Training Course List

Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for NGOs

Introduction

NGOs have been looking for accounting practitioners to join the sector, to apply their professional knowledge to support the organizations. In light of fulfilling the requirements of funding providers and the general public, centre supervisors/ service managers meet different challenges in handling the daily financial demands. This Certificate is planned for NGO centre supervisors/ service managers to get the gist of the up-to-date financial knowledge and contemporary approaches in managing NGO finance.

Objective

To provide essential knowledge of financial management and accounting for center supervisors/service managers in handling the accounting records
To provide knowledge for the accounting staff to handle a full book of accounts effectively with due diligence
To help managerial staff in mastering cost function and control for decisions made
To assist centre supervisors/ service managers in developing and implementing internal control for their service units

Details

Course Code	:	13A-C26 to 13A-C30
Date(s)	:	8 - 9/2013
Time	:	27 Hours
Target Participants	:	Center Supervisors, Service Managers &Accounting staff of NGOs
Fee	:	HKD 4,210.00
		HKD 3,800.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 3,400.00 (Payment on or before 16/07/2013 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2470 or [email protected]
Speaker(s)	:	Mr. LAM Steve 林志輝先生 BSc (Econ), MBA, FCMA, CPA (Aust), FCPA Financial Management Consultant Mr. Steve Lam was previously the Deputy Director (Finance & General Administration) of a local NGO. With his experiences in the financial profession of over 30 years and in the social service organisations, he can provide insights to NGO staff in topics relating to financial management. Prior to joining NGO sector, he had rich experiences in financial and management accounting, financial management and taxation in the commercial sector. Steve is also an experienced trainer in many similar training courses for social work professionals and is a popular speaker in many NGO seminars with topics in relation to financial management. He is now an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration of the Hong Kong University and currently holds the qualifications of Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant (Australia). Ms. Chan , Ivy 陳小慧女士 Scout Executive (Finance) Scout Association of Hong Kong Ms Ivy Chan is responsible to lead a team of accounting staff in managing the financial operation of the Scout Association, responsible for the development and implementation of accounting / financial management system. She possesses over 10 years of practical experiences in dealing with financial issues of NGO. Prior to her working for the NGO, she had over 8 years of accounting experiences in the business sector. She worked as consultant in the business field, to perform feasibility studies and financial monitoring of the business in Guangzhou.

Remarks

"Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme" does not apply to this course. For other financial support, please click HERE .

Those CPAs may apply to claim the CPD hours from CPA Australia and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Certificates

Certificates will be issued by the HKCSS Institute to students upon successful completion of all sessions.

Course Structure

Session 1

Essential Accounting Knowledge for Service Managers/Supervisors

Course Code	:	13A-C26
Date(s)	:	6/8/2013
Time	:	0930 - 1700 (6 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	Center Supervisors, Service Managers &Accounting staff of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee	:	HKD 980.00
		HKD 880.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 800.00 (Payment on or before 16/07/2013 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2470 or [email protected]
Speaker(s)	:	Mr. LAM Steve 林志輝先生 BSc (Econ), MBA, FCMA, CPA (Aust), FCPA Financial Management Consultant Mr. Steve Lam was previously the Deputy Director (Finance & General Administration) of a local NGO. With his experiences in the financial profession of over 30 years and in the social service organisations, he can provide insights to NGO staff in topics relating to financial management. Prior to joining NGO sector, he had rich experiences in financial and management accounting, financial management and taxation in the commercial sector. Steve is also an experienced trainer in many similar training courses for social work professionals and is a popular speaker in many NGO seminars with topics in relation to financial management. He is now an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration of the Hong Kong University and currently holds the qualifications of Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant (Australia).

