CPD Planner (Issue no. 166)

Issue no. 166 (2 August 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.



8 Aug	Handling regulatory investigations
12 Aug	Taking a close look at open-ended fund companies
16 Aug	Distressed asset/ debt investments – Understanding litigation funders' perspective and appetite
20 Aug	Anti-corruption information disclosure in ESG reports (re-run) [Free for members]
21 Aug	Elderly care services industry in Mainland China (國內養老服務業發展)
27 Aug	Hong Kong IPO offering structures and GEM placing guideline
10 Sep	Visit to Foshan for small and medium practices



Corporate finance
31 Aug	Understanding structured products for accountants case studies workshop

Financial Controllership Programme
3, 10 & 31 Aug	Strategic finance

Specialist programmes in taxation
8 Aug	中國稅務制度簡介
From 24 Aug	China Tax Course 2019

Taxation
12 Aug	The new Mainland China foreign investment law and tax issues relevant to multinational corporations (re-run)
23 Aug	Mainland China foreign exchange control issues relevant to complex cross-border transactions
5 Sep	Tax issues associated with investing in real estate in Japan
10 Sep	China tax updates from the Institute's meeting with the State Taxation Administration



Fintech series – Cybersecurity and data protection
	Seminar:
19 Aug		IT security and cloud security for SMPs/SMEs
	Workshop:
6 Aug		How cybersecurity becomes the culture of a sustainable company

Soft skills
12 Aug	Staff commitment – Develop a committed team with high performance
20 Aug	Gaining influence – Build credibility and influence people to accept your ideas
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.

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.

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