Training Course List

Advanced Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for Non-financial Professionals in NGOs - Session 1 to Session 4

Introduction

This certificate programme is specially designed to help NGO non-financial professionals who are responsible for accounting / financial issues to master more advanced knowledge and skills in managing NGO finance.

Objective

To provide more in-depth knowledge of financial management and accounting for centre supervisors / service managers in managing NGO finances
To help managerial staff master budgetary control and monitoring for making good decisions
To develop appropriate strategies for funds development and fundraising from financial perspective
To assist centre supervisors / service managers in developing and implementing risk-based internal control, and handling disclosure of information and public accountability with confidence

Details

Course Code	:	22A-C01 to C04
Date(s)	:	17, 23 Aug & 7, 20 Sep 2022
Time	:	28 Hours
Target Participants	:	NGO managerial & supervisory staff (non-financial professionals) responsible for accounting and financial operations of subvented and / or non-subvented services of NGOs
Fee	:	HKD 5,280.00
		HKD 4,900.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 4,260.00 (Payment on or before 27/07/2022 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2434 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).

Remarks

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

Selection Criteria

The course is not offered on the basis of first come, first served.
Screening of applications by HKCSS Institute and the trainer for eligibility for taking the course may apply. Cheque Payment only.
Priority will be given to applicants who:
> enroll in the full certificate programme; and
> have previously completed "Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for Non-financial Professionals in NGOs” organised by HKCSS Institute.

Certificates

Certificate of "Advanced Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for Non-financial Professionals in NGOs” will be issued by the HKCSS Institute to participants upon successful completion of all four sessions with 80% attendance in total.

About Vaccine Pass & "LeaveHomeSafe” QR Code

All participants are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code and present their Vaccine Pass for verification to show evidence of vaccination or medical exemption certificate upon entry to the class venue.
Depending on the latest pandemic situation, the mode of course delivery might change to online class.
No refund or course withdrawal will be made due to non-fulfillment of QR code scanning and Vaccine Pass verification and/ or change of course delivery mode.
For details of the Vaccine Pass (疫苗通行證), please visit https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/chi/vaccine-pass.html

Course Structure

Session 1 - Budget Management and Budgetary Control and Monitoring for NGOs

Advanced Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for Non-financial Professionals in NGOs - Session 1

Course Code	:	22A-C01
Date(s)	:	17 Aug 2022 (Wed)
Time	:	0930 - 1745 (7 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	NGO managerial & supervisory staff (non-financial professionals) responsible for accounting and financial operations of subvented and / or non-subvented services of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee	:	HKD 1,390.00
		HKD 1,290.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
		HKD 224.00 ("Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme"- the highest subsidy amount is 80% of the course fee. Please refer to “Financial Assistance”.)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 1,120.00 (Payment on or before 27/07/2022 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2434 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 - Strategic Financial Decision-making in NGOs

Advanced Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for Non-financial Professionals in NGOs - Session 2

Course Code	:	22A-C02
Date(s)	:	23 Aug 2022 (Tue)
Time	:	0930 - 1745 (7 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	NGO managerial & supervisory staff (non-financial professionals) responsible for accounting and financial operations of subvented and / or non-subvented services of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee	:	HKD 1,390.00
		HKD 1,290.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
		HKD 224.00 ("Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme"- the highest subsidy amount is 80% of the course fee. Please refer to “Financial Assistance”.)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 1,120.00 (Payment on or before 02/08/2022 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2434 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 Perspective of Funds Development and their Strategies for NGO’s Sustainable and Long-term Growth

Advanced Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for Non-financial Professionals in NGOs - Session 3

Course Code	:	22A-C03
Date(s)	:	7 Sep 2022 (Wed)
Time	:	0930 - 1745 (7 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	NGO managerial & supervisory staff (non-financial professionals) responsible for accounting and financial operations of subvented and / or non-subvented services of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee	:	HKD 1,390.00
		HKD 1,290.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
		HKD 224.00 ("Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme"- the highest subsidy amount is 80% of the course fee. Please refer to “Financial Assistance”.)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 1,120.00 (Payment on or before 17/08/2022 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2434 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 - Risk-based Internal Control, Disclosure of Information and Public Accountability for NGOs

Advanced Certificate in Accounting Practice and Financial Management for Non-financial Professionals in NGOs - Session 4

Course Code	:	22A-C04
Date(s)	:	20 Sep 2022 (Tue)
Time	:	0930 - 1745 (7 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	NGO managerial & supervisory staff (non-financial professionals) responsible for accounting and financial operations of subvented and / or non-subvented services of NGOs
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee	:	HKD 1,390.00
		HKD 1,290.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
		HKD 224.00 ("Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme"- the highest subsidy amount is 80% of the course fee. Please refer to “Financial Assistance”.)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 1,120.00 (Payment on or before 30/08/2022 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2434 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).