Financial Accounts Workshop 2026

Master the latest accounting standards and compliance requirements.

Description

Stay ahead of the curve in financial reporting and compliance. 

Navigate AASB 18, ASIC focus areas, and sustainability reporting with confidence. This intensive 2-day workshop delivers practical insights from new standards to real-world compliance challenges.

This two-day accounting CPD workshop is designed for finance professionals, accountants, and auditors who need to navigate the latest changes in AASB 18, ASIC compliance requirements, and sustainability reporting. Gain practical insights, refresh your technical knowledge, and prepare for what’s next. 

Early Bird Offer Ends 8 August
Earn 14 CPD hours across two full days.
Group Offer: Buy 4 tickets, get 1 free.

 

What You'll Master' — Learning Outcomes 

  • Apply AASB 18's new profit or loss presentation requirements to your reports 
  • Account for power purchase agreements with confidence 
  • Navigate ASIC's 2026 focus areas before audit season hits 
  • Implement sustainability reporting requirements (including case studies) 
  • Avoid common disclosure pitfalls that trigger regulatory scrutiny 
  • Understand reporting requirements under the Corporations Act–

Who should attend? 

  • Accountants and finance professionals responsible for financial reporting 
  • Auditors and compliance officers 
  • CFOs and finance managers in corporate and NFP sectors 
  • Anyone seeking to stay current with ASIC requirements and sustainability reporting 

Why you should attend 

  • Flexible access: Join in-person in Sydney or online from anywhere& 12 month recording access (ADD) 
  • Live & interactive: Engage with experts, ask questions, and participate in group discussions 
  • Practical focus: Real-world examples, updated disclosure checklists, and sustainability reporting insights 
  • Gain CPD: Earn 14 CPD hours across two full days (7 hours per day) 
September is the right time to reset and review your financial reporting approach ahead of the December year-end — and to ensure your team is across every compliance change that has landed in 2026. 
 

Workshop Program & Agenda 

Day 1 — Tuesday 8 September (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST) 

What's new in 2026 
  • Latest accounting standards, interpretations & agenda decisions 
  • AASB 18: The new profit or loss presentation model 
  • Power purchase agreements: Accounting treatment explained 
  • Regulatory reporting updates across ASIC and other bodies 
ASIC focus areas (Part 1) 
  • Asset valuation: Financial assets, investment property, inventories & impairment 
  • Revenue recognition: Performance obligations & agent vs principal analysis 

Day 2 — Wednesday 9 September (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST) 

ASIC focus areas (Part 2) 
  • Provisions: Standard refresher & expected changes 
  • Subsequent events: Quick review 
  • Disclosure pitfalls: What auditors are flagging 
 
AASB reporting framework explained
  • Revisit key reporting obligations under the Corporations Act (e.g. reporting relief) 
  • Sustainability reporting
  • Current requirements & mandatory inclusions 
  • Case study: Putting it into practice 

Your questions answered 

  • Live Q&A session addressing your submitted questions 

Facilitator — Jimmy Cao 

Jimmy Cao, Associate Director, IFRS Advisory, Assurance and Advisory Services, SW Accountants & Advisors. Jimmy brings 18+ years of assurance and advisory experience, including a decade at Big 4 firms across Singapore and Australia. Now specialising in IFRS advisory, financial reporting, and sustainability reporting at SW Accountants & Advisors, Jimmy is the key anchor for the firm's financial reporting webinar series. He is a member of both CA ANZ and CPA Australia, and is a registered company auditor.