MARCH 2026
Kyiv, Ukraine. On March 13, 2026, the conference “Global Changes 2026: IFRS, Reporting, Taxes and Security. Artificial Intelligence. Requirements and Risks” was held at the Faculty of Economics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. It was a large-scale and significant event for the professional community.
The Global Changes 2026 conference actually became the main platform for discussing what are the current challenges and risks of the profession, what role do specialists and the professional community play for the economy, how artificial intelligence and new regulatory requirements are transforming the work of accountants, financiers and auditors.
This event became an important platform for dialogue between the state, business, education and the professional environment, focusing on the adaptation of the Ukrainian financial system to global standards and the challenges of artificial intelligence. Experience and practice from international organisations.
The conference participants were able to hear and directly communicate with representatives of State institutions: the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine, the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (NSSMC), the National Commission for State Regulation in the Energy and Utilities Sector (NERC of Ukraine), the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the State Tax Service of Ukraine, TU BEB of the Kyiv Region of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine.
About education and processes from higher educational institutions, in particular on the example of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Practice and experience from business owners and managers, audit and consulting companies, experts.
International experience. Practice, requirements and implementation of IFRS,EXBRL,ESG,
IPSAS etc.. The importance of certification and CPD. Professional ethics and international business education. Interaction with state institutions. Protection of the profession and opportunities. Reforms and implementation. Challenges and risks. Modern technologies and AI. Vision and future of the profession – from leaders of the professional community of representatives of the participating countries: the Great Britain, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Romania and Moldova.
The Faculty of Economics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, hospitably welcomed the participants and provided a platform for the conference.
With a welcoming speech and an inspiring speech, Volodymyr Bugrov, Rector of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, addressed the conference participants.
Dmytro Oleksiyenko
Managing partner of AF “Standard Audit” LLC, Certified Auditor of Ukraine, ACCA DipIFR, Secretary of the Public Council under the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Member of the Methodological Council for Accounting under the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, winner of the Luca Award ICB UK and ICFM UK in London.
The conference participants had the opportunity to hear representatives from State institutions:
Vasyl Nevidomyi
Secretary of the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine, Chief of Staff;
Oksana Sakhnatska
Head of the Patronage Service of the NERC of Ukraine, the National Commission for State Regulation on the Energy and Utilities Sectors;
Vitaliy Bezkrovnyi
Head of the Department for the Functioning of the Financial Reporting Collection Center in XBRL Format, NSSMC of Ukraine, the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine;
Among the guests of the conference were: Konstantin Bandura, Chief of Staff the Office of the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Utilities of Ukraine, and Tetyana Mishchenko, Director of the Department for Investigation of Abuses in Wholesale Energy Markets and Monitoring of Reporting of the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Utilities of Ukraine; Serhiy Zakharchenko, Deputy Head of the Territorial Department of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine in Kyiv Region, Oleh Isevych, Department Head of the Communications Sector of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine in Kyiv Region, the participants of the event had the opportunity to directly communicate with them in the hall of the premises.
🔹 Topics and issues discussed:
Current status of IFRS application in Ukraine. Analysis of the current regulatory framework in the field of reporting and auditing under IFRS.
Implementation of international and European practice. Harmonisation of the Ukrainian financial reporting system with European standards (XBRL, IPSAS, ESG etc ).
Priority areas for further development.
Quality of financial reporting and the role of regulators in ensuring the reliability and completeness of reporting.
Harmonisation of requirements between different authorities regarding:
• reporting forms;
• submission formats;
• deadlines;
• audit requirements.
Regulatory support for companies that are not part of the financial sector or public issuers. Reporting. Taxes. Artificial intelligence. Security. Requirements and risks.
🔹3rd International Block: The role of professional organisations and protection of the profession.The important role of accountants, financiers, bookkeepers and auditors. International practice. Implementation of IFRS. Requirements. Implementation. IPSAS Internal audit. CPD. AI etc. Certification and business education. Professional ethics. Experience. Examples. Modern challenges. The future.
“ Welcome to all conference participants in Kyiv, Ukraine.
It is a pleasure to join you today.
Although I am on your screens rather than on stage, the connection I feel with this community is as strong as ever.
Indeed, it is only fitting that we have come together in this way. As bookkeepers and financial managers in 2026, the “digital bridge” is where we live.
