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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221219T100000
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SUMMARY:Cyprus Tax Aspects for Fintech Businesses
DESCRIPTION:19 December\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 4 \nAim\nThe aim of the seminar is to educate participants on the basic principles of the Cyprus Tax Legislation and the more specific aspects of the Cyprus tax system for Fintech business. In addition\, the seminar aims to provide\, through practical examples\, a detailed analysis of the corporation tax and VAT benefits and considerations of the Cyprus tax system applicable to Fintech businesses. \nObjective\nThe objective of the seminar is for the participants to be able to: \n\nHave an understanding of the key principles of the Cyprus tax framework\nImplement proper procedures in relation to corporation tax and VAT compliance in their day to day work and meet relevant deadlines\nUnderstand the benefits of the Cyprus tax system and be able to optimize the tax position of the Group companies\n\nParticipants’ Profile\nThe seminar is addressed to people working in accounting departments of FOREX companies who wish to obtain a basic understanding of the VAT principles as well as gain a more in-depth knowledge of the VAT treatment specific to the income and expenses of a company engaged in FOREX transactions. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/cyprus-tax-aspects-for-fintech-businesses/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221206T171500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220218T112411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T153016Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Prevention\, Suppression and the Challenges Ahead (HRDA)
DESCRIPTION:6 December\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 7 \nAim\nFighting money laundering and terrorist financing contributes to global security\, integrity of the financial system and sustainable growth. Laws to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism are designed to prevent the financial market from being misused for these purposes. It is essential that gatekeepers (administrative service providers\, accountants\, lawyers\, banks and other obliged entities) apply measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Traceability of financial information has an important deterrent effect. \nThe 5th EU AML Directive (adopted into Cyprus Law in 23rd February 2021)\, builds on the 4th EU AML Directive and aims to further combat financial crime by boosting existing transparency rules. The 5th EU AML Directive also aims to ensure a tightening of current European regulations to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorist activity. \nThe 6th EU AML Directive (adopted into Cyprus Law on 17th March 2021)\, harmonizes the definitions of money laundering offences throughout member states\, with the primary aim to remove any loopholes in national legislations\, a list of 22 predicate offences is introduced\, criminal liability is extended to legal persons\, tougher punishments for offenders is established\, and cooperation between states for prosecutions of financial crimes is enhanced. \nObjective\nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will be able to have a thorough understanding of the current AML Legislation\, the challenges ahead and the new compliance landscape and more importantly to offer practical solutions for an efficient and effective implementation through a number of real-life AML cases studies\, both from Cyprus and Global AML experience. \nParticipants’ Profile\nBack-office Staff\, Compliance Staff\, Risk Management Staff\, AML Staff\, Heads of Compliance Departments\, Heads of Risk Management Departments\, Heads of AML Departments\, Accountants\, Lawyers\, Internal Auditors\, External Auditors\, Executive Directors\, Non-Executive Directors\, Regulatory Compliance Advisors/Consultants \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/anti-money-laundering-aml-prevention-suppression-and-the-challenges-ahead-hrda-2/
LOCATION:Ground-Based / Limassol\, 48 Spyrou Kyprianou\, LTA Invictus - K Business Centre\, 1st Floor\, 4154\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Limassol,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221205T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220721T092142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T152732Z
UID:17466-1670230800-1670432400@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:International Standards on Auditing: Recent Updates and Practical Implications (HRDA)
DESCRIPTION:5 and 7 December\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 14 \nAim\nThis two-day seminar will provide invaluable insights in the Audit Process\, in particular its output\, to accountants and auditors\, employed in accountancy and audit firms. This opportunity to substantially expand and improve their knowledge on preparing an audit report based on the International Standards in Auditing\, represents excellent value for money and is an opportunity not to be missed! \nObjective\nThis seminar will guide participants through the necessary procedures required to prepare an audit report for small and medium sized clients in a professional\, efficient and effective manner. Furthermore\, practical implications of the important recent changes in the International Standards on Auditing and the relevant Cyprus Laws (Company Law & Auditor Law) will be analyzed and examples will be used throughout this session to illustrate the impact of changes on the auditor’s report as well as the work and file supporting it. \nIt will cover in detail all types of modification\, focusing on difficult particular cases including imposed limitations of scope\, multiple qualifications\, disclaimers\, emphasis of matter\, going concern qualifications\, substance over form qualifications\, disclosure qualifications and the impact of qualified opinions in the prior year or the previous year being un-audited or audited by another auditor on the current and subsequent period audits importantly and modifications resulting from recoverability / impairment aspects of IFRS 9\, in respect of receivables (trade and loan) and banks. \nIn the context of avoiding a modified report\, different available audit tests on commonly problematic areas\, like loan receivable and investments in subsidiary/associate undertakings and other investments (including foreign currency)\, or lacking bank confirmations or inventory count non-attendance\, as well as the extent and quality of audit evidence required\, will also be discussed. \nParticipants’ Profile\nThe seminar is addressed to accountants and auditors \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/international-standards-on-auditing-recent-updates-and-practical-implications-hrda/
