tim Hoopmann, Founder, Spinn Business SolutionsAustralia
Oct 812:00
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HR agility & adaption: How to prepare your workforce for the future
HR Tech
Eugene Lam, Senior Human Resource Director, DanaherSingapore
Oct 812:00
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Automating your accounts payable function
Money In, Money Out
Bryan Zhao, Partner, Harvest Accounting Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 812:00
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Managing cross border accounting systems
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Rizwan Khan, Chief Financial Officer, Panoval Asia LimitedVietnam
Oct 812:00
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Building your accounting and finance tech stack
Practice Management
Lielette Calleja, Director, All That CountsAustralia
Oct 812:00
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Preparing your organisation to meet cyber security challenges in the cloud environment
Business in the Cloud
Cecil Su, Director, Technology And Risk Advisory, BDOSingapore
Oct 812:00
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Blockchain and trade finance
Business Financing
Manoj Vembu, Director, Finance And Strategy, Global Trade WellSingapore
Oct 812:30
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How to elevate worker's learnability effectively with SkillsFuture initiatives
Keynotes
Luc Hwa Tay, Advisor, e2iSingapore
Oct 812:30
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Engaging employees with gamification
HR Tech
- Gamification simplified
- The Psychology behind Gamification
- What Employees want
- How Gamification Motivates employees
Mariam Riza, Vice President - Intergenerational Engagement, WattleshireAustralia
Oct 812:30
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The ledger that rules them all: leveraging on the blockchain technology for accountants
Digital Innovation
As an accounting professional, it is crucial today to be in tune on what is happening in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space to remain relevant. This talk will compress six years of experience into a 30-minute talk for you to cut though the clutter, reducing your time researching through pages of information on the Internet, and give you the understanding that shapes this space to make sense of the virtual asset hype and development.
Zann Kwan, Director, Digital Advisory, Crowe Singapore
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Oct 812:30
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Debt collection and credit control
Money In, Money Out
We are seeing a significant deterioration of corporate payment trends in Asia along with Trade War and other political or economic turbulences in the Region. Management of debt collection and control of credit risks is more than ever a critical process to protect companies profitability.
Philippe Rousset, Chief Financial Officer, SOCOMECSingapore
Oct 812:30
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How to manage digital currencies from a bookkeeping accounting perspective
Accounting & Bookkeeping
So your company decides to accept digital currencies; how do I keep and manage the companies account?Are there multi signatories needed to prevent fraudulent transactions?What are the rules and tax implications?What is considered taxable revenue?How to access ledger records on the blockchain?
Leslie Daniel Chan, Vice President, Singapore Bitcoin ClubSingapore
Oct 812:30
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Optimising the financial lifecycle: leveraging cloud technology
Business in the Cloud
Richard Little, CFO, Tridant Pte LtdAustralia
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Oct 812:30
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Secrets to a successful business loan application
Business Financing
- Sharing on key credit assessment parameters via company’s financial statements, liquidity, debt management and key persons.
- Session will also spell out common pitfalls and practice gaps experienced by many businesses, effectively shutting them from access to affordable funding.
- Highlight over-arching key digital themes that will ease operating costs, improve efficiency and gain direct access to financing in the future.
Marc Leong, Head, Sme Banking, MaybankSingapore
Oct 813:00
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Choosing, implementing & managing HR technology
Keynotes
Philippa Penfold, CEO & Co-Founder, People Collider, People ColliderSingapore
Oct 813:00
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Developing your HR Data: How to connect with your employees
HR Tech
- Learn to draw insights from dense data and use storytelling to bring them to life so that your communication is captivating, persuasive, and memorable.
Earn Meng Chan, Human Resources Director, Sunray Woodcraft ConstructionSingapore
Oct 813:00
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Digitalisation of the month end close process
Digital Innovation
Willem Boshoff, Director of CPM, Tridant Pte LtdAustralia
Oct 813:00
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Upgrading legacy systems: how to make your processes more efficient
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Wouter De Veen, Finance Director, Asia Pacific Breweries SingaporeSingapore
Oct 813:00
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Putting customer experience at the heart of your practice
Practice Management
- Making life easier for the client.
