Global Accounting and Audit Forum

グローバル会計・監査フォーラムバナー

In Osaka, on April 15, 2024, the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA) in collaboration with the Global Accounting Alliance co-sponsored an exclusive by-invitation-only forum, Global Accounting and Audit Forum 「The Value of Audit & Assurance」-Facing Up to the Challenges-, organized by Nikkei.


Photographs of the Forum

Opening Remark
茂木会長Mr.Tetsuya Mogi, Chairman & President, JICPA
Keynote Speech
Pannel discussion I
"The value of audit and assurance in a changing world"
Pannel discussion II
"The challenge of attracting young talent to audit and assurance"
Closing Remark
鶴田副会長Mr. Mitsuo Tsuruta, Deputy President, JICPA

Contents

Why did JICPA run this event?

Archive

Archived streaming is available on the Nikkei Channel

ONE-MINUTE MESSAGE TO FUTURE YOUNG PROFESSIONS!

Under the theme of "The Value of Audit Assurance," prominent speakers and some audience members who attended the forum gave a strong message to the future generation. JICPA hopes the voices will reach young talents!

What is Audit? Why in Audit? in Osaka


A university student visits Osaka for the first time! Tsutenkaku, Osaka Castle, takoyaki, and more...! Oh, but wait, the main event is to attend "NIKKEI Global Accounting and Audit Forum," a big accounting forum, to learn about audit. What is audit? How can auditing be an attractive career choice for young people?

Event Report

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▼▼ Programs and Speakers ▼▼

Global Accounting and Audit Forum The Value of Audit and Assurance ~Facing Up to the Challenges~

Organized by Nikkei
Sponsored by JICPA (The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
GAA(Global Accounting Alliance)*
Supported by Japan Financial Services Agency
Japan Audit & Supervisory Board Members Association
Japan Association of Corporate Directors
Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX)/Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.
The Institute of Internal Auditors Japan
AFA (ASEAN Federation of Accountants)
CAPA (Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants)
Date & Time April 15th (Mon), 2024 9:30 AM~
Venue Hotel New Otani Osaka
Language Japanese/ English (with simultaneous translation)
Participation Fee Free
Capacity 150
logo-GAA
* The Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) was formed in November 2005 and serves as a forum for 10 of the world's leading professional accountancy bodies whose members practice in major capital markets. Its purpose is to serve the public interest by leading the advancement of a high-quality accounting profession by sharing information and collaborating, among GAA Members, and advocating on international issues important to the profession.

Program

  • 09:30-09:35Opening remark (Mr. Tetsuya Mogi, Chairman & President, JICPA)
  • 09:35-09:50Keynote speech (Mr. Takashi Nagaoka, Secretary General of Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board and Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs at the JFSA)
  • 09:50-10:45Pannel discussion I "The value of audit and assurance in a changing world"
  • 10:55-11:55 Pannel discussion II "The challenge of attracting young talent to audit and assurance"
  • 11:55-12:00Closing remark (Mr. Mitsuo Tsuruta, Deputy President, JICPA)

Keynote speech

Mr. Takashi Nagaoka
Secretary General of Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board and Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs at the JFSA Takashi Nagaoka serves as Chair of IFIAR (International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators) since April 2023, after serving as its Vice Chair for two years, and Chair of IFRS Foundation Monitoring Board since March 2023. He has also played important roles in the field of international securities market regulations, including Chair of International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Asia Pacific Regional Committee.
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Panel Discussion Details

The value of audit and assurance in a changing world

For economies and capital markets to thrive, a strong accounting profession, underpinned by quality independent audit and assurance, is critical. How will audit adapt to the challenges of technology, talent, and marketplace expectations? In this session, we invite major stakeholders in the audit ecosystem, who will share their views on the value of audit and expectations on auditors. How can audit provide more value? What are the challenges for audit and assurance to be ready for the future?

Panelists
2024NKG-01-MS.jpg Mr. Makoto Sonoda
Director, Office of Japanese Delegation for IFIAR
2024NKG-01-KK.jpg Mr. Koichiro Kimura
Chairman and Senior Partner, PwC Japan Group
2024NKG-01-KW.jpg Ms. Kerrie Waring
CEO, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)
2024NKG-01-TM.jpg Mr. Toichi Maeda
Director, Chairman of the EBARA CORPORATION
2024NKG-01-HY.jpg Mr. Hiromi Yamaji
Group CEO, Japan Exchange Group, Inc.
2024NKG-01-LB.jpg Mr. Larry Bradley
KPMG Global Head of Audit

The challenge of attracting young talent to audit and assurance

In this session, we will highlight one of the top challenges: Attracting accounting professions in audit and assurance. Insights from young professions on challenges and opportunities working in audit and assurance are shared through survey results. Based on the results, panelists will discuss what more can be done to attract qualified young talents. What are their true concerns? Do we have a perception gap? Are young auditors ready to meet the needs of the capital market?

Panelists
2024NKG-02-TF.jpg Mr. Tomoyuki Furusawa
Member, The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB)
2024NKG-02-AO.jpg Ms. Ainslie van Onselen
Chief Executive Office, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
2024NKG-02-MK.jpg Ms. Masami Katakura
Chairwoman and CEO, Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC
2024NKG-02-YK.jpg Mr. Yoshinori Kawamura
Professor of Accounting Faculty of Commerce Waseda University
2024NKG-02-JH.png Ms. Jen Haskell
Audit and Assurance Quality Excellence Leader, Deloitte Global
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