Effective Speaking: The Psychology of Storytelling for CAs
Humans are wired for stories. From ancient cave paintings to modern-day movies, we’ve always been drawn to narratives. By understanding this psychology, chartered accountants can craft presentations that captivate and inform. By mastering the art of narrating numbers, finance professionals can elevate their presentations, making them not just informative, but also engaging and memorable. In doing so, they not only uphold the integrity of their data, but also create a lasting impact on their audience.
The CFO of the Future?
The “VUCA” world appears to be headed toward an unprecedented era of turbulence and polycrisis. The post-WWII liberal, rule-based world order, characterised by globalisation and benign interdependence - that has served as the bedrock for peace and prosperity, especially in Singapore and Asia - appears to be under threat.
We are witnessing the extraordinary confluence of heightened geopolitical tensions/conflicts; intensifying Great Power contestation; a re-ordering of global supply chains away from traditional metrics of profitability and efficiency, toward a post-pandemic emphasis on security, “de-risking” and resilience; stubborn inflation; slowing growth; as well as an abrupt emergence or “normalisation”, from a decade of ultra-low interest rates post-GFC, following the great “QE” experiment. Together, these forces are culminating into what President Tharman described as the “perfect, long storm”.
Accountants play an essential role in society today, as stewards of capital and “corporate doctors”: protecting, rehabilitating and creating value; fostering trust, allocating capital; and in so doing safeguarding livelihoods and combating climate change.
Against this backdrop, stakeholders’ expectations of the modern-day CFO, already highly demanding and multi-faceted as it is today, can only heighten and intensify, on an accelerated pace, into the future.
We will explore what different stakeholders expect of the “CFO of the Future”, the skillsets and attributes we need to acquire/possess/sharpen, to succeed in this exacting role, or to continue to do so. We will also look at the career pathways and strategies CFO-aspirants can consider in their career journeys today, amid a workplace where traditional “ladder” career paths give way to “lattice” and “emergent” models.
The Future of Accounting in a Sustainable World
The future of accounting is inextricably linked to the future of sustainability. As the world transitions to a more sustainable economy, accountants will need to adapt their skills and knowledge to meet the new demands.
Talking points:
What are some of the key trends that will shape the future of accounting in a sustainable world?
What new skills and knowledge will accountants need to be successful in the future?
How can accounting education and professional development programs prepare accountants for the future of work?
Programme Outline
| 7.00 pm | 7.30 pm | Registration and Light Refreshments |
| 7.30 pm | 7.35 pm | Opening Address by Club President Evelyn Lim, PM3 |
| 7.35 pm | 7:55 pm | Effective Speaking – The Psychology of Storytelling for CAs
Mr Alvin Kuek, PM5, MS5
Co – Founder & CEO
Mind Stretcher Education Group |
| 7:55 pm | 8:15 pm | The CFO of the Future?
Mr William Tan
Group CFO
Tiong Woon Corporation Holding |
| 8.15 pm | 8.35 pm | The Future of Accounting in a Sustainable World
Dr Vincent Lim, DTM
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic |
| 8.35pm | 8.45pm | Break |
| 8.45pm | 9.15pm | Demo Meeting by ISCA Toastmasters (Theme: Communication at its best)
Project Speech (5 – 7 min) by Clara Tan, DTM
Project Evaluation (2 – 3 min) by Christine Lim, DTM
Table Topics (15 mins) by Koh Kong Min, DTM
Language Evaluation (5 min) by Gerald Yong, DTM |
| 9.15pm | 9.20pm | Closing Address
Dr Vincent Lim, DTM
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic |
| 9.20pm | 9.30pm | Q&A |
| 9.30 pm | End of session |
Training Methodology
Lecturer Style
Closing Date for Registration
1 day before programme or until full enrolment
Intended For
Members of ISCA, affiliates and students
Schedule & Fees
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Effective Speaking: The Psychology of Storytelling for CAs
Humans are wired for stories. From ancient cave paintings to modern-day movies, we’ve always been drawn to narratives. By understanding this psychology, chartered accountants can craft presentations that captivate and inform. By mastering the art of narrating numbers, finance professionals can elevate their presentations, making them not just informative, but also engaging and memorable. In doing so, they not only uphold the integrity of their data, but also create a lasting impact on their audience.
The CFO of the Future?
The “VUCA” world appears to be headed toward an unprecedented era of turbulence and polycrisis. The post-WWII liberal, rule-based world order, characterised by globalisation and benign interdependence - that has served as the bedrock for peace and prosperity, especially in Singapore and Asia - appears to be under threat.
We are witnessing the extraordinary confluence of heightened geopolitical tensions/conflicts; intensifying Great Power contestation; a re-ordering of global supply chains away from traditional metrics of profitability and efficiency, toward a post-pandemic emphasis on security, “de-risking” and resilience; stubborn inflation; slowing growth; as well as an abrupt emergence or “normalisation”, from a decade of ultra-low interest rates post-GFC, following the great “QE” experiment. Together, these forces are culminating into what President Tharman described as the “perfect, long storm”.
Accountants play an essential role in society today, as stewards of capital and “corporate doctors”: protecting, rehabilitating and creating value; fostering trust, allocating capital; and in so doing safeguarding livelihoods and combating climate change.
Against this backdrop, stakeholders’ expectations of the modern-day CFO, already highly demanding and multi-faceted as it is today, can only heighten and intensify, on an accelerated pace, into the future.
We will explore what different stakeholders expect of the “CFO of the Future”, the skillsets and attributes we need to acquire/possess/sharpen, to succeed in this exacting role, or to continue to do so. We will also look at the career pathways and strategies CFO-aspirants can consider in their career journeys today, amid a workplace where traditional “ladder” career paths give way to “lattice” and “emergent” models.
The Future of Accounting in a Sustainable World
The future of accounting is inextricably linked to the future of sustainability. As the world transitions to a more sustainable economy, accountants will need to adapt their skills and knowledge to meet the new demands.
Talking points:
What are some of the key trends that will shape the future of accounting in a sustainable world?
What new skills and knowledge will accountants need to be successful in the future?
How can accounting education and professional development programs prepare accountants for the future of work?
Programme Outline
| 7.00 pm | 7.30 pm | Registration and Light Refreshments |
| 7.30 pm | 7.35 pm | Opening Address by Club President Evelyn Lim, PM3 |
| 7.35 pm | 7:55 pm | Effective Speaking – The Psychology of Storytelling for CAs
Mr Alvin Kuek, PM5, MS5
Co – Founder & CEO
Mind Stretcher Education Group |
| 7:55 pm | 8:15 pm | The CFO of the Future?
Mr William Tan
Group CFO
Tiong Woon Corporation Holding |
| 8.15 pm | 8.35 pm | The Future of Accounting in a Sustainable World
Dr Vincent Lim, DTM
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic |
| 8.35pm | 8.45pm | Break |
| 8.45pm | 9.15pm | Demo Meeting by ISCA Toastmasters (Theme: Communication at its best)
Project Speech (5 – 7 min) by Clara Tan, DTM
Project Evaluation (2 – 3 min) by Christine Lim, DTM
Table Topics (15 mins) by Koh Kong Min, DTM
Language Evaluation (5 min) by Gerald Yong, DTM |
| 9.15pm | 9.20pm | Closing Address
Dr Vincent Lim, DTM
CFO Asia Pacific
Datalogic |
| 9.20pm | 9.30pm | Q&A |
| 9.30 pm | End of session |
Training Methodology
Lecturer Style
Closing Date for Registration
1 day before programme or until full enrolment
Intended For
Members of ISCA, affiliates and students
Programme Facilitator(s)
