Asia Pacific Semi-Annual Virtual Conference

Alberto Vettoretti, Managing Partner of Dezan Shira & Associates, will provide opening remarks.

Trump 2.0: Navigating the Future of U.S.-Asia Trade Relations

As Donald Trump begins his second term as U.S. President, U.S.-Asia trade relations are set for significant shifts. Proposed tariff hikes introduce uncertainty and potential disruptions in trade across the region. While the timing, scope, and international response to these policies remain uncertain, businesses can proactively assess their strategies, enhance resilience, and explore growth opportunities in key Asian markets: ASEAN, China, India, and Vietnam.

In this session, you can expect to learn about:

1. Key trade policy directions under Trump
2. Implications for ASEAN, China, India, and Vietnam
3. Strategic approaches to navigate disruptions and seize emerging opportunities. 

Gain practical insights to help businesses stay ahead of policy changes and strategically position themselves in the evolving U.S.-Asia trade landscape.

 

• Speakers: Kyle Freeman, Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates & Dritton Jemmalay, Transfer Pricing Expert at TP Benchmark
• Duration: 55 minutes

How the Value and Operation Models of Accounting Outsourcing Firms are Being Transformed by Cloud Accounting Technology and Artificial Intelligence

This session will explore how the integration of cloud accounting technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the service delivery, value proposition, and operational approach of international accounting outsourcing firms. From enhancing financial insights to automating routine tasks, these technologies are redefining the expectations placed on accounting professionals.

We will address:

1. Essential implications cloud accounting brings to international accounting firms
2. Implications of AI

 

• Speaker: Michael Chiao, Founder of MEGI and Jeenie
• Duration: 30 minutes 

Driving Impact Through Technology and Automation in Risk Advisory and Compliance

 

• Speakers: Kamal Kandpal, Leader - Risk Advisory Services at DPNC Global and Shivashish Karnani, Division Head - Indirect Taxes at DPNC Global
• Duration: 30 minutes

Alberto Vettoretti will return to share final remarks and invite our attendees to attend the 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Seoul!