- Key values – passion, empathy and accountability.
- Becoming part of the client’s journey and retaining the relationship.
Boon Tan, Tax Manager, Manager, Managing Director, CST Tax AdvisorsAustralia
Oct 813:00
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Getting ahead of the competition by respecting data rights
Business in the Cloud
Oct 813:00
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A user-centric approach to trade financing
Business Financing
Reserved for Goldbell Financial Services
Ken Ooi, Co-Founder, Tenderboard Pte LtdSingapore
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Oct 813:30
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Embracing change with confidence
Keynotes
Lielette Calleja, Director, All That CountsAustralia
Oct 814:00
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How cloud, blockchain and AI can double your profits
Keynotes
Aynsley Damery, Chief Executive Officer And Founder, ClarityJersey
Oct 814:30
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Will HR become obsolete in the next 5 years?
Keynotes
Eddie Lee, Executive Director, ShriSingapore
Oct 814:30
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How to use L&D technologies in a meaningful manner
HR Tech
Lauri Sulanto, Director, Learning CraftersHong Kong
Oct 814:30
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The power of specialising: adding value to the advisory role through specialisation
Digital Innovation
Oct 814:30
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Getting started with paperless accounting
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Michael Brown, Chief Financial Officer, International Table Tennis FederationSingapore
Oct 814:30
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The future of accounting: what's in it for businesses, and how do accountants stay relevant?
Practice Management
Stephan Yeong, Director, GaugeSingapore
Oct 814:30
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Bringing SME businesses to cloud: challenges and opportunities
Business in the Cloud
- The impact of cloud and digitalisation on small businessesHow to leverage on digitalisation with a small team of employeesMaking use of cloud-based functions and software to improve business functions
Richelle Tay, Senior Manager, Head Of Asean Advisory, Dezan Shira & AssociatesSingapore
Oct 814:30
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The financial web and its impact on small businesses
Business Financing
- The future of the financial web
- About current developments in finweb technology today that you can already use in your business
- How an integrated financial web will help provide you with visibility of your business cash position, help you get paid faster, and access working capital to run and grow your business
Kai Chan, Account Manager - Strategic Partnerships, XeroSingapore
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Oct 815:00
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Human capital in the evolution of technology
Keynotes
Arun Sunder, Founder, The Social Capital InstituteSingapore
Oct 815:00
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Adopting digital recruitment tools
HR Tech
Stephanie Morton, Manager, Global Talent Acquisition And Strategy, Technology And Talent Relationship Management, Siemens LimitedSingapore
Oct 815:00
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Stay in control: building a connected platform with business apps
Digital Innovation
- To identify new business opportunities that are made possible with connected, integrated solutions
- What a day in the life of a connected SME looks like
- How technology can help you grow and scale your business beyond borders
Devan Moorthy, Strategic Partnerships Asia, XeroSingapore
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Oct 815:00
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Solving cashflow puzzle with AI
Money In, Money Out
- Leverage AI for cashflow forecast
- Improve Business ROI by Managing Cashflow
- Creating a connected financial Ecosystem
Jitendra Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer, Winspire SolutionsSingapore
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Oct 815:00
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Upgrading your skills for a technological future
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Jiwei Wang, Associate Professor, Singapore Management UniversitySingapore
Oct 815:00
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Help clients futureproof their businesses through App Advisory
Practice Management
With an ever-growing number of affordable and diverse Accounting Apps available, technology loving accountants are embracing App Advisory. App Advisory can help build a closer client relationship, give access to timely accurate data from the whole of the business, and is a fun, interesting and profitable complementary service offering. This session provides insight and resources to help you start your App Advisory journey.Takeaways: ·An understanding of App Advisory ·From basic awareness, to full turn-key implementation, an appreciation of the different depths of App Advisory. ·Resources to start your App Advisory journey
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Oct 815:00
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SME digitalisation: building a strong digital business in Southeast Asia
Business in the Cloud
- What Digitalization really means in the context of Southeast Asian SME'sHow to start your digitalization journey and knowing which business processes to automate firstHow Digitalization gives your business a competitive advantage and sets you up for long-term success.
