Course Detail(2023WEB14 : Carbon Tax – How it affects businesses)
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2023WEB14 : Carbon Tax – How it affects businesses NEW

2.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Live Webinar


 

Programme Outline

As Singapore braces for a significant carbon tax hike in 2024 and beyond, businesses must navigate a terrain of increasing operational costs and evolving regulatory landscapes.This web conference aims to dissect the implications of carbon tax increases on businesses, particularly as it intersects with the concurrent GST hike from 8% to 9% in 2024, potentially escalating overall prices and inflation rates.  

Key Topics:

  • Understanding Carbon Taxes: An overview of Singapore's Carbon Tax Framework and the slated increases.

  • Financial Impact: How carbon tax will influence the price of utilities, fuel, and public transport, and its consequent effect on inflation and pricing strategies.

  • Cost Management Strategies: Exploring methods for businesses to manage the financial impact, including reducing electricity and fuel usage through energy efficiency and clean energy transitions.

  • Business Model Transformation: The necessity for businesses to re-evaluate their models in light of climate risks and carbon tax.

  • Policy and Support Measures: Guide to available financial support, such as the Enterprise Development Grant for Sustainability Projects from Enterprise SG from April 2023 to March 2026.

Objectives:

  • Equip finance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the carbon tax increase and its broader economic effects.

  • Provide actionable strategies for businesses to mitigate cost impacts through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices.

  • Offer insights into government grants and support that can aid businesses in their transformation toward sustainability.

  • Help finance professionals to grasp the fiscal implications of environmental policies and to steer their organizations towards a resilient and sustainable future.

 

Join us to discuss the implication of rise in carbon tax and what it means to businesses.


Please click here to view the entire Web-Bitez Series.

*Please access the platform at least 15 mins prior to the webinar. 

*The Institute reserves the right to amend the programme, month, and mode of delivery as deemed necessary without prior notice

NOTE:

  • The ISCA Web-Bitez Learning Series is offered by ISCA from March to November 2023 and sessions will be held as live webinar. A detailed set of instructions will be sent to you before the session.
  • The dates and contents published on the website are indicative and subject to changes without prior notice. Participants will only be notified of the changes to event dates.
  • The Institute reserves the right to amend the programme (including duration, date, and content) as deemed necessary without prior notice.
  • Playback option for the ISCA Web-Bitez Learning Series will be available 6 months from the session date or registration date (whichever later), for participants who are unable to attend the live session(s).
  • As the option for playback is available, any request for deferment, cancellation or refund of fees in full or partial is strictly not allowed.
  • All Birthday and Credit vouchers must be applied at the time of purchase. There shall be no further amendments to the invoice once registration is confirmed.
  • Click here to view CPE Terms and Conditions. ISCA reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
Your enrolment would constitute that you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions.

Training Methodology

Interactive facilitated presentation  

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before commencement or until full enrolment. 

Intended For

  • Finance Leaders
  • Audit Practitioners
  • Public Finance Leaders

Competency Mapping

Others = 2.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Registration is closed

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 87.20
For Non-Members: $ 109.00

Programme Facilitator(s)

Shu Siang Chia

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

To find out more on the UTAP funding and support validity period please click here.

Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

Programme Facilitator(s)


Shu Siang Chia
Head of Sustainability and Climate Change
Crowe Singapore

 

Shu Siang is the Head of Sustainability and Climate Change in Crowe Singapore and is responsible to facilitate clients’ on materiality analysis of sustainability issues relevant to organisational stakeholders and strategy, preparing sustainability reports, and analysing carbon emissions under global standards and frameworks and industry guidelines such as GRI, TCFD, and ISO14064.

He is also responsible to help clients tailor their annual audit plans based on assessment of their risks and exposures, to address their Strategic, Financial, Operational, Compliance, IT and Climate risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. In addition, he also conducts internal control reviews on target companies for acquisition purposes. He leads and coordinates risk assessment and internal audit assignments across various industries and regions (mainly within China and Southeast Asia). He frequently conducts workshops and present audit findings to his client's management, board, and audit committees. Many of his recommendations on internal audit assignments have helped his clients achieve cost savings, improve controls and streamline operations.


