BT2502 : CFO Playbook 2025 - Navigating the Future of Finance (In-Person Event)

This session explores the fast-changing business landscape and unique challenges facing CFOs in Asia Pacific. Learn about the role of AI and analytics in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and corporate governance, as industry experts share the methodologies and technological tools to drive organizational growth and success.

LT2412 - Pillar Two : Policy to Practice - Considerations for Integration of Process and Data Management (In-Person Event)

To align with international tax norms on income tax treatment of capital gains, Singapore will impose tax on gains arising from the disposal of foreign assets with effect from 1 January 2024. This lunch session aims to refresh some key indicators that IRAS consider before imposing a tax on such gain.

BT2405 : Manufacturer, Distributor or Service Provider - A Practical Perspective for Arm's Length Price Considerations for All (In-Person Event)

In a third-party scenario, most entities that are part of a multinational enterprise group would operate as manufacturers or distributors or service providers or a combination. These entities would generally be characterized as cost-plus entities or limited risk entities or risk-taking entrepreneurs etc. Due to their diverse functional characterizations, there are several key Transfer Pricing implications and challenges associated with each of these entities.

During Breakfast Talk, the different Transfer Pricing complexities and issues involved for each of these entities discussed and the arm’s length price considerations and approaches, from a practical standpoint were discussed.

BT2408 : Enhancing Whistleblowing Practices - Navigating Challenges and Embracing Change (In-Person Event)

Whistleblowing is vital for maintaining accountability and transparency in institutions – it empowers individuals to expose wrongdoing, corruption, or unethical practices and helps organization’s mitigate financial, legal and reputational risks. 

Deloitte launched the 2024 Conduct Watch Survey on 18 March 2024 to delve into organisational attitudes and capabilities regarding whistleblowing in the Asia Pacific region, with a significant number of responses from Singapore-based companies. In this session, Yang Ping will present the survey's key findings, offering valuable insights to enhance the effectiveness of whistleblowing practices. As whistleblowing continues to gain prominence across various industries, we invite you to join us in fostering meaningful conversations to improve and fortify these crucial mechanisms.

BT2409 : The ESG Must-Knows for Finance and Risk Professionals - Reporting, Risks and the Road Ahead Challenge (In-Person Event)

This session offers an overview of new sustainability reporting rules applicable in Singapore from 1 January 2025. The session will focus on IFRS S1 and S2 standards covering core elements of the disclosures including governance, strategy, risk management and metrics. The session will highlight key issues in sustainability reporting, such as the integration of non-financial and financial reporting, the reliability of ESG data, and how internal audit can offer insights in the company’s risk management to guide executive management on ESG processes, including controls for/ over sustainability data.

• Gain insights into the latest developments in ESG reporting requirements in Singapore, overview of IFRS S1 and S2 and understanding the phased approach for Scope 1, 2, and eventually Scope 3 emissions reporting
• Understand the broader ESG landscape today, including key challenges in reporting such as data accuracy, standardisation, and the impact of these factors
• Explore internal strategies to support ESG reporting, focusing on the role of internal auditors from the aspect of risk management, controls, and governance processes and policies
  

BT210 : IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements - What is New and How Will It Improve the Quality of Financial Reporting (In-Person Event)

The IASB issued IFRS 18 on 9 April 2024, with an effective date of 1 January 2027. Early application is permitted. IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements.

“IFRS 18 gives investors better information about a company’s financial performance, helping investors make more informed decisions. It is the first significant change to companies’ presentation of financial performance in over 20 years”, says IASB Chair Andreas Barchow. He shared that the new standard introduces three key sets of requirements to give investors a better basis for analysing and comparing companies.

Do join me at our ISCA Breakfast Talk where we will explore the key changes, its implications and how your company’s financial statements will be impacted.

LT2406 : Making Cyber Hygiene Your Organisation's Top Digital Priority (In-Person Event)

Maintaining good cyber hygiene is crucial for preventing common cyber threats like malware, phishing attacks, and data breaches. By implementing basic security measures such as regular software updates, strong password management, and user education, organisations can significantly reduce their vulnerability. Robust cyber hygiene can provide a strong foundation for implementation of advance security controls and technologies. Prioritising these practices aids compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, protecting sensitive data and avoiding costly penalties and legal consequences associated with non-compliance.

Know the importance of good cyber hygiene but do not know where to start?

Find out what are the necessary steps your organization need to take for cyber preparedness, at this interactive session lead by Crowe Singapore and supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore including:

• Building a firm foundation in cybersecurity
• Understanding prevalent cybersecurity risks, including Artificial Intelligence and Cloud
• Implementing robust cyber hygiene practices
• Getting up to mark with a Cyber Essentials certification
  

LT2407 : Navigating the Chinese Market: Strategies, Challenge, and Success Stories (In-Person Event)

The booming Chinese market presents a wealth of opportunities for businesses looking to expand. Join us for an insightful lunch talk where we’ll explore effective strategies for entering and thriving in this dynamic landscape.

