Continuation / Redomiciliation of Companies to and Outside Cyprus
Aim: To provide an understanding of the reasons, advantages, and disadvantages of the re-domiciliation/continuation procedure and applicable Cypriot law, procedures, and paperwork to this effect. Objective: To provide the participants with an understanding of: (a) The reasons, advantages, and disadvantages of the re-domiciliation/continuation procedure; (b) Applicable Cypriot law; (c) Registrar of Companies respective procedures; [...]
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VAT Implications of Brexit
Aim: The aim of the seminar is to provide an overview of the key VAT effects on businesses from the exit of the United Kingdom from the EU which came into effect from 1 January 2021. Brexit has raised numerous Brexi-related VAT implications for organizations trading with the United Kingdom and as a result, organizations [...]
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The 2021 VAT E-commerce Package
Aim: The aim of the seminar is to educate participants on the new VAT rules which will come into effect on 1 July 2021 and provide through practical examples, a detailed analysis of how these rules should be implemented by the affected businesses. Objective: The objective of the seminar is for the participants to be [...]
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Compliance Insights – Market Abuse, Product Governance, Best Execution, Assessment of Appropriateness & Disaster Recovery (HRDA)
Aim: Obtain a good understanding of the most important regulatory requirements applicable to forex brokers as well as be briefed on some of the most important upcoming regulations and directives. Objective: For compliance professionals, this course will refresh their knowledge and provide an all-round summary of some of the most important regulatory hot topics. For [...]
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IFRS 9: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments (HRDA)
The IFRSs seminar has been specifically developed to be helpful to preparers and users of financial statements. The seminar intends to cover in-depth the principles of one very important IFRS, the Financial Instruments (IFRS 9). Financial instruments is one of the most challenging areas in financial reporting. IFRS 9 Financial Instruments is effective from 1 [...]
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Financial Reporting Implications of COVID-19 for 2020 Financial Statements
Aim: The IFRSs implications of COVID-19 seminar has been specifically developed to bring experienced preparers and users of IFRSs financial statements up-to-date with the latest developments and refresh key concepts and issues on challenging requirements of core IFRSs. The seminar also intends to cover some aspects of regulatory requirements relating to COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: The [...]
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for Regulated Firms – A Practical Implication
Aim / Objective: Cost of non-compliance will always outweigh the cost of compliance and for your Firm, not fully complying to the current AML Legislation, is not any longer an option. Your Firm has been definitely targeted in the past and your Firm will be definitely targeted in the future, by Criminals and Money Launderers, [...]
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“The pen is mightier than the sword” The art of persuasive writing
Aim: Fact: An average person sends around forty emails every day. How many of those should have been scrapped…? Participants will attend this course in order to: Understand the need for effective writing Appreciate the benefits for proper written communication Develop skills for: Correct planning Effective writing Thorough review Objective: It does not matter whether [...]
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Fundamental Principles of Cyprus Business Taxation – Cyprus Business Taxation (HRDA)
Aim: The tax environment is continually evolving, and for those responsible for managing the tax liabilities of their organization or for giving tax advice to clients, keeping abreast of such changes is paramount. New tax rules invariably penalize the unwary, but at the same time present rewards and opportunities to the informed. The aim of [...]
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Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation Techniques (HRDA)
Aim: Fraud is a phenomenon affecting every organization across the world. As fraudsters become more sophisticated and come up with new methods, it is imperative to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and tools in the fight against fraud. Prepare yourself to lead in investigation with accuracy and confidence by gaining knowledge about legal considerations, [...]
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Project Management Essentials in a World of Disruption
Aim: According to PMI® (Project Management Institute), research indicates that employers will need to fill nearly 2.2 million new project-oriented roles each year through 2027. This indicates that skilled project managers are in great demand. This intensive one-day course will cover the key factors related to a project success. Objective: Project management is one of [...]
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DAC 6: A Practical Approach
Aim: The EU Directive on Mandatory Automatic Exchange of Information "DAC 6" introduces an additional level of transparency in order to detect potentially aggressive tax arrangements and which already captures a broad spectrum of arrangements implemented on/after 25 June 2018. Professionals classified as intermediaries and/or taxpayers themselves could have an own responsibility to monitor and [...]
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Capital Requirements for Credit Risk
Aim: According to the “Directive of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the certifications of persons and the certification register” (RAD 22/2017), it is compulsory that certified persons need to undergo annual training to satisfy the criterion of Continuing Professional Development in order to maintain their certification. This seminar aims primarily to satisfy the [...]
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Innovation in the Financial Services Industry
Aim: To provide participants with the overview of the upcoming changes to the MIFIDII due to digital innovation. Objectives: Participants will gain understanding about the developments to the regulatory framework for MIFID II framework aimed to accommodate new asset classes such as digital assets. MIFID Pilot project presents changes to digital ledger technology use for [...]
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EU VAT: Domestic Aspects & Cross Border Aspects
Aim / Objectives: In order to stand out from the crowd, today’s tax professional must ideally have a varied background, a solid understanding of more than one taxation system, and the ability to offer a range of service to clients. The ADIT is a challenging yet rewarding qualification that will help you identify as a [...]
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VAT on Immovable Property
Aim: The aim of the seminar is to provide participants with an overview of the VAT treatment that should be followed on transactions between EU Member States and the United Kingdom following Brexit. Objective: The objective of the seminar is for the participants to be able to: Have an understanding of the VAT legislation and [...]
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Developing and Managing High – Performing Teams
Aim: As a manager, you are expected to motivate your teams while meeting expectations from the top management in order to achieve your business targets. This one-day course will equip you with the people management techniques that are essential to build a high performing team. Objective: This course will cover all the key aspects of [...]
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Principles of International Taxation (HRDA)
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 [...]
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IFRS Technical Updates and Consolidation Refresher (HRDA)
The IFRSs Update seminar has been specifically developed to bring experienced preparers and users of IFRSs financial statements up-to-date with the latest developments and refresh key concepts and issues on challenging requirements of core IFRSs. The seminar also intends to cover some advanced aspects of consolidated financial statements, reviewing Piecemeal Acquisitions, Partial Disposals and Mixed [...]
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Building a Strong AML Compliance Culture
Aim: A strong AML Culture is the cornerstone of an effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) system. In today’s demanding environment, is required for the organisations in order to comply with AML / KYC requirements, to establish a strong AML culture as a poor AML culture, can lead an organization to the facing of significant risks such [...]
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IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers & IFRS 16: Leases
Aim: The seminar intends to cover in-depth the principles of two very important IFRSs, the Revenue from Contracts with Customers (IFRS 15 and IFRS 16). Revenue is one of the most debatable topics in financial reporting. IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers is effective from 1 January 2018 and replaces IAS 18 Revenue Recognition [...]
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OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (TPG) and other TP selected topics (BEPS) (HRDA)
Aim: As access to the global marketplace grows with cross border transactions, it is vital to expand and improve your knowledge of the globally accepted transfer pricing principles pertaining to the various markets as well as to explore and manage emerging tax risks related to transfer pricing. This seminar has been specifically designed to meet [...]
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for Regulated Firms – A Practical Implication
Aim / Objective: Cost of non-compliance will always outweigh the cost of compliance and for your Firm, not fully complying to the current AML Legislation, is not any longer an option. Your Firm has been definitely targeted in the past and your Firm will be definitely targeted in the future, by Criminals and Money Launderers, [...]
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The Fund Industry in Cyprus: Structures and Regulatory, Compliance Obligations
Aim: Cyprus’ ambition to enhance its International business center status with the capture of a bigger piece of the lucrative fund management business has led to a substantial amendment of its legislative and regulatory framework to accommodate the demands of fund managers, the investors and most importantly the European Union and International trends in regulation [...]
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MiFID II – The Legal Framework and Main Requirements
Aim: The aim of the seminar is to provide a general overview of the main legislative requirements of MIFID II framework. Objective: The Objective of the seminar is to describe the legal framework referred to as MIFID II; to explain the scope of regulations, with specific emphasis on its applicability to CIFs; to explain the [...]
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