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Your fortnightly guide to CPD courses (13 October 2023) |
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SPECIAL MESSAGE TO MEMBERS: |
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Mandatory CPD requirements |
Members are required to complete 120 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) in a 3-year rolling period. This includes 60 hours which must be verifiable; and at least 20 hours of relevant professional development activity in each year. Learn more about CPD requirements and find other FAQs on CPD here. |
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The revamped Business Valuation Programme is designed to provide participants with technical expertise and real-world industry examples on the valuation of various assets. The programme features two distinct sections, "Explorer" and "Enabler". The "Explorer" section is delivered as a self-paced e-learning course while the "Enabler" section will be conducted in a series of deep-dive live webinars and face-to-face workshops by seasoned local experts. The upcoming cohort of the "Enabler" section will start on 18 October. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in business valuation as an accountant. |
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The virtual conference on 28 October will cover the updates on International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board's projects on audit of less complex entities, going concern, and fraud, assurance on sustainability reporting, the impact of technology on auditing and ethics, and updates on local ethics and International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants' projects. Don't miss out on this informative conference. |
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Join the virtual conference for young members on 11 November to find out more about opportunities for young CPAs under a changing business landscape. The speakers will share their insights on the latest industry trends, empowering young CPAs to actively engage in sustainability and ESG initiatives within their companies and organizations, and discuss the transformative effects and challenges associated with AI adoption, equipping young accountants with the knowledge and skills required to navigate this evolving terrain. |
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The virtual conference on 25 November will cover the standard setting function of the Institute and major standard setting projects in progress, the amendments with effective dates in 2023 and 2024, and forthcoming standards to be issued in 2024, as well as the application issues of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS) and common pitfalls identified through the recent regulators' inspection. The update on IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, including key requirements of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, connectivity between financial and sustainability reporting, and the impact of climate-related matters on financial statements will also be discussed. |
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This series of online webinars and face-to-face workshop focus on relationship building skills and communication skills with the team and clients, as well as creating an engagement culture in the workplace at post-COVID time. The first session will be held on 16 October. |
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In this series, the speaker will demystify how Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), the popular framework for generative artificial intelligence, and data analysis can be leveraged to empower business performance, illustrated with practical cases. Hot topics including GPT and data analysis will be the focus. Join the webinars to obtain a comprehensive understanding on GPT and data analysis and learn about how they help drive business achievement to new heights. |
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The Insolvency Preparatory I course is calling for enrolment. This introductory course for insolvency administration will start in October over five Saturdays through webinars. Parties who are interested to build an understanding of the basic principles of insolvency administration are welcome to join. Enrol by 24 October. |
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The Institute will jointly organize two live webinars with The Law Society of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) on 25 October. In the morning session, the speaker will explore some key areas of the corporate law as regards the protection of minority shareholders especially with private companies. In the afternoon session, highlights of the key findings of his recent empirical research on the limits of independent directorships will be shared. |
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Investment series: Fundamentals of bonds |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 30 October |
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Opportunities and challenges of ISSB sustainable disclosure standards for chinese listed companies |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 31 October |
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HKICPA/ IIA HK joint webinars – Internal audit series: Establishing effective ESG controls |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 31 October |
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Investment series: Theory and applications for bond investments |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 9 November |
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ERP implementation – Best practices, controls and governance: Testing, data and business readiness |
CPD hour: 2 | 11 November |
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Corporate finance series: Understanding facility letter and term sheet for accountants |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 15 November |
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Year-end reminders – Accounting and auditing considerations of HKFRS 17 |
CPD hour: 2 | 16 November |
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GPSSG e-seminar: Leading your organization to a sustainable future |
CPD hour: 1 | 17 November |
