Issue no. 100 (7 November 2014)
 
Are you looking to broaden your skills and excel in your career? The Institute can help you with a variety of CPD courses. Please keep visiting our CPD learning resource centre and event calendar for all upcoming training activities.
 
Highlights
12 Nov. How to handle investigations by SFC and law enforcement agencies
Stephen Wong, Partner, Maurice W. M. Lee Solicitors
13 Nov. Business enterprise: mapping the business planning
W. Francis Rowlands, Executive President, Dragon Business Skills and Development and Past Chairman of Global Markets Committee, CIMA
15 Nov. Strategic planning and forecasting for accountants
W. Francis Rowlands, Executive President, Dragon Business Skills and Development and Past Chairman of Global Markets Committee, CIMA
17 Nov. Business leaders and senior members gathering – "over the rainbow"
Edith Shih , Head Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Hutchison Whampoa Limited
Dec. 2014 – Jan. 2015
Insolvency Preparatory I
Conducted by 10 experienced insolvency specialists, including accountants and lawyers
Dec. 2014 – Mar. 2015
Specialist Programmes in Taxation – international tax course
Conducted by over 10 experienced tax specialists, including accountants, academics and lawyers
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Hot topics
New Companies Ordinance
14 Nov.
Changes in financial reporting under the new Companies Ordinance
 
Valuation
21 Nov.

What to be aware of when investing in China – valuation considerations

5 Dec. Key areas and common pitfalls in impairment test
 
New Competition Law
4 Dec. Getting ready for the new competition law now
 
Event in series
IPO series
13 Nov. Considerations for group reorganization in IPO
24 Nov. IPO readiness
 
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Director's duties under the new Companies Ordinance
VAT reform in China
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