Course Description

Synopsis:

This module presents highlights from the "Tech3 Forum 2024 Accounting and Finance Track: Technology in Finance: The Future Imagined" organised by the Singapore Computer Society in collaboration with its partners.

The forum's Accounting and Finance Track consists of the following segments:  

1. Advanced Technologies for ESG Action and Reporting

In a rapidly evolving ESG ecosystem, there is growing pressure on organisations to align their ESG and financial information. These present challenges in identifying and integrating ESG risks and data with conventional financial metrics. This keynote explores how advanced technologies that embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer leading solutions for mapping both domains, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in data management and reporting.

2. Shareholding Disclosure: How Much Longer Will Humans Trump AI?

Fire is a good servant, but a bad master". Can AI be a good servant for regulatory compliance and reporting? We present case studies in Shareholding Disclosure where humans are still solely trusted for this area of financial regulatory compliance over AI and share thoughts on what future could look like for Regtechs with AI.

3. Navigating the AI Landscape

Explore the evolving AI-driven financial landscape, focusing on the mindset shifts and straightforward applications that empower smarter, more efficient decision-making in today's dynamic economic environment.

4. Panel Discussion

 

Intended For:

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

 

Competency Mapping:

  • CPE Category 5 = 2.0 Hours
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Andrew Lim

Andrew is a Chartered Accountant who immersed into the latest advances of AI and Data Science, with the objective to bring a unique perspective to the table when it comes to driving impactful change and creating tangible value for enterprises in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.With a passion for innovation and a dedication to transformative initiatives, Andrew aims to assist organizations to navigate the complexities of the digital age and achieve their strategic objectives through innovative tools and strategies.
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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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Caleb Woo

Caleb has 17 years of experience in banking advisory services and solutions for global asset managers, hedge funds and sovereign wealth funds. In-depth knowledge of the financial and investment fields supports its relationships with financial institutions. Held leadership positions at CLSA (FR/Asia), Barclays Capital (Global), Macquarie Bank (AU), and Deloitte & Touche (Global) offering expertise in strategic, operational, regulatory, financial and cybersecurity risk in expanding their Risk Advisory Footprint. 
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Victoria Wymark

Victoria began her PwC career 12 years ago in Cambodia. For the past 3 years she has served as the Chief of Staff to the CEO of PwC Southeast Asia Consulting reimagining future client needs that shape the consulting profession today. She currently leads largescale finance transformation programmes, enjoys solving important problems, and exploring new technologies for good.
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Jacqueline Pang

An accomplished professional with 17 years of experience in investment operations and technology. Jacqueline’s career includes senior management positions in the financial industry - Chief Operating Officer, Investment at Singapore's largest insurance company, NTUC Income and headed APAC operations and technology for various global financial institutions including Prudential Asset Management (UK) and Russell Investment Group (US).
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Naomi Vowels

Naomi is the Co-founder and Director of givvable, an AI data platform that automates due diligence on supply chain sustainability. She holds a Bachelors degree in Economics and Arts (Languages), a Masters in Finance and is a CPA and CISI Associate.Prior to givvable, Naomi was an Australian diplomat serving in East Timor, Bangkok and Geneva, and a Vice President at Swiss Private Bank, Lombard Odier.

2 CPE Hours

Lesson(s)

4

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