LOCATION:Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training\, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue\, Nicosia\, 2417\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Nicosia,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221202T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220216T134850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T153145Z
UID:14675-1669971600-1669983300@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Audit Planning & Engagement Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION:2 December\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 3 \nAim\nTo provide the necessary insight at the most important stage of the audit\, the most critical element of its most critical phase. To practically enhance participant’s knowledge on performing a risk analysis and assessment\, identifying the audit work to be performed for each area\, calculating the materiality level and communicating the work to be done with those charged with governance. \nObjective\nThis seminar is to guide participants through the necessary procedures required to conduct a proper risk identification\, analysis and assessment\, enable them to plan the relevant audit procedures that are considered necessary in performing the audit work. This practical seminar/ workshop will emphasize on the application of the International Standards of Auditing linking these to the actual forms commonly used in audit methodologies. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/audit-planning-engagement-risk-assessment/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221129T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221129T171500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220217T080449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T102808Z
UID:14715-1669712400-1669742100@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Prevention\, Suppression and the Challenges Ahead (HRDA)
DESCRIPTION:29 November\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 7 \nAim/ Objective\nFighting money laundering and terrorist financing contributes to global security\, integrity of the financial system and sustainable growth. Laws to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism are designed to prevent the financial market from being misused for these purposes. It is essential that gatekeepers (administrative service providers\, accountants\, lawyers\, banks and other obliged entities) apply measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Traceability of financial information has an important deterrent effect. \nThe 5th EU AML Directive (adopted into Cyprus Law in 23rd February 2021)\, builds on the 4th EU AML Directive and aims to further combat financial crime by boosting existing transparency rules. The 5th EU AML Directive also aims to ensure a tightening of current European regulations to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorist activity. \nThe 6th EU AML Directive (adopted into Cyprus Law on 17th March 2021)\, harmonizes the definitions of money laundering offences throughout member states\, with the primary aim to remove any loopholes in national legislations\, a list of 22 predicate offences is introduced\, criminal liability is extended to legal persons\, tougher punishments for offenders is established\, and cooperation between states for prosecutions of financial crimes is enhanced. \nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will be able to have a thorough understanding of the current AML Legislation\, the challenges ahead and the new compliance landscape and more importantly to offer practical solutions for an efficient and effective implementation through a number of real-life AML cases studies\, both from Cyprus and Global AML experience. \nParticipants’ Profile\n\nBack-office Staff\, Compliance Staff\, Risk Management Staff\, AML Staff\nHeads of Compliance Departments\, Heads of Risk Management Departments\, Heads of AML Departments\nAccountants\, Lawyers\, Other Professional Advisors\nInternal Auditors\, External Auditors\nExecutive Directors\, Non-Executive Directors\nRegulatory Compliance Advisors/ Consultants\n\nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/anti-money-laundering-aml-prevention-suppression-and-the-challenges-ahead-hrda/
LOCATION:Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training\, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue\, Nicosia\, 2417\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Nicosia,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221123T171500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220216T130038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T132416Z
UID:14645-1669107600-1669223700@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Fundamental Principles of Cyprus Business Taxation (HRDA)
