TGS Talks Accounting

Andrew

Best practice insights, discussion and concrete advice to create and maintain the professional service firm of the future: audit, accounting, advisory, tax and legal services. TGS is a collaborative network of audit, accounting, advisory, tax and legal service firms. Our member firms are seasoned experts who, combined, have hundreds of  years of experience in local and international accounting, audit, advisory, tax and legal markets. No matter the problem you’re facing, they’ve seen it before and are happy to help. TGS member firms have an active role in the life of the network: from compliance demands to objective reassurance, advice, support, and change management, TGS member firms are here to offer you Big service quality with a friendly, local approach..We are working towards stronger economies, an equal society, and financial sustainability for our members and their clients. This is why TGS Global was an early adopter of and an active participant in the United Nations Global Compact.  TGSThink Global Sustainabilitywww.tgs-global.com

Episodes

  1. FEB 25

    ESG Regulation to Revenue - February 2026

    ESG Regulations to Revenue: What's Happening in Asia Right Now In this episode, Andrew is joined by Bob, TGS member based in the Netherlands, to scan the latest ESG regulatory developments across Asia — and explore what they mean for accounting and advisory firms looking to grow their service offering. In this episode: China's new Corporate Sustainable Disclosure Standard (CSDS No. 1), closely modelled on ISSB frameworks, and what it means for companies reporting on climate riskThe Philippines SEC's phased ESG reporting mandate for large listed companies — and the three-year runway it creates for advisorsHong Kong Monetary Authority's Phase 2a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, now covering 25 economic activities including manufacturing and ITHow Amazon has integrated EcoVadis sustainability ratings into B2B seller profiles across the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Germany — turning ESG into a commercial advantage, not just a compliance obligationWhy you don't need to be an ESG expert to help your clients — you just need to know the right questions to askAn introduction to TGS's ESG Activator and the newly available ESG training curriculumLinks mentioned: TGS Asia Pacific Conference, Bali — 6–7 July 2025TGS ESG Training (Phase 1 & 2) — contact the TGS team to pre-register TGS ESG Activator If you'd like to explore how to position ESG advisory services in your market, get in touch with the TGS team. Register for our other TGS events on TGSU: https://tgs-global.com/tgs-u/ Contact Andrew Directly: andrewmenzies@tgs-global.com Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmenzies/ TGS Website https://tgs-global.com/

    29 min
  2. JAN 21

    ESG Regulation to Revenue 20260121

    The green economy will be over €7 trillion by 2030 and it's not just compliance work, it is mainstream economic transformation. Your clients need strategic guidance. In this 15-minute episode, TGS CEO, Andrew Menzies explores four major ESG advisory service lines professional services firms could launch or expand right now: 1. Carbon Border Tax Advisory (CBAM)  Full EU enforcement starting January 2026 means that importers of steel, cement, aluminum, and other carbon-intensive goods face increased compliance obligations. There are opportunities for advisory in three service tiers: compliance (€15K-€35K annually), supply chain carbon auditing (€25K-€75K), and strategic carbon cost management (€40K-€150K). 2. Financed Emissions & Financial Sector Advisory  Banks, asset managers, and insurers need help implementing PCAF standards and measuring portfolio emissions.  3. Carbon Capture & Industrial Decarbonization  Mid-market industrial companies in cement, steel, and chemicals need feasibility studies, decarbonization roadmaps, and carbon credit strategies—creating potentially very profitable multi-year client relationships. 4. Consumer Carbon & Sustainability Strategy  90% of corporate emissions are Scope 3 (consumer use), some of your clients will need product carbon footprinting, mandatory Scope 3 reporting and sustainable brand positioning to capture market share before ETS2 launches in 2028. Start with one service line that aligns with your existing client relationships. Build capability, deliver results and xpand from there. The firms that move now will dominate this space in their regions. Read more about the case studies mentionned in this episode: https://esg-activator.com/insights/ Register for our other TGS events on TGSU: https://tgs-global.com/tgs-u/ Contact Andrew Directly: andrewmenzies@tgs-global.com Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmenzies/ TGS Website https://tgs-global.com/

    24 min

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Best practice insights, discussion and concrete advice to create and maintain the professional service firm of the future: audit, accounting, advisory, tax and legal services. TGS is a collaborative network of audit, accounting, advisory, tax and legal service firms. Our member firms are seasoned experts who, combined, have hundreds of  years of experience in local and international accounting, audit, advisory, tax and legal markets. No matter the problem you’re facing, they’ve seen it before and are happy to help. TGS member firms have an active role in the life of the network: from compliance demands to objective reassurance, advice, support, and change management, TGS member firms are here to offer you Big service quality with a friendly, local approach..We are working towards stronger economies, an equal society, and financial sustainability for our members and their clients. This is why TGS Global was an early adopter of and an active participant in the United Nations Global Compact.  TGSThink Global Sustainabilitywww.tgs-global.com