In today’s uncertain environment, even high-performing businesses can face sudden financial and operational pressures. Accounting and finance professionals are often at the forefront of strategic decision-making to protect and enhance long-term enterprise value.

This session provides a practical, experience-driven perspective on how organizations can navigate periods of stress with clarity and control. Drawing on real-world insights, it will explore how finance professionals can support organizations in assessing financial health, managing liquidity, evaluating strategic options, and taking decisive action to protect enterprise value and reposition for sustainable growth.

Participants will gain a structured understanding of how to approach complex business challenges and improve resilience in an increasingly unpredictable landscape.

Featured Speakers

Allen Yao, MBA, CPA, CFA, CIRP

Partner & Senior Vice President, EY-Parthenon

Allen is a Partner at EY-Parthenon in Toronto, with 18 years of experience in corporate restructuring and financial advisory.

He advises management teams, lenders, and investors in distressed situations and dispute-related matters, helping them navigate complex financial and operational challenges.

Allen is actively engaged in both the Chinese business community and the restructuring profession. He contributes to career coaching initiatives focused on supporting the growth and development of young professionals.

Jack Yu

Partner & Co-leader, China Practice Group, Fasken

Jack Yu is an experienced business lawyer, with a focus on private mergers & acquisitions and cross-border transactions. Jack has advised clients on tens of billions of dollars worth of M&A, private equity, corporate reorganization, and complex commercial transactions, spanning across multiple industries and sectors. He is particularly experienced in acting on complex cross-border M&A deals for U.S. and global firms doing business or expanding in Canada.

Bernard He

Founder & Managing Partner, Bright Mega

Mr. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Mega. He has over 18 years of experience in international business and investment. Since 2012, Mr. He has invested in a variety of industries including mining, oil and gas and agriculture. Mr. He is well connected in both Canada and China. He is very familiar with the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) board and has brought large capital from China into TSX. Mr. He is the founder and owner of Toronto based Fame Club, a member of Canada China Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs. In 2014, Mr. He was elected the “Best Asia Pacific Business Award”. Mr. Jun, He received his Master’s degree from the University of International Business Exterior, and MBA from HEC and DEA in Pairs, France.

Event Information

Online Webinar:

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026

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

Location: Zoom (to online registrants only)

Language: English

CPD Credit: 1.50 hours

Cost: $25

Registration Deadline: June 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET

Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation with webinar details. 

Active participation is mandatory for receiving the CPD certificate, including answering all poll questions. 

Please use the same name when registering on ccpaa.ca and joining the Zoom meeting.