In today’s digital-first world, AI, automation, and big data are redefining the finance profession. These technologies are transforming how teams work and shaping what it means to be future-ready.

Walter Michael Escaño, FCCA and Information Technology Portfolio Manager – ASPAC & EMEA at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, discussed how finance teams can become future-ready and how technology and data are reshaping roles during the podcast “Finance Teams of the future: People, Technology & Data” with ACCA Singapore, in partnership with Singapore Business Review.

In recent years, the accounting profession has undergone a significant transformation as businesses navigate the growing complexities of ESG expectations, sustainability regulations, and value-driven leadership. Finance professionals are now stepping up as strategic advisors, expanding their roles beyond traditional functions.

Josette Soh FCCA, Sustainability & Emerging Assurance Partner at Deloitte Singapore, explored how accountants are taking on broader roles in strategy, sustainability, and social impact during "The Evolving Role of Accountants: From Finance to Strategy & Sustainability" podcast with ACCA Singapore, in partnership with Singapore Business Review.