CPD Planner (Issue no. 176)
 
 
 
Issue no. 176 (3 January 2020)
 
 
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. Take a look at some of the upcoming CPD courses and find suitable ones to help you gain the knowledge and skills that you need to become a true Accountant Plus.
 
Install the Institute's new 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.
 
 
6 Jan Practice management for SMPs – Network and association
10 & 17 Jan Corporate finance series – Mastering convertible bond for accountants
(Session 1 & 2)
14 Jan Visit to Smart City Innovation Centre
16 Jan The integrity agenda
21 Jan Overview of the listing rules – Listing rules compliance (Session 1)
31 Jan Hong Kong resident status – A swinging pendulum?
 
 
Accounting and financial reporting
10 Feb HKFRS 15: Sharing application experience (re-run)
 
Auditing and assurance
20, 22 &
24 Jan
Workshop for new auditors (pilot run) (re-run)
 
Insolvency
21 Jan Antecedent transactions: Onshore and offshore updates
 
Taxation
15 Jan Base erosion and profit shifting 2.0 (BEPS 2.0)
5 Feb Taxation of termination payments and tax litigations
12 Feb Corporate restructuring in Mainland China
20 Feb How to account for transfer pricing uncertainties following the introduction of HK(IFRIC)-Int 23
 
 
Corporate finance
12 Feb How to plan a successful spinoff?
18 Feb,
3 & 10 Mar
Financial gimmicks I, II & III
26 Feb Hedge fund fundamentals
5 Mar Understanding leverage buyouts for accountants
9 Mar Mastering private equity investment
 
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 Institute's Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee has published Professional Development Framework for PAIBs to provide a useful and accessible guide to the competencies necessary for PAIBs to perform both their current and desired roles. The framework can help them to shape their careers, realize their objectives, and take control of their learning to achieve their goals. It can also help employers and company boards to evaluate their finance functions and ensure they are future ready with the right mix of skills.
Subscribe to Mainland accounting and taxation yearbooks via the Institute to keep abreast of the latest updates.
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