Highlighting upcoming activities every week (29 September 2021)

Dear members,

The Institute continues to provide professional development and training events of various topics to cater members' needs. Download the HKICPA Events app to explore our full range of events and digital programmes and enrol anytime, anywhere.

The virtual conference, "Coming out from Virtual Reality to the New Reality", on 23 Oct will explore what technologies and transformation initiatives should organizations consider under the "new reality". The speakers will discuss the technology validation platform, modernization of finance in the new normal, virtual/augmented reality technologies, innovative trends and best practices on the future of work, as well as moving from compliance to business advisory. Enrol now.

Face-to-face

Last call – China Tax Course

October 2021 to April 2022. Learn from the tax experts about how to deal with the wide range of tax matters when doing business in Mainland China and enhance your ability to analyse China taxation issues through the interactive discussions in the course. The course is a compulsory component of the Professional Diploma in China Tax, but can also be taken on a standalone basis.

Corporate Finance Series – From banker's perspectives: Early warning signals for HK-listed companies

11 Oct. The speaker will examine the red flag warning signals of Hong Kong-listed companies, structural analytical red flag screening framework and the common window dressing techniques adopted by Hong Kong-listed companies.

Corporate Finance Series – Insights of financial gimmick: Share placement and consideration issue

17 Nov. The speaker will talk about the share placement, consideration issue and the key attributes of share placement in different share placement proposals and their related implications. Merger and acquisition transactions that involve share consideration issues and the true rationale behind these corporate actions will also be discussed.

Reminders

20 Oct ICAC workshop on ethical decision making
10 Nov Corporate Finance Series – Analysing qualitative aspects of HK-listed companies

e-Learning

YMC and FSIG joint webinar: SPAC listing and its valuation

12 Oct. The webinar aims at providing an introduction on special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listing, why it is becoming popular and how it is different from a traditional initial public offering. The speakers will also discuss the accounting for and valuation of SPACs, the challenges facing SPACs and the future trends.

Cross-border Insolvency – Recent Developments and Cases Sharing

13 Oct. At this webinar, the speaker will provide us an update of the recent developments in some landmark cross-border insolvency cases, concerning the issues of jurisdiction and recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings. He will also briefly share his thought on the latest pilot arrangements for mutual recognition and assistance in insolvency proceedings between Hong Kong and the Mainland.

Handling dawn raids – Regulatory Investigations by the SFC in Hong Kong (Part B)

18 Oct. Covering the Securities and Future Commission's investigative powers, including dawn raids, search warrants, and self-reporting. He will also give a brief summary of the previous talk held in August for the benefit of participants who were unable to attend that event.

Business Valuation Programme

October to December. Learn about the business valuation essentials including valuation fundamentals and valuation standards, business valuation techniques for transaction purposes, and valuation of various classes of assets and liabilities. Case studies on the application of various valuation approaches and review of valuation reports will be included.

Reminder

30 Oct Virtual conference: Annual Auditing Update 2021: Enhancing Audit Quality Through Transformation

Non-Institute events

Final call: 2021 CIA Challenge Exam

The Institute, in partnership with The Institute of Internal Auditor, is pleased to offer the 2021 CIA Challenge Exam – a fast track way to attain the globally recognized Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. The application period is extended to 10 Oct. Don't miss this opportunity for professional growth. Click here for further details.

CGMA Program – Special offer to QP-qualified Institute members

1 – 3 Nov. The Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Program is offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants at a special rate for members who qualified through the Institute's Qualification Programme (QP). The course provides training for the strategic case study exam and serves as a path to obtain the CGMA designation. The early bird enrolment deadline is extended to 15 Oct and there will be a free information session on 7 Oct.

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. You can also explore curated content through Training by competencies.

Sincere regards,

Hong Kong Institute of CPAs

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