DESCRIPTION:22 and 23 November\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 14 \nAim\nThe 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 this seminar is to familiarize participants with the latest taxation updates. \nObjective\nThe main objective of the seminar is to provide a clear understanding of the business tax system in Cyprus and thus help the participants develop their tax planning abilities. Furthermore\, the seminar will cover all resent updates as regards to taxation. A number of examples and 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. \nParticipants’ Profile\nThis seminar is addressed to financial controllers\, accountants\, tax consultants and auditors. It will be of particular interest to newly qualified accountants\, whose qualifications are based on the UK tax system and who need to familiarize themselves with local taxation issues. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/fundamental-principles-of-cyprus-business-taxation-hrda/
LOCATION:Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training\, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue\, Nicosia\, 2417\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Nicosia,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221118T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220216T140921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T085725Z
UID:14694-1668762000-1668773700@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:ISA 540 Accounting Estimates – Practical Considerations for Auditing Estimates
DESCRIPTION:18 November\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 3 \nAim\nAccounting estimates are increasingly common in financial statements and\, by their very nature\, can be challenging for auditors to audit. This seminar looks at the requirements in ISA 540 Auditing accounting estimates\, including fair value accounting estimates\, and related disclosures and answer questions from auditors about practical challenges. \nObjective\nThe significance of the changes introduced by the standard will be reviewed in a practical way to enable participants to understand its practical effect on their auditing work. Additionally\, reviewers of financial statements will also examine the interpretation of financial statements prepared under the revised standard. \nParticipants’ Profile\nAuditors\, accountants\, financial analysts and preparers of financial statements will be able to understand and apply the revised standard in various scenarios and review its effect through analysis of financial statements of companies in various I industries. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/isa-540-accounting-estimates-practical-considerations-for-auditing-estimates/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20221109T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20221109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220216T111910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T065351Z
UID:14595-1667984400-1668004200@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Effective Cash Flow Management (HRDA)
DESCRIPTION:9 November\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 6 \nAim\nThe aim of this seminar is to introduce the participants to the main features of cash flow statement and the foundations of building an effective cash flow system. Focus will be given on the techniques and methods to develop cash flow budgeting and the strategic tools available to a company in order to manage efficiently cash surpluses and cash deficits. \nObjective\nTo comprehend holistically the cash flow modeling and management: \n• To structure the cash flow budget and the forecasting of the future activities\n• To design an effective cash flow system\n• To incorporate risk and uncertainty and build on sensitivity analysis\n• To analyze techniques and strategies for accelerating cash inflows and dealing with cash surpluses and cash deficits \nParticipants’ Profile\nThis seminar would be suitable for anyone holding the following positions:\n• Corporate Manager\n• Business Consultant\n• Corporate Banker\n• Financial Analyst\n• Financial Manager\n• Market Participant \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/effective-cash-flow-management/
LOCATION:Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training\, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue\, Nicosia\, 2417\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Nicosia,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221107T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221110T161500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220718T102444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T082917Z
UID:17057-1667809800-1668096900@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation Techniques (HRDA)
DESCRIPTION:7 – 10 November\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 25 \nAim\nThe Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation® For Loss Prevention and Corporate Security Personnel is a four-day workshop specifically designed for corporate security\, loss prevention\, asset protection professionals\, auditors and human resources personnel. \nEvery year\, thousands of individuals from business\, law enforcement\, and government organizations utilize the services of John E. Reid and Associates for law enforcement training programs\, and their products to help them: \n\nDevelop interviewing & interrogation skills\nConduct investigations\nSelect new employees\n\nObjective\nPARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: \n\nAssess the credibility of statements\nstructure the interview to maximize the flow of information\nuse behavior provoking questions in the interview process\npersuade a suspect to tell the truth about their involvement in criminal activity\nDevelop interrogation themes\nhandle denials\, overcome objections and use alternative questions\nlearn to psychologically profile suspects for questioning\ndevelop specialized strategies for difficult subjects\nevaluate response content in written statements\nevaluate the credibility of an allegation and much more\n\nParticipants’ Profile\nThis specialized interrogation training workshop is designed for law enforcement and government investigators\, corporate security and loss prevention professionals interested in determining factual information for loss prevention issues and/or employee investigations. \nCorporate clients worldwide from industries including legal\, insurance\, compliance\, logistics\, hospitality\, healthcare\, audit\, finance & banking\, oil & gas\, airlines\, etc. regularly attend these workshops. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/reid-technique-of-investigative-interviewing-advanced-interrogation-techniques-hrda/
