UNIC Global Training

LCI 2021-2022 | CLEAR
2022-02-03 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Live Online
SAVE YOUR SPOT
A WOMEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
This course is for any woman who wants to be more successful in her career! It is particularly suited for women at the early and mid-stages of their career, who ponder and think about the way forward. It is also suited for those women who want to rise in their organisation but curiously stumble along the way!

Get clear on your desired future and discover what’s in your way
Learn why gender balance matters and how to get there
Build your network and ask for their support
Develop awareness of the mind, heart, and body connection
Reframe negative thinking to stay focused

MEET YOUR COACH
Ali Levin is a seasoned executive coach and leadership development expert. A graduate of and former Associate Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Said Business School, Ali has spent over a decade teaching leadership and coaching executives from around the world.
She works with industries ranging from global law firms and banks to scaling tech companies and startups.
Ali began her career as a lawyer at a top, international law firm. As a former partner in the labour and employment practice, Ali knows first-hand what it means to survive and thrive in a high-performance environment. Passionate about helping talented women develop into stronger and more confident leaders, Ali helps her clients articulate what they really care about, build a strategy for their careers, and get ahead. The world needs more inspired, developed leaders, and Ali is just the coach to help you become one.
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Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) for Regulated Entities
2022-04-05 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Live Online
5 April, 2022

CPD hours: 4
Aim
Customer 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.
The inadequacy of customer due diligence, can lead an organization to the facing of significant risks such as reputational, operational, legal risks and sanctions.
Objective
This seminar is designed to offer a thorough understanding, for the junior staff up to the Board of Directors, regarding the followings:
• The Definitions of customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC)
• When should customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) measures be applied?
• Procedures for the prevention of ML and TF
• The relationship between customer due diligence (CDD) and Risk based approach
• Simplified Customer Due Diligence (SDD)
• Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (EDD)
• Explain the reason and purpose of enhanced due diligence (EDD) for politically exposed persons ( PEP)
• Ongoing Monitoring
• Reliance on third parties
Participants’ Profile
AML/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,
Regulatory Compliance Advisors/Consultants, Corporate service providers, Funds and Fund Managers, FX, Binary Options and Ifs employees, Bankers.
Certification
All 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.
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LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Suneel Gupta
2022-04-05 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Moscow) | Live Online
Get your tickets hereThe University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, in collaboration with the UNIC Career Success Centre and selected sponsors are bringing to you the series of talks “Talking to Global Minds”, featuring some of the brightest minds on the planet, namely Peter Hinssen, Suneel Gupta, Costas Markides and Ethan Kross. Join the brightest minds on the planet, who challenge the status quo in business, spearhead innovation and shape our ideas for the decisive year ahead.
Suneel Gupta is the best-selling author of “Backable”, which is rooted in Suneel’s journey from the “Face of Failure” for the New York Times to the “New Face of Innovation” for the New York Stock Exchange. Suneel is the founding CEO of RISE, which partnered with former first lady, Michelle Obama to deliver low-cost healthcare services to people in need. RISE was named “App of the Year” by Apple and sold in a successful exit to One Medical (NASDAQ: ONEM). Suneel later ran for U.S. Congress and now serves on faculty at Harvard University.
The ground-breaking book ‘Backable’ that boldly claims the key to success in business is not talent, connections, or ideas, but the ability to persuade people to take a chance on potential. Being backable is not about charisma, connections or even your resume – but rather your ability to persuade people to take a chance on you and your ideas.
The good news? Gupta claims the “it quality” can be learned. Inside Backable are longheld secrets from extraordinary people, including Oscar-winning filmmakers, members of Congress, culinary stars, venture capitalists, and founders of iconic companies – along with 7 simple steps that you can use to immediately make yourself backable.

Company Reorganizations: Tax Implications
2022-04-12 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Helsinki) | Live Online
12 April, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The seminar will analytically cover the relevant provisions of the Cyprus Income Tax Law and their practical application.
Objective
By 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.
Participants’ Profile
The seminar is primarily addressed to accountants, auditors and tax advisors in the profession or industry.
Certification
All 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.
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Advanced Anti-Money Laundering Seminar – Case Studies Practical Approach for the Banking Industry
2022-04-14 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | Live Online
14 April, 2022

CPD hours: 5
Aim
Fighting 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.
Objective
By 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.
Participants’ Profile
The 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.
Certification
All 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.
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LCI 2021-22 | Mental Health at Work with Linda Papadopoulos
2022-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | University of Nicosia – Open Air Amphitheatre, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, Nicosia, CY-2417, Cyprus
The event is sponsored by Grant ThorntonThe pandemic, the lockdowns, the halt of economic and social activity, the great resignation and the comeback at work have done nothing less than exacerbate our levels of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. Remote work during covid led to poor communication practices and often a low sense of connection to or support from one’s colleagues or manager.
The mental health disruption had a great reflection both on the interpersonal as well as the organisational level. Employers were suddenly faced with employees’ burnout, disconnection and low engagement – leading to a lost sense of purpose.
How many employers were able to address the organisational dimension of mental health?
Employers had to shift from seeing mental health as an individual challenge to a collective priority. Given all the workplace factors at play, companies can no longer compartmentalise mental health as an individual’s responsibility to address alone through self-care, mental health days, or employee benefits. New practices require a culture change, more sustainable ways of working that embrace flexibility and a deeper connection between managers and employees.
Is your organisation equipped to handle the emerging disruption amid the health crisis – war – inflation, and coming back to the office?
Are your people resilient and adaptable enough to withstand unpredictable threats and change?
RESILIENCE & ADAPTABILITY will be the focus of Linda’s talk.
LINDA’S TALK WILL FOCUS ON:
How novelty, threat and uncertainty affect individuals and groupsThe psychology that underpins adaptabilityHow to cope with changeHow purpose feeds into our identity and work satisfactionMental hacks to deal with stress/anxiety/well-beingSystemic changes to promote resilience and well-beingHow to thrive rather than just survive changeLinda Papadopoulos
One of the Most Recognizable and Well-Respected Psychologists in the UK
Author, Keynