Highlighting upcoming activities every week (10 March 2021)

Dear members,

Take a look at some upcoming professional development and training events and enrol in those which fit your needs. Looking for more training? Download the HKICPA Events app to explore all our programmes and enrol in the events anytime, anywhere.

Face-to-face

Advanced Hong Kong Tax Course 2021

March – July. Through case studies and interactive tutorial exercises, speakers will share their insightful views on tax issues that a Hong Kong tax advisor will be expected to handle and particular emphasis on the practical issues faced by them. The course includes six workshops and six tutorial sessions. It is also a compulsory component of the Institute’s Professional Diploma in Hong Kong Tax.

Investment Series – Option trading and its applications

25 Mar. The speaker will discuss how options work in the investment market, the key factors affecting the options price and the investment strategies, all illustrated with examples.

Reminder

17 Mar ICAC workshop on ethical decision making

e-Learning

Business Valuation Programme

April to June. The brand new Business Valuation Programme aims to provide an insight into the valuation of various assets and is intended for new valuation specialists or those interested in a career in valuations. Enrol now to boost your professional growth.

Institute/ HKIoD joint virtual workshops: Executive Programme for Accountants: INEDs – Issues and considerations

16 Mar. The speaker will examine the agendas of audit committees, remuneration committees, and nomination committees before discussing effective internal control and risk management approaches, corporate finance options and the impacts on shareholders.

Soft Skills Series – Managing team performance in times of uncertainties

Lunch webinar on 16 Mar. Learn about how to set a performance goal by considering staff's skill level and motivations, the use of growth mindset to nurture staff's proactiveness and the considerations in giving feedback to enhance team performance.

Institute, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and World Business Council for Sustainable Development joint webinar: ESG Reporting Roadshow Investor-grade ESG Reporting & Assurance

16 Mar. The free webinar will cover how businesses can meet investors’ heightened requirements for sustainability information. The speakers will talk about guidance on improving the quality of environmental, social and governance (ESG) information; investor demand for ESG disclosure and how it is being used; benefits of assurance to companies and investors and advice on obtaining assurance.

How is COVID-19 reshaping the future of human resources management in Hong Kong

22 Mar. The speaker will share the recent policies related to COVID-19 in Hong Kong and the impacts on employers and the workplaces from a legal perspective. The key trends for the future development of workplaces in Hong Kong after COVID-19 and the legal risks involved in remote working arrangements with employees will be discussed.

Accountants, WeCare

31 Mar and 23 Apr. The two free webinars aim to enhance members' well-being and performance and those of their friends and families, especially in the time of COVID-19 with increasing stress and anxieties.

New courses on information technology, management accounting and risk management

A new batch of 24 e-learning courses, including two free courses, focusing on information technology, management accounting and risk managements, and offered in collaboration with the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants are now available for subscription.

Reminders

19 Mar Corporate Finance Series – Equity fund raising and capital restructuring

24 Mar Soft Skills Series – Facilitating online meetings with results

Institute/ HKIoD joint virtual workshops: Executive Programme for Accountants – Independent Non-Executive Directors Practices for Accountants (re-run)

9 Apr Role of a Company Director – Overview of Hong Kong Legal and Regulatory Framework

13 Apr Role of a Company Director – Board Practices

Non-Institute event

Launch of the 29th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index

17 Mar. Members are welcome to join a free webinar on the research findings of the 29th Global Financial Centres Index co-organized by the Financial Services Development Council. Click here to register.

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

www.hkicpa.org.hk

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