LOCATION:Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training\, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue\, Nicosia\, 2417\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Nicosia,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221025T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220718T100313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T085515Z
UID:17044-1666688400-1666700100@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Fund Administration Law
DESCRIPTION:25 October\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 3 \nAim\nThe seminar studies the fund industry in Cyprus\, with a particular focus on the function of fund administration. The seminar provides an overview of how the fund industry operates\, providing key points on the organizational structure of funds and their different characteristics (Section 1). In addition\, the seminar studies the profession of Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) (Section 2)\, before it proceeds to analyze the key roles and duties of fund administration (Section 3). In accordance with Cyprus Law\, fund administration falls within the function of fund management. Yet\, the seminar sets out the prevailing market practice\, whereby fund managers will typically only focus on portfolio management and risk management and outsource fund administration. Hence\, Section 4 presents the proposed Investment Fund Administration Law (IFA Law)\, to examine the rationale underlying the proposed law and its key provisions\, including provisions on the authorization of fund administrators and the sub-delegation of fund administration. \nObjective\nUpon completion of this seminar\, participants will: \n\nHave a general understanding of how a Cyprus fund operates;\nBe aware of the different service providers involved in the operation of a fund and their individual roles;\nKnow of the characteristics and importance of the function of fund administration\, as that has evolved based on commercial needs and outside any regulatory intervention;\nHave understood the most important points of the proposed IFA Law and appreciate the impact that this may have on the different service providers\, fund administrators and funds in particular;\n\nParticipants’ Profile\nLawyers\, Fund Managers\, Fund Administrators\, Providers of Depositary Services\, Individuals with executive and non-executive position in funds and UCITs\, compliance officers\, anti-money laundering officials\, investors\, policy officials\, licensing service providers\, auditors and accountants\, university students and generally anyone with an interest in or who is involved in the Cyprus fund industry. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/fund-administration-law/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221004T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20221110T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220725T081120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T093356Z
UID:17597-1664870400-1668082500@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) (In Greek) - Διεθνή Λογιστικά Πρότυπα Δημοσίου Τομέα
DESCRIPTION:4\, 6\, 11\, 13\, 25\, 27 October\, 8\, 10 November\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 40 \nAim\nThe program aims to understand the framework of international accounting standards for the public sector based on the principle of accrual accounting. The theoretical and practical analysis of the relative accounting standards\, the preparation of financial statements and other reports as well as the process of transition and first application are some of the major topics that will be covered during the seminar. \nObjective\nThe program focuses on: \n\nThe theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.\nShort case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets\, infrastructures accounting\, non-exchange transactions).\nPreparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.\nFirst implementation processes.\n\nParticipants’ Profile\nThe program focuses on: \n\nThe theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.\nShort case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets\, infrastructures accounting\, non-exchange transactions).\nPreparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.\n\nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/international-public-sector-accounting-standards-ipsas-in-greek-%ce%b4%ce%b9%ce%b5%ce%b8%ce%bd%ce%ae-%ce%bb%ce%bf%ce%b3%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ac-%cf%80%cf%81%cf%8c%cf%84%cf%85%cf%80/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20220623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20220704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220621T112028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T112443Z
UID:16526-1655976600-1656937800@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Professional English Course
