This insightful event is tailored to SMEs seeking to enhance their awareness of crucial areas and available support, enabling them to maximise business opportunities and drive profitability.
This seminar will cover a wide range of topics that may help SMEs in understanding the importance of strategic planning and innovation in overcoming their challenges, including:
- Risk management and internal controls for SMEs
- How AI can streamline workflows and boost productivity
- Challenges that SMEs or startups may face and practical sharing
- How technology can help in running your business better and growing faster
Speakers
HERMAN TSUI, Principal of Risk Advisory, BDO
Herman has over 15 years of experience in delivering financial statement audit, internal audit, IPO internal control due diligence, internal control review for trading resumption, IT audit, US SOX compliance and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) advisory services. The clients Herman served included Hong Kong and US listed companies, mainly in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience in Internal Audit, Herman had also served as a trainer at Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and HKU SPACE.
Qualifications and professional affiliations
- Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada)
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Hong Kong Certified Public Accountant
POKIT LOK, Principal of Risk Advisory, BDO
Pokit possesses over 20 years of extensive experience in IT Audit & Risk Advisory and Enterprise Applications (eg RPA, S&OP, PLM, CRM and ERP) Implementation gained in sizable organisations and business technology consultancy firms. He specialises in providing IT related advisory services including IT Governance, IT General Controls & IT Application Controls and business process re-engineering for various types of clients.
In professional area, he has been a CRISC RM SME Reviewer of ISACA and a public course instructor of Hong Kong Productivity Council and Vocational Training Council.
Currently, he provides the consultancy services, such as: ITGC / ITAC review, System Risk Assessment and Audit, Information Security Management Assessment (based on ISO27001, C-RAF and etc), Privacy Impact Assessment, IT system Vulnerability Scan, Advisory on IT Governance, Policies and Procedures, Advisory on Data Management and Analysis and Advisory on Digital Transformation.
Pokit is a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, Certified ISO27001 Lead Auditor, Certified Lead Forensic Examiner, Certified in Production and Inventory Management, Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional (V11), UiPath RPA Developer Foundation and Solution Architect and SAP Certified Development Associate (ABAP). He also has SAP Consultant Certification (FI/CO) and Certificate in Business Accounting.
MICHAEL POON, Founder and Managing Director, Integrity Partners Capital
GARY LEUNG, CEO, Blue Pin (HK) Ltd
Dr. Gary Leung, Co-founder and CEO of Blue Pin, an award-winning hospitality startup, took an unconventional path to success. After years in telecom, Gary pursued an Engineering Doctorate at PolyU, which led to Blue Pin's creation. Blue Pin's smart solutions, such as self-check-in systems, improve efficiency in the hospitality industry. Despite initial hurdles, including market resistance to change and the steep learning curve of entering the tech industry, Dr. Gary led Blue Pin to success, now serving over 30 hotel clients across Asia Pacific, Australia, and Europe. His journey embodies a spirit of relentless innovation, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient hospitality industry.
Nick Cheng, Head of Sales, New Business, Oracle
Nick Cheng has over 15 years of experience in the information technology and software area, and he has a strong desire to build long-term partnerships with his customers. His clientele includes both corporate and mass-market clients as well as enterprise clients. Nick is currently working for Oracle NetSuite as the Head of Sales, New Business. Additionally, he holds a certification in Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
Details are as follows:
| Date | : | Friday, 12 July 2024 |
| Time | : | 14:00 – 17:30 |
| Venue | : | BDO Limited |
| 25th Floor, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong | ||
| (Sheung Wan Wing On Department Store’s building) | ||
| Language | : | Cantonese, supplemented with English materials |
| Fee | : | Free of charge |
| CPD unit* | : | 3.5 hours* (The recognition of CPD hour by your professional organisations is subject to their CPD policies.) |
| Remarks | : | 1. For any enquiries, please contact Ida Cheung at +852 2218 3714 or idacheung@bdo.com.hk. |
| 2. Confirmation will be sent to you by email after successful registration. | ||
| 3. The organiser reserves the final right of acceptance of registration. |