Future-Ready Financial Operations: Understanding the 2026 Outlook
February 26, 2026 1:00PM AEDT / 3:00PM NZDT / 10:00AM SGT
As we head into 2026, finance and accounting teams must address an intense convergence of volatility, expanding strategic scope, and resource constraints. At the same time, they must navigate the transformative potential of AI. This session goes beyond the headlines to offer a practical look at how Artificial Intelligence and other key trends will define the future of F&A in Asia Pacific.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the APAC business landscape through the eyes of its financial leaders
Translate trends into practical opportunities for your organisation
Discover how finance leaders build operating models that thrive in any condition
60 minutes
Speakers
Mike Goldsworthy
Intercompany Strategy & Presales Lead APJ, BlackLine
With over two decades of experience in IT and finance, Mike has a deep understanding of both professional services and end-user perspectives. His expertise lies in large ERP process architecture and best-of-breed application solution architecture, with a particular focus on seamless integration and optimising financial processes. Mike has a proven track record in successfully executing global, multi-jurisdiction deployments, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Prior to his career in technology consulting, he commenced his career in CA with five years in Audit.
Nick Yap
Partner, Audit and Assurance, Deloitte
Nick is a Partner of Deloitte Australia's Audit and Assurance practice, specifically Corporate Assurance. He is a recognised leader and expert in Digital Controllership with a focus on Finance technology enablement, including automated reconciliation tools, finance close processes, management reporting and finance process engineering. More broadly, he focusses on Digital Controllership offerings consider the entire Finance Close to Report process including enabling the digital core, process automation and driving improved analytics and insights.