Whether we are across the street or halfway around the world, we are united by a common mission that began 30 years ago.
When we founded ICB in 1996, we wanted to create a grand home for the profession.
Today, that home has 150,000 windows, offering views of over 160 countries around the world.
• The role of the ICB and the CRO.
I am often asked what the role of the ICB is in a world dominated by artificial intelligence and automation.
My answer is simple: we provide the confidence that machines cannot.
You’ve heard me call you “trusted advisors” for years. But today I want to give you a new title for a new era.
In this volatile global economy, you are the Chief Reliability Officers of the CRO‘s business.
Governments and banks can create all the software they want, but without a certified public bookkeepers to verify the integrity of the data, it’s just noise.
You are the filter. You are the ones who transform raw data into the “financial truth” that supports the stability of the global economy.
• Resilience Greetings: ICB & ICFM Ukraine and the entire Ukrainian community.
Speaking of reliability, I want to highlight a group of members who are redefining the word “resilience” every day.
I’m talking about our colleagues and friends in Ukraine.
I know many of you are watching us today. Despite the challenges of the past few years, the Ukrainian bookkeeping community remains an inspiration to the entire ICB family. You didn’t just keep the books and manage the finances, you supported the economic heart of your country in the most challenging circumstances imaginable.
To our Ukrainian members: your courage is matched only by your professionalism.
We are proud to stand with you.
• Challenges, Risks and the Shield of Certification.
Being a “Chief Integrity Officer” these days comes with risks. We operate in an environment of complex cyber threats and regulatory changes such as Making Tax Digital.
That’s why certification is your shield.
In an unregulated world, the ICB crest is the only thing that separates a professional from someone with an app.
It is your “license to practice”.
It tells your clients that you are supervised, professionally ethical, have modern skills, innovations, standards and are relevant.
Never underestimate the value of MICB or FICB and AICFM or FICFM after your name, it is the gold standard of trust.
Our profession is undergoing an intense transformation.
• Regulatory treadmill: We see constant updates to international standards and a barrage of new reporting requirements. Compliance is no longer a “once a year” event, it’s a daily expectation.
• AI’s double-edged sword: Automation is changing the way we work, but with new tools come new dangers. We are on the front lines of data breaches, cyberthreats, and financial information misuse. AI can process documents, but it can’t apply the ethical judgment needed to detect fraud.
• Skills revolution: To survive today, technical bookkeeping knowledge is just the beginning. Now you must combine that with digital prowess and analytical thinking.
• The weight of integrity: Above all, our greatest responsibility is to uphold trust. In the age of “fake news” and deepfakes, your signature on the dial accounts, documents – a promise of integrity that the world desperately needs.
• The Road to London and the Grand Finish:
This brings me to our big day.
In November, ICB Global celebrates 30 years.
I may be online today, but I look forward to seeing you all in person in London this November.
We have a big week planned, starting on 16th November:
• The Bookkeepers Summit: we take over The Queen Elizabeth II Centre London QEII in Westminster.
• Global Bookkeeping Week: where we show the world what Bookkeepers Mean Business.
• The LUCA Awards: our grand finale.
The prestigious Luca Pachouli statuette in the global financial world.
Thank you, and see you in London❗️”
Ulgen Coskun
Global Partnerships Manager, The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, ICB UK.
Tata Beridze
President of the Union of the Academy of Accountants of Georgia, President of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Georgia, Member International Council of ICB, Representative and Chairman of ICFM & ICB in Georgia.
Nuriyya Novruzova
Chairman of the Association of Financial Professional Managers APFM, Deputy Chair of the Public Council under the Ministry of Finance of Azerbaijan, Member International Council of ICB, Representative of ICFM & ICB in Azerbaijan.
Yelena Mazur
Representative of ICB & ICFM Kazakhstan, Auditor, Professional Accountant of the Republic of Kazakhstan, DipIFR ACCA, CAP, DipCPIA “Certified Professional Internal Auditor” ICFM UK, “Certified Financial Director” DipCFD, ICFM UK.
Zhanar Ozhanova
Head of the professional organisation of accountants “Alliance of Professional Accountants” and Executive Director of LLC “Academy of Business and Financial Sector”LLC of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Georgeta Covaliov
Chairman of ICFM & ICB Romania and Moldova, Member International Council ICB, auditor, well-known expert in IFRS and financial management, participant in projects of global EU programs.
