Golden Globe AI Trail Blazers and Sustainability Champions Unveiled in Asia Pacific
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September 9, 2024 - Ascentium, Hall Chadwick, SPNXPrimeGlobal reveals the winners of its Golden Globe member recognition awards in AI and Sustainability by announcing the Asia Pacific winners and highly commended firms at its flagship event in the region.
Held this week in Hong Kong, PrimeGlobal's Collaborate AP offered members an exceptional platform to exchange knowledge on specialized service lines and explore new business opportunities in accounting.
The Golden Globe award entries were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges from Xero, ACCA, beeye, Eshuis, and Jeremy Hyman Associates.
AI Trailblazer
Hall Chadwick has been named the AI Trail Blazer winner for Asia Pacific, with SPC NXT earning ‘Highly Commended’. The judges were impressed by Hall Chadwick's innovative use of generative AI to significantly enhance efficiency, security, and client service in cryptocurrency auditing. The judges praised SPC NXT for its effective integration of AI to automate financial audits, enhance data analysis, and create bespoke AI solutions.
"We’re proud to be recognised for our AI innovation in the accounting industry. Leveraging AI has been instrumental in expanding our crypto auditing services, improving efficiency, building our profile and enhancing the quality of insights we provide to our clients. We are excited to continue to explore new avenues where AI can enhance client service, efficiency and precision in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.” Steven Nguyen, Partner, Audit & Assurance, Hall Chadwick Melbourne
Sustainability Champion
InCorp Global was named the winner of the Sustainability Champion award for Asia Pacific, with Sudburys awarded ‘Highly Commended’. The judges were highly impressed by InCorp Global's strong commitment to advancing ESG principles through both comprehensive consulting and robust internal practices. They have supported over 200 companies in reducing their environmental impact, promoting energy efficiency, and ensuring sustainable resource use. The judges praised Sudburys' commitment to ESG goals, demonstrated through impactful local community partnerships.
"This recognition reflects our dedication to embedding sustainability into the core of our business strategy. We believe that the future of business lies in sustainable growth, and this award motivates us to continue driving impactful change within our organisation, for our clients and the wider communities we serve." Prakhar Gupta, ESG & Sustainability Practice Leader, InCorp Global
"It's fantastic to see such innovation across the region and to be here in Hong Kong celebrating the achievements of our member firms in AI and sustainability. These awards honour their accomplishments and inspire others to pursue sustainable growth and technological innovation across the industry. What’s more, they provide a blueprint for sharing best practices that can drive collective progress for us all." Steve Heathcote, CEO, PrimeGlobal
PrimeGlobal received over 30 entries globally, showcasing the remarkable efforts of their member firms to innovate and lead in their respective areas. These awards highlight firms that go beyond conventional business practices to address global challenges, setting new benchmarks for excellence.
We wish to thanks our judges for their time and dedication in judging these awards:
David Emmerman
Head of Enterprise Sales - US, Xero
Jeremy Hyman
Principal, Jeremy Hyman Associates
David Kerr
CCO, Beeye
Mark de Lat
ESG Opinionleader & Strategist, Eshuis Accountants en Adviseurs
Laurent Lemaitre
Global SMP Specialist, ACCA
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