In an era where ESG reporting is reshaping the accounting profession, how ready are you for the new standards ahead? 

We are pleased to invite you to The 2nd Singapore-China Accounting Leaders Dialogue: Sustainability Reporting in Practice: Standards, Assurance, and the Future of the Profession, a premier platform convening policymakers, standard-setters, and industry leaders from Singapore and China to explore the future of sustainability reporting and professional development. 

Why Attend? 

• Decode Global Standards — Gain first-hand insights into ISSB Standards, EU ESRS, and local implementation pathways from ACRA, XNAI, and Oxford University experts 

• Shape the Future of the Profession — Discover the emerging competency framework for accountants in sustainable disclosure, data governance, and assurance 

• Expand Your Network — Connect with 300+ senior finance and sustainability leaders across borders 

• Drive Strategic Value — Learn how high-quality ESG reporting underpins green capital allocation and supports Singapore's Green Plan 2030 and China's dual-carbon goals

 
Format: In-person
Language: English & Chinese
Organisers: SMU, ISCA, XNAI

Keynote Sessions 

• Kuldip Gill, Assistant CEO, ACRA — Singapore ESG Reporting & Assurance: Trends, Challenges & Compliance Pathways 

• Prof. Weng Ruoyu, Director, XNAI ESG Research Centre — From Data to Disclosure: Compiling Sustainability Reports 

• Prof. Thomas Bourveau, University of Oxford — Rethinking Carbon: Disclosure, Policy & the Market 

Who Should Attend? 
We welcome senior professionals and decision-makers from: 

• Government & Regulatory Agencies — Officials overseeing sustainability, finance, and corporate governance policies 

• Professional Bodies & Industry Associations — Leaders driving standard-setting and professional development 

• C-Suite & Senior Management — CFOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, and Finance Directors from listed companies and MNCs 

• Audit & Assurance Practitioners — Partners and directors responsible for ESG assurance and risk advisory 

• Academia & Research Institutions — Professors, researchers, and curriculum developers in accounting and sustainability 

• ESG & Sustainability Professionals — Heads of ESG, corporate reporting, and investor relations 

Reserve Your Seat 
Seats are limited. Secure your place at this landmark dialogue and be part of the conversation shaping the next generation of accounting talent. 

Organised by: Singapore Management University (SMU) | Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) | Xiamen National Accounting Institute (XNAI)  
 

Programme Outline

Event Details:

Date: 15 September 2026, Tuesday
Time: 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (60 Stamford Road, Singapore 178900

Training Methodology*

Intended For

ISCA Members, SMU and XNAI’s communities

Competency Mapping

Category 1 = 2.50 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)