CPD Online

Issue no. 140 (6 April 2018)

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Hot topics

Industry knowledge
12 Apr	Making Hong Kong the next REIT hub

Taxation
7 May	U.S. tax reform

Events in series

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) series
10 Apr	Practical techniques on KPI interpretation and presentation
9 May	Identification of potential improvement for ESG performance under a win-win situation
4 Jun	ESG reporting global and local survey – Hints for future development

Capital markets series
11 Apr	Transaction from a PRC tax aspect
19 Apr	Financial due diligence
26 Apr	Listing of new economy companies

Executive programme for accountants on risk management
14 Apr	ESG issues and corporate sustainability for directors
14 Apr	Risk management and internal control
19 May	The role of the board in tackling cyber risks
19 May	Board practical approach for prevention and detection of fraud

Compliance series
16 Apr	How would discrimination laws affect the professional accountants and the commercial industry?
18 Apr	Proposed changes on the Corporate Governance Code and related listing rules
25 Apr	General Data Protection Regulation's impact in Asia

Soft skills series
27 Apr	Boosting team performance: How to enhance engagement level
26 May	Essential skills of making an effective presentation

Corporate risk management series
8 May	Effective credit risk management for international trade


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13 - 16 May	71st CFA Institute annual conference: Future of global investing 15% discount for members registering with the code ANN18-S1

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