PwC’s Annual IFRS Update 2026

This one-day seminar provides an update on the latest developments in IFRS, sustainability and tax that are most relevant to the UAE economy and effective in 2027 and beyond.

The seminar will also cover the application of existing standards to organisations in relation to groups and the way that the geopolitical situation places a spotlight on the application of certain standards.

Hosted by PwC UAE leadership and presented by PwC’s leading IFRS, sustainability and tax experts, the session will use illustrative examples and interactive discussions and activities to ensure that this is a ‘must attend’ event.

Fees per participant:

USD 800*

Discounts:

▪ 10% Corporate discount (paid by company)

▪ 15% Early bird discount (if paid in full and up to 20 days before event date)

▪ 25% Group discount (on 4 or more participants)

Why should you attend?

Get 6 CPE credits
Network with like-minded professionals
Get the latest IFRS updates in the region

Who should attend?

Audit practitioners
Chief financial officers
Finance directors
Financial controllers/managers
Internal auditors
Accountants
Financial analysts

Meet our speakers

Gavin Aspden

Gavin Aspden

Partner for Professional Development at PwC’s Academy Middle East

Blaise Jenner

Blaise Jenner

Finance and Accounting Advisory Partner at PwC Middle East

Ali Mehdi Abbas

Ali Mehdi Abbas

Head of Tax and Fiscal Policy Training at PwC’s Academy Middle East

Agenda

9:00–9:15 am
Introduction

9:15–9:45 am
IFRS news

9:45–10:15 am
IFRS in 2027

10:15–10:45 am
IFRS in 2028 and beyond

10:45–11:00 am
Coffee break

11:00–11:45 am
Finance function of the future

11:45 am–12:30 pm
Deep dive into IFRS 18

12:30–1:15 pm
Networking

1:15–1:45 pm
Sustainability reporting update

1:45–2:15 pm
Tax update

2:15–3:45 pm
IFRS Implementation – a practical refresher

3:45–4:00 pm
Closing

What will be covered:

IFRS news
Highlights of the IFRS news from around the world this year, the hot topics of discussion and the subject of speeches, with added insights into what it all means for the future of IFRS.

IFRS in 2027
The changes and updates relevant for the preparation of financial statements for December 2026 year ends.

IFRS in 2028 and beyond
Looking to the future, this session will cover the amendments that will impact financial reporting under IFRS for the 2027 year end and beyond, including exposure drafts.

Finance function of the future
Explore the use cases being seen with AI, the benefits and risks being observed, the role of automation, and how the finance function is evolving. This session will consider how CFOs can manage the changes already happening and those still to come.

Deep dive into IFRS 18
IFRS 18 is almost here. This session will review the requirements, investigate the most significant implementation challenges and provide guidance on how to overcome them.

Sustainability reporting update
With sustainability continuing to increase in significance across the region, this session will look at evolving regulations and the finance function’s role in sourcing, managing and overseeing sustainability-related data.

Tax update
This session will provide insight into current taxation regulations, areas of focus, the results of tax inspections and audits, and future developments in tax compliance.

IFRS Implementation – a practical refresher
A practical refresher on key standards where organisations in the region have experienced implementation issues or complexity. The session will focus on:

Group accounting issues, including formation and structure, inconsistencies in recording and reporting
Accounting under the current geopolitical environment, including impairment, fair values, provisions, business continuity and supply-chain risks