Tanvir Walia, Vice President, DeskeraSingapore
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Oct 815:00
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Beginner's Guide to starting a bootstrapped business: Poke Theory
Business Financing
Joey Lee, Founder, Poke TheorySingapore
Oct 815:30
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Building an employer of choice in the digital age
Keynotes
- What can employers do to stand out in a crowded digital world?
- How do you leverage social media to widen your outreach?
- What can you do to tell your stories more effectively?
Sam Neo, Founder & Chief People Officer, People Mentality IncSingapore
Oct 815:30
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Digital talent pipeline management
HR Tech
Gaurav Hirey, Group Director, Human Resource And Talent Development, Source Solutions IncSingapore
Oct 815:30
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Taking the complexity of payments out of international trade
Digital Innovation
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Michelle Mak, Head Of Sales, Western Union Business SolutionsSingapore
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Oct 815:30
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Incorporating data into your digital innovation strategy
Money In, Money Out
Moderator: Jatin Detwani, Commercial Finance and Corporate Strategy Lead, Tickled MediaSingapore
Nancy Chu, Head Of Finance And Administration, SmartkarmaSingapore
Frank Stevenaar, Chief Financial Officer, GoBearSingapore
Daniel Berenbaum, Vice President Of Finance And Chief Financial Officer, Global FoundriesSingapore
Oct 815:30
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Taking expenses digital: how to get started
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Sundeep Kohli, Finance Director, Reckitt Benckiser (Singapore) Private LimitedSingapore
Oct 815:30
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We make it work
Practice Management
Ryan Pang, Head and Managing Director of Global Business Services and Group Advisory, YYC AsiaSingapore
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Oct 815:30
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Going beyond the general ledger
Business in the Cloud
Dheeraj VN, Lead- Accountant Program, Zoho CorporationIndia
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Oct 815:30
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Reserved for Leslie Chan
Business Financing
Leslie Daniel Chan, Vice President, Singapore Bitcoin ClubSingapore
Oct 816:00
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Making your HR data work for you
Keynotes
- Designing relevant HR analytics projects
- Finding useful HR insights in a sea of data
- Provoking action through insights.
Timothy Ng, Ninja VanSingapore
Oct 816:00
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Digital tools for small business
Digital Innovation
- How can Digital Tools enhance Small Business?What are the types of Digital Tools you can use?More expensive Digital ToolsCheap and Free Digital Tools
Bryan O'Loughlan, Principal, CFO Associates Asia Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 816:00
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Enabling capabilities: Using technology to evolve your staff
HR Tech
Grace Yang, Senior Human Resources Director, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition CentreSingapore
Oct 816:00
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Navigating the automation transformation
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Gayal Karunasena, leader - Business Process Solutions, Deloitte SingaporeSingapore
Tyler Jay Furrer, Senior Manager, Deloitte SingaporeSingapore
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Oct 816:00
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Developing accounting practice in Nepal
Practice Management
Komal Chitracar, Senior Partner, KB Chitracar & CoUnited Arab Emirates
Oct 816:00
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Strengthen your competitive advantage by empowering a mobile workforce
Business in the Cloud
- To understand the benefits of online accounting beyond efficiency gains
- How to get paid faster
- How to run a truly mobile business on the go
Kelvin Wee, Partner Consultant, XeroSingapore
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Oct 816:00
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Raising finance for your SME
Business Financing
Johnny Goh, Director, Ashoka Tree AssociatesSingapore
Oct 816:30
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Enabling your workforce to embrace change in a digital world
Keynotes
- Change forces people to explore the unknown and people often fear what they don’t know or understand. In this highly engaging and thought-provoking talk, hear from Jit Puru as he shares why it is crucial for your employees to buy into the idea of change, and how you can do to create an organisational culture to embrace change using the IAASE model he created.
