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Episode Synopsis
Live from the Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025 in Singapore, Heather chats with innovators about AI, e-invoicing, TikTok trends, cross-border payments and the evolving role of accountants in Asia
Summary
Heather Smith reports from the Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025 in Singapore, sharing floor interviews and key highlights. With strong Australian representation, she reflects on rapid regional digital transformation, cultural insights, and inspiring thought leadership.
Main Topics:
Singapore's digital drive: e-invoicing mandates and cheque phase-out
Government-backed AI innovation via AI Singapore
Roundtable on burnout, boundaries, and micro business sustainability
TikTok insights and media habits reshaping communication
Panel on women on boards and leadership pathways
Interviews Include:
Alvin Chia (OFX) – Cross-border payments with human-first support
Marvin Galang (Jaz AI) – AI-native accounting software for Southeast Asia
Bryan Sng (Simple AI) – AI agents automating accounting ops
Kelvin Koh (Idently) – Face-key file security tech for sensitive documents
Andrew Paton-Smith (Jazoodle) – 60-second forecasts & valuation KPIs
Key Takeaways:
The future of advisory is now
AI is more than a buzzword in Singapore – it's a government initiative
Accountants must embrace tech and set strong boundaries
Social platforms like TikTok can't be ignored
Representation, integrity, and courage are crucial for boardroom progress
LinkedIn Posts from Singapore
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_abshowasia-accountingandaccountants-activity-7386538062283075584-1Vh2/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_acca-accountingandaccountants-abshowasia-activity-7386619905544056832-6Gdu/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_accountingandaccountants-abshowasia-activity-7386917433271439360-VY4Y/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_accountingandaccountants-abshowasia-activity-7386982271796490241-WgIh/
Contact details:
Sponsor Offers: Here
Xero http://xero.com/
Koren Wines https://www.linkedin.com/in/koren-wines/
Sarah Foo https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-foo-fca/
Alvin Chia https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-chia-a15a6b65/
OFX https://www.ofx.com/
Marvin Galang https://www.linkedin.com/in/galangmr/
JAZ https://www.jaz.ai/
Bryan Sng https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansng/
SimpleAi https://simpleaiworks.com/
Kelvin Koh https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivlekoh/
Identi.ly https://identi.ly/
Andrew Paton-Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/apatonsmith/
Jazoodle https://jazoodle.com/
Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/
Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting
X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU
Summary
Heather Smith reports from the Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025 in Singapore, sharing floor interviews and key highlights. With strong Australian representation, she reflects on rapid regional digital transformation, cultural insights, and inspiring thought leadership.
Main Topics:
Singapore's digital drive: e-invoicing mandates and cheque phase-out
Government-backed AI innovation via AI Singapore
Roundtable on burnout, boundaries, and micro business sustainability
TikTok insights and media habits reshaping communication
Panel on women on boards and leadership pathways
Interviews Include:
Alvin Chia (OFX) – Cross-border payments with human-first support
Marvin Galang (Jaz AI) – AI-native accounting software for Southeast Asia
Bryan Sng (Simple AI) – AI agents automating accounting ops
Kelvin Koh (Idently) – Face-key file security tech for sensitive documents
Andrew Paton-Smith (Jazoodle) – 60-second forecasts & valuation KPIs
Key Takeaways:
The future of advisory is now
AI is more than a buzzword in Singapore – it's a government initiative
Accountants must embrace tech and set strong boundaries
Social platforms like TikTok can't be ignored
Representation, integrity, and courage are crucial for boardroom progress
LinkedIn Posts from Singapore
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_abshowasia-accountingandaccountants-activity-7386538062283075584-1Vh2/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_acca-accountingandaccountants-abshowasia-activity-7386619905544056832-6Gdu/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_accountingandaccountants-abshowasia-activity-7386917433271439360-VY4Y/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_accountingandaccountants-abshowasia-activity-7386982271796490241-WgIh/
Contact details:
Sponsor Offers: Here
Xero http://xero.com/
Koren Wines https://www.linkedin.com/in/koren-wines/
Sarah Foo https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-foo-fca/
Alvin Chia https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-chia-a15a6b65/
OFX https://www.ofx.com/
Marvin Galang https://www.linkedin.com/in/galangmr/
JAZ https://www.jaz.ai/
Bryan Sng https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansng/
SimpleAi https://simpleaiworks.com/
Kelvin Koh https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivlekoh/
Identi.ly https://identi.ly/
Andrew Paton-Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/apatonsmith/
Jazoodle https://jazoodle.com/
Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/
Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting
X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU
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