CPD Planner (Issue no. 156)

Issue no. 156 (1 March 2019)

CPD can help you develop the knowledge and skills needed for success in the age of Accounting Plus. The Hong Kong Institute of CPAs organizes CPD courses on a wide range of subjects. Take a look at some of the upcoming and find suitable courses to help you gain new knowledge and acquire the skills that you need.

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.



5 Mar	Coping with EQ and stress at workplace from a neurological perspective
6 Mar	Investment for the super-rich vs the masses, A.I. bridges the gap
12 Mar	A closer look at the United States trade measures against Mainland China
18 Mar	Valuation, audit review, and scrutiny beyond
19 Mar	Board effectiveness
23 Mar	Business strategies in practice for accountants
2 Apr	Growth mindset: Empowering yourself for all-round improvements



Corporate finance
6 Mar	Analysing a company research report

Corporate governance: Institute/ Hong Kong Institute of Directors joint workshops
4 Mar	Role of a company director – Board practices
7 Mar	Role of a company director – Overview of legal and regulatory framework
15 Mar	Independent non-executive directors – Issues and considerations
20 Mar	Independent non-executive directors – Role and fulfillment

Ethics
30 Apr	Anti-corruption information disclosure in ESG reports [Free for members]

Industry knowledge
8 Mar	Fintech and the future of money and marketplace

Management accounting: Institute/ CIMA joint workshop
31 Mar, 6 & 14 Apr	Risk management (re-run)

Management, leadership and soft skills
22 Mar	Securing your jobs against artificial intelligence

Taxation
15 Mar	Update on the Mainland China IIT reform
21 Mar	Recent Hong Kong profits tax development on the fund regime
25 Mar	BEPS requirement: Profit split method in the context of global value chain



Mar – Jun	Professional Diploma in Insolvency

Best corporate governance awards
20 Mar	Tips on improving corporate governance and becoming an award winner
28 Mar	Tips on improving sustainability practices and becoming an award winner

China today
24 Apr	The latest development of the Greater Bay Area

Corporate finance
	Case studies workshops:
30 Mar		Connected transactions under chapter 14A of the listing rules
24 Apr		Practical insights of alternative investment: Private equity
27 Apr		Continuing obligations of listed company under chapter 13 of the listing rules
	Workshops:
13 Apr		Meeting the corporate governance challenges in the new economy
17 Apr		Key compliance and company secretarial practices in Hong Kong
	Seminar:
29 Apr		How to do pre-IPO investment

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation – Best practices, controls and governance
23 Mar	Stabilization and post-implementation review

Fintech
	Seminars:
29 Mar		Artificial intelligence and machine learning
8 Apr		Blockchain's disruptive impact on the world
26 Apr		Applications of blockchain for SMEs
7 May		Digital transformation and artificial intelligence
	Workshops:
15 Apr		Blockchain 101 and cryptocurrencies
27 May		Building an intelligent enterprise with the new ABC: Artificial intelligence, Blockchain and Cloud computing

Internal control
4 Mar	Managing fraud risks in your organization
15 Mar	Investigative powers and procedures of SFC and ICAC

Soft skills
10 Apr	Coaching for managers – Engaging individuals for improved performance
20 May	Engaging the millennials at work to create synergy



12 Mar	Dual seminar: trying corporate actors – A critique of deferred prosecution agreements, and the misuse of corporate vehicles: concealing (and revealing) beneficial ownership


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


	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.

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.

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