EY Finance Leaders Forum 2026

Steering growth, governance and transformation in an era of disruption ​

The 2026 EY Finance Leaders Forum (FLF) will explore how CFOs can navigate accelerating regulatory change, digital disruption and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) by strengthening finance fundamentals while driving strategic transformation. In today's environment, the ability to anticipate regulatory shifts, modernize core finance capabilities and harness technology responsibly is crucial to building a resilient, scalable and future-ready finance function. ​

1. ​Key accounting updates ​

We will discuss significant upcoming changes to the IFRS Accounting Standards, focusing on the presentation of financial statements and disclosures. The key IFRS Accounting Standards that will be addressed include:​

• IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements: Impact on people, process and technology, highlighted with a case study. ​
• IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: New disclosure expectations and implications for financial communications.​

Speakers:​

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

2. Environmental, social and governance (ESG), sustainability and responsible growth ​

Staying ahead of evolving sustainability expectations requires a clear view of new reporting mandates and the strategic opportunities they unlock. Businesses must navigate shifting disclosure requirements while identifying how their ESG strategy can drive competitive advantage, strengthen supply chain performance and respond to emerging stakeholder demands. As organizations accelerate their climate commitments, understanding financing options for the transition becomes essential for supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation.​

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

3. Tax transformation and global tax policy updates ​

Tax functions are undergoing rapid change as organizations modernize to keep pace with evolving global requirements. This session explores how an integrated approach to tax automation, including the use of AI, can streamline processes and strengthen compliance. We will deep dive into e invoicing and its impact on the indirect tax (GST) processes, unpack broader tax reporting obligations such as BEPS Pillar Two, and discuss how to overlay tax governance, risk management and advanced analytics across the entire tax function to enhance accuracy, transparency and strategic decision-making. ​

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 ​

In an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment, finance leaders must strengthen capital protection and embed foresight into every major decision. This includes stress testing investment pacing across multiple scenarios and integrating geopolitical risk directly into financial strategy to anticipate impacts on cost, margins, tax and cash. By building structured scenario planning into board cycles, organizations can make faster and more resilient decisions and ensure every strategic move is tested against multiple possible futures.​

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

5. Digital and data governance crucial for AI strategy​

Managing risk and data governance is essential for any AI initiative, and finance plays a critical oversight role. Organizations must ensure strong data security and manage emerging risks while promoting ethical and responsible AI usage. A clear view of cost implications and return on investments (ROI) is also crucial, enabling finance leaders to guide AI investments with confidence and accountability. ​

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 accounting excellence today requires a focused, future-ready operating model. Organizations are revamping accounting workflows for greater agility and control, modernizing core processes and reinforcing governance and internal controls to raise accuracy and trust. By leveraging technology on a scale, finance teams can streamline operations, enhance reliability and deliver a high performing accounting function built for continuous excellence.​

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​

In this panel discussion, we explore how the CFO is becoming the enterprise value architect, guiding organizations through disruption, innovation and increasing regulatory demands. The panel will explore how CFOs can balance margin pressures with strategic investments in AI, new business models and transformation. We will look at how finance leaders can choose an optimum modernization path, whether through automation, analytics or full platform upgrades, to maximize enterprise value in an AI-driven environment. The discussion will also cover how to evaluate the true ROI of finance transformation as expectations shift toward predictive insights and enterprise-wide impact. Finally, the panel will address the governance, transparency and ethical considerations needed to ensure responsible finance innovation as AI becomes a core partner in decision-making. ​

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

About the EY Finance Leaders Forum​

The EY Finance Leaders Forum (FLF) seeks to help CFOs and finance leaders shape a future-fit finance organization. It provides a forward-thinking and broad holistic agenda centered on the four key pillars of the finance function, namely accounting, digital, and organizational and regulatory development through presentations, panel discussions and peer sharing. ​

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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