Financial reporting is evolving faster than ever. Global standards are shifting, sustainability disclosures are becoming mainstream, and digital technologies are transforming how information is produced and shared. For finance professionals, this means rising expectations — not only to report accurately, but to communicate transparently, connect financial and non-financial narratives, and tell a story that builds confidence and trust.
The Corporate Financial Reporting Conference 2025, organised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), brings together experts and industry leaders to unpack these developments and chart a path forward. This year’s theme — “Elevating Reporting Excellence: Integrating Sustainability” — highlights how reporting can evolve into a more cohesive, transparent, and forward-looking discipline that reflects both performance and purpose. The Conference will be held on 10 November 2025, Monday from 9.00am – 5.00pm at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre @ The Vertical, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.
The programme will focus on the practical realities of applying MFRS 18 and MFRS 19, aligning with new IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards, and navigating the growing influence of ethics, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance in today’s corporate environment.
Programme Highlights
The following is an overview of the sessions and what you can expect:
Insights from the Latest Agenda Decisions
An overview of the IFRIC’s most recent agenda decisions (Volume 12, November 2024 – April 2025) and their implications for financial reporting. The session clarifies how these decisions affect consistency and application across industries.
Implementing MFRS 18: Enhancing Performance Comparability and Transparency
MFRS 18 introduces key changes to improve consistency and clarity in financial reporting. This session discusses what’s new, including management-defined performance measures and enhanced disaggregation requirements, and how these can sharpen transparency and comparability across entities.
Panel: Enhancing Transparency through MFRS Practice Statement 1 – Management Commentary
The revised MFRS Practice Statement 1, issued in June 2025, aims to bring global alignment to management commentary. This discussion examines how the Statement can help organisations present a more connected narrative — linking strategy, performance, and sustainability in a way that complements financial statements and strengthens stakeholder understanding.
Less is More? Exploring Reduced Disclosures under MFRS 19
MFRS 19 introduces reduced disclosure requirements for subsidiaries without public accountability. The session considers how companies can apply these provisions to simplify reporting while maintaining transparency and accountability.
Panel: Navigating the Financial Reporting Landscape – Key Challenges and Trends
Today’s reporting environment is increasingly complex, shaped by digital transformation, evolving regulations, and rising stakeholder expectations. This discussion will touch on:
Panel: Sustainability Reporting in Focus – Global Developments and Local Disclosure Gaps
A look at the requirements of IFRS S1 and S2 and how sustainability information can influence financial statements. The session highlights global trends, local readiness, and ways to enhance the quality and completeness of sustainability-related disclosures.
Looking Ahead
The Corporate Financial Reporting Conference 2025 is designed for professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve in a time of rapid change. By bridging standards, sustainability, and technology, the conference strengthens the profession’s capacity to uphold transparency, accountability, and trust. It is also part of MIA’s ongoing commitment to ensure that Malaysian accountants remain future-fit and future-relevant, ready to lead reporting excellence in a more connected, sustainable world.
CMDF subsidies are available for staff of PLCs not among the top 100 by market capitalisation and for employees of AOB-registered audit firms with ≤12 partners (limited to three participants per company).
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