DESCRIPTION:23 June – 4 July 2022 \n\nDuration: 24 Hours \nAim\nCourse Outline:\nAuthentic business articles will be read in order to broaden professional contextual knowledge and enrich vocabulary in this field. Students will then scrutinize\, comment on and summarize important points. These articles will also be discussed in class with both an objective and critical eye and students will alternate the responsibility for leading the discussions. Grammar and syntax will be addressed as and when needed. Handouts will be provided and completed either as class\nexercises or homework. Listening and speaking skills will be practiced through listening to or watching authentic news media. This will assist students in preparing and presenting a final researched report on a business/accounting topic. Audience members will all contribute towards evaluating each presentation. \nObjective\nBy the end of the course students will have acquired the ability: \n\nTo take notes\, comment on\, and summarize texts related to finance\nTo understand the different ways of communicating through informative & persuasive texts\nTo communicate ideas and opinions articulately\, concisely and coherently\nTo practice critical thinking through reading texts and listening to media\nTo communicate judgments\, ideas and opinions arising from reading and listening\, with sensitivity and tact\nTo lead a group discussion to present key issues and views on selected articles related to business or finance\nTo lead a group discussion to present key issues and views on selected articles related to business or finance\nTo verbally present findings\, solutions and summaries to a specified audience\nTo prepare a group presentation in the form of a final researched report on a chosen business/finance topic. This will require effective writing and summarising skills\, as well as the ability to collaborate with other students and to use appropriate non-verbal communication\nTo present the report effectively to an audience using PowerPoint or Prezi\n\nParticipants’ Profile\nThis class is offered to the advanced student of English who is undertaking further studies to acquire professional ACA or ACCA qualifications\, or simply to candidates who want to improve their business English. The course is designed to enhance students’ technical reading and writing skills as well as to provide opportunities for improving communication and presentation skills. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/professional-english-course/
LOCATION:Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training\, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue\, Nicosia\, 2417\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Nicosia,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
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UID:14729-1655974800-1655985600@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Regime and Notional Interest Deduction
DESCRIPTION:23 June\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 3 \nAim\nThe seminar will cover the tax treatment of intellectual property companies in Cyprus under the Intellectual Property (IP) Regime as well as the basic principles and practical application of the Notional Interest Deduction (NID) \nObjective\nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will be able to understand and apply the IP Regime and NID rules in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Law \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/advanced-taxation-intellectual-property-double-tax-treaty/
LOCATION:Ground-Based / Limassol\, 48 Spyrou Kyprianou\, LTA Invictus - K Business Centre\, 1st Floor\, 4154\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Limassol,Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNIC Global Training":MAILTO:seminars@globaltraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T171500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220218T094242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T150333Z
UID:14747-1654765200-1654881300@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Financial Reporting Updates for 2020 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:09 and 10 June\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 7 \nAim\nThe 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. \nObjective\nThe seminar includes coverage of effective and issued IFRS and recent developments. On completion of this seminar participants should be able to Highlight current developments in IFRS/IAS. \nParticipants’ Profile\nThe seminar is addressed to financial controllers of groups and individual companies\, accountants and auditors with either professional qualifications or relevant experience in preparing\, analyzing and presenting financial statements. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/financial-reporting-updates-for-2020-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220606T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220218T093605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T150054Z
UID:14742-1654506000-1654525800@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:AML - Real AML Case Studies from Cyprus
DESCRIPTION:6 June\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 5 \nAim\nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will be able to have\, through Real Life Cyprus AML Case Studies\, a thorough understanding of the current AML Legislation\, the challenges ahead and the new compliance landscape and more importantly to offer practical solutions for an efficient and effective implementation through a number of real-life AML cases studies\, both from Cyprus and Global AML experience. \nObjective\nThe seminar will cover the following Laws / Regulations / Directives / Guidelines: \n\nCyprus AML Law – The Prevention and Suppression of ML and Terrorist Financing law of 2007 L188(I)/2007 as amended in 2010\, 2012\, 2013\, 2014\, 2016\, 2018\, 2019 and 2021 by Laws 58(I)/2010\, 80(I)/2012\, 192(I)/2012\, 101(I)/2013\, 184(I)/2014\, 18(I)/2016\, 13(I)/2018\, 158(I)/2018\, 81(I)/2019\, 13(I)/2021 and 22(I)/2021.\nCyprus TF Law – The Combating of Terrorism Law of 2010 as amended to 2019.\nCySEC AML Directive – Directive of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing of March 2020.\nICPAC AML Directive – Directive to the members of ICPAC on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Activities of July 2021.\nEU 4th AML Directive – Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on the Prevention of the Use of the Financial System for the Purposes of Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing of May 2015.