The Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI) was well represented, underscoring its continued leadership and active participation in shaping the future of the profession. Representing ACPACI wereCynthia A. Molina, Past President of ACPACI and currently Regional Sector Representative for Commerce & Industry, MMR-GAO Council.
- Corazon S. Rey, Past President of ACPACI and Chair of the CFO Summit Committee
- Aphat Martinez, Past President of ACPACI
- Marnee Anisco-Rosales, Current Executive Vice President of ACPACI
- John Enrizalde Manansala, Vice President of ACPACI
Day 1 featured a strong lineup of thought leaders who delivered forward-looking insights across critical domains:
- Leonard Duque, D026irector and Chief Information Officer, Technology Solutions Group of P&A Grant Thornton**, presented “AI-Powered Finance: Smarter Reports, Stronger Controls, Better Calls,” highlighting how artificial intelligence is transforming financial reporting, decision-making, and internal control environments.
- Allan W. Ocho, Technology Assurance Partner of SGV & Co.**, discussed “Mastering Controls in a Complex World: Building Operations that Practically Audit Themselves,” emphasizing automation, embedded controls, and the future of continuous auditing.
- Ma. Gracia Casals-Diaz, Head of the Department of Professional Practice at R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG in the Philippines)**, delivered “Beyond Compliance: Staying Ahead of SEC, BIR, and Everyone In Between,” providing practical guidance on navigating an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.
- Corina D. Molina, ESG Assurance Leader at PwC Philippines**, presented “The ESG Imperative: Turning Sustainability Facts Into Assurance-Ready Power,” reinforcing the critical role of finance in driving credible, assurance-ready sustainability reporting.
Across all sessions, a common thread emerged: the finance function is no longer just a steward of numbers—it is a strategic driver of innovation, governance, and sustainable value creation.
As the summit continues, participants are expected to deepen their understanding of how AI, governance frameworks, and ESG principles intersect to redefine the future of finance.