Jit Puru, Founder, Jit & CompanySingapore
Oct 816:30
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Digitalising the finance function: the human factor
Digital Innovation
Davy Lassagne, Group Chief Financial Officer, Unabiz Holdings Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 816:30
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Embracing the HR Digital Transformation: Robotics, AI & Chatbots
HR Tech
- Expand Possibilities: Challenge Traditional Thinking & ways of doing things using Robotics & Chatbots in Logicalis Asia
- Embrace Change: Adapt, Evolve & Transform by introducing new skills, processes and tools utilizing RPA
- Create Impact: Explore opportunities wherever we can to better utilize AI/Robotics to increase process efficiencies
Cyl Lin, Head of HR, Asia, Logicalis Singapore Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 816:30
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Programmes and support for SMEs to grow their business
Money In, Money Out
- How to attract experienced PMETs to work and stay in quality jobs with you.
- Getting help to reskill PMETs who are switching careers to take on quality jobs with you
- Getting support to develop HR capabilities to better manage and retain PMETs
Daniel Ang, Business Advisor, SME Centre@ SMCCISingapore
Manisah Binte Sapari, Business Advisor, SME Centre@ SMCCISingapore
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Oct 816:30
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Machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate finance and accounting
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Vikrant Rathore, Founder, KomercoSingapore
Oct 816:30
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Affordable Oracle Netsuite in the cloud
Business in the Cloud
Suresh Kalpathy, President, Rapid e-SuiteSingapore
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Oct 816:30
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Cashflow optimisation in cross-border trading
Business Financing
Dimitri Kouchnirenko, Director, IncomlendSingapore
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Oct 909:00
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Talent management in the digital era
Keynotes
Merle Chen, Chief Talent Officer, The Lo and Behold GroupSingapore
Oct 909:00
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Delivering value: Why you need to be investing in HR technology
HR Tech
- HR, as we know, is dead. Thank God for this!The HR as we always wanted finally has a chance. However, what stands between a dead HR and a living, thriving HR is NOT technology but the basics on why we need HR at all and a digital mindset. Many businesses will fail because the HR fails to deliver on its promises in this rapidly evolving economy. HR leaders cannot continue to just embrace technology in the name of digital adoption. As a practitioner, I’ll share my experiences of building a Digital HR.
Vikas Verma, Executive Human Resources Director, United Overseas Bank LimitedSingapore
Oct 909:00
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The future is now: 10 digital finance trends you need to know about
Digital Innovation
Claudia Marcusson, Fellow, National University of SingaporeSingapore
Oct 909:00
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Taking your practice digital
Practice Management
- The digitization options and their respective differences when organizations are considering this initiative- The readiness that organizations always undermine- The importance of change management in this transformation journey- The risks and controls any organizations should be prepared for prior to embarking any transformation project
Jenny Tan, Honorary Treasurer, ISACA
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Oct 909:00
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An overview of tax changes in 2019
Tax & Compliance
Irene Indrawan, Finance Manager, Pharma Health Care Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 909:30
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Recruitment tips for SMEs
Keynotes
Siewyee Bay, Head Of People And Culture, StashawaySingapore
Oct 909:30
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Building an integrated HR technology system that works for you
HR Tech
- Designing the HR Digital Life Cycle and Developing the Technology Roadmap
- Sharing the SUTD implementation experience
- Use of Agile Techniques in Software and System Implementation
Jaclyn Lee, Senior Director, Human Resources, Singapore University of Technology and DesignSingapore
Oct 909:30
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The International Receivables problem and how to solve it
Digital Innovation
Nabeel Saeed, Head of APAC Client Success, FlywireSingapore
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Oct 909:30
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How technology can help with cash management processes in startups
Money In, Money Out
Margaret Hou, Finance manager, Cheers labsSingapore
Oct 909:30
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Integrating sales and financial planning to drive business performance through BPC system
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Natanael Suryadi, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CombipharIndonesia
