CPD Planner (Issue no. 147)

Issue no. 147 (19 October 2018)

The Hong Kong Institute of CPAs continually looks for ways to help you work smarter and more efficiently, gain new knowledge and develop the skills needed for the future.

Install the Institute's events app (iOS / Android), or visit the CPD learning resource centre and event calendar to enrol in professional development courses and upcoming training opportunities relevant to your needs.

Make the best use of technology to take CPD courses anywhere and anytime that you choose.

		Tailor-made online courses on:

		Corporate finance

		Banking
			Building a constructive relationship with your banks
			How to obtain credit facilities from banks?
			Practical understanding of trade finance
			Understanding banking products for accountants
			Understanding bilateral credit facility letter

		Corporate financing
			Convertible bond mechanics
			Fundamentals of share repurchase scheme for accountants
			Fundamentals of share placement and consideration issue
			Practical application of share placement and consideration issue
			Practical application of rights issue
			Rights issue vs. open offer
			Understanding convertible bonds from a banker's perspective
			Unveiling the financial gimmicks of listed companies in Hong Kong – Share swap and rights issue

		IPO/ Pre-IPO
			IPO assessment for accountants: Non-financial aspects
			Pre-IPO preparation: Financial aspects
			Pre-IPO investment and listing rule issues
			上市前國內帳目處理及規範
			上市前國內稅務籌劃

		Mergers and acquisitions
			From a banker's perspective: Practical insights on M&A for accountants
			Planting COO DNA in the CFO: How can a CFO transform into a Chief Financial Operation Officer through M&As?
			Understanding mergers and acquisitions for accountants

		Valuation and others
			Common impairment issues on listed companies and their mitigations
			Mastering intangible assets valuation
			SME online business with digital marketing strategy funding assistance scheme
			Understanding business valuation for transactions of Hong Kong listed companies

		Corporate governance
			All about directors – From appointment to removal
			Common types of fundraising activities
			Disclosure of inside information
			Major continuing obligations of listed companies
			Practical steps for doing an acquisition
			Practical overview of Hong Kong Corporate Governance Code
			Reporting/ Internal controls/ Audit committee – Finance managers essentials
			Troubles! How they are handled by listed companies
			Understanding connected transactions in a nutshell

		Taxation
			中國稅務規劃
			稅收管理及優惠政策

		Management accounting (in partnership with CIMA)
			Best practices for better budgeting and planning
			Commercial skills for accountants
			Introduction to the balanced scorecard
			Understanding key performance indicators

		Click here for details and to enrol online.

		Archived webcast of popular face-to-face technical events:

			Annual taxation update 2018 (new)
			Current affairs series – Fostering social upward mobility in Hong Kong
			China tax conference 2018
			New regimes for trust and company service providers and significant controllers registers
			IT series – Cybersecurity threats
			Joint HKICPA/ HKEX/ FRC financial reporting forum

		Click here for details and to enrol online.

About 100 e-manager courses covering a wide range of management and business skills topics to provide flexible, tablet-friendly, online learning. Click here for details and online enrolment.

Click here to enrol in a range of online courses on financial markets.


			Professional skepticism e-Learning programme for audit partners and managers – Online course on how to enhance the ability to apply skeptical thinking to audit work

			HKICPA/Open University of Hong Kong – Online courses on Chinese Business Law

			accountingcpd.net e-learning courses – Online courses on accounting and business related topics


Click here to see all e-learning courses. The Institute also provides face-to-face events, stay tuned and click here to check out the latest events by date.


	The anti-money laundering procedures manual for accountants is now available for purchase at the Institute. The manual includes templates for AML procedures and practices and help sheets, all designed to help practitioners with the Hong Kong regulatory regime.
	Free subscription to the ICAEW's premium service on International Standards about technical and practical updates and resources.
	The 2016 edition of the Institute's Audit Practice Manual with useful resources supporting your audit work.
	The Hong Kong Corporate Insolvency Manual (4th edition) has emerged as the leading resource for accounting and legal professionals with the latest significant developments in insolvency law and practice.
	Click here for other learning opportunities and free resources.

You can input your CPD hours (including CPD training organized by outside providers) in MyCPA. Although it is not equivalent to your CPD declaration, this online record helps you keep track of your CPD achievements. It also lists your enrolment status for CPD courses.

Special members' discounts on accounting and business titles from:
	Academic & Professional Book Centre
	CCH Hong Kong

Over 7,700 e-books and 300 e-journals are now available in our e-Library.

Compliance with CPD requirements is one of the conditions for renewing your membership and practising certificate. Click here to learn more about Statement 1.500 and updated guidelines.

Any suggestions for our CPD programmes? Share your views at hkicpa@hkicpa.org.hk

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