Johnny Yong

Johnny Yong is a technical manager with IFAC’s Global Accountancy Profession Support (GAPS). He was previously a partner of a Training Provider in Malaysia, specializing in provision of training to accounting firms and for accountants in general. He qualified as an accountant following his articleship with BDO Malaysia and was also heading the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Public Practice Department for a while before leaving to pursue his other interest in the accounting fields.

 

Final Restructuring Proposal for the Code of Ethics: What Do You Think?
by Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC and Robyn Erskine, Partner, Brooke Bird & SMP Committee Ethics Task Force Chair | May 17, 2017 | Discussion

The third Exposure Draft that was issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants in January 2017 as part of the Structure of the Code (Structure) project is open for comment until May 25, 2017—and is the final opportunity for the SMPs to say their piece on the Structure.

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Accountants Optimistic Despite Challenges
by Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC and Monica Foerster, Chair, IFAC SMP Committee | April 24, 2017 | Discussion

Despite all the unpredictability in 2016, the accounting profession was still fairly optimistic—all things considered.

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An SMP Perspective on Proposed Changes to the IESBA Code of Ethics
by Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC and Robyn Erskine, Partner, Brooke Bird & SMP Committee Ethics Task Force Chair | September 25, 2017 | Discussion

Given recent proposals from the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants with potential changes for the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, small- and medium-sized practices need to start preparing for some of the more significant changes coming their way.

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What Can the Asian Profession Learn from the 2016 IFAC Global SMP Survey?
by Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC and Paul Thompson, Director, European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for SMEs | November 20, 2017 | Discussion

How do the survey results for one region compare to the global view—and what can professional accountancy organizations learn?

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Firms of the Future–Building Advisory Services
by Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC and Mats Olsson, Partner, Adrian & Partners AB | April 17, 2018 | Discussion

The IFAC SMP Committee has recently organized a break-out session that focused on how SMPs can diversify into business advisory and consultancy services by looking at what niche market to consider and how to leverage technology and networks coupled with their inherent reputation of being the SMEs trusted advisors.

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Searching for Stars: Youth & Talent Management
by Abdulwahid Aboo, Auditor and Retired Partner, AAC Kenya-Certified Public Accountants, Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC and Michael Mbaya, Partner, Mbaya & Associates | May 3, 2018 | Discussion

Tips and good practice recommendations on how smaller practices can both attract and retain talent. 

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