Unlock the power of sustainability within your organisation
Welcome to the Sustainability in Accounting Conference, where forward-thinking professionals gather to explore the intersection of accounting and sustainability. Hosted by MICPA x CA ANZ, this event is your gateway to implementing sustainable practices in the accounting profession.
Details of the Conference
Date: 24 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: AICB Centre of Excellence, Kuala Lumpur
Total CPD Hours: 8 Hours
Conference Overview
Conference Fees
| Categories | Early Bird Conference Fee (to register before November 1st, 2026) | Conference Fee (after November 1st, 2026 |
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MICPA & CA ANZ Members /
Approved Training Employer /
MIA Members / Academician |
RM500/pax |
RM600/pax |
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Non-Members |
RM600/pax |
RM700/pax |
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Complimentary 1 seat for every 5 registrants within the same organisation |
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Our Speakers
Cheah Kok Hoong
Cheah Kok Hoong is a visionary executive and ESG advocate with over 30 years of leadership experience spanning digital transformation, venture capital, sustainability strategy and cross-sector collaboration. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of SteerQuest, CEO of Cognitive Digital and Chairman of SQV International, where he leads digital and ESG initiatives across ASEAN.
A prominent voice in Malaysia’s ESG landscape, Cheah is the President of the ESG Association of Malaysia and Chairman of the ESG Board for the Malaysia Chapter. He is frequently engaged in national policy discussions and cross-border ESG initiatives, bringing together public, private and academic perspectives to drive sustainable value creation.
Cheah is also an experienced venture capitalist and strategic advisor, supporting high-growth businesses and advising multinational companies on strategic investments. He serves as an Adjunct Practice Professor at Sunway University and contributes to several advisory boards focused on future-ready education. His achievements include induction into the PLC Hall of Fame and the PIKOM CIO Excellence Award
Chow Sheng Wai
Chow Sheng Wai is the first Chief Sustainability Officer of Hong Leong Bank, a position he has held since January 2024. He leads the bank’s sustainability transformation, driving ESG strategies and integrating sustainability considerations across financing, investment, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
Sheng Wai also oversees the bank’s efforts to strengthen ESG reporting and disclosure while navigating evolving regulatory requirements and global sustainability standards. His work supports Hong Leong Bank’s sustainability performance and alignment with emerging sustainable finance practices.
Prior to his appointment as CSO, Sheng Wai served as Head of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations from 2012 to 2023. During this period, he was responsible for investor relations, rating reviews, capital raising and mergers and acquisitions, gaining extensive experience in financial markets and stakeholder management. With expertise spanning sustainability, finance, investor relations and engineering, Sheng Wai brings a multidisciplinary perspective to ESG strategy and sustainable finance. His combined experience positions him as a key leader in advancing Hong Leong Bank’s sustainability agenda.
Dato’ Megat Iskandar Shah
Dato’ Megat Iskandar Shah is the Malaysia Talent Leader and a Partner at Ernst & Young PLT (EY Malaysia), with 25 years of experience in assurance and advisory services across Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. He has extensive experience advising global, regional and local financial institutions, including conventional and Islamic banks, insurance companies and takaful operators. His expertise spans financial reporting, risk management assurance, regulatory compliance and technical accounting advisory. He has also led major IFRS and MFRS implementation programmes, helping organisations navigate accounting transformation, governance and evolving reporting requirements.
As Malaysia Talent Leader, Dato’ Megat plays a key role in shaping EY’s people strategy, strengthening talent development and fostering an inclusive and future-ready workplace. He is passionate about developing future leaders and helping individuals realise their potential in an evolving business environment. Dato’ Megat is a Council Member of MICPA, a Board Member of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), and a member of MIA and ICAEW.
Dr Rou Xuan Goh
Dr Rou Xuan Goh is the Sustainability Delivery Lead at Carbon GPT (CGPT Consulting Sdn Bhd), Malaysia’s AI-powered sustainability reporting firm and official AI Partner for Bursa Malaysia’s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) Platform.
She works with public-listed companies to translate IFRS S1 and S2 requirements into credible, assurance-ready sustainability disclosures. Her expertise covers greenhouse gas emissions inventorisation across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, materiality assessment, sustainability reporting and gap analysis. Her engagements span the manufacturing, financial services, REIT, healthcare and consumer sectors, with Carbon GPT having supported more than 130 Malaysian public-listed companies.
