IFRS in focus: New guidance and issues shaping 2026 reporting

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are being shaped by a rapidly evolving global environment, including geopolitical conflicts, changing tariff policies, and increasingly complex private capital and artificial intelligence transactions. In this episode, we discuss the key accounting implications of these developments, including impacts on financial instruments and impairment assessments. We also cover new and amended IFRS Accounting Standards effective in 2026 and 2027—such as updates to IFRS 9 and the introduction of IFRS 18—and highlight ongoing standard setting projects that may affect future reporting. Also check out our In depth, Accounting implications of geopolitical conflicts. About our guests  Martin Boucher is the corporate accounting topic team leader in PwC’s Global Assurance Quality - Corporate Reporting Services group. Martin has over 25 years of financial accounting experience, and as the corporate accounting topic team leader, he leads the development of PwC’s global view on a variety of financial reporting matters, drives quality and connectivity throughout the PwC network, and helps local teams solve complex accounting issues in a practical way.  Gerda Burger is a director in PwC’s Global Assurance Quality - Corporate Reporting Services group. She has over 20 years of experience in accounting technical and auditing in the UK, US, and South Africa. Over the last 7 years she has worked in PwC’s Global Assurance Quality team responsible for corporate reporting and assurance methodology.  About our host  Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.  Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to [email protected] you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.