Summary
ESG is becoming increasingly relevant to businesses beyond large listed companies, with SMEs and mid-market businesses facing growing expectations around sustainability, reporting and responsible business practices. This presents both new considerations and opportunities for small and medium practices (SMPs) as their clients’ needs continue to evolve.
Join the CPA Australia Malaysia Division Public Practice Committee for a practical fireside chat exploring how SMPs can respond to these changing needs and support their clients as ESG becomes increasingly embedded in business decision-making.
The discussion will explore how SMPs can build sufficient ESG awareness to recognise client needs, have the right conversations and identify where they can add value, while also knowing when specialist expertise may be required.
Hear practical perspectives on how SMPs can prepare for the evolving ESG landscape, make use of their existing client relationships and work with specialist expertise where appropriate.
For further enquiries, please email to my@cpaaustralia.com.au
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify emerging ESG-related needs and opportunities within SME and mid-market client relationships.
- Evaluate the capabilities your practice may need to develop to respond to evolving client needs.
- Assess practical approaches to build or access ESG expertise as part of your existing advisory offering
CPD: 1 hour
Speakers
Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event.
Joshua Rayan
Director, Joshua Rayan Communications (JRC)
Joshua Rayanhas more than two decades of experience in corporate reporting and stakeholder communications, supporting organisations across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. His extensive experience includes developing sustainability reports, strengthening sustainability data and reporting processes, and advising Boards and senior management on sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities. He has supported the development of inaugural and award-winning sustainability reports aligned with emerging reporting frameworks and standards.. He is a certified GRI Sustainability Reporting Specialist and IFRS Integrated Reporting Practitioner, and is passionate about helping organisations navigate the evolving ESG landscape with confidence.
Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob FCPA (Aust.)
Managing Partner, Al Jafree Salihin Kuzaimi PLT
Public Practice Committee Member, CPA Australia
Ahmad Syahazanhas more than 15 years of experience providing audit, assurance and advisory services to listed and non-listed organisations across diverse industries. He specialises in financial statement audits, operational and forensic audits, sustainability reporting, and accounting advisory services. His extensive experience includes working with Ernst & Young, Deloitte PLT and SALIHIN, where he progressed to Partner and later Managing Partner. Heis a Fellow Member of CPA Australia and Vice President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He is passionate about strengthening professional standards and supporting the growth of the accounting profession and SMP community in Malaysia.
