Research Publications & Conferences

The Conference on Digital Transformation of Financial  Markets 2026 will be held on Monday 26 October 2026, at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University. This year's edition takes on the theme "Agentic AI and Human Collaboration in Financial Markets". We will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming core functions such as audit and assurance, risk management, and consulting—and examining the emerging applications of agentic AI working together with human expertise.

The 2nd Singapore-China Accounting Leaders Dialogue: Sustainability Reporting in Practice: Standards, Assurance, and the Future of the Profession was jointly organised by SMU, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Xiamen National Accounting Institute (XNAI). The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders from Singapore and China to explore the future of sustainability reporting and professional development.

The Joint School Conference was held at Monash University in Melbourne this year, bringing together professors from SMU School of Accountancy (SOA) and Monash University to present their research papers, share their expertise, and exchange insights.

Hosted this year by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the annual Tri-University conference brings together faculty members from SMU, NTU and the National University of Singapore (NUS) and serves as a platform for the exchange of research ideas and constructive feedback between junior and senior scholars.

Find out more about our faculty research presentations and publications from January to April 2026.

SMU School of Accountancy and the National University of Singapore collaborated in the inaugural Singapore Accounting Symposium held in December 2025.