Oct 909:30
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Professional qualifications and a career in finance
Practice Management
John Harvie, Chief Financial Officer, Sc Ventures, SC VenturesKenya
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Oct 909:30
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How to prepare your business for the changing GST landscape
Tax & Compliance
Eng Min Lor, Director, Tax Services, Grant Thornton Singapore Pte Ltd
Jeremy O'Neil, Indirect Tax Manager, Grant Thornton Singapore Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 909:30
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Spotting red flags: warning signs of companies in trouble
Business Financing
Dissecting debt piles in real life casesYou will also gain first-hand knowledge and insight into the:
- Lessons learned from fallen idols in Singapore
- 36 red flags to look out for – warning signs in any organisation
- Safeguards against fraud, bribery and corruption - the 3 Step Approach
Sarjit Singh, Director - Head, Risk Assurance, RHT Corporate AdvisorySingapore
Oct 910:00
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Scaling your small business with ease
Keynotes
Jonathan Winter, Education Manager, XeroSingapore
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Oct 911:00
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Building a workforce ready for digital transformation
Keynotes
- Join BPP to hear how HR professionals can assess their organizational capability to more effectively identify the skills required to achieve digital transformation and develop employees who are responsive to the rapidly evolving needs of digital business. Using advances in the science of learning, paired with new technologies, pioneering businesses can harness new approaches to developing the skills of the future, engaging experiential techniques to empower staff across all levels of the business to deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
Vicky Knight, Associate Dean of International Programmes, BPPUnited Kingdom
Oct 911:00
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The key considerations of a modern accounting firm
Digital Innovation
- To understand the benefits of online accounting beyond efficiency gains
- How to get paid faster
- How to run a truly mobile business on the go
Derek Tang, Senior Account Manager, XeroSingapore
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Oct 911:00
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Transforming into ‘agile digital’: From HR servant to HR business partner
HR Tech
- You can live a very fruitful life being a HR Servant
- The enormous expectations of being an “Agile Digital” HR Business Partner
- Is Singapore a fertile ground to produce more “Agile Digital” HR Business Partner?
Raymund Chua, Founder & Advisor, Heart 4 HRSingapore
Oct 911:00
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Real time payments and what it means for your cash flow
Money In, Money Out
- What are the payment types can I use today
- When should I be using real time payments
- How can I use real time payments to improve my cash flow
Gregory Trotter, Head of Cash Management, OCBC BankSingapore
Oct 911:00
Conference pass
Automated audit and bookkeeping
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Zahra Pourabedin, Lecturer, Henley Business School, University Of Reading MalaysiaMalaysia
Vahid Biglari, Lecturer, University of NewcastleSingapore
Oct 911:00
Conference pass
Practice everyday innovation
Practice Management
Everyone tells CPAs they aren’t innovative. That’s just not true. Accountants use innovation every day when coming up with unique ways to help their clients. You need to learn how to tap this innovative side to make innovation part of your firm’s DNA. By moving away from safe, tried and tested processes, you can build a culture that supports ongoing, consistent opportunities for innovation. In this session, you’ll learn what you need to do to radically change your business and hear what forms of every day innovation are happening across the industry.
Jody Padar, Chief Executive Officer, New Vision CPAUnited States
Oct 911:00
Conference pass
Cross-border contracts: navigating international taxation
Tax & Compliance
1) Appropriate contracting structure2) Permanent establishment3) Withholding tax4) Steps to take to minimise WHT
John Lim, Regional Tax Manager, DNV GL Singapore Pte. Ltd.Singapore
Oct 911:00
Conference pass
Future proofing tomorrow's finance leaders
Business Financing
Mark Billington, Regional Director, ICAEWSingapore
Session led by:
Oct 911:30
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Mental Health & Technology: Allowing employers to manage change
Keynotes
Tim Hoopmann, Founder, Spinn Business SolutionsAustralia
Oct 911:30
Conference pass
Building trust in AI in digital lending
Digital Innovation
AI has played an instrumental role for various companies and most importantly, for peer-to-peer lending platforms. How AI has transformed lending and how it affects both lenders and SMEs; why trust is crucial for the future of AI and digital lending. Learn how your role can be a part of the driving force for financial inclusion for our SMEs.
