FTI Treasury Talks: IFRS 18, Why Treasury Needs a Seat at the Table

Event Date: 13 October 2026

We’re pleased to announce the next episode in our FTI Treasury Talks: Conversations with the Experts series. It focuses on IFRS 18, the new accounting standard for presentation and disclosure in financial statements, and on why treasury has a central role in its implementation.

IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1. It removes much of the flexibility companies have had in presenting their P&L and introduces a more structured approach based on the underlying transactions. The standard is mandatory for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, and comparatives are required for the year ending 31 December 2026, so preparation needs to start now.

Meet the Experts

Marie Clarke, Head of Finance at FTI Treasury, and Marie Gaynor, Middle Office Manager at FTI Treasury, bring extensive expertise in financial reporting under IFRS and treasury accounting across multinational environments.

What You’ll Learn

This session explores the practical impact of IFRS 18 on treasury, including:

• What IFRS 18 is and why it replaces IAS 1
• How interest, FX, debt, hedging and derivatives will be classified in the P&L
• Key steps to prepare, from data and systems review to a final dry run
• How the standard could change the way hedged positions and treasury results are presented

Who Should Watch

This session is relevant for professionals involved in:

• Treasury management and hedging
• Group accounting and financial reporting
• Finance systems and data
• CFO and finance leadership roles

Why IFRS 18 Matters for Treasury

Treasury items can no longer be presented according to preference. They must be grouped according to the transactions they relate to. Group accounting will lead implementation, but the judgements involved depend on treasury’s understanding of the rationale and strategy behind each transaction. Without treasury input, unexpected changes in reported results may only emerge once reporting begins, for example a net FX result on a hedged position being split across different categories.

FTI Treasury’s Approach

FTI Treasury combines treasury operations and accounting expertise, supporting clients with financial reporting under IFRS and multiple GAAP frameworks. Our teams work across treasury and finance to help organisations understand the implications of new standards and prepare their data, systems and processes for a smooth transition. Join the conversation today!