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The Gold Coast is uniquely positioned to become a vibrant startup community, launching ventures the likes of Atlassian and Freelancer.com. Behind the scenes, work is being done to ensure the infrastructure and environment are supportive of this emerging industry. Hear about the ways in which Government, Industry, and the Education Sector are championing a vibrant startup ecosystem on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is uniquely positioned to become a vibrant startup community, launching ventures the likes of Atlassian and Freelancer.com. Behind the scenes, work is being done to ensure the infrastructure and environment are supportive of this emerging industry. Hear about the ways in which Government, Industry, and the Education Sector are championing a vibrant startup ecosystem on the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast is uniquely positioned to become a vibrant startup community, launching ventures the likes of Atlassian and Freelancer.com. Behind the scenes, work is being done to ensure the infrastructure and environment are supportive of this emerging industry. Hear about the ways in which Government, Industry, and the Education Sector are championing a vibrant startup ecosystem on the Gold Coast.

The world loses an estimated 5% of annual revenues to fraud. Len Scanlan shares his thoughts on fraud from a public sector perspective. Len Scanlan has extensive experience in auditing, particularly in the public sector. He was Auditor-General of Queensland from 1997 to 2004 and in this role was responsible for the audits of all local governments and State public sector entities. A current Fellow and former Queensland President of CPA Australia, he is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Institute of Internal Auditors (Australia), the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Institute of Public Administration Australia. Currently, he sits on multiple boards and operates a consultancy focusing on audit committees, governance and boards

All businesses are subject to the risk of fraud. The world loses an estimated 5% of annual revenues to fraud, according to a recent study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. David Van Homrigh shares insights and lessons on five fraud case studies that changed organisations. David Van Homrigh is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and an Adjunct Professor in the University of Queensland Business School. He is a very experienced Forensic Accountant, having formed the business, KPMG Forensic, in 1998 and for a period of 8 years he was a member of the Global KPMG Forensic Steering Group leading the development of the global Forensic business within KPMG International. His experience in litigation and fraud has included numerous major matters across Asia Pacific and in a number of different sectors including government, mining and resources, telecommunications, ship building and motor vehicle manufacturing, amongst others. Major engagements have included asset tracing, fraud investigations, anti-bribery and corruption investigations and due diligence reviews, expert evidence in major litigation and arbitration disputes, and post-acquisition disputes.

The typical organization loses an estimated 5% of its annual revenues to occupational fraud. Sharlene Anderson Focuses on small business with view to best practices in relation to fraud. Sharlene is the founding director of Veritas Corporation, specialising in Assurance and Forensic Accounting services. She is a Registered Company Auditor and has significant experience auditing across various legislative frameworks, and is known for her practical approach. In addition to her role with Veritas she is a Quality Assurance Reviewer for CPA Australia, Chair of the CPA Queensland Public Practice Committee and President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Brisbane Chapter. With particular interest in the areas of Risk Management, Forensic Accounting and Fraud, she provides consulting services to various clients including large private companies, small businesses, universities and government bodies such as the ATO

Professor Stephen Zeff examines the jurisdictional factors that constitute challenges to achieving genuine worldwide comparability of company financial reporting. He discusses the distinctive processes of various jurisdictions when signing on to IFRS and impediments such as concerns about the impacts of IFRS on the banking and other industrial sectors

Everyone has felt the frustration of making what we think is the perfect argument, the most brilliant strategy, or surefire new creative direction, just to be met with stony silence, dubiousness, or outright opposition. Dr Kenneth G. Brown presents this informative and engaging session teaching us how to use human nature to our advantage, understanding how to influence people though our words and actions. Fundamental psychological research and its application to influence will be discussed.

Dr Paul Aitken uses his expertise to outline the 10 change leadership practices which facilitate sustainable organisational performance and excellence during business transitions. As organisations in all sectors face significant leadership challenges, this masterclass will provide invaluable insight for all business professionals. Dr Paul Aitken is a leadership-organisational development adviser/educator and Founder-CEO of Mastering Leadership Agility Ltd focused on organisational and personal survival, thriving and renewal. Paul was formerly Deputy Director of The Leadership Trust Foundation (Centre for Applied Leadership Research).