SOAR Accounting Symposium 2024

About the Event

SMU School of Accountancy Research Centre (SOAR) is pleased to announce that the SOAR Accounting Symposium 2024 will be held on:

Keynote Speaker

The keynote speaker for the SOAR Accounting Symposium 2024 is Professor Patricia Dechow. Professor Dechow is Robert R Dockson Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Accounting, Finance and Business Economics at Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. Professor Dechow's research focuses on accounting accruals, the quality and reliability of earnings, the use of earnings information in predicting stock returns, and the effect of analysts' forecasts on investors’ perceptions of firm value.

Conference Venue: 
Yong Pung How School of Law
Level 2, YPHSL Seminar Room 2-16
Address: 55 Armenian Street, Singapore 179943 [Map] 

Paper Presentation Format: 25 mins uninterrupted presentation, 20 mins discussant comments, 30 mins Q&A.

Day 1: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Day 2: Thursday 19 December 2024

Registration

The Symposium is limited to 50 participants to foster closer interaction and promote active discussion. Space is limited and pre-registration is necessary. Priority is given to academics of research-oriented institutions. Given the intimate nature of our Symposium, we request all participants to attend both days of the Symposium.

Pre-registration

Kindly note that the pre-registration is an indication of your interest and does not guarantee a seat at the Symposium. Please await our email confirmation of your reserved seat at the Symposium before making any travel arrangements. Priority is given to academics of research-oriented institutions. We regret to inform that only shortlisted registrants will be notified. 

Registration is now open  | Closing Date: Friday 15 November 2024, 11:59 PM SGT

Registration Fee

Payment is to be made online by credit card upon successful registration. The registration fee for the Symposium is SGD500 plus prevailing tax (currently at 9% goods & services tax), which covers tea breaks, two lunches, and one dinner. Participants are responsible for all travel arrangements and hotel booking. Registration fee is waived for presenters and discussants.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to soar@smu.edu.sg.  A refund of your registration fee, minus a SGD100 administrative fee, will be given for cancellation request received by 15 November 2024. No refunds will be given after 15 November 2024.

Hotel Accommodation

To receive the below room rates be sure to:

• Identify yourself as attending the "SMU SOAR Accounting Symposium" 
• Make your reservations by 15 November 2024.

Breakfast and Internet are provided. 
++ hotel room rates are subject to 10% service charge and 9% goods and services tax.

Useful Information

Visa

If you require an invitation letter to support your visa application, please contact Tracy Ooi (email: soar@smu.edu.sg) upon successful registration. For information regarding visa requirements, please visit https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements

Submit SG Arrival Card (SGAC) within 3 days before arrival

All travellers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority within 3 days before arrival in Singapore. Submission is free. Please visit https://www.ica.gov.sg/ for more information.

Airport Arrival Transfer

Taxis are available at the taxi stands at the arrival levels of each terminal. A ride to the city takes about 30 minutes and costs between SGD25 and SGD40. All rides are metered. You may pay the taxi fares via cash (SGD) or credit card. 

Currency

The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (SGD). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Weather

Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November to January, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis and bring an umbrella during this period.

Eduroam (Wi-Fi Internet Access)

Eduroam is an international Wi-Fi internet access roaming service for users in research and higher education. Eduroam allows users (researchers, teachers, students, staff) from participating institutions to securely access the Internet from any eduroam participating institution. Please visit https://itsupport.smu.edu.sg/hc/en-us/articles/203357860-What-is-eduroam- for more information.

Cell Phone Usage

Singapore’s international dialing code is 65. While in Singapore and if you have international roaming service on your cell phone, you do not have to key in 65 to place a local call as it will automatically connect you to the local numbers here.

Electricity and Voltage

The voltage used is 220-240AC, 50 hertz. The plug sockets tend to be 3-pronged pins more often than not, but adaptors are cheap and easy to buy.

About Singapore

Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city populated with high-rise buildings and landscape gardens. At present, Singapore's population stands at about five million people, with English as the main language of instruction, and a mother tongue for each major ethnicity. There are four major races – namely the Chinese (majority), Malay, Indian and Eurasian, each offering a different perspective of life in Singapore in terms of culture, religion, food and language. 

Attractions: For an all-in-one attraction, visit Sentosa, which offers an exciting array of adventurous activities, historical monuments, as well as world-class entertainment spots, including Resorts World Sentosa.  A good way to sight-see in Singapore is to go on a DUCK or HiPPO Tour, which brings you around places of interest on an open-top bus, or an authentic Vietnam warcraft that can travel on land and in the water. If you're feeling nostalgic and looking to discover old world charm, you can explore and experience the island's key historical landmarks or memorials. You can also embark on a heritage trail and enjoy the sights and sounds at various cultural precincts, notably Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. For more information on what you can experience during your stay in Singapore, please visit https://www.visitsingapore.com/

Tax Refund Schemes: To enjoy tax-free shopping in Singapore, simply look out for retailers that display the “Tax Refund” logo on their shop front and spend SGD100 to qualify. For more information about the tax refund scheme, please visit https://www.visitsingapore.com/travel-guide-tips/tourist-information/gst-tax-refund/

Please visit www.visitsingapore.com for more information. 

Getting Here

Conference Venue:

SMU Yong Pung How School of Law
Level 2, Seminar Room YPHSOL 2-16
Address: 55 Armenian Street, Singapore 179943 [Map]

To enter the conference venue, 

1. approach the security post at Level 1, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law.

2. identify yourself as attending the "SOAR Accounting Symposium".

3. take escalator up to Level 2 where the event will be held.

Contact Us

For enquires on the symposium, kindly contact:
Tracy Ooi
soar@smu.edu.sg
+65-6828-0658