 

Programme Outline

As Singapore braces for a significant carbon tax hike in 2024 and beyond, businesses must navigate a terrain of increasing operational costs and evolving regulatory landscapes.This web conference aims to dissect the implications of carbon tax increases on businesses, particularly as it intersects with the concurrent GST hike from 8% to 9% in 2024, potentially escalating overall prices and inflation rates.  

Key Topics:

  • Understanding Carbon Taxes: An overview of Singapore's Carbon Tax Framework and the slated increases.

  • Financial Impact: How carbon tax will influence the price of utilities, fuel, and public transport, and its consequent effect on inflation and pricing strategies.

  • Cost Management Strategies: Exploring methods for businesses to manage the financial impact, including reducing electricity and fuel usage through energy efficiency and clean energy transitions.

  • Business Model Transformation: The necessity for businesses to re-evaluate their models in light of climate risks and carbon tax.

  • Policy and Support Measures: Guide to available financial support, such as the Enterprise Development Grant for Sustainability Projects from Enterprise SG from April 2023 to March 2026.

Objectives:

  • Equip finance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the carbon tax increase and its broader economic effects.

  • Provide actionable strategies for businesses to mitigate cost impacts through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices.

  • Offer insights into government grants and support that can aid businesses in their transformation toward sustainability.

  • Help finance professionals to grasp the fiscal implications of environmental policies and to steer their organizations towards a resilient and sustainable future.

 

Join us to discuss the implication of rise in carbon tax and what it means to businesses.


Please click here to view the entire Web-Bitez Series.

*Please access the platform at least 15 mins prior to the webinar. 

*The Institute reserves the right to amend the programme, month, and mode of delivery as deemed necessary without prior notice

NOTE:

  • The ISCA Web-Bitez Learning Series is offered by ISCA from March to November 2023 and sessions will be held as live webinar. A detailed set of instructions will be sent to you before the session.
  • The dates and contents published on the website are indicative and subject to changes without prior notice. Participants will only be notified of the changes to event dates.
  • The Institute reserves the right to amend the programme (including duration, date, and content) as deemed necessary without prior notice.
  • Playback option for the ISCA Web-Bitez Learning Series will be available 6 months from the session date or registration date (whichever later), for participants who are unable to attend the live session(s).
  • As the option for playback is available, any request for deferment, cancellation or refund of fees in full or partial is strictly not allowed.
  • All Birthday and Credit vouchers must be applied at the time of purchase. There shall be no further amendments to the invoice once registration is confirmed.
  • Click here to view CPE Terms and Conditions. ISCA reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
Your enrolment would constitute that you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions.

Training Methodology

Interactive facilitated presentation  

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before commencement or until full enrolment. 

Intended For

  • Finance Leaders
  • Audit Practitioners
  • Public Finance Leaders

Competency Mapping

Others = 2.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Shu Siang Chia
Head of Sustainability and Climate Change
Crowe Singapore

 

Shu Siang is the Head of Sustainability and Climate Change in Crowe Singapore and is responsible to facilitate clients’ on materiality analysis of sustainability issues relevant to organisational stakeholders and strategy, preparing sustainability reports, and analysing carbon emissions under global standards and frameworks and industry guidelines such as GRI, TCFD, and ISO14064.

He is also responsible to help clients tailor their annual audit plans based on assessment of their risks and exposures, to address their Strategic, Financial, Operational, Compliance, IT and Climate risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. In addition, he also conducts internal control reviews on target companies for acquisition purposes. He leads and coordinates risk assessment and internal audit assignments across various industries and regions (mainly within China and Southeast Asia). He frequently conducts workshops and present audit findings to his client's management, board, and audit committees. Many of his recommendations on internal audit assignments have helped his clients achieve cost savings, improve controls and streamline operations.

Upcoming Schedule

Registration is closed

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 87.20
For Non-Members: $ 109.00

Programme Facilitator(s)

Shu Siang Chia

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