Programme Outline
Event Synopsis
In collaboration with Singapore Computer Society, join us for an insightful session focused on the evolving landscape of IT Risk Management and Cybersecurity, and the implications for today's finance and accounting professionals. In this session, you will gain new perspectives on:
- Understanding core principles and the best practices in IT risk management.
- Beyond the compliance box-ticking, how risk management and audit can help support informed decision making, with practical case sharing on a risk-informed culture.
- How agentic AI is redefining the finance landscape, allowing finance leaders to shift from reactive to proactive value creation.
Following the presentations, a panel of experts will discuss real-world challenges and strategies, providing diverse perspectives from the field. During the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage in deeper dialogue on the topics, sharing experiences, raising questions, and exploring collaborative approaches to managing risk in an increasingly digital accounting environment.
Time | Programme | Topic Synopsis |
1:30pm – 2:00pm | Registration | |
2:00pm – 2:05pm | Welcome by ISCA/SCS | |
2:05pm – 2:45pm | IT Risk Management: Because “Oops” Doesn’t Pass the Audit Mr Yap Mia Kai, CIO, IRAS | - To explore the core principles and best practices in IT risk management.
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2:45pm – 3:25pm | Beyond the Tick: From Compliance Theatre to Risk Reality Mr Lim Thian Chin, CRO, GovTech | - To explore how risk management and audit can move beyond box-ticking to support informed decision-making.
- To explore how a risk-trade-off mindset enables swift, secure innovation.
- To share GovTech’s journey in building a risk-informed culture—highlighting key achievements and challenges.
|
3:25pm – 4:05pm | Shaping the Future of Finance with Agentic AI Mr Daryl Wang, CFO & Enterprise Value, Strategy & Consulting, Accenture | - Explore how autonomous AI agents can transform operational efficiency, forecasting and risk management, enabling finance leaders to shift from reactive to proactive value creation.
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4:05pm – 4:30pm | Tea Break | |
4:30pm – 5:30pm | Panel Discussion - Ms Lim Yean Sam, GIC (Moderator)
- Mr Yap Mia Kai, CIO, IRAS
- Mr Daryl Wang, Accenture
- Mr Lim Thian Chin, GovTech
| |
5:30pm –5:35pm | Closing by ISCA/SCS | |
5:35pm | End of Event | |
Date: 27 Jan 2026, Tuesday
Time: 1:30pm – 5:45pm
Venue: ISCA House, Level 4, Training Room 4-3, 60 Cecil Street, Singapore 049709
Closing Date for Registration*
27 Jan 2026 or until full enrolment
Intended For
ISCA Members & SCS Members
Competency Mapping
Category 5 = 1.00 Hours
Others = 0.50 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
27 Jan 2026 (1:30 PM - 5:45 PM)
There are no seats available.
Fee (inclusive of GST)
SGD pricing -
For Members:
$ 0.00
For Non-Members:
$ 0.00
Programme Facilitator(s)
Team of Professionals(MSE-SCS-05/26)
Venue
60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Mr Yap Mia Kai
Chief Information Officer
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Mia Kai serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at IRAS. He has taken on roles ranging from developer and project manager to IT strategic planner and architect. He has led efforts to integrate with tax and accounting software to make tax compliance more seamless. Facing today’s increasingly hostile cybersecurity landscape containing ransomware, phishing, supply chain vulnerabilities and AI-related risks, Mia Kai is compelled to push for robust IT risk management practices to protect the organisation and its data.
Mr Lim Thian Chin
Chief Risk Officer
GovTech Singapore
Lim Thian Chin is a seasoned practitioner with over two decades of experience in digital governance, cybersecurity, and risk management. He is currently the Senior Director (Digital Governance) and Chief Risk Officer at the Government Technology Agency of Singapore, where he leads over 100professionals in transforming governance frameworks, enhancing compliance efficiency, and bolstering operational resilience across the Whole-of-Government sector. His initiatives have streamlined ICT policy implementation, improved citizen access to digital services, and strengthened risk management practices.
Mr Daryl Wang
Chief Finance Officer & Enterprise Value, Strategy & Consulting
Accenture
Daryl Wang is a recognized leader in Finance Transformation with over 20 years of experience spanning Asia, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Formerly the CFO of a Big 4 Southeast Asia Consulting practice and Head of Digital Finance for a Temasek subsidiary, Daryl drove regional capital, liquidity, and treasury strategies while leading large-scale digitalization and operating model transformations for Finance Function. He also spearheaded APAC Change Governance for a Swiss multinational bank, ensuring disciplined investment and execution to achieve strategic priorities. Today, Daryl partners with CFOs and business leaders to reinvent finance functions—leveraging innovation, technology, and data to unlock efficiency and smarter decision-making.
