CPD Planner (Issue no. 164)

Issue no. 164 (5 July 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.



9 Jul	The implication of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation on local companies
12 Jul	HKEX new ESG reporting requirements – Challenges?
13, 20 & 27 Jul	Financial controllership programme: Accounting for performance and decision making
18 Jul	Supply chain transformation and reconfiguring manufacturing footprint: Part 1 – Strategic and legal considerations

Soft skills series
15 Jul	Goal setting – Demonstrate competence with measurable goals
12 Aug	Staff commitment – Develop a committed team with high performance
20 Aug	Gaining influence – Build credibility and influence people to accept your ideas



Business management
7 & 8 Sep	From CPA to CPA Plus

Corporate finance
24 Jul	Analyzing warrants – The basics
12 Aug	Taking a close look at Open-ended Fund Companies
31 Aug	Understanding structured products for accountants case studies workshop

Industry knowledge
29 Jul	5G in China – Its impact on our daily lives and business environment
8 Aug	Handling regulatory investigations
15 Aug	Analyzing a company research report (re-run)

Insolvency
18 Jul	Recent developments in cross-border restructuring and insolvency issues

Information technology (Fintech series – Cybersecurity and data protection)
	Seminars:
24 Jul		Cybersecurity threats and privacy
19 Aug		IT security and cloud security for SMPs/SMEs
	Workshop:
6 Aug		How cybersecurity becomes the culture of a sustainable company

Taxation
12 Jul	Is digital service tax just for "Digital" companies?
15 Jul	Handling tax disputes in Hong Kong
2 Aug	Practical discussion on the tax incentives/local supports in the Free Trade Zones in the Greater Bay Area
7 Aug	The new Mainland China foreign investment law and tax issues relevant to multinational corporations



Corporate finance
18 Sep	Commercial lending case studies workshop

Company secretary
22 Aug	Risk management and crisis management

Soft skills
29 Aug	Leading people through change: Transform business operation efficiency
5 Sep	Project fundamental – Engage team members to achieve project result
10 Sep	Leading high performing teams: Maximise revenue generating machine


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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