EY Finance Leaders Forum 2026

Learn how to bridge the gap between ambition and action to shape enterprise value and create an agile, future-ready finance function.​

Leading finance through change, resilience and innovation​

In an increasingly complex environment, finance must evolve beyond its traditional mandate — anchored in a strong operational core while enabling enterprise-wide transformation — to navigate accelerating regulatory shifts, digital innovation and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).​

The latest EY Global DNA of the CFO Survey found that while 60% of CFOs surveyed say they should define and shape value creation, less than 26% actually lead discussions on key value drivers and just 25% lead investment decisions where returns are uncertain.​

Join us at the EY Finance Leaders Forum (FLF) 2026 to explore how CFOs and finance leaders can bridge the persistent gap between ambition and action to shape enterprise value and create an agile, future-ready finance function.​

Session highlights include:​

• Latest accounting updates, including IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements and IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability​
• Environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability priorities and pathways to responsible growth​
• Evolving global tax policies and tax transformation strategies​
• Navigating board priorities amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty​
• Strengthening digital and data governance to support AI initiatives​
• Designing operating models that drive accounting excellence​
• Panel discussion offering leader perspectives on the role of the CFO as an enterprise value architect in a rapidly changing landscape​

1. Accounting developments and IFRS updates​

Keep ahead of upcoming changes to IFRS Accounting Standards, with a focus on financial statement presentation and disclosures, including:​

• IFRS 18: Impacts across processes, technology and people, illustrated by a practical case study​
• IFRS 19: New disclosure requirements and considerations for financial reporting​

Speaker: Ronald Wong, EY Asean and Singapore Financial Accounting Advisory Services Leader; Partner, Assurance, Ernst & Young LLP​

2. ESG, sustainability and responsible growth​

As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, organizations need clarity on new reporting requirements and the opportunities they present.  Find out how ESG strategies can:​

• Enhance competitiveness​
• Strengthen supply chains​
• Address stakeholder expectations​
• Support climate commitments through effective financing approaches​

Speaker: Amandeep Bedi, Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP​

3. Tax transformation and global tax policy updates​

Tax functions are rapidly evolving to meet global regulatory demands. Learn how organizations can adopt integrated, technology-enabled approaches, including AI, to improve efficiency and compliance. Areas covered include:​

• E-invoicing and its implications for GST processes​
• BEPS Pillar Two and broader reporting obligations​
• Embedding governance, risk management and analytics into tax operations​

Speakers:​

• Elaine Yeo, EY Asean Tax and Finance Operate Leader​
• Agnes Fok, Partner, Tax Technology Transformation, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP​

4. The board mandate: leading through geopolitical and macroeconomic volatility​

With increasing geopolitical and economic volatility, finance leaders must strengthen resilience and embed forward-looking insights into decision-making. Understand more about:​

• Scenario-based planning and stress testing investments​
• Integrating geopolitical risks into financial strategy​
• Enhancing agility in board-level decision processes​

Speaker: Shezaan Daya, EY-Parthenon Partner, Strategy and Transactions, EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd​

5. Digital and data governance crucial for AI strategy​

Strong governance frameworks are critical to successfully scaling AI initiatives. Finance leaders play a key role in ensuring data integrity, security and responsible AI adoption. Learn more about:​

• Managing data-related risks​
• Driving ethical AI use​
• Evaluating cost implications and return on investment​

Speakers:​

• Veron Wong, EY Asean and Singapore Risk Consulting Leader; Partner, Consulting, Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.​
• Raymond Leong, Associate Partner, Risk Consulting, Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.​

6. Focused operating model to achieve accounting excellence​

Achieving excellence in accounting requires modern, streamlined and scalable operating models. Find out how organizations can:​

• Improve agility and control within accounting processes​
• Strengthen governance and internal controls​
• Leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy​

Speaker: Ronald Wong, EY Asean and Singapore Financial Accounting Advisory Services Leader; Partner, Assurance, Ernst & Young LLP​

7. Panel discussion | The CFO as enterprise value architect: leading through disruption, innovation and regulation​

CFOs today are navigating constant disruption, tighter regulations and fast-moving technological change — all while balancing short-term performance with long-term transformation. This high-impact panel will explore how finance leaders are redefining their role as enterprise value architects — driving innovation while maintaining control and resilience.​

Discussion highlights include:​

• Balancing near-term results with long-term value creation​
• Choosing an optimal modernization path in an AI-driven landscape​
• Demonstrating and communicating transformation ROI​
• Embedding responsible AI through strong governance​
• Leading with confidence through disruption, innovation and regulation​

Moderator: Adele Liew, Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP​

About the EY Finance Leaders Forum​

The EY Finance Leaders Forum is designed to support CFOs and senior finance professionals in shaping a future-ready finance organization. The forum provides a forward-looking agenda built around four core dimensions of the finance function — accounting, digital, organizational and regulatory transformation — through a mix of presentations, interactive discussions and peer exchanges.​

Fees:​​

• Client and EY alumni: S$340​​
• Public: S$400​​

Please register your interest if you wish to join this event. You will receive a confirmation email if your registration is successful.​​

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