Anand Periwal, Head of Partnerships, Validus CapitalSingapore
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Oct 911:30
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Using technology in managing rising healthcare costs
HR Tech
Virendra Shelar, Executive Officer, Omron CorporationSingapore
Oct 911:30
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Staying on top of your cash flow
Money In, Money Out
Mohamed Fazluddin, Owner, Mohamed Fazluddin & PartnersSingapore
Oct 911:30
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Future of bookkeeping: how bookkeepers will evolve into business advisors
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Disruption in the ecosystem
- Transformation of the bookkeepers role
- The future of bookkeepers -> AI enhanced Business advisors
Ishi Singh, Managing Partner, XION.AISingapore
Saba Khan, Partner, Head of Products, XION.AI
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Oct 911:30
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From bean counters to business advisors: the changing role of the accountant
Practice Management
Chari TVT, Former Group Chief Financial Officer, Celcom Axiata BerhadMalaysia
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Oct 911:30
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Staying compliant with global standards
Tax & Compliance
Ivan Lee, Manager, Business Solutions, GS1 SingaporeSingapore
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Oct 911:30
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Revolutionising cash flow management for small business success in Asia
Business Financing
Julian Wong, Small Business Evangelist, XeroSingapore
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Oct 912:00
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Attract, develop and empower a smart workforce
Keynotes
- Build a workforce culture relevant to today’s needs
- Develop a smarter workforce amidst increased cost pressures and talent demands
- Apply the right decision process to empower the workforce with HR Technology
Gary Lee, Global Head Of Leadership And Organizational Development, SivantosSingapore
Oct 912:00
Conference pass
Blockchain and the future of accountancy
Digital Innovation
Rizwan Khan, Chief Financial Officer, Panoval Asia LimitedVietnam
Oct 912:00
Conference pass
Enabling a productive workforce through technology
HR Tech
Bernadette Giam, Director, Corporate Affairs And Human Resources, Creative EateriesSingapore
Oct 912:00
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Making digital banking work for you: feeds, feeds, feeds
Money In, Money Out
Christina Devi, Financial Controller, SnapcartIndonesia
Oct 912:00
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Cashflow is king
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Elaine Lim, Director, Agere Accounting & Advisory Pte LtdSingapore
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Oct 912:00
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How to use M&A services to help your firm generate new revenue streams
Practice Management
- Why you should Use M&A Services to help your firm to generate New Revenue Stream.How you should Use M&A Services to help your firm to generate New Revenue Stream.How to spot which client you should offer M&A Services to help your firm to generate New Revenue Stream ( Who is the likely buyer & who us the likely seller).How to work with strategic business partner ( in case you do not have the skill to execute M&A Projects)
Bernard Lee, Founder, Audit AllianceSingapore
Oct 912:00
Conference pass
Raising capital: what tax strategies do you need to consider?
Tax & Compliance
Cora Cheung, Tax And M&A Consultant, C AdvisorySingapore
Oct 912:00
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Optimising government grants to transform your SME
Business Financing
Hendrik Yap, Finance Manager, Golden Swan Industries & Trading (S) Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 912:30
Conference pass
The importance of soft skills development in the digital age
Keynotes
Carlie Guy, Founder and CEO, The Social ConnectiveSingapore
Oct 912:30
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Enabling experiences: Using technology to maximise learning & development
HR Tech
Sonia Sant, Experienced Learning, Development & HR Leader (formerly), Standard Chartered BankSingapore
Oct 912:30
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Modern workplace through technology
Digital Innovation
Kg Tan, Founder And Managing Director, Precursor Technology Pte. Ltd.Singapore
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Oct 912:30
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Cash in on cashflow
Money In, Money Out
- How to make short term forecasting a profitable service for your firm with Float
- The importance of collaboration - bringing business planning and advisory to the center of the client relationship.
- The power of real-time forecasting - how to use technology to automate and streamline your process.
- What’s in it for me and what’s in it for my clients? Finding ways to show the value and charge appropriately for this service.
