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Your fortnightly guide to CPD courses (4 August 2023) |
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Join the upcoming Forensics Interest Group’s workshop in September in which our speakers will share their knowledge, experience and practical insights in a range of different areas (e.g., investigations, interviewing witnesses, securing evidence, technology, giving expert witness testimony) through the use of presentation materials and case studies. |
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The Internal Audit Series, jointly organized by the Institute and The Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong (IIA HK), aims to cover the trends and forward-looking technologies to help internal audit add value to businesses. In the upcoming sessions, speakers will discuss leveraging analytics tools in the internal audit process and challenges faced by internal audit organizations in adopting audit technologies, as well as ways to establish effective ESG controls. The next session will be held on 14 August. |
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Join this face-to-face workshop to gain a better understanding about the essence of sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and learn practical knowledge of risk governance and management processes. The speakers will introduce sustainability-related risk and opportunities, and their implications for businesses, sustainability governance and risk assessment processes, development of mitigation plans and internal controls for sustainability-related risks, as well as the disclosure of sustainability governance and risk management. |
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The workshop on risk management, jointly organized by the Institute and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), will cover risk management concepts and are designed for those who intend to develop financial and management skills, as well as build up business acumen and commercial awareness. A two-day session focusing on examination techniques is available for those who are preparing for the Chartered Global Management Accountant Paper P3 examination. |
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In this series of webinars, speakers will discuss the best practices, controls and governance associated with the activities in every stages of an ERP implementation. It aims to enable participants to be better prepared when participating in or auditing an ERP system implementation. The first session will be held on 16 September. |
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Join this webinar to strengthen your knowledge on cybersecurity protection to protect the organization against cyber threats. The speakers will cover the latest threats to cybersecurity in the accounting and finance industry and share practical tips on safeguarding sensitive financial data without relying solely on technical solutions. |
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Independent non‐executive directors: Role and fulfillment |
CPD hour: 2 | 9 August |
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Guardian role of professionals in upholding ethical governance |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 16 August |
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Accounting considerations arising from abolition of MPF-LSP offsetting mechanism in Hong Kong |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 22 August |
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Workshop for audit managers/seniors in-charge |
CPD hour: 17.5 | 30 August, 1, 7, 11 & 13 September |
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GPSSG webinar: Value for money audit – Enhancing public sector performance and accountability |
CPD hour: 1 | 5 September |
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Obtaining certificate of resident status in Hong Kong: Revised application forms, requirements and practical cases sharing |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 14 September |
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Hong Kong Risk-Based Capital – Key concepts and comparison with HKFRS 17 |
CPD hour: 2 | 28 September |
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Classification of liabilities as current or non-current |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 28 September |
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Free plus paid series: Technical training |
CPD hour: Various |
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2022 SMP symposium |
CPD hour: 3.75 each |
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ICTIG e-seminar: Generative AI is here, what's now and what's next? |
CPD hour: 1 |
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PAIB conference 2022 – CPA here and now: Sustain, transform & deploy |
CPD hour: 3 |
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Soft skills series – Communication: Effective messages to enhance trust with audience |
CPD hour: 1.5 |
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Soft skills series – Communication: Positive communication |
CPD hour: 1.5 |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Insights on market research on listing |
CPD hour: 2 |
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PRC property crisis – What is happening and what's next? |
CPD hour: 1 | 24 August |
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Enforcement procedures in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands: practical tips to insolvency practitioners |
CPD hour: 1 | 30 August |
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Prioritizing your mental health: A workshop about self-care (re-run) |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 31 August |
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Corporate finance series – Red flag alerts for Hong Kong listed companies |
CPD hour: 3 | 2 November |
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Corporate finance series – Analyzing financial statements for accountants |
CPD hour: 3 | 8 November |
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REMINDER |
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Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing series - Latest updates and practical guidance on implementing AML/ CFT requirements (re-run) |
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NON-INSTITUTE EVENTS |
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Forum on Opportunities in the GBA for the Younger Generation |
5 August. The forum organized by The Institute of Accountants Exchange will cover topics including how mobile payments contribute to the economic development in the Mainland China; talent development in the financial and FinTech sectors; and policies for talent recruitment and retention. Click here to register now! |
Intellectual Property Department: IP Training Programme "IP 202: Management and Strategies of Patent Commercialization and Technology Transfer" |
6 & 13 September. The course aims to introduce the common forms of patent valuation, commercialization as well as key issues of technology transfer, preparing participants to formulate appropriate strategies on patent commercialization and technology transfer for their enterprises. Interested participants may first enroll in the "IP Manager Scheme PLUS" for free by filling out an online form to get priority in course registration. The registration fee of HK$200 for the course will be waived for members of the Scheme. Register now. |
ACCA Hong Kong Annual Conference 2023 |
9 September. The ACCA Hong Kong Annual Conference 2023 themed "Accounting for a better world: Charting a thriving course for Hong Kong" will assemble a stellar line-up of thought-leaders and subject-matter experts to explore how to elevate Hong Kong’s competitive edge, how to attract talents and investments to Hong Kong, and how to equip the accounting and finance professionals for each of the three roles in consideration of short-, medium- and long-term developments. |
IIAHK Annual Conference 2023 |
16 October. The Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong (IIAHK) will hold an annual conference with the theme "AI in IA - Agility & Innovation in Internal Audit". In this conference, you will hear from global leaders, industry pioneers, leading practitioners and technical experts on how artificial intelligence can help Internal Audit, collaboration and synergy between the second line and the third line, Internal Audit's evolving role in ESG, ethics and conduct, as well as how Internal Audit can open the door to a thriving career. |
HKIoD x The University of Cambridge Global Directorship Programme 2023/24 |
November 2023 – February 2024. The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD) is partnering with the globally recognized University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership to organize an advanced training programme for directors. The programme is highly selective and limited to a group of 14 executives. Institute members are entitled to join at the member price. |
HKACFE Practical Interview Skills Course |
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Hong Kong Chapter will organize a practical course on interview skills on the morning of 21 November and again on 28 November. Institute and Forensics Interest Group members can enjoy a discount. |
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