9 essential sessions to attend at the Accounting and Business Show Asia 2024
Get set for two days of accounting and business excitement at the breathtaking Marina Bay Sands in Singapore 🇸🇬
From October 16-17, the Sands Expo and Convention Center will welcome over 4,000 accounting and finance professionals to the floor to network and catch up on the latest industry trends.
This year’s event is set to be technology-centric, directed at accounting and business leaders actively looking to source new and innovative software solutions for their organizations. With over 150 unique exhibitors and 40 speaker sessions over 2 days, you’ll have ample opportunity to discover the right tool for your firm.
To help manage your time and successfully navigate the event, here’s a list of 9 exciting sessions.
The power of ChatGPT for accountants and bookkeepers
Heather Smith will lead this interactive, audience-driven session on the basics of ChatGPT.
You’ll brainstorm innovative ways to implement it into your firm, as well as:
How to craft effective prompts
How to effectively co-pilot ChatGPT in your practice
Limitations, security, and data concerns
To make the most of this session, you're welcome to bring your own device and explore ChatGPT simultaneously. And to prepare, consider reading about the pros and cons of ChatGPT for accountants.
Turbocharging your employee productivity and satisfaction with the right collaboration tools and technologies
Buying a productivity tool can sometimes be counterintuitive—the training and implementation it requires can cause an even bigger time vacuum within your firm.
Join a panel of tech experts and experienced people leaders as they discuss the best collaboration tools and technology to unlock your employees’ productivity and drive user satisfaction.
Career-planning for accountants: How to decide whether to start your own firm or push for a partnership
A great session to attend if you’re an aspiring firm owner or partner, this talk by Nasir Sawal will help clear up any burning questions or concerns about starting your own venture. The insights will be fruitful—Nasir is renowned for his expertise in acquisitions and franchising.
This webinar by Jason Blumer on the ideal structure for the modern accounting firm may also be of interest.
Bridging the gap: How accounting firms can attract, develop, and retain tech-savvy talent in Asia
A panel of industry experts will explore ways to solve one of the biggest challenges in accounting today: talent.
Join Nian Tze Chee from Baker Tilly as she moderates a discussion between Lily Tan (Global Outsource Pte Ltd), Narissa Chen (Forvis Mazars Singapore), Gabriel Seow (BDO Singapore), and Victor Cheong (RSM Malaysia).
‘Tech-savvy’ is the keyword here. To keep up, accounting firms need to foster teams that can harness and implement the latest accounting technology trends.
And while this session is tailored to the Asian market, the insights will apply to your firm regardless of your region.
Where should SME leaders prioritize their tech spending in 2025?
Knowing how to spend your technology budget can be a difficult task, even for the experts. With technology, there’s always something new and better on the horizon, and the needs of different teams are ever-changing.
Moderated by Chee Yeng Tan in conversation with fellow fintech leaders, this panel will guide SME leaders on how to effectively allocate their tech budget for the best possible return over the next year.
Transform accounting with automation
The benefits of accounting automation can’t be overstated. Repetitive tasks like payroll processing and month-end close can now be automated, freeing up crucial time for you and your employees.
Learn exactly how to replace manual processes with automation for greater efficiency with Xian Hui Ng from Excel Clinic. Xian Hui is a chartered accountant with experience spanning over 13 years in both professional practice and business.
Tackling the talent crunch: How to position yourself as an employer of choice
As talent shortages loom, ensuring your firm is a desirable place to work has never been more important.
In this session, a panel of HR experts will explore how you can make your firm the most enticing option to an ever-shrinking pool of applicants.
How the right tech stack can enable you to reach your revenue goals
Kyelie Baxter from IQ Accountants will delve into the power of a well-chosen tech stack and the transformative effect it can have on accounting firms. She’ll cover:
Her own firm’s digital transformation journey (which led to a 35% increase in billable work without increasing staff)
An overview of essential tools and technology for your firm
Her three-step approach to evaluating and implementing new tech solutions
Strategies to improve operational efficiency
This expert panel will explore new strategies for improving operational efficiency across your firm.
Moderated by Don Anderson (Kaddadle), Ayush Yagnik (MedTech Solutions Pte. Limited), Hui Yun Ko, CA (All Saints Home), and Hafiz Kasman (Kinobi) will share their experiences and insights into how you can streamline processes, optimize resources, deliver better value to clients, and more.
See you at Marina Bay Sands
It’s set to be a big couple of days—if you have time, visit the Karbon team at booth G14 👋