Navigating the new frontier - Singapore's Updated Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Compliance and Strategic Advantage
Our speakers, Ilysia Tan and Jenny Zhao from Yonyou, industry leaders in cloud enterprise software, will share their valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of doing business in China.

Key Takeaways:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese business environment through a PEST analysis.
• Gain valuable insights into the practical challenges of doing business in China we will discuss the key obstacles encountered when establishing operations in this diverse market.
• Discover inspiring success stories from companies across various industries who have mastered multi-country operations.

The informative lunch conversation promises to equip you with practical knowledge and valuable expertise from Yonyou.

LT2410: The Ins and Outs of Section 10L - Capital Gains Tax Explained (In-Person Event)
To align with international tax norms on income tax treatment of capital gains, Singapore will impose tax on gains arising from the disposal of foreign assets with effect from 1 January 2024. This lunch session aims to refresh some key indicators that IRAS consider before imposing a tax on such gain.

LT2412 - Pillar Two : Policy to Practice - Considerations for Integration of Process and Data Management (In-Person Event)

To align with international tax norms on income tax treatment of capital gains, Singapore will impose tax on gains arising from the disposal of foreign assets with effect from 1 January 2024. The lunch session aimed to refresh some key indicators that IRAS consider before imposing a tax on such gain.

BT2311 : Unlocking Efficiency - Mastering External Confirmations Beyond Banks with AR/AP Innovation (In-Person Event)

External confirmations are a necessity in audits, governed by the ISA 505. Auditors have been able to lean on technology to make their external confirmation process more efficient.

For years, auditors have gotten quality and fast confirmations from banks through the Confirmation platform. Now, progressive firms in Singapore are further leveraging on it by getting their Accounts Payable and Receivable confirmations through the platform so they can focus on exercising professional skepticism in their audit.

Join us to uncover the success stories of these forward-thinking audit firms as they share their experiences of transitioning their external confirmation processes to the Confirmation platform. Discover how you can harness this transformative trend for your own audit firm and leverage the newly available Productivity Support Grant to facilitate this transition effectively. Revolutionize your audit workflow and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of audit technology. 

BT2310 & BT2310v : Sales and Leaseback Transactions, Leases and Financing Arrangements (Hybrid)

BT2309 : The Nuts and Bolts of Building Your Firm's Ideal Tech Stack for Sustainable Growth (In - Person Event)
If you're running an accounting firm or company, you probably don't run your business the same way large firms do. Your tech stack is probably more focused on streamlining workflows, improving project tracking, and finding solutions for customer collaboration. While this is great for building a flexible and responsive acounting firm or business, it also means that you firms is less likely to use data analytics and predictive tools to grow your business - which means you're missing out.

In this 1 - hour breakfast talk, learn how businesses can incorporate the right strategies and tech-enabled services to set its clients / firms up for success and big-time growth. 

BT2308 & BT2308v: What Tax and Finance Professionals Need to Know about ESG (Hybrid)
We will look at various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, its significance in the current landscape, and the role finance and tax teams play in the company’s sustainability efforts. The session will give insight into frameworks and metrics used for sustainability reporting and ways to tap on IRAS initiatives to improve tax governance.

BT2306: Business Travel is Back - Support Sustainable Travel with the Right Tools (In-Person Event)
Given the inflammatory environment and uncertain economic outlook, finance leaders need to equip their employees with the right tools to support sustainable travel while being prudent and compliant to the organisation's travel and expense policy. 

Find out from our speaker, how your organisation can develop a scalable travel and expense management programme within budget without compromising on the employee's travel experience in this breakfast talk series. 

Additionally, you will learn how your organisations can track your sustainability footprint from travel and encourage your employee to make sustainable choices. 

BT2305 & BT2305v: Transforming Business Operations and Job Roles: Practical Applications of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) using Chat GPT (Hybrid)
Join us for a practical webinar introducing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) using Chat GPT, and their benefits. In this webinar, we'll showcase real - world use cases of RPA and AI using Chat GPT in finance, audit, accounting, tax, and corporate secretarial processes. By implementing RPA and AI in these areas, businesses can achieve tangible benefits such as increased efficiency, reduced errors, and improved compliance with regulations. 

We'll discuss how RPA and AI can transform business operations by automating repetitve and manual tasks, freeing up employees to focus on higher - level tasks such as business development, process optimization, data analysis, sustainability, and strategic decision - making. We'll even share some examples of job roles that have changed by implementing such technology.

Furthermore, invited speakers from EON Consulting and SNEF will share about the different funding options available for redesigning your job roles, so that you can explore how your organization can tap into available grants and schemes. WSG will provide information on the Career Conversion Programme.

