Course Description

Synopsis:

This module presents the highlights of the ISCA Web-Bitez Learning Series on "Sustainability: Data Governance and Assurance".

Driven by laws and regulations, sustainability strategy, and financing requirements, the importance of data management can no longer be ignored.  

When establishing the future viability of business organisations, strong governance is needed to build a controlled environment for sustainability data to the level of financial data. 

Join us in this module to understand the best practices of sustainability data governance and find out how we can obtain assurance on sustainability disclosures. 

 

Intended For:

  • Audit Professionals / PAIP
  • Finance Professionals/ PAIB
  • Public Sector Finance
  • C-suite & Directors

 

Competency Mapping: 

  • CPE Category "Others" = 1.5 CPE Hours
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Josette Soh

Josette is a Deloitte Sustainability & Climate Advisory & Assurance Partner based in Singapore, leading the ESG Assurance practice with 16+ years of professional service experience. She is a trusted advisor at the intersection of sustainability and finance. Her team offers diverse services including narrative reporting, climate reporting, and ISAE 3000 assurance. -----------------------------------------Josette brings more than 16 years of experience in delivering professional services to both local and multinational companies across Southeast Asia and the global landscape. In her current role, she leads the Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) assurance team, which plays a pivotal role in providing an array of services to clients. These services encompass advisory solutions covering narrative reporting, TCFD and climate reporting, integrated reporting, and sustainability reporting. In addition to this, her team is actively engaged in providing assurance in accordance with ISAE 3000, a globally recognised standard. This involves a meticulous evaluation of the effectiveness, design, and implementation of controls pertaining to both financial and non-financial data.Josette's expertise extends beyond her role as an accomplished corporate trainer. With over 9 years of experience, she has effectively imparted training to both internal Deloitte professionals and external corporate clients. Her leadership extends to Learning Solutions by Deloitte (DLS), the training arm of Deloitte, where she orchestrates impactful learning experiences.Josette's expertise as a corporate trainer has significantly influenced sustainability and accounting training initiatives, reaching a diverse array of stakeholders. Her scope encompasses Singapore-listed corporations, multinational entities, and government-linked firms. Her notable contributions extend to Deloitte Singapore's IFRS Centre of Excellence, where she specialises in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Her professional affiliations include membership in various esteemed bodies, such as ISCA (CA Singapore), Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), and Associate Adult Educator (AAE) as part of the Adult Education Professionalisation program by Institute for Adult Learning Singapore (IAL).
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Brian Ho

Brian Ho is a Partner and the Sustainability & Emerging Assurance Leader for Deloitte Southeast Asia. He has 21 years’ experience in sustainability and providing professional services to clients. Before joining Deloitte, he spent 8 years as a sustainability leader at an International professional firm, and 10 years as the China Director of an Asia Pacific based sustainability consulting firm. Brian has been leading engagement teams to work with clients on ESG implementation such as ESG strategy, ESG investment frameworks, governance and management, internal controls, data management, internal controls, data management, sustainable finance assurance for issuers. He holds a number of positions in the sustainability sector and is now proactively promoting the development of climate and sustainability in the region. He is also a PhD candidate focusing on governance and ESG.

1.5 CPE Hours

Lesson(s)

4

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