Sothany Chun

Director - Advisory and Merger & Acquisition, APV (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.

Ms Southany is currently Director of Advisory and Merger & Acquisition at APV. Previously, as CEO and CFO of First Finance Plc, she was instrumental in shaping strategic direction, driving busines growth, securing funding, and enchancing risk management. Her focus on operational excellence and financial discipline led to significant organisational growth and elevated client service standards. Committed to a positive corporate culture, she actively promoted integrity, transparency, diversity, and social responsiblity. Sothany's pursuit of lifelong learning and her dedication to professional excellence are demonstrated by her DBA, MBA and BBA in accounting.

Sujan Kafle

Managing Partner, Sujan Kafle & Associates

Sujan Kafle is a Fellow CA and Member of ICAN and ICAI. He has over 22 years of post-qualification experience in the area of auditing, accounts, finance and taxation and having EMBA from Pokhara University. He was the past President of ICAN (2023-24), Executive Member of Auditing Standard Board of Nepal (AuSB/N, 2015-18) and served both in the government and private sectors. He played a key role for automation of the ICAN during his presidency at ICAN, worked on policy development level for using the AI and role of the accountants and participated on different seminar and workshop organised by IFAC, CAPA and SAFA.

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Sarah Squires

Partner, MGI Midgley Snelling LLP

Sarah Squires is a Partner at MGI Midgley Snelling, a founding member of MGI Worldwide, proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sarah began her career in aerospace engineering, before transitioning into accounting in 2005. Since then, she has gained a wealth of client experience across accounts, tax, audit, and general business support, including company setups, retirements, relocations, and strategic business advice.

With a strategic focus on innovation and sustainable growth, Sarah brings a forward-thinking perspective to the evolving role of technology in professional services. She is currently leading efforts to embed practical AI across the firm to enhance efficiency, drive growth, and strengthen risk management.

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Dusun Chong

Partner, Kevin How & Co PLT

Dusun Chong is a partner at Kevin How & Co in Sabah, with over 30 years’ experience in audit and business advisory, including 12 years as a partner at Ernst & Young Malaysia. A member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), he currently chairs the MIA Sabah Chapter and is Deputy President of the Sabah Association of Professional Accountants.

Passionate about technology and automation, Dusun has spearheaded the integration of Power Automate into the firm’s ISQM processes, streamlining operations and reducing manual work. He actively promotes the adoption of AI tools to improve audit documentation and deliver enhanced advisory services, playing a key role in the firm’s digital transformation journey.

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