By attending this webinar, you will gain insights into the practical applications of RPA and AI using Chat GPT and how they can help transform your organization's operations. Whether you're a business leader, finance professional, auditor, accountant or student, you'll find value in our practical approach to showcasing RPA and AI. 

BT2304 : Navigating the Complexities of Digital and Technology Budgets (In-Person Event)
A budget serves as a vital tool for companies to control and manage expenditures while strategically allocating the financial resources throughout their digital transformation journey. In this breakfast talk, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools required to successfully navigate the intricate process of budgeting for digital transformation. 

The session will delve into the distinct challenges and best practices associated with formulating digital and technology budgets, with a strong focus on strategic decision - making, fostering cross - departmental collaboration, and implementing effective management strategies - thereby equipping accounting and finance professionals with the knowledge to steer their organizations towards a successful digital future.

BT2303 : How to Leverage on Digital Solutions for Business Planning & Success (In-Person Event)
Over the past few challenging years, we have seen how digital transformation helps businesses to not only survive, but thrive through uncertain times.

Accountants and bookkeepers are the pillars of the small business community who play a critical role in helping business owners run their businesses more efficiently and profitably and providing them with the strategic guidance & advice they need to thrive.

At this informative and interactive breakfast event, the speaker will share more about business cloud application trends, and how digitisation can help businesses stay ahead in times of uncertainties. 

BT2301 : Thriving in Uncertainty - Future-Proofing the Finance Function (In-Person Event)
Between the pandemic and an uncertain economic climate, finance professionals face an increasingly complex set of expectations. Manual processes and legacy systems prohibit finance teams from becoming more flexible, when agility is paramount. And it keeps finance leaders from realising their full potential as a strategic advisor to the business. Kickstart the new year with Workday at the ISCA Breakfast Talk to get inspired on how to embrace technology for agility, resiliency and growth.

LT2301 : Income Source, Permanent Establishment, Withholding Taxes and Transfer Pricing - Different Sides of the Same Issue? (In-Person Event)

In today’s competitive job market, staying informed about the industry’s evolving landscape and understanding what employers are looking for has become more critical than ever. Hear from an experienced speaker from an international recruitment agency with up-to-date insights, essential strategies, and tools you need to succeed in your job search. 

LT2302 : The Future of Audit (In-Person Event)
In this 1.5 hours lunch talk, the speaker will share more about the Future of Audit: Quality, Talent and Technology

• Quality: More than just detect financial reporting issues, a quality audit must drive continuous improvement, enhance risk management, elevate financial planning, and provide reliable financial information in the capital markets.
• Talent: Next-gen auditors, tapping on next-gen technology, are expected to demonstrate higher levels of critical thinking and judgement, and create greater value for their clients as well as their own organisations. Firms should be using the latest and greatest technology to attract and retain the best young talent. The younger generation wants to work at a firm that uses the best and most modern tools.
• Technology: With technology adoption, audit can assume a more strategic role in driving business outcome while navigating a constantly evolving regulatory environment.

LT2304 : Mitigating Risks and Safeguarding Your Retirement Fund Amidst Market Volatility (In-Person Event)
Rising inflation as well as the intense volatility in the stock market sparked by the pandemic and geopolitical tensions are placing additional stress on financial markets and investors including retirees and near-retirees.
 
Unlike younger investors, who may have decades to recoup any potential losses, this group of investors who are living off the capital and income from their investments now have a common enemy - short-term volatility.
 
In this 1.5 hour lunch talk series, our speaker will be sharing his insights how the RetireWell™ Methodology can help to mitigate different types of risks and ensure a reliable income stream for retirement years regardless of the volatility of the financial markets and the uncertainties of life.

GEMS21 : Mistakes to Avoid when Looking Out for Better Career Opportunities (In-Person Event)
Optimizing your professional brand and resume will be considerably more important in 2023.

Globalization means jobs are no longer contained within a location, so as the pool of talent expands beyond the doors of our shores, the employment landscape remains highly competitive. Knowing the ordinary job search mistakes betters the possibility of being shortlisted & interviewed.

GEMS25 : Mastering Job Interviews - Insights, Trends and Stategies for Successes (In-Person Event) 
In today’s competitive job market, staying informed about the industry’s evolving landscape and understanding what employers are looking for has become more critical than ever. Hear from an experienced speaker from an international recruitment agency with up-to-date insights, essential strategies, and tools you need to succeed in your job search. 

Bring your lunch box* to ISCA House and hear about:

• Current Market Trends
  • Overview of the finance and accounting sector in 2023
  • Key industry trends and their impacts on job opportunities
• Talent and salary trends in the finance and accounting sector
  • Factors influencing compensation packages
• Mastering the interview process with expert advice
  • Answering challenging questions
  • Avoiding fatal mistakes