Highlighting upcoming activities every week (15 September 2021)

Dear members,

Check out the weekly highlight of the upcoming professional development and training events organized by the Institute. Download the HKICPA Events app to explore our full range of events and digital programmes and enrol anytime, anywhere.

The virtual conference on 30 Oct will explore how changes in the auditing requirements and the role of the auditor aim to enhance audit quality through transformation. The speakers will provide updates on International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board projects on audits of group financial statements and audits of less complex entities. Key changes and requirements of the new quality management standards, cases from investigations and areas to enhance audit quality and professional scepticism, and an overview of sustainability reporting and addressing climate change will also be shared. Enrol now.

Face-to-face

The CPA Conference 2021: Transcending together

2 Oct. In this debut conference for both CPAs in business and practice, the speakers will share insights on brand value creation and transformation, doing business with purpose, the business lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgent need for digital transformation, the future of the finance function, as well as the evolving skill sets and the path forward for the accounting profession. Conference passes for full-day (at a discounted rate) or half-day are both available.

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

11 Oct. The speaker will walk participants through 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.

ICAC workshop on ethical decision making

20 Oct. The representative from the Independent Commission Against Corruption's (ICAC) Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre will discuss the Model for Ethical Decision Making and share how to identify core ethical values and the skills needed for resolving ethical dilemmas.

Corporate Finance Series – Commercial lending

3 Nov. The webinar aims at providing insights into what a commercial banker or an institutional investor will look for in evaluating a credit application and during a factory visit. Real-life cases will be used for illustration.

Workshop: Audit of licensed corporations

8 Nov. This workshop will provide an introduction to audits of licensed corporations which are regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Learn about: audit considerations for licensed corporations; auditor's responsibilities under the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance; common pitfalls in applying the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules; and key future developments in rules and regulations relevant to audit.

Reminders

23 Sep 中國稅務制度簡介 – China Tax Course demo lesson (flyer in Chinese)
4 Oct Company Secretary Series – Duties and responsibilities of directors (including INEDs) and board evaluation

e-Learning

YMC and FSIG joint webinar: SPAC listing and its valuation

12 Oct. The Young Members Committee and Financial Services Interest Group jointly present a lunch webinar to help members understand more about special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listing and valuation.

The latest mobility trend and cross-border individual tax implications

In this e-seminar, the speakers share the results and observations on the latest employment trends from the KPMG's Executive Salary Outlook Survey 2021 and discuss the implications and key considerations on cross-border tax obligations of organizations and individuals, including China's preferential treatments for expats, through various case studies.

Reminders

18 Sep ERP Implementation – Best practices, controls and governance: Stabilization and post implementation review
October to December Business Valuation Programme

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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