This interactive panel discussion brings together senior executives and professional leaders to explore ethical leadership beyond compliance. Through real-world perspectives and practical insights, the panel will discuss ethical challenges arising from AI and emerging technologies, navigating professional judgment under business pressure, the cost of doing the right thing, and what ethical leadership means when the answer is not always clear. The session is designed to encourage meaningful reflection and discussion while supporting CPA members’ Ethics CPD learning.

Featured Speakers

Allen Yao, CPA, CA, CFA, CIRP 

Partner and Senior Vice President, 

Strategy and Transactions, EY

Allen is a Partner and Senior Vice President with EY’s Strategy and Transactions practice, bringing over 16 years of experience in corporate restructuring, distressed M&A and financial advisory. Allen has provided strategic advice to management, lenders, bondholders and investors in distressed situations, helping them navigate complex financial and operational challenges

Grace Wang, MBA, CPA, CMA  

VP Finance and Operations, Bousfields Inc.

Grace is a CPA with a passion for leveraging financial insights to drive strategic decision-making and continuous business transformation. With over 20 years of experience in top-tier high-tech and professional services companies, she brings well-rounded expertise in strategic planning, FP&A, financing, system and process upgrades, and end-to-end project financial management. Grace has successfully led cross-functional teams in executing numerous company-wide initiatives, driving continuous business improvements. Her professional journey across diverse industries, along with her tenure in companies of varying sizes and cultural backgrounds, has shaped her into a leader with a broad perspective and multifaceted insights.

Jerom Yu, CPA, MBA 

Chief Financial Officer, Xodus Travel Services Inc.

Jerom Yu, CPA, MBA, is a distinguished finance professional with over a decade of expertise in corporate governance, financial management, and business intelligence across various industries. Currently, he serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Xodus Travel Services Inc., where he oversees the strategic and operational aspects of finance, accounting, business intelligence, human resources, recruiting, and IT/IS.

Previously, Jerom was the Director of Finance at ProNavigator and the Vice President of Finance and Human Resources at LowestRates.ca, where he also spearheaded business intelligence initiatives. Jerom holds an MBA from the University of New Brunswick and a CPA designation from CPA Ontario. He is also actively involved in the community, serving on the boards and committees of several local non-profit organizations, including the Rexdale Community Health Centre and the Vaughan Community Health Centre.

Michelle Zhang  

Partner, International Tax Services, Deloitte

Michelle Zhang is a Partner with the International Tax Services practice of Deloitte in Toronto. She assists clients across sectors and industries in developing tax-efficient structures for cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, cash management and repatriations, and financing transactions. With 16 years of practicing Canadian international tax, Michelle has deep knowledge and extensive experience in Canadian inbound and outbound/through-bound investments.

Prior to moving to Canada as an immigrant in late 2010, Michelle spent almost 9 years in China practicing China tax. As a result, Michelle has decent tax and business knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region as well.

Moderator

Katryna Huang, CPA 

Tax Manager, Governance and QI Oversight, TD

Katryna Huang is a Tax Manager, Governance & QI Oversight at TD. She began her career at PwC Canada and has experience across corporate tax, personal tax, tax compliance, governance, and regulatory oversight. Beyond her professional career, Katryna is actively involved in the accounting community and serves on CCPAA’s Professional Development Committee.

Event Information: In-Person

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET (registration starts at 1:15 pm)

Location: Toronto Public Library – 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 5N9, North York Central Meeting Room 2/3

Dress Code: Business Casual

Language: English

CPD Credit: 2.00 hours (Ethics)

Cost: Member: $15 Non-member: $25

Enrolment Limit: 100 People