Highlighting upcoming activities every week (11 November 2020)

Dear members,

Discover the upcoming professional development and training events and enrol in those interest you. Looking for more events? Download the HKICPA Events app to explore all our events.

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Face-to-face

Corporate Finance Series: Hedge fund fundamentals

1 Dec. The speaker will talk about trading strategies, value creation drivers, due diligence checklists, the risk and return analysis, and performance measure from an investment banker's perspective. The reasons to start a hedge fund, and the difference between hedge funds and traditional funds will also be discussed.

e-Learning

Restructuring of companies in financial distress: Global and Asian perspectives

Lunch webinar on 19 Nov. Discussing the current trends and future challenges on restructuring models and reforms around the world, from the global and Asian perspectives.

Young Members Virtual Conference: Out of the box – Options for young accountants

21 Nov. Don't miss the annual event for young members. Experience sharing by a mix of young and seasoned speakers on working outside Hong Kong or in specialisms besides auditing and accounting. Recruitment consultants will also provide career planning tips and an overview of the current job market.

Risks of intra-group service arrangement and updates in employment law

Lunch webinar on 23 Nov. Focusing on the legal risks involved in the work arrangement within group companies and methods to minimize and eliminate such risks. The speaker will also discuss the recent developments in employment law in Hong Kong and steps to take for compliance with the changes.

Investor Relations Series: Crisis management and social media from the investor relations perspective

Lunch webinar on 25 Nov. Learn about some best practices and knowledge of crisis management and the skills needed to establish a sustainable reputation management strategy with integrated communication platform.

Live webinar: 2020 SMP Symposium

Live webinar on 27 Nov. The speakers will share updates on topical issues affecting small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs), including taxation, major financial reporting and auditing standards, the TCSP licensing regime and AML/CFT requirements, Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance, adoption of technologies, practice review and compliance matters, as well as the recent developments of the Institute and IFAC.

The taxation of offshore indirect transfers

E-seminar, available now. The speakers cover topical issues regarding offshore indirect transfer (OIT) taxation, such as Platform for Collaboration on Tax's toolkit, the two models under the toolkit, OIT tax issues and impact, and OIT taxing rules in China.

Non-Institute events

Online Workshop on Data Protection in Banking/Financial Services

20 Nov. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data will hold an online workshop for banking and financial personnel on the requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance across different aspects of banking and financial services, and the practical ways to deal with them effectively in their daily operations. Members can enrol in the workshop at a discounted price at HK$600. Click here to register.

Free IACCT (China) Signature Conference 2020

27 Nov. The International Association of CFOs and Corporate Treasurers (China) (IACCT (China)) will host its full-day signature conference featuring keynote speakers from the Association of Corporate Treasurers, Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong Trade Development Council and InvestHK, to share their insights on topics relating to its theme on "Hong Kong – A Shining and Inspiring International Financial Centre". Register now.

Belt and Road Summit 2020

30 Nov-1 Dec. Jointly organized by the government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Belt and Road Summit gathers senior government officials and business leaders from countries and regions along and beyond the Belt and Road to exchange insights on multilateral co-operation and explore business opportunities. Members can enjoy a special 30% discount at HK$280 per person by registering on or before 13 Nov and using the code [03P30SOCPA].

Don't miss out. You can also visit the full event list or check out the e-Learning Course website for the full range of courses.

Sincere regards,

Hong Kong Institute of CPAs

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