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Among others the accountancy professionals must be alert and adept to growing stakeholder expectations focused on environment, social and governance (ESG), heightened technology advancement, changing business models, the rise of Artificial Intelligence and Automation, as well as a more complex and volatile regulatory and global landscape. Given these new developments, the accountancy profession as a key value creator, must play its role effectively to lead long term sustainability that benefits the society and economy. As leaders and partners to business and Government, accountancy professionals are ideally placed to drive the ESG agenda that is the backbone of sustainability and achieve the climate goals reaffirmed at 2023’s COP28 (United Nations Climate Change Conference) as well as the UNSDGs. As a premier regional platform for the profession’s advancement, the 2024 is strategically curated to equip and future-proof accountancy professionals on new relevant skillsets including embracing emerging technologies, carbon credits and taxation, climate and green technology financing, ethical leadership, risk management, governance sustainability frameworks, and sustainability reporting. The 2024 will prioritise the development of a dynamic future relevant profession along with competent, relevant and ethical talents. Join us as we strive to collaborate, connect and elevate the stature of accountancy professionals as trusted advocates for good governance, defenders of the public interest and contributors to nation building. Sessions Speakers delegates Programme DAY 01 11 June 2024 DAY 02 12 June 2024 DAY 01 11 June 2024 Time Title Synopsis Time 08:00am Title Delegate Registration (Physical) OR Login to Conference Platform (Virtual ) Time 09:00am Title Welcome Address by Dr. Wan Ahmad Rudirman Wan Razak, CEO, Malaysian Institute of Accountants Time 09:05am Title Plenary 1: Emerging Frontiers: Accountants’ Role in Navigating Malaysia’s Sustainability Landscape Synopsis In alignment with global shifts, Malaysia is transitioning towards sustainability, spurred by governmental policy, industry-led transformation, and changing consumer preferences. Accountancy Professionals play a pivotal role in navigating this evolving landscape and therefore must have the appropriate skills and knowledge to be effective and relevant in the sustainability space. This session discusses in detail the MIA’s Sustainability Blueprint, how sustainability matters impact the roles of accountancy professionals and charts the way forward for the future fitness of the profession. Time 10:15am Title Networking Break Time 11:00am Title Plenary 2: Levelling Up Finance with Sustainable Cloud Synopsis As Malaysia accelerates its vision of achieving a low carbon economy, cloud sustainability will be an imperative to minimise the environmental footprint of organisations. Cloud sustainability can also equip finance and accounting professionals with the tools and technologies to navigate the fast-changing terrain of digital finance. This discussion explores how the finance function can leverage on cloud strategies and solutions to pivot to a greener and more sustainable future. Time 12:00pm Title Opening Ceremony Synopsis Opening Remarks by YBhg Dato’ Seri Dr. Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad, President, Malaysian Institute of Accountants Keynote Address by Guest of Honour Time 01:00pm Title Lunch & Networking Time 02:45pm Title CS1A: The Climate Chronicles: Decoding the Good, Navigating the Bumps, and Transforming the Challenges Synopsis CFOs and the finance function will play a leading role in driving value and sustainability in the emerging and future phases of the global climate transition. Drawing on meticulous research and innovative thought leadership, gain insights into sustainability reporting and assurance across the public and private sectors and explore emerging ethical dilemmas and resolutions within the context of sustainability disclosure. Time 02:45pm Title CS1B: Synergising IFRS Accounting and Sustainability Standards for Responsible Investing Synopsis Efforts are ongoing to align two sets of complex standards - the IFRS Accounting Standards and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. This synergistic approach can provide organisations with a robust framework that supports connected reporting and heightens transparency and accountability, while offering investors a comprehensive and integrated understanding of a company’s financial performance and its sustainability practices for informed decision-making. Time 02:45pm Title CS1C: Decarbonising the Planet: A Look at Environmental Taxes Synopsis From climate change levies to carbon taxes and ecological tax reforms, Governments around the globe are utilising innovative environmental tax policies as a strategic tool for sustainable development. This session provides a useful introduction to different types of environmental taxes and shares international perspectives and best practices on the implementation and effectiveness of environmental taxes in managing climate change and the transition to decarbonization. Time 04:00pm Title Networking Break Time 04:45pm Title CS2A: Towards a New Era of Sustainable Tech-Led Governance Synopsis The nexus of digitalisation, sustainability, and corporate governance is shaping a resilient future for businesses. organisations today can adapt, thrive, and contribute to a sustainable global economy by embracing innovative digital solutions that integrate robust governance principles. Discover how achieving a harmonious balance between technological advancement, environmental responsibility, and effective governance can take your organisation to the next level. Time 04:45pm Title CS2B: Enhancing Trust Through Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance Synopsis Take a deep dive into the transformative Exposure Draft on International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (IESSA) that seeks to set forth ethics standards for sustainability reporting, elevate the quality of sustainability information, and address the pervasive challenge of greenwashing. Get an overview into a framework of expected behaviors and ethical provisions that will apply to sustainability assurance practitioners including non-accountants, irrespective of their professional backgrounds or roles in sustainability reporting. Time 04:45pm Title CS2C: Unleashing AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainability Synopsis Just as AI revolutionised medical solutions, it is high time to deploy AI in the sustainability space to analyse and interpret ESG data, unravel the root causes of ESG issues, and facilitate effective solutions for sustainable development. This session examines AI’s potential in charting a roadmap to achieve impactful ESG goals, while emphasising the need to protect the integrity and security of vast amounts of data that are exposed to cyber threats. Time 06:00pm Title End of Conference Day-1 DAY 02 12 June 2024 Time Title Synopsis Time 09:00am Title CS3A: Championing Sustainability – A Public Sector Perspective Synopsis Governments are entrusted to drive positive change for their communities and countries...