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ICAC virtual workshop on ethical decision making |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 23 November |
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ERP implementation – Best practices, controls and governance: Training, cutover and go live |
CPD hour: 2 | 25 November |
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Corporate finance series: Get the right banking products with the right bankers |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 28 November |
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Impairment of non-financial assets |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 29 November |
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ERP implementation – Best practices, controls and governance: Stabilization and post implementation review |
CPD hour: 2 | 9 December |
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Entities listing on HKEX series – Recent update on the listing requirements |
CPD hour: 2 |
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How to start a multi family office business for your clients? Family office operations |
CPD hour: 2 |
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Free plus paid series: Technical training |
CPD hour: Various |
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Annual taxation conference 2023 |
CPD hour: 3 |
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China taxation conference 2023 |
CPD hour: 3 |
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HKICPA/ CIMA joint virtual workshops – Risk management: Session 5 & 6: P3 Risk management syllabus |
CPD hour: 10 | 21 October & 4 November |
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Trust claim vs creditors’ debt claim in insolvency – A practical sharing |
CPD hour: 1 | 30 October |
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Visit to OSL Digital Securities Limited |
CPD hour: 1 | 31 October |
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Corporate finance series: Red flag alerts for Hong Kong listed companies |
CPD hour: 3 | 2 November |
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「青年匯委員會」及「房地產、基建及建造業興趣小組」合辦企業拜訪活動：粵海水務 |
CPD hour: 2 | 4 November |
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Industry update relating to licensed corporations |
CPD hour: 1.5 | 7 November |
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Corporate finance series: Analyzing financial statement for accountants |
CPD hour: 3 | 8 November |
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Compliance reporting on Securities and Futures (Client Money) Rules and Securities and Futures (Client Securities) Rules and general insurance business |
CPD hour: 3 | 16 November |
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Workshops on Hong Kong risk-based capital – Long-term and general insurance business (Part 1, 2, 3 & 4) |
CPD hour: 7 each | 22 and 27 November, 4 and 5 December |
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Role of company director I: Overview of legal & regulatory framework |
CPD hour: 2 | 9 November |
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Finance for directors |
CPD hour: 2 | 30 November |
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NON-INSTITUTE EVENTS |
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2023 Annual Conference – Getting ready for 2024: AGILITY |
26 October. Organized by Practising Governance Limited, the conference features hot topics including the critical macro trends and risks, governance update from board refreshment to IT governance, directors’ duties update, the ISSB journey on ESG, as well as the best practice on agility and innovation. Speakers will discuss how and what they impact your company and practical actions that should be taken. |
Master Insight 9th Anniversary Forum |
27 October. The Master Insight will be holding a half-day forum to celebrate its 9th Anniversary. Local government official and speakers from various sectors will share on the theme "Challenges to Hong Kong brought by the changing geopolitics worldwide". |
LSP/SP abolishment offset, an HR issue with financial implications |
31 October. Hosted by GUM, the seminar will explore the impact of the abolition of the severance payment (SP) and long service payment (LSP) offsetting mechanism and how accounting professionals can collaborate effectively with HR departments to navigate the new guidelines of Hong Kong Accounting Standard 19 Employee Benefits. Implications of recent changes to financial reporting standards and key assumptions to accurately estimate provisions for LSP liabilities will also be covered. |
Business Sustainability Conference 2023 – Management Information System (MIS) for Sustainability |
3 November. Register now for the Business Sustainability Conference "MIS for Sustainability" and Business Sustainability Indices Recognition Ceremony 2023, which are hosted by the Centre for Business Sustainability and CUHK Business School, to explore the latest research and practical insights on MIS that support the growing need for environmental, social and governance disclosure and improve firms' competitive advantages. |
Intellectual Property Department: IP Training Programme "IP 201 IP Audit and Due Diligence" |
10 November. The course aims to enhance participants' awareness of the importance of intellectual property audit and due diligence, their implementation and benefits, and help enterprises manage intellectual assets more effectively and engage in IP trading. Interested parties may first join the "IP Manager Scheme PLUS" for free by filling out an online form to enjoy priority registration for the course. Registration fee of HK$200 for the course will be waived for members of the Scheme. Register now. |
Intellectual Property Department: IP Training Programme "IP101 IP Basics" |
7 and 8 December. The course introduces the basic knowledge of various intellectual properties, enabling participants to understand the rights of intellectual property (IP) owners and users, thereby enhancing their capability of protecting and managing IP rights within the enterprise. Interested parties may first join the "IP Manager Scheme PLUS" for free by filling out an online form to enjoy priority registration for the course. Registration fee of HK$100 for the course will be waived for members of the Scheme. Register now. |
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