CPD Planner (Issue no. 158)

Issue no. 158 (4 April 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 the knowledge and skills that you need to become a true Accountant Plus.

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.



26 Apr	Applications of blockchain for SMEs
7 May	Digital transformation and artificial intelligence
7 – 9 May	CGMA program – Special offer to QP-qualified Institute members
8 May	Accounting technology doesn't have to be costly: How Hong Kong SMEs grow in the cloud
11 May	China tax conference 2019



Corporate governance
13 Apr	Meeting the corporate governance challenges in the new economy
30 Apr	Anti-corruption information disclosure in ESG reports [Full]

Ethics and regulations
13 Apr	Anti-money laundering workshop

Industry knowledge
24 Apr	The latest development of the Greater Bay Area

Taxation
9 Apr	Indirect tax updates in Asia Pacific
12 Apr	IRD seminar on e-filing of employer's returns 2019 [Full]
15 Apr	Updates on Brexit and US tax reform
30 Apr	Taxation based on fair value accounting [Full]
9 May	Taxation on digital services



Fintech
8 Apr	Blockchain's disruptive impact on the world [Full]
26 Apr	Applications of blockchain for SMEs
7 May	Digital transformation and artificial intelligence

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

Valuation
3 May	Valuation in the new economy
22 May	Valuation of state-owned enterprise corporate transactions



12 Apr	Dual seminar on "Business rescue and essential contracts in South Africa, the United Kingdom & Germany: Guidance for the corporate rescue bill?" and "Strategies to curb the abuse of insolvency proceedings in South Africa: Possible lessons for Hong Kong?"
21 May	BPP financial crime prevention symposium - 15% discount for Institute members registering with the code "HKG-HKICPA19"


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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