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Session 2

Advanced Accounting Knowledge for NGO Accounting Staff

Course Code	:	13A-C27
Date(s)	:	13/8/2013
Time	:	0930 - 1700 (6 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	Center Supervisors, Service Managers &Accounting staff of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English), course material in English
Fee	:	HKD 980.00
		HKD 880.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 800.00 (Payment on or before 16/07/2013 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2470 or [email protected]
Speaker(s)	:	Mr. LAM Steve 林志輝先生 BSc (Econ), MBA, FCMA, CPA (Aust), FCPA Financial Management Consultant Mr. Steve Lam was previously the Deputy Director (Finance & General Administration) of a local NGO. With his experiences in the financial profession of over 30 years and in the social service organisations, he can provide insights to NGO staff in topics relating to financial management. Prior to joining NGO sector, he had rich experiences in financial and management accounting, financial management and taxation in the commercial sector. Steve is also an experienced trainer in many similar training courses for social work professionals and is a popular speaker in many NGO seminars with topics in relation to financial management. He is now an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration of the Hong Kong University and currently holds the qualifications of Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant (Australia).

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Session 3

Financial Planning & Strategy

Course Code	:	13A-C28
Date(s)	:	20/8/2013
Time	:	0930 - 1230 (3 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	Center Supervisors, Service Managers &Accounting staff of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English), course material in English
Fee	:	HKD 490.00
		HKD 440.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 400.00 (Payment on or before 16/07/2013 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2470 or [email protected]
Speaker(s)	:	Mr. LAM Steve 林志輝先生 BSc (Econ), MBA, FCMA, CPA (Aust), FCPA Financial Management Consultant Mr. Steve Lam was previously the Deputy Director (Finance & General Administration) of a local NGO. With his experiences in the financial profession of over 30 years and in the social service organisations, he can provide insights to NGO staff in topics relating to financial management. Prior to joining NGO sector, he had rich experiences in financial and management accounting, financial management and taxation in the commercial sector. Steve is also an experienced trainer in many similar training courses for social work professionals and is a popular speaker in many NGO seminars with topics in relation to financial management. He is now an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration of the Hong Kong University and currently holds the qualifications of Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant (Australia).

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Session 4

Cost Monitoring and Control for Service Operations

Course Code	:	13A-C29
Date(s)	:	27/8/2013
Time	:	0930 - 1700 (6 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	Center Supervisors, Service Managers &Accounting staff of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English), course material in English
Fee	:	HKD 980.00
		HKD 880.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 800.00 (Payment on or before 06/08/2013 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2470 or [email protected]
Speaker(s)	:	Mr. LAM Steve 林志輝先生 BSc (Econ), MBA, FCMA, CPA (Aust), FCPA Financial Management Consultant Mr. Steve Lam was previously the Deputy Director (Finance & General Administration) of a local NGO. With his experiences in the financial profession of over 30 years and in the social service organisations, he can provide insights to NGO staff in topics relating to financial management. Prior to joining NGO sector, he had rich experiences in financial and management accounting, financial management and taxation in the commercial sector. Steve is also an experienced trainer in many similar training courses for social work professionals and is a popular speaker in many NGO seminars with topics in relation to financial management. He is now an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration of the Hong Kong University and currently holds the qualifications of Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant (Australia).

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Session 5

Internal Control

Course Code	:	13A-C30
Date(s)	:	3/9/2013
Time	:	0930 - 1700 (6 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	Center Supervisors, Service Managers &Accounting staff of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English), course material in English
Fee	:	HKD 980.00
		HKD 880.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 800.00 (Payment on or before 14/08/2013 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2470 or [email protected]
Speaker(s)	:	Ms. Chan , Ivy 陳小慧女士 Scout Executive (Finance) Scout Association of Hong Kong Ms Ivy Chan is responsible to lead a team of accounting staff in managing the financial operation of the Scout Association, responsible for the development and implementation of accounting / financial management system. She possesses over 10 years of practical experiences in dealing with financial issues of NGO. Prior to her working for the NGO, she had over 8 years of accounting experiences in the business sector. She worked as consultant in the business field, to perform feasibility studies and financial monitoring of the business in Guangzhou.