EY Academy Launches Regional IFRS Roadshow to Equip Middle East Finance Leaders for Major Reporting Changes
EY Academy has announced the launch of its Corporate Reporting Insights Roadshow 2025, a flagship regional initiative designed to help finance leaders across the Middle East navigate a rapidly changing international reporting landscape.
The roadshow comes as the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) introduces more than 100 amendments and new requirements between January 2024 and June 2025, representing one of the most extensive updates to international financial reporting in recent years.
Through a series of one-day, immersive sessions in Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other key cities, the roadshow will provide practical, region-specific guidance on upcoming standards, particularly IFRS 18 and IFRS 19, as well as insights drawn from the implementation of IFRS 9, 15, and 16.
A Critical Time for Finance Transformation
The initiative reflects EY Academy’s commitment to building workforce readiness and technical capability across the region’s finance sector.
“Across the region, we’re seeing finance functions under growing pressure to keep pace with rapidly evolving standards and expectations,” said Fazeela Gopalani, EY MENA Academy Leader. “This roadshow is about giving leaders clarity and confidence—not just on what’s changing, but on how to implement and interpret these standards strategically, so they can future-proof their organizations.”
Focus on IFRS 18 and IFRS 19
Participants will gain in-depth insights into:
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IFRS 18 – the new presentation and disclosure standard reshaping how financial performance is reported;
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IFRS 19 – targeting subsidiaries without public accountability, aimed at simplifying reporting while maintaining transparency.
The sessions will also explore how these standards impact financial statements, operational systems, and investor communications, helping finance leaders prepare for implementation by 2027.
Delegates will revisit the “big three” standards—IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments), IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), and IFRS 16 (Leases)—to identify lessons learned and best practices that support agile and resilient reporting structures.
Hands-On, Strategic Learning
The program will feature interactive case studies, scenario-based exercises, and real-world applications. It will be led by Lakatos László Péter, Associate Senior Trainer at EY Poland, an IFRS expert with over 15 years of international experience, including significant work in the GCC.
“Finance leaders today need more than technical updates,” said László. “They must anticipate change, plan for it, and communicate its impact to boards and stakeholders. Our approach ensures participants not only understand IFRS standards but can turn them into strategic value for their organizations.”
Strengthening Financial Transparency in the Middle East
As Middle Eastern economies deepen their integration with global markets, high-quality, transparent reporting is becoming a strategic differentiator—especially for listed companies, sovereign funds, financial institutions, and government-backed entities.
“The pace of change in financial reporting is accelerating,” said Marco AbouZahr, EY MENA Financial Accounting Advisory Services Leader. “These evolving standards shape how organizations communicate performance, build trust, and make strategic decisions. In a region where capital markets are expanding, strong reporting capabilities are now a key competitive advantage.”