Colin Hewitt, Chief Executive Officer, Float Cash Flow ForecastingUnited Kingdom
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Oct 912:30
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Embracing digital transformation in an old school accounting business
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Moderator: Jatin Detwani, Commercial Finance and Corporate Strategy Lead, Tickled MediaSingapore
Tim Hoopmann, Founder, Spinn Business SolutionsAustralia
Bryan Zhao, Partner, Harvest Accounting Pte LtdSingapore
David Louey, Director, Mazars LLPThailand
Bryan O'Loughlan, Principal, CFO Associates Asia Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 912:30
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for taxation
Tax & Compliance
Nuraslina Zainal Abidin, Chief Executive Officer, Innovation Associates ConsultingMalaysia
Oct 912:30
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Innovative finance for today's businesses
Business Financing
1. Landscape of SME Financing in Singapore2. Current Trend of Alternative Finance and How It Has Supported SMEs3. How Digitalisation Enhance Alternative Finance Capability and Accessibility
Brian Teng, CEO, InvoiceInterchangeAustralia
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Oct 913:00
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Managing a millennial workforce
Keynotes
Krish Iyer, Human Resources Director, Kantar HealthSingapore
Oct 913:00
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Workflow technology: threat or saviour to the professional services industry?
Digital Innovation
Built on tradition, the professional services industry is known to be late at adopting new technology into their processes. This talk will explore the effects of introducing workflow technology to professional services and highlight the business opportunities that automating the routine creates. Implementation of workflow technology is profound in many ways, both for clients and for employees. We'll look at how it can improve client engagement and retention as well as what it means for employees to be apart of a technology empowered firm.
Alan Schmoll, Chief Executive Officer, ZaveSingapore
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Oct 913:00
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Digital strategies and tools to help you improve your cash flow management
Money In, Money Out
Meilyn Choo, Director, Brown V ConsultingSingapore
Oct 913:00
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Practical steps in launching advisory services
Practice Management
- Understanding your customers’ challenges
- Achievable steps that any business can take, convert challenges to contentment
- Real case studies for you and your customers
Pearly Koh, Director, Business Development, Ace Business ConsultancySingapore
Lionel Koh, Director, IT & Business Solutions, Ace Business ConsultancySingapore
Oct 913:30
Conference pass
How can I benefit from a free e-invoicing solution?
Keynotes
The first step in doing business is to be found. Just as businesses without a web presence are not in people's consideration, a presence in the nationally recognised PEPPOL E-Invoicing network is a must to be found for transacting digitally. Learn more about how the E-Invoice network is enhancing business opportunities for local SME's and other businesses.
Moderator: Seong Wah Geok, Director, E-Invoice (Project Office), IMDASingapore
Sally Loo, Finance Controller, Dairy Farm GroupSingapore
Volkmar Ahrens, Managing Director, W.M.D.Singapore
Debarun Roychoudhury, Senior Vice President and Group Head, UOB BizSmart, United Overseas Bank LimitedSingapore
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Oct 914:10
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Putting innovation into your company culture's DNA
Keynotes
Today’s future-ready accountants are operating at the intersection of user experience, technology and business. But what does that mean exactly? In this interactive session, we’ll talk about why innovation and agility are related, transform your company’s culture, look at your business model and reevaluate operations. You’ll walk away with tips and strategies on how to roll with constant change and how you can take your company to the next level.
Jody Padar, Chief Executive Officer, New Vision CPAUnited States
Oct 914:30
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Xero keynote demonstration
Keynotes
Vincent Widjaja, Partner Development Lead, XeroSingapore
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Oct 915:00
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The changing role of HR in a digital workforce
Keynotes
Deepti Bhanot, Head Of Human Resources, Tagit Pte LtdSingapore
Oct 915:00
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Facilitating employee onboarding with technology
HR Tech
- Decentralised Staff Structure - limitations in regards to on-boarding
- Significant increase in staff over past 18 months, with staff numbers close to doubling (35 to 70)
- International organisation with several languages
- Introduction of On-Boarding through BambooHR, with staff undertaking majority of on-boarding tasks electronically
Michael Brown, Chief Financial Officer, International Table Tennis FederationSingapore
Oct 915:00
Conference pass
The future of the accountant in business: leading in the digital age
Digital Innovation
Alex Foong, Director, Regional Business Development, Institute of Management AccountantsSingapore
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Oct 915:00
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Which cloud accounting software makes the most sense for your business?
