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7 CPD UNITS UNITS THE AUDIT & ETHICAL STANDARDS CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) | SKILLS YOU NEED C O U R S E D E T A I L S Auditors are expected to demonstrate a higher level of ethics and act as an example to others in the profession. Both internal and external auditors are routinely subject to ethical dilemmas while handling the challenges of persistent stakeholders. In this hand -on course trainer shares both updated technical knowledge and best practice strategies to professional accountants. The updated standards and the new Code of Ethics provides insight and clarification to practitioners as to how to comply with the corporate culture and maintain their professionalism and independence. T O P I C S T O B E C O V E R E D Client acceptance Continuance procedures Pre-condition for the Audit Engagement Letter Reporting Risk assessment process Understanding the client and its environment Planning Analytics Calculation of Materiality -ISA 320 Determination of significant accounts and assertions Initial Audit Engagement – ISA 510 Completion of the Audit Final Analytics Subsequent events review Auditor’s report/reporting NOCLAR Ethics FRC/IFAC code of ethics T A R G E T G R O U P It is addressed to professionals of all levels working both in industry and in practice in order to remain informed and aware of changes. DATES & TIMINGS L I V E O N L I N E S E S S I O N 18/11 THURSDAY 9.00-15.00 €130 + VAT D ISCOUNTS A RE A V A IL A B L E F O R M U L T I P L E R E G IS T R A T IO N S F R O M T H E S A M E O R G A N I Z A T IO N . C A L L U S T O F I N D M O R E ! L A N G U A G E O F I N S T R U C T I O N E N G L I S H I N S T R U C T O R - E L E N A F O K A Elena Foka holds a BSc Hons in Accounting and Finance from the Lancaster University, UK and the SUNY Binghamton University, New York. She has obtained her professional qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and is also a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC). Over 9 years of experience in the Audit Department of Big 4 companies both in London and Cyprus holding a group senior manager role. Her experience is across a wide range of business sectors, predominantly retail, consumer, and travel, agricultural, insurances, both as auditor and advisor. Strong technical abilities in accounting, audit, IFRS, business processes, finance transformation and financial control. A result driven audit group senior manager with an extensive and successful track record in auditing a wide range of portfolios across department and boarders and holding a number of leadership roles, managing large teams, and liaising with different department simultaneously. She is actively involved in a number of committees and groups within her firm, namely the training group providing training and support within the firm, member of the external training group for technical and soft skills and the International Financial Reporting Standards group (“IFRG”) providing insights, consultation and training on financial reporting issues both internally and externally. She is also a part time visiting lecturer at the University of Cyprus. Take the next step UP in your career. Sign up now. Tel: 22713230 | Email: SPSNicosia@cycollege.ac.cy | Webpage: https://sps.cycollege.ac.cy
32 CPD UNITS UNITS C y S E C A D V A N C E D L E V E L E X A M P R E P A R A T I O N C O U R S E FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: CYSEC ADVANCED LEVEL (REVISED) CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) | SKILLS YOU NEED C O U R S E D E T A I L S As per EU Directives, professionals wishing to provide Investment Services and employed by Cypriot Investment Firms, Credit Institutions, Management Companies, and Investment Companies of Variable Capital, is compulsory to acquire a Professional Competence Certificate that reflects the ability to carry out such activities. These certifications are offered by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and can be obtained through the exams: a) Basic Financial Services Legal Framework Examination and b) Advanced Financial Services Legal Framework Examination. This course is preparing participants to attend the Advanced Level CySEC exam. Aim of the exam is to ensure that candidates can apply an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the financial services regulatory framework that will assist them in the performance of their duties. Successful candidates will be certified and eligible to perform all the investment services/activities of paragraph 4 of the Directive. The CySEC Advanced Examination is addressed to individuals who wish to be certified for all the investment services/activities of paragraph 4 of the Directive. T A R G E T G R O U P T O P I C S T O B E C O V E R E D Investment Services Law 2017: Scope/Powers/Offences Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) and Banks Open-Ended Undertakings for Collective Investment (UCI) Laws (2012–2019) Alternative Investments The Business of Credit Institutions Laws of 1997–2016 The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Laws Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) Capital Adequacy Requirements European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) Recovery and Resolution Laws Prospectus Law Transparency Laws Insider Dealing and Market Manipulation This course is designed for existing and prospective professionals in the financial sector; existing and prospective employees of Banks, CIFs as well as UCITS and AIF managers responsible for the provision of investment services; Compliance Officers; Internal Auditors; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers and Risk Managers of Banks, Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) as well as UCITS and AIF managers • Financial and Professional Services Consultants. DATES & TIMINGS L I V E O N L I N E S E S S I O N S 18/10 - 17/11 I M P L E M E N T A T I O N D A T E S 1 8 . 1 0 M O N 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 2 0 . 1 0 W E D 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 2 5 . 1 0 M O N 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 2 7 . 1 0 W E D 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 0 1 . 1 1 M O N 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 0 3 . 1 1 W E D 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 0 8 . 1 1 M O N 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 1 0 . 1 1 W E D 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 1 3 . 1 1 S A T 1 0 : 0 0 - 1 2 : 1 5 1 5 . 1 1 M O N 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 1 7 . 1 1 W E D 1 8 : 1 5 - 2 1 : 3 0 C O S T : €845 H R D A S U B S I D Y : €544 I N S T R U C T O R - K O N S T A N T I N O S M I C H A E L I D E S ( B E N G , M B A , A C A ) Konstantinos Michaelides currently leads the Compliance Function of Flashpoint Venture Capital. In the past, Konstantinos worked with Arthur Andersen and BDO in Audit Departments and held a number of Finance and Accounting Head in multinational and listed organizations like Coca Cola Hellenic and P&G. He has extensive experience in streamlining Finance functions, reorganizations, and debt restructuring. Konstantinos has demonstrated unique teaching abilities in University and Finance Industry courses integrating theory with practical life examples to trigger students' interest. He is a CySEC Advanced, Basic & AML Examination tutor for Fund Industry professionals and a Chartered Accountant, member of ICAEW and ICPAC. Konstantinos developed a web-based examination tool that is integrated on the CySEC Advanced Revised Workbook (version 4.0) and assess readiness of candidates to pass the CySEC Advanced Revised Examination. Participants will be given F R E E A CC E S S to this examination tool. . Take the next step UP in your career. Sign up now. F O R S E L F - F U N D E D I N D I V I D U A L S A 2 5 % E A R L Y B I R D D I S C O U N T A P P L I E S O N B O O K I N G S M A D E B Y 3 0 / 0 9 Tel: 22713230 | Email: SPSNicosia@cycollege.ac.cy | Webpage: https://sps.cycollege.ac.cy L A N G U A G E O F I N S T R U C T I O N E N G L I S H
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