“The experience of colleagues confirmed that the transition and application of IFRS, knowledge of Internal Audit, IPSAS remains a global trend that requires continuous learning (CPD) and international certification. Special attention was paid to the risks and opportunities of AI. Participants discussed not just automation, but ethical aspects and data security when implementing algorithms in financial monitoring.
The conference emphasized that an accountant, financier or auditor today is no longer just a registrar of transactions, but a strategic consultant working at the intersection of law, technology and finance.
This event became an important stage in preparing Ukrainian business for new standards of transparency and integration into the global economic space”.
National Anthem of Ukraine performed by violinist O’Viola.
Official organisers and partners of the conference:
The ICFM UK in Ukraine & ICB, ICFM UK & ICB UK and ICB Global & ICFM Global
Standard Audit LLCwww.standart-audit.com,
Global Mind Enterprise LLC www.global-mind.com.ua ,
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv https://knu.ua/ ,
Faculty of Economics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv https://econom.knu.ua/
Business partners: Medoc (M.E.Doc), HLB Ukraine, RSM and AVK.
Partners: European Business Association (EBA), Taxpayers Association of Ukraine, CFO Club Ukraine, Moore, BogushTime, Mono Capital, Dictum, Mind.ua and others.
Opening, results and closing of the conference from the co-organisers:
Bohdan Zasadnyi, Head of the Department of Accounting and Auditing, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Tetyana Pirog, CEO of Global Mind Enterprise, presented commemorative awards to the speakers, organisers, moderators and partners of the Conference.
As part of the event, Helen Khorikova, Member International Council ICB, Companion’s ICB Global, CEO BCP, ICFM & ICB UK in Ukraine and Dmytro Oleksiyenko, Member of the Board of Trustees ICFM & ICB UK in Ukraine, Managing Partner of AF “Standard Audit”, Secretary of the Public Council under the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Member of the Methodological Council on Accounting under the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, winner of the Luca Award ICB UK & ICB UK in London, solemnly presented: Certificate Tutor’s ICFM UK – to Halyna Soliar and Certificate the Learning Center ICFM UK in Ukraine – Global Mind Enterprise LLC, to CEO Tetyana Pirog.
Other experts who were awarded Honors were noted for their constant professional participation and significant contribution to the professional development of the Ukrainian community for the development and establishment of the profession.
We congratulate everyone and wish them new successes, opportunities and achievements.
Always be at the top of the professional Olympus.
Thank you for the joint professional movement, cooperation and partnership.
We are grateful to all participants of the conference offline and online, state institutions, national and international speakers, partners, organisers, students, administrative and technical support, all those who joined and made a significant contribution to holding the event in Ukraine.
Our special thanks: Ami Copeland, CEO ICB UK, June Carter, co-founder of ICB Global, ICB UK team, partners of the ICB Global & ICFM Global and Members International Council ICB.
Welcome the professional community to the main event of 2026 in London: Summit & Luca Awards, VIP business meeting’s at the Queen Elizabeth II Center.
From November 16 in London, a global bookkeeping week will take place, which will be attended by representatives of: government agencies, well-known companies, VIPs, international experts, business owners and heads of influential professional institutions and international organisations.
The annual event brings together from many countries: accountants, auditors, bookkeepers, financiers, HR specialists, top managers, tutors, IT specialists, developers of software, educational institutions, and all those associated with the financial and economic business sector.
Events in London, organised by ICB UK, and dedicated this year to the 30th anniversary of ICB Global, with the participation of representatives of the global community International ICB Global & ICFM Global and partners present in 168 countries of the world. 5200 examination centers. 299,000 members, students and candidates.
Your professional ambitions and the opportunity to receive in London – the prestigious Luca Award of the Year, the Luca Pachouli statuette, which is the Oscar in the global financial world.
Welcome to London.
More about ICFM and ICB https://www.bookkeepers.org.uk/
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Business, enterprises and organisations need professional resources.
We open and invite leading companies, educational institutions, institutions and organisations to cooperate.
ICFM UK & ICB UK has been operating in Ukraine for 19 years.
Thank you for choosing and trusting ICFM & ICB.
See you on new projects – Always be at the top of the professional Olympus with us.