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Technology, much like everyday business problems are not 'one size fits all'. As problems in business intersect both off and online it is increasingly important for SMEs to have technology which can do the same. Rajive will go through his team's recent thoughts on leadership on technology for SMEs, and how SME software should map well to SME business problems.
Rajive Keshup, Chief Financial Officer, DeskeraSingapore
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Oct 915:00
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Building a digital practice
Practice Management
Issac Liu, CEO and Founder, OktosSingapore
Oct 915:00
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The base erosion and profits shifting era and tax controversy
Tax & Compliance
Peter Tan, Senior Tax Advisor, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Vikna Rajah, Partner, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLPSingapore
Oct 915:00
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WORKSHOP – How Cloud, Blockchain & AI can double your profits
Business Financing
This is a hands on practical workshop specifically for accountants in practice. Aynsley, (a qualified chartered accountant and former CEO of the multi-award winning advisory accounting firm Tayabali Tomlin) will take you through a proven business advisory framework, leveraging the power of technology to drive your clients growth and success. This framework has been consistently used to double clients’ profits’. Aynsley will take you through the first steps to introduce or scale advisory within your firm, the conversations to have and how you can price your advisory services. You will leave with a plan of action to implement with your accounting firm.
Host: Aynsley Damery, Chief Executive Officer And Founder, ClarityJersey
Oct 915:30
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Digital future of employee engagement
Keynotes
Abhinaya Chakkirala, Head Of Learning And Development, ExperianSingapore
Oct 915:30
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Driving technology adoption in your workforce
HR Tech
Teguh Yoga Raksa, Hr Director, Pt Erajaya SwasembadaIndonesia
Oct 915:30
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The latest trends in accounting automations
Digital Innovation
Gayal Karunasena, leader - Business Process Solutions, Deloitte SingaporeSingapore
Tyler Jay Furrer, Senior Manager, Deloitte SingaporeSingapore
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Oct 915:30
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Technologies and accountancy
Accounting & Bookkeeping
-What the key technologies areas are-The benefits and challenges to small and medium sized practices-Key lessons from a selection of case studies and examples from the UK, including audit tech, the Virtual FD model and analytics in small practices
Kirstin Gillon, Global Technology Lead, ICAEWUnited Kingdom
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Oct 915:30
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Apps to drive practice efficiency and client satisfaction
Practice Management
- Apps to improve staff onboarding- Apps to improve workflow management- Apps to allow better client engagement
Wayne Schmidt, Founder, PracticeEQAustralia
Oct 915:30
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International taxation: what companies need to know before venturing overseas
Tax & Compliance
Winston Tan, Finance And Tax Specialist, TME Consulting APACSingapore
Oct 916:00
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Developing continuously: Creating a positive learning mindset
Keynotes
Krishna Bedi, Director, Learning & OD, IHS MarkitSingapore
Oct 916:00
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Essential technology tools for offering Business Advisory services
Digital Innovation
Emotional Intelligence, and empathy utilised alongside communication and accounting tools empowers accountants to connect with small business clients, helping them shape the numbers to tell their story.With access to accurate timely data accountants are well placed accountants to design business solutions to surface useful information to help their clients make data-driven decisions. Business Advisory is a fun, interesting and profitable complementary service offering Attend this session to hear about the tools that can help you offer this service.Takeaways: ·An understanding you don’t need to have all the answers ·Empowered to start exploring offering business Advisory with existing clients – growing small fish into bigger fish ·Introduction to neat Business Advisory tech tools ·Resources to undertake Business Advisory
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Oct 916:00
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THEATRE CLOSED
Accounting & Bookkeeping
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Oct 916:00
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Outsourcing vs inhouse
Practice Management
Chetan Kasim, Director & CEO, Valenta BPO c/o JA Wealth Pty LTDIndia
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Oct 916:00
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Preparing for a new tax landscape
Tax & Compliance
Find out more about the future of tax on the digital economy, and how it may impact businesses and individuals!
Joanna Cheong, FCCA, CA Singapore and Adjunct Lecturer, Kaplan
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