Seminars in Cyprus

Are you Ready for the Monitoring Visit?

This course has been specifically developed to inform the practitioners on the practical application of Auditing Standards and other Regulations that need to be followed by all members in practice. 

The course includes the most significant out of all the recent changes in International Standards on Auditing, International Standards on Quality Controls and other relevant regulations. Moreover, common weaknesses identified during monitoring visits will be analyzed together with recommendations on how these can be addressed effectively and efficiently by audit firms.

IFRS Update

The IFRS Update course has been specifically developed to bring experienced preparers and users of IFRS financial statements up-to-date with the latest developments.

Course content includes coverage of newly effective and newly issued IFRS and IFRIC, recent amendments to existing standards and interpretations, exposure drafts and  other recent developments.

Business Taxation and Tax Planning for Professionals

The tax environment is continually evolving, and for those responsible for managing the tax liabilities of their own organisation, or for giving tax advice to a client  firm, keeping abreast of such changes is paramount. New tax rules invariably penalise the unwary, but at the same time present rewards and opportunities to the informed.

The main objective of the seminar is to provide a clear understanding of the business tax system in Cyprus and to help the participants develop their tax planning abilities.  A large number of real case studies will be covered during the seminar in order to assist participants apply knowledge and identify the impact of the taxes on financial decisions that need to be taken.

International Taxation

As access to the global marketplace grows with cross border transactions, it is vital to expand and improve your knowledge of the tax laws and systems pertaining to the various markets as well as to explore various techniques in international tax planning.  To minimize the tax burden on income and profits for you and your clients, acceleration of your understanding of critical tax laws and regulations affecting cross-border transactions is essential. This seminar has been specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals from various backgrounds who wish to develop their competence in the field of International Taxation, and benefit from the credibility that this expert knowledge will afford them.

Capital Statement

This seminar covers the fundamentals of the Capital Statements requirements, as well as invaluable guidance on practical application.

The main objectives of the seminar are to provide a clear understanding of the requirements of submission of  a Capital Statement under the sections 5 & 20 of the Assessment and Collection of Taxes Laws 4/78 as amended. A number  of real case studies will be covered in order to assist participants apply knowledge and help them understand the procedure to be followed for preparing a Capital Statement. 

A Global Approach to Trusts and their Tax Implications

This seminar is designed to offer the opportunity to those involved in dealings with trusts to gain further understanding and practical application skills in this area.  The legal aspect will be addressed, offering them an insight as to the legal requirements as well as the tax implications, adding value to any existing knowledge they may have and improving their skills and abilities in practice.

Latest Trends in International Investment Products

Increased market competition demands highly  qualified professionals with updated knowledge and constant training. This seminar will assist participants understand how international investment products are structured, identify their  features and learn how to make a suitable selection of products.

Human Resource Management for Accountancy / Auditing Firms

HR personnel employed in firms that belong in the accounting profession often encounter some difficulties in understanding the structure of relevant professional qualifications like ACCA and ACA. Our aim is to consider the perspective of the firms and the perspective of the students with regards to the qualifications.

Auditing Effectively and Efficiently: Dealing with Practical Issues

This seminar will help delegates better understand how to apply the International Standards in Auditing for small and medium sized clients in an efficient and effective manner.

This workshop will be entirely delivered through case studies and illustrative examples.  This will ensure that practical difficulties will be addressed and delegates can have hands on approach in setting their audit process and documenting their work.

Crash Accounting Course

Seminars in Romania

Compliance Seminar

The aim of the seminar is to provide an overview and sound understanding of the latest anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing requirements, regulations and their impact on the banking industry.  It will focus on the requirements of the Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force, the relative European Union Directive and the Basel Committee’s papers on the matter.

Credit Risk Management (advanced)

This seminar intends to elaborate on the Credit Risk Management at an advanced level. It aims at adding value to the financial institutions that deal with Commercial Businesses and Retail Lending or wish to expand on the implications of key areas of the Credit Risk Management.

It will analyze the significant issues associated with credit facilities at an advanced level from the time of planning to repayment or recovery of money and emphasize on implications of these issues on the organisation.

Empowering your organisation

The seminar will facilitate the comprehension of the factors, challenges, causes and incidents that influence the smooth operation and empowerment of the financial organisation in today’s environment.

Participants will also comprehend the actions and processes that are needed to achieve the target of empowering the organization, increasing productivity, increasing profitability, and organisational advancement.   

Factoring

This seminar intends to introduce the participants in the world of factoring,  as an alternative method of finance. It aims at adding value to the organizations that plan to deal with the financing of their fixed assets and working capital in a modern way or they wish to understand its implication on key areas of the business.
It will analyze the significant issues associated with financing through Factoring   and emphasize on implications of these issues on the organization.

Financial Risk Management Derivatives - Crisis Period

This seminar intends to present participants the Derivatives world, for managing Financial Risk.
Under the prevailing market conditions administering foreign exchange and interest rate risks, as essential risk drivers for the value/survivorship of any business, is no longer considered specialization, rather a requisite. 
Seminar attendants will have the opportunity to gain an update of such risks; thus, will be illustrated through real examples. The value add gained can be used as the background for further development, expertise acquaintance for any organization that is directly or indirectly exposed to those risks. 

Finance for Managers

The seminar presents financial and accounting aspects from a managerial perspective, so that it contributes to easing the communication between the finance function and all the other functions of a company.  
It often difficult to optimize the internal processes of a company, if the parties involved have limited understanding of the specifics of each function; the financial function, as opposed to others, operates with terms that may tempt people to say „I don’t know anything about accounting, but…”.

Financial Analysis for Loan Application

This course will be beneficial to those who need to read, understand and analyze financial statements on a regular basis. The course is ideally suited not only to those who have recently joined the financial services industry but also to those who are wishing to gain an understanding of what is involved in financial analysis work: credit analysts, risk analysts, controllers, operational managers, branch managers.

Fiscal Code Seminar - Financial Institutions

The seminar explores the latest developments/updates as well as more challenging and practical aspects of the Romanian Fiscal Code.  The course intends to give a sound understanding and thorough knowledge of the changes covered by the latest amendments to the fiscal code. Moreover, it will also identify, analyse and illustrate with examples the key issues and problems involved affecting mainly the Financial Institutions. 

Fraudulent Activities in the Financial Services Industry

This course will provide an overview of intentional fraudulent activities that may occur in the financial services industry other than that of money laundering.
The course will offer the opportunity to understand possible threats that exist in this respect and the responsibility of management in selecting activities to mitigate such threats.

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