Programme Outline
Event Synopsis
In collaboration with Singapore Computer Society, join us for an insightful session focused on the evolving landscape of IT Risk Management and Cybersecurity, and the implications for today's finance and accounting professionals. In this session, you will gain new perspectives on:
- Understanding core principles and the best practices in IT risk management.
- Beyond the compliance box-ticking, how risk management and audit can help support informed decision making, with practical case sharing on a risk-informed culture.
- How agentic AI is redefining the finance landscape, allowing finance leaders to shift from reactive to proactive value creation.
Following the presentations, a panel of experts will discuss real-world challenges and strategies, providing diverse perspectives from the field. During the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage in deeper dialogue on the topics, sharing experiences, raising questions, and exploring collaborative approaches to managing risk in an increasingly digital accounting environment.
Time | Programme | Topic Synopsis |
1:30pm – 2:00pm | Registration | |
2:00pm – 2:05pm | Welcome by ISCA/SCS | |
2:05pm – 2:45pm | IT Risk Management: Because “Oops” Doesn’t Pass the Audit Mr Yap Mia Kai, CIO, IRAS | - To explore the core principles and best practices in IT risk management.
|
2:45pm – 3:25pm | Beyond the Tick: From Compliance Theatre to Risk Reality Mr Lim Thian Chin, CRO, GovTech | - To explore how risk management and audit can move beyond box-ticking to support informed decision-making.
- To explore how a risk-trade-off mindset enables swift, secure innovation.
- To share GovTech’s journey in building a risk-informed culture—highlighting key achievements and challenges.
|
3:25pm – 4:05pm | Shaping the Future of Finance with Agentic AI Mr Daryl Wang, CFO & Enterprise Value, Strategy & Consulting, Accenture | - Explore how autonomous AI agents can transform operational efficiency, forecasting and risk management, enabling finance leaders to shift from reactive to proactive value creation.
|
4:05pm – 4:30pm | Tea Break | |
4:30pm – 5:30pm | Panel Discussion - Ms Lim Yean Sam, GIC (Moderator)
- Mr Yap Mia Kai, CIO, IRAS
- Mr Daryl Wang, Accenture
- Mr Lim Thian Chin, GovTech
| |
5:30pm –5:35pm | Closing by ISCA/SCS | |
5:35pm | End of Event | |
Date: 27 Jan 2026, Tuesday
Time: 1:30pm – 5:45pm
Venue: ISCA House, Level 4, Training Room 4-3, 60 Cecil Street, Singapore 049709
Closing Date for Registration*
27 Jan 2026 or until full enrolment
Intended For
ISCA Members & SCS Members
Competency Mapping
Category 5 = 1.00 Hours
Others = 0.50 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Mr Yap Mia Kai
Chief Information Officer
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Mia Kai serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at IRAS. He has taken on roles ranging from developer and project manager to IT strategic planner and architect. He has led efforts to integrate with tax and accounting software to make tax compliance more seamless. Facing today’s increasingly hostile cybersecurity landscape containing ransomware, phishing, supply chain vulnerabilities and AI-related risks, Mia Kai is compelled to push for robust IT risk management practices to protect the organisation and its data.
Mr Lim Thian Chin
Chief Risk Officer
GovTech Singapore
Lim Thian Chin is a seasoned practitioner with over two decades of experience in digital governance, cybersecurity, and risk management. He is currently the Senior Director (Digital Governance) and Chief Risk Officer at the Government Technology Agency of Singapore, where he leads over 100professionals in transforming governance frameworks, enhancing compliance efficiency, and bolstering operational resilience across the Whole-of-Government sector. His initiatives have streamlined ICT policy implementation, improved citizen access to digital services, and strengthened risk management practices.
Mr Daryl Wang
Chief Finance Officer & Enterprise Value, Strategy & Consulting
Accenture
Daryl Wang is a recognized leader in Finance Transformation with over 20 years of experience spanning Asia, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Formerly the CFO of a Big 4 Southeast Asia Consulting practice and Head of Digital Finance for a Temasek subsidiary, Daryl drove regional capital, liquidity, and treasury strategies while leading large-scale digitalization and operating model transformations for Finance Function. He also spearheaded APAC Change Governance for a Swiss multinational bank, ensuring disciplined investment and execution to achieve strategic priorities. Today, Daryl partners with CFOs and business leaders to reinvent finance functions—leveraging innovation, technology, and data to unlock efficiency and smarter decision-making.