Your fortnightly guide to CPD courses (22 March 2024)

SPECIAL MESSAGE TO MEMBERS:

MONTHLY THEME

Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 1: Disclosure of inside information

CPD hour: 2  |  16 April

Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 2: Connected transaction

CPD hour: 2  |  23 April

Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 3: Notifiable transaction

CPD hour: 2  |  30 April

Entities listing on HKEX series – Session 4: Valuation: Before and after the M&A transactions

CPD hour: 2  |  13 May

E-LEARNING

ESG webinar: New ISSB sustainability standard implementation

CPD hour: 1  |  11 April

MBIG lunch webinar: Long awaited coming into effect of arrangement for Mainland-Hong Kong reciprocal enforcement of civil judgments – opportunities and practical implications

CPD hour: 1  |  23 April

GPSSG e-Seminar: Transforming Higher Education Certificate Verification – A closer look at the ACVP Blockchain Project (archived webinar)

CPD hour: 1

Shareholder activism in play – Mechanism and trend

CPD hour: 2

Market insight on ESG climatic risk and its implications

CPD hour: 2

Free plus paid series: Technical training

CPD hour: Various

REMINDER

FACE-TO-FACE

ESG and board-shareholder engagement in M&A 

CPD hour: 2  | 26 March

Private equity struggles and adaptation in a hostile economic environment

CPD hour: 2  | 26 March

Workshop for Audit Managers/Seniors in-charge  (Re-run) 

CPD hour: 21  | 15, 29 and 30 April

Financial Controllership Programme – Engaging with the trends

CPD hour: 56  | 27 April

ESG workshop on TCFD scenario

analysis for climate risks and opportunities

CPD hour: 4  |  29 May

Advanced Hong Kong Tax Course 2024 (Specialist Programmes in Taxation)

CPD hour: Various

REMINDER

NON-INSTITUTE EVENTS

FSDC Industry exchange series webinar: Strengthening Hong Kong’s Status as the Global Offshore RMB Business Hub: Enhancing Connectivity

28 March. The Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) will organize a webinar where distinguished speakers will discuss potential areas for refinement and opportunities to leverage Hong Kong’s seamless regional connectivity and other RMB business initiatives for the sustainable and long-term growth of the city’s offshore RMB businesses.

2024 CIA Challenge Exam

The Institute, in partnership with The Institute of Internal Auditors, is pleased to offer the 2024 CIA Challenge Exam – a fast track to attain the globally recognized Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. Applications will be open on 1 April. Click here for details.

IFA Hong Kong 2024 APAC Tax Conference

To be held on 22-24 April, the International Fiscal Association Hong Kong’s 2024 APAC Conference, of which the Institute is a supporting organization, will discuss a variety of current topics in taxation, including tax & ESG, residence rules, tax evasion and anti-money laundering, and the use of AI in tax practice and administration. Speakers include officials from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations. Members of the Institute can enjoy a special discounted registration rate.

CGMA programme – Special offer to QP-qualified Institute members

29 April - 1 May. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is offering a special rate for Institute members who have qualified through the Qualification Programme (QP) to enrol in the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) programme. The programme provides training for the CIMA Strategic Case Study Exam and serves as a path to obtaining the CGMA designation. The special offer is available till 20 April and an online free information session will be held on 11 April.

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• AICPA/CIMA: Over 60 e-learning courses focusing on cybersecurity, data analytics, treasury management and IFRSs.
• ACCA: Three online certificate programmes cover valuation, digitalization, and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG).
• IFRS e-courses: Three e-courses covering technical topics on IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 16 Lease Accounting and IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts.

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