Accountants on Board: Navigating the Path to Directorship

This session will provide finance professionals with insights and strategies for positioning themselves for board roles. Our panelists will share their experiences, discuss the skills and qualifications needed for board membership, and offer practical advice on how to successfully navigate the path to becoming a board member.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from those who have successfully made the transition to the boardroom and prepare for the next step in your professional journey!

Speakers:

• Rohit Bhardwaj, CFO, Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund; Board Director
• Refat Jiwani, CPA, CMA, FCCA (UK), Board Director

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

In today’s tech-focused world, it is nearly impossible for a business to avoid using third-party vendors to support various tasks. Outsourcing is a common feature of the 21st-century business environment, and there are many benefits such as reducing costs, focusing on primary goals and obtaining service from experts in relevant fields. Most third-party vendors enjoy sharing in the good reputation and earnings that come from hosting essential companies. Today’s market leaders consider outsourcing as an essential ingredient for staying productive and running an efficient business. 

In this session, you will learn how to: (a) Recognize common risks presented by third-party vendors, (b) Apply risk management and due diligence to mitigate risks from third parties, and (c) Implement background checks based on a third-party’s perceived level of risk.

Speaker:

• Mark McManus, B, Comm. (Hons.), M. Ed., CTDP, CAMS, CFE, President & Chief Executive Officer, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Greater Toronto Area Chapter

Question & Answer Session Assisted by:

• Mandy Yousif, B.A., CFE, Director & Secretary to the Board, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Greater Toronto Area Chapter

Living in a Digital World: Canadian Sales Tax in the Turbulent 20s

Presented by Janice Savage, CPA, CMA, Principal, Savage Commodity Tax Services, this session will explore the evolving registration obligations for online e-commerce platform operators and retailers across Canada. Additionally, we’ll explore the use of GST/HST as a tool to address the housing crisis, alongside audit initiatives related to real estate. Don't miss this insightful discussion on navigating the complexities of Canadian sales tax in the digital age!

Speaker:

• Janice Savage, CPA, CMA, Principal, Savage Commodity Tax Services

#GenAI - Opening a Door

Details coming soon.

Speaker:

• Zohaib Akhtar, AI & Analytics Leader, Deloitte

Cultivating a Bias Free Workplace

This Session works to help participants understand the concept and framework of bias. The session helps participants understand and define bias and identify cognitive factors around bias and also dimensions such as unconscious bias. The session discusses the impact of these factors in the workplace and how to build a program around these factors.

Speaker:

• Rinku Bhattacharya, DPS, CMA,CPA, CFO, Lutheran Social Services

Women's Networking Event

IMA Toronto Chapter will be hosting a Women’s Networking Event from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. When registering from the conference, you’ll be prompted to indicate your interest in attending, and we’ll reach out with further details.