Dr Rou Xuan is actively involved in advancing the practical application of AI in sustainability reporting. In July 2026, she co-presented Carbon GPT’s MICPA webinar on applying AI to IFRS S1 and S2 reporting, highlighting the importance of maintaining human judgement and oversight.
She is an HRD Corp certified trainer and a certified TESOL practitioner.
Nicholas Yap
Nicholas Yap is a Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience spanning Big Four advisory, CFO leadership, IPO readiness and financial governance. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Earnest Grower Sdn Bhd, where he leads financial strategy, cash flow management, forecasting, governance and audit-readiness, working closely with the CEO and Board.
Nicholas has extensive experience in IPO preparation, having led IPO-readiness engagements for companies pursuing Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market. His work covers financial reporting, internal controls, corporate governance, tax, group restructuring, equity strategy and ESOS design, working alongside boards, management teams and external advisers.
Previously, as CFO and Director of ParkIt Solutions Sdn Bhd, Nicholas led financial strategy through the company’s growth and scaling phases, raised over USD1 million in equity, grants and financing, and helped improve profitability across business units. He began his career with PwC Malaysia, focusing on tax due diligence and indirect tax advisory.
Nicholas is a CPA of MICPA and also a Chartered Accountant for CA ANZ as well as MIA. He also serves as Chairperson of the Young MICPA Task force.
Nurul A’in Abdul Latif
Nurul A’in Abdul Latif is the Executive Chair and an Assurance Partner at PwC Malaysia, with over 30 years of experience in audit and business advisory services. She previously served as PwC Malaysia’s Markets Leader from 2016 to 2022 and has advised clients on a wide range of business and strategic matters, including cross-border transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
Nurul has worked with organisations across diverse sectors and contributed to several major national initiatives, including the implementation of accrual accounting, validation of National Key Performance Indicators for PEMANDU and the COVID-19 vaccination rollout programme. She also spent two years with PwC UK’s London office, working with global clients.
As the first female Executive Chair of PwC Malaysia, Nurul is a strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. She is the current Chair of the 30% Club Malaysia and champions initiatives that promote gender diversity, leadership development and upskilling.
Nurul is a Council Member of MICPA and a former Council Member of MIA.
Sharifah Bakar Ali
Sharifah Bakar Ali is the Head of ESG at UEM Edgenta Berhad, where she leads the organisation’s sustainability agenda, covering ESG strategy, regulatory compliance and the development of a strong sustainability culture. Since joining UEM Edgenta in 2021, she has played a key role in developing its sustainability roadmap and establishing its ESG team.
Prior to joining UEM Edgenta, Sharifah founded Bespoke Globiz, an Asia-based consulting and advisory firm providing investor relations and strategic advisory services to corporate and institutional clients in the global real estate sector. She also led transformation and change management initiatives for private and public sector organisations across Southeast Asia and Africa.
Sharifah began her career in investment banking, specialising in debt capital markets and Islamic finance. During her tenure at Maybank Investment Bank, she advised the Government of Malaysia on its landmark Residential Mortgage Backed Securitisation transaction and led global advisers in Bahrain’s inaugural RMBS transaction.
Passionate about developing talent, Sharifah mentors professionals and supports individuals returning to the workforce or pursuing entrepreneurship. She is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant.
Raja Azlan Shah
Raja Azlan Shah bin Raja Azwa, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at MISC Berhad
Raja Azlan Shah bin Raja Azwa is the Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer of MISC Berhad, where he is responsible for driving the Group’s strategic direction and sustainability agenda. He also serves on the boards of various subsidiaries and joint venture companies within the MISC Group, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MHB) and Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd.
With extensive experience in strategy, finance, corporate planning and business leadership, he has held several senior positions throughout his career, including Vice President, Corporate Planning and Vice President, Group Finance at MISC Berhad. His previous leadership roles also include Group Chief Executive Officer of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Group, Managing Director of Sime Darby Healthcare Group and senior strategic and corporate finance positions within Sime Darby Berhad.
Raja Azlan Shah began his career with Arthur Andersen and Co. and subsequently gained investment banking experience with CIMB Investment Bank. He holds a Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
His broad experience across strategy, finance, governance and sustainability provides a strong corporate perspective on how sustainability can be embedded into business strategy to drive long-term value creation.
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