Business Programme

Business programme

Time / Topic/Speakers / Room /
Monday, 20 October
09.00-09.10 / Welcome and introduction
Richard Moore
09.10-09.45 / Moore Stephens Germany
An introduction to Moore Stephens Germany and to the city of Berlin
Jens Poll
09.45-10.30 / Building for the future
Challenges, successes, developments and next steps for Moore Stephens internationally and key developments and opportunities in the regions.
Richard Moore, Andy Armanino, Lou Grassi, Mike Hathorn, Jens Poll
10.30-11.00 / Break
11.00-11.50 / Regional development
China and Africa have been at the forefront of recent developments. This session will brief delegates on strategy, coverage, resources available and business opportunities.
Chun Liang, Jeff Blackbeard
11.50-12.50 / Group discussions: International development
What do Moore Stephens International and regional executive offices need to deliver to help member firms succeed in changing times?
12.50-14.05 / Lunch
14.15-15.05 / Group discussion feedback
15.05-15.45 / Break
Breakout sessions
15.45-17.00 / Developing a governance, risk and assurance practice
The whole area of governance, risk and assurance including internal audit is on the increase as the regulatory framework becomes more sophisticated. This session will outline how to make the best of market opportunities.
Robert Noye-Allen / TBC
Audit regulation opportunities
Regulatory oversight is to be undertaken in Europe outside the profession, as it is in the US through the PCAOB. The PCAOB and China’s Securities Regulatory Commission are moving towards agreement on cross-border inspections. Moore Stephens is recognised and included in references by regulators in Europe as a top 10 global network and will come under greater global, not just national, scrutiny. But, there are not enough players in the current audit market given all of the independence restrictions, so there are good opportunities for the next 10 top global networks after the Big 4 for audit or advisory work. This breakout will summarise global regulatory direction and then focus on business opportunities for Moore Stephens.
Mike Hathorn, Jens Poll / TBC
Building business in real estate
The real estate sector is one of global interest. This session will demonstrate the development of non-traditional assurance and advisory services to the market.
Andrew Potts, Christoph Schlotthauer, Gerhard Schmitt / TBC
Building business in technology
This session we will explain the MSIL international technology sector structure and then demonstrate with a sector member firms how we win new business. We will cover current market issues, drivers and requirements and show you how to build market and client specific value propositions using this information. The session will end with a look at the current international campaign and move onto how you can get involved.
Mark Ayres, Charlie Newby, Matt Armanino / TBC
Corporate finance opportunities in China
China remains a key destination for overseas investment and cross border M&A. Equally, Chinese enterprises are encouraged to “go global”. The session will examine recent network experience in China and the opportunities for corporate finance services.
Phil Cowan, Marty Lau, Olivier Barbeau, Thoralf Erb, Joe Zhou
17.00 / Close
Tuesday, 21 October
09.00-10.10 / Vision for the Future
Disruption, innovation and change are all defining characteristics of the future. Learn what characteristics great firms need in order to future-proof their organisations to ensure ongoing growth and sustainability.
Matt Armanino, Andries Verschelden
10.10-10.40 / Break
10.40-11.45 / EVP and high performance
A productive workplace culture means establishing a viable employee value proposition (EVP) that employees understand and developing a culture that encompasses clear performance. Supported with data from global professional service firms and case studies, this session will highlight the key manager capability elements that need to be developed to maximize engagement and performance levels.
Crispin Marriott, Towers Watson
11.45-12.45 / Group exercise
12.45-14.00 / Lunch
14.00-15.15 / Leadership in times of change
Bernd Kundrun, Hanse Ventures
15.15-15.30 / Closing address
Richard Moore

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