\nEU 5th AML Directive – Directive (EU) 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the Prevention of the Use of the Financial System for the Purposes of Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing of May 2018.\nEU 6th AML Directive – Directive (EU) 2018/1673 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on Combating Money Laundering by Criminal Law of October 2018.\n\nParticipants’ Profile\nBack-office Staff\, Compliance Staff\, Risk Management Staff\, AML Staff\, Heads of Compliance Departments\, Heads of Risk Management Departments\, Heads of AML Departments\, Accountants\, Lawyers\, Internal & External Auditors\, etc. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/aml-real-aml-case-studies-from-cyprus/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220414T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220411T104739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T104739Z
UID:15187-1649926800-1649946600@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Advanced Anti-Money Laundering Seminar – Case Studies Practical Approach for the Banking Industry
DESCRIPTION:14 April\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 5 \nAim\nFighting money laundering and terrorist financing contributes to global security\, integrity of the financial system and sustainable growth. Laws to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism are designed to prevent the financial market from being misused for these purposes. It is essential that gatekeepers apply measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Traceability of financial information has an important deterrent effect. \nObjective\nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will be able to have\, through Real Life Cyprus AML Case Studies\, a thorough understanding of the current AML Legislation\, the challenges ahead and the new compliance landscape and more importantly to offer practical solutions for an efficient and effective implementation. \nParticipants’ Profile\nThe seminar is addressed primarily to Compliance Professionals\, Customer Service Officers\, Management and Directors of the Banking Industry\, but also to any other professionals that need to be aware of the latest compliance developments. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/advanced-anti-money-laundering-seminar-case-studies-practical-approach-for-the-banking-industry/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220412T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220412T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220214T144423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T103905Z
UID:14490-1649754000-1649765700@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Company Reorganizations: Tax Implications
DESCRIPTION:12 April\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 3 \nAim\nThe seminar will analytically cover the relevant provisions of the Cyprus Income Tax Law and their practical application. \nObjective\nBy the end of the seminar the participants should gain an understanding on the alternative company reorganization types and their benefits\, the conditions that need to be met in order to fall under these provisions as well as the respective procedures and paperwork involved in obtaining the Commissioner of Taxation’s approval. \nParticipants’ Profile\nThe seminar is primarily addressed to accountants\, auditors and tax advisors in the profession or industry. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/company-reorganizations-tax-implications/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220405T133000
DTSTAMP:20260517T043952
CREATED:20220216T103609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T064000Z
UID:14571-1649149200-1649165400@staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy
SUMMARY:Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) for Regulated Entities
DESCRIPTION:5 April\, 2022 \n\nCPD hours: 4 \nAim\nCustomer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) are at the heart of Anti-Money Laundering (AML). In today’s demanding environment\, is required for the service providers in order to comply with AML / KYC requirements \,to establish that their clients are who they say they are and have been transparent about the nature of their business.\nThe inadequacy of customer due diligence\, can lead an organization to the facing of significant risks such as reputational\, operational\, legal risks and sanctions. \nObjective\nThis seminar is designed to offer a thorough understanding\, for the junior staff up to the Board of Directors\, regarding the followings:\n• The Definitions of customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC)\n• When should customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) measures be applied?\n• Procedures for the prevention of ML and TF\n• The relationship between customer due diligence (CDD) and Risk based approach\n• Simplified Customer Due Diligence (SDD)\n• Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (EDD)\n• Explain the reason and purpose of enhanced due diligence (EDD) for politically exposed persons ( PEP)\n• Ongoing Monitoring\n• Reliance on third parties \nParticipants’ Profile\nAML/Compliance Officers\, Heads of Compliance Departments\, Heads of Risk Management Departments\, Heads of AML Departments\, Back-office Staff\, Compliance Staff\, Risk Management Staff\, AML Staff\, Internal Auditors\, External Auditors\, Executive Directors\, Non-Executive Directors\,\nRegulatory Compliance Advisors/Consultants\, Corporate service providers\, Funds and Fund Managers\, FX\, Binary Options and Ifs employees\, Bankers. \nCertification\nAll participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies. \nDownload Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form
URL:https://staging.globaltraining.unic.ac.cy/event/customer-due-diligence-cdd-know-your-client-kyc-for-regulated-entities/
LOCATION:Live Online
CATEGORIES:Live Online,Seminars
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