CPD Planner (Issue no. 172)
 
 
 
Issue no. 172 (1 November 2019)
 
 
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. Now, with the end of this CPD reporting year approaching, it's time to review whether you are on track to meet your learning needs and achieve the CPD requirement. The events listed below provide additional learning opportunities.

Install the Institute's newly-released 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.

 
 
15 Nov Virtual banking in Hong Kong
23 Nov Young Members Conference: Out of the box – Options for young accountants
17 & 24 Nov From CPA to CPA Plus (FCCP)
 
Soft skills in the workplace
8 Nov The art of storytelling for effective business communication
22 Nov Get more by doing less at work
25 Nov Getting your staff to solve problems without you
28 Nov Unlimited resources: How to get them without paying for it in cash?
3 Dec How to use 7 simple questions to successfully lead the millennial generation
 
 
Accounting and financial reporting
18 Dec Workshop on definition of a business (Amendments to HKFRS 3 Business Combinations)
 
Corporate governance
13, 27 Nov
& 4 Dec
Overview of the listing rules – Listing rules compliance (Session 1, 2 & 3)
4 Dec Economic substance requirements – Overview of new legislation in Bermuda, the BVI and Cayman Islands
 
Ethics and regulations
16 Dec Guardian role of professionals in upholding ethical governance (re-run)
 
Industry knowledge
2 Dec Industry update relating to banks
 
Insolvency
14 Nov Antecedent transactions: Onshore and offshore updates
19 Nov Recent developments in the life of a liquidation - Part II
 
Taxation
27 Nov Tax audit on small and medium-sized enterprises
6 Dec Updates on the IIT rebate policies in the Greater Bay Area
 
Workshops for listing on HKEX
9, 23 &
30 Nov
Part I: Listing on HKEX
30 Nov, 7 &
14 Dec
Part II: Post-listing obligations
 
 
Commercial lending
Case studies workshops:
6 Nov Understanding facility letter and term sheets for accountants
8 Nov From conventional structured financing products to virtual banking
12 Nov Analysing financial statements for accountants
28 Nov &
5 Dec
From banker's perspectives: Early warning signals for HK listed companies (Session 1 & 2)
13 Dec Understanding banking products – Syndicated loan
 
Investment
23 Nov Option basics
30 Nov Option strategies
 
Practice management for SMPs
11 Nov Network and association
5 Dec Risk management
 
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.
 
Subscription to Mainland Accounting and Tax Journals (Jan to Dec 2020 issues) to obtain the latest updates about the Mainland accounting profession and the Mainland and international tax issues.
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 21,000 e-books and 380 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