We are reinventing “The Accountants Lunch” with a talk from our very own Wilmie Vosloo on “An Introduction to Data Analytics and Automation”. At the BDO office in San Diego followed by lunch at New English Brewing
New York Chapter happy hour at the Park Ave Tavern May 19th 6pm ET
Following last year's success, the Chartered Accountants Ireland Sustainability Conference will return to our 2022 programme.
Join CPA Canada on June 2nd for the first edition of the ESG Annual Symposium. For the first-ever edition of […]
Zombie SPACs and Blood Baths - Why you should care? This panel will discuss recent SPAC market challenges, SEC regulatory activity related to SPACs, what changes in the deSPAC process have occurred as a result and where it believes the SPAC market is headed, including the tough choices for SPACs with less than 3-4 months of their 24 month life left (“Zombie SPACs"); and the potential for a return of funds “blood-bath” if many SPACs do reach end of life without a deSPAC transaction.
While the past few years have focused on the potential around institutional adoption of crypto and digital assets, the past 6-12 months have seen first-movers give way to more traditional players as mainstream adoption and implementation has manifested value, benefits and opportunities to institutions.
Shane Rogers, Chartered Accountant and Head of Audit with Swiss Re for the Americas leads a presentation on auditing the future and where does internal audit 'go from here'. Presenting with Shane is Maria Thomas - Audit Manager in the Swiss Re. Audit Team. Following their presentation Shane and Maria will be joined by Erica McManaman - Chief Audit executive at Signature Bank, and James Kouame Head of Audit with Credit Suisse for PC, XVA, Market Risk, CCR. Maria will then moderate a panel discussion on the future of audit.
Modern slavery is a significant issue worldwide, and is pervasive in supply chains. In a time of pressure resulting from rising inflation, supply chain issues, and other spiralling costs, businesses are struggling to keep costs low and find the workers they need. In some cases, this means greater bargaining power for workers; in others, it means greater numbers of people being coerced, heightening the risk of modern slavery. Chartered Accountants need to be aware of this risk and know what to look out for. They also need guidance on how to act.
A recent academic paper, published by the European Central Bank, suggests so. Join us for an online conversation with two of the authors of the ECB Working paper, “Does gender diversity in the workplace mitigate climate change?”, to hear a fresh look at listed company disclosures helps provide statistical insights into how empowering more women managers can support companies’ actions to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Climate made simple. A half day physical in-person event of interactive and practical sessions to help you understand what to do next.
(hosted by ICAEW North West) Concerns about modern forms of slavery have become increasingly prominent in the minds of the public as well as in policy environments. How these concerns translate into the work of accountants, however, are less well understood.
Come and join us at our No. 1 seat of learning in The Valley at Public School 818 where we can educate ourselves on the happenings, and comings and goings since our last get together.
In some parts of the world this is called the “silly season” when no one quite knows who is going to be where, as the 2nd half of the year kicks off. What better time to enjoy each-others company over a drink and a bite and to speculate on what this New World is bringing us. Thursday 4th August 6pm Pacific at Public School 818, Sherman Oaks. Please register so we can plan for numbers...
