TGS Talks Accounting Podcast
Episode 7, 2024
Recommendations, Referrals and Return On Investment
Executive Summary.
There's a lot going on and maybe you'd like to scan a handful of bullet points rather than listen to Andrew and Peter as you jog or drive to work. It's up to you.
Peter and Andrew discuss recent developments and upcoming events within the international network, TGS. They highlight the following key points:
- Frantz (a TGS member in New York with expertise in bid-winning for auditing UN funding) and Mikail from Indonesia are collaborating on a potential long-term contract bid.
- The TGS tax group interest meeting heard Christos propose standardization of practical examples for shared services, documentation, and methodologies.
- Upcoming conferences in Costa Rica and Singapore will provide opportunities to discuss collaborations and interest group activities, including a tax interest group session led by Marine and a different Franz.
- The TGS Book Club has focused on two books: one about the future of accounting with AI and another on building a sustainable economy, highlighting the importance of avoiding greenwashing.
- Andrew attended the AICPA Networks and Associations meeting discussing the consolidation of accounting firms in the US, the importance of being prepared to audit AI, and the pushback on ESG in the US
- The role of International Business Coordinators (IBC) in TGS was discussed, emphasizing their importance in referring and tracking business among member firms.
- Successful business initiatives and the dynamic opportunities in Africa were mentioned, with a specific example of Nkhesani’s visit to Zambia.
- The Marrakech conference is sold out and will focus on recommendations, referrals, return on investment, and is driven by member-led workshops and events.
- An idea for a fringe conference event for those who cannot attend was suggested.
- There was a hint at a potentially ambitious surprise planned for the Marrakech conference, with a reference to a past conference in Toronto in 2017.
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TGS Talks Accounting 2024, Episode 05
Unique Network Structure and Membership Benefits.
TGS Talks Accounting 2024, Episode 05 goes into a deep dive of the unique organizational structure of TGS … in detail!
In episode 05 of TGS Talks Accounting, Andrew and Peter:
- explain how TGS is uniquely owned and run by its member firms, not like other networks.
- talk about benefits of networking and being part of TGS, like demonstrating quality, accessing international opportunities, and expanding contacts.
- outline the important role of International Business Coordinators in sharing ideas and developing business within the network.
- provide information on how members can improve their return on investment and business quality through the quality process.
- highlight potential consulting and advisory opportunities members could pursue.
Are you interested in learning more about the network structure, understand howto increase your ROI and referral business? Would you like to learn about upcoming conferences and opportunities through the TGS network?
Listen to the TGS Talks Accounting podcast.
Register for our other TGS events on TGSU:
https://tgs-global.com/tgs-u/
Contact Andrew Directly:
andrewmenzies@tgs-global.com
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TGS Website
https://tgs-global.com/
Episode 04 TGS Talks Accounting
Stay Up to Date with the Latest from TGS
The recent TGS Talks Accounting podcast provides a comprehensive update on the many initiatives and opportunities happening across the TGS network. In the episode, Peter and Andrew discuss a wide range of topics including AI's impact on the profession, pursuing large UN and EU auditing contracts, and utilizing International Business Coordinators for cross-border referrals.
Here is the full list of TGS topics discussed in the episode:
- International Business Coordinator Webinar.
- Audit Interest Group
- TGS Africa Development Meeting
- Communication on Progress
- Presentation about the benefits of the TGS network to a new TGS member firm in New York. I was in Paris, they were in New York.
- TGS North Europe Development Meeting
- TGS ESG Activator Power Hour
- TGS Talks Accounting Podcasts Special AI Edition
- Early bird reservations for Costa Rica and Singapore conferences go live
- AGM for TSI and for TGS in Brussels. New share offering.
Andrew and Peter also talked about the upcoming TGS conferences in Costa Rica and Singapore, with early bird registration savings available soon. For those interested in ownership, details are provided about annual general meetings for TSI and TGS shareholders.
The podcast is a great way for TGS member firms and accountants to learn about industry trends, regulations, and how to get more involved in areas like the UN/EU auditing interest group. Listeners will also pick up tips on implementing an effective "Power Hour" for business development outreach.
We encourage you to give the latest TGS Talks Accounting episode a listen on your commute or during your next coffee break. Not only will you stay up-to-date on activities within the network, you may also find new opportunities to benefit your firm. The recording provides a wealth of useful information to help you and your clients.
Listening allows members to stay up to date on industry trends, regulations, conferences, and how to get more involved and benefit from their membership in the network.
Register for our other TGS events on TGSU:
https://tgs-global.com/tgs-u/
Contact Andrew Directly:
andrewmenzies@tgs-global.com
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmenzies/
TGS Website
https://tgs-global.com/
This TGS Talks Accounting podcast is about programming humanity into AI to make sure it is ethical and sustainable.
Andrew and Peter talk with Dr. Eve Poole about free will, consciousness, and the potential for AI to surpass human capacity.
Dr. Poole suggests that professional service firms need to understand human intelligence better to create ethical AI.
Accountants and auditors will find this podcast interesting as it discusses:
- the opportunities for AI to complement their work,
- the importance of emotional intelligence as AI advances and
- the importance (and challenges of) of regulating AI in a responsible way
We highly recommend buying Dr Poole's book if you would like to dig deeper. It's the best book about AI that we think anyone interested in the future of professional services should read.
https://www.routledge.com/Robot-Souls-Programming-in-Humanity/Poole/p/book/9781032426624
Register for our other TGS events on TGSU:
https://tgs-global.com/tgs-u/
Contact Andrew Directly:
andrewmenzies@tgs-global.com
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmenzies/
TGS Website
https://tgs-global.com/
