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Your fortnightly guide to CPD courses (28 April 2023) |
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SPECIAL MESSAGE TO MEMBERS: |
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Monitoring of members' CPD compliance |
The Institute conducts a continuing professional development (CPD) compliance audit exercise every year. For the annual CPD compliance audit, selected members must submit their CPD records with supporting documents for verification. Failure to complete the CPD compliance audit may result in removal of membership. Click to learn more about the CPD compliance audit exercise. Find all other FAQ on CPD here. |
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These sessions of the Entities Listing on HKEX Series will focus on connected transactions and internal controls in relation to listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), as well as help practitioners navigate through the labyrinth when it comes to the resumption of listing. Session 4 and session 5 will be conducted in webinar format while session 6 is in face-to-face format. |
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Come join the face-to-face workshop to understand more about carbon accounting, on how to calculate it, and the reasons your business should care about it. In this workshop, the speakers will cover global and local ESG trends and standards as well as both latest and upcoming ESG regulations in Hong Kong. They will also introduce the standards and reporting requirements of greenhouse gas, the calculation of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, data collection (including value chain (Scope 3) emissions). Practical insights will also be shared with participants. |
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A sequel to the Institute’s popular Insolvency Preparatory I, Insolvency Preparatory II offers an in-depth and integrated study of the financial, management, legal and accounting aspects of insolvency administration with emphasis on practical application, will begin on 13 May via five webinar sessions. Sign up by 8 May to continue your journey to becoming an insolvency specialist. |
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The Management Accounting Series, jointly organized by the Institute and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), aims to facilitate a discussion among senior executives responsible for directing company strategies and appointing finance professionals in the team. |
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The Valuation Series aims to discuss the challenges in the valuation process, supplemented with the introduction of different valuation approach. Different queries from regulators will also be examined to help participants learn how to tackle them. |
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The Fintech for Accountants Series will examine advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning and blockchain. The workshops will cover topics from basic introductions to the relevant applications in accounting to assist participants in further leveraging knowledge of FinTech in their respective roles. |
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Enrol in the two new e-Series courses on the topic of risk management and internal control to enhance your professional development. |
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Reviewing valuations in audits |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 8 May |
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Role of company director I: Overview of legal and regulatory framework |
CPD hour: 2 | 9 May |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 7: Recent update on the listing requirements |
CPD hour: 2 | 10 May |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 8: Notifiable transactions |
CPD hour: 2 | 15 May |
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Soft skills series – Communication: Communicate with clarity and confidence |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 16 May |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 9: Reverse Takeovers (RTO) |
CPD hour: 2 | 17 May |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 10: Recent PRC regulatory developments on overseas listing |
CPD hour: 2 | 18 May |
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The opportunities and challenges of alternative investment |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 23 May |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 11: Privatization |
CPD hour: 2 | 23 May |
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Financial Reporting for Reinsurance Contracts Held under HKFRS 17 Insurance Contracts |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 25 May |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 12: Tax considerations for going public – Pitfalls or opportunities? |
CPD hour: 2 | 30 May |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 13: Listed companies in distress and restructuring landscape in Hong Kong |
CPD hour: 2 | 1 June |
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Soft skills series – Communication: Storytelling to engage your audience |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 19 June |
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New Main Board Listing Rules Relating to Transactions and On-going Compliance Matters |
CPD hour: 1.5 |
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Business Analysis: Enterprise Analysis |
CPD hour: 2.5 |
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IT virtual conference 2022: From masters of digits to masters of digital transformation |
CPD hour: 3 |
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Annual accounting update 2022: "A new chapter for corporate reporting" |
CPD hour: 3.5 |
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Annual auditing update conference 2022: "Strengthening trust and audit quality" |
CPD hour: 3.5 |
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Investment series – Financial gimmicks III |
CPD hour: 3 | 11 May |
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Joint PICIG-MBIG seminar: Is this time different? Trends of property markets of Hong Kong and Mainland China |
CPD hour: 1 | 12 May |
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REMINDERS |
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Hong Kong Salaries Tax: Recap of Salaries tax principles on chargeability of income/ benefits-in-kind and update on recent court cases |
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Tax and Business Considerations for U.S. Investment |
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International business reorganisations/ solvent group restructurings from the tax and legal perspectives |
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Joint seminars on "The Corporate Diversity Jigsaw" and "A Disclosure-Based Approach to Regulating AI in Corporate Governance" |
CPD hour: 2 each | 17 May |
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NON-INSTITUTE EVENTS |
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2023 CIA Challenge Exam |
The Institute, in partnership with The Institute of Internal Auditors, is pleased to offer the 2023 CIA Challenge Exam – a fast track to attain the globally recognized Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. Application period will be extended to 5 May 2023. Click here for details. |
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HKACFE hybrid seminar – Quality Assurance for Forensic Investigation |
22 May. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Hong Kong Chapter will be holding a hybrid seminar about the importance of quality assessment and validation of forensic investigation to demonstrate competence in the professional practice of fraud examination. Institute members can enjoy a discount. |
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AICPA&CIMA – Engage 23 |
5-8 June. Engage 2023, the global annual flagship event of American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CIMA, will be held in June 2023 in a hybrid format. Nine tracks of expert content provide exclusive insights, practical skills and tangible guidance in turning the pace of change from a challenge to an opportunity. An early bird discount is available for successful enrolments on or before 8 May 2023. |
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CGMA programme – Special offer to QP-qualified Institute members |
20-23 July. CIMA is offering enrolment in the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) programme at a special rate for Institute members who have qualified through the Qualification Programme (QP). The course provides training for the CIMA Strategic Case Study Exam and serves as a path to obtaining the CGMA designation. The early bird enrolment deadline is 15 June and a free information session in webinar format will be held on 4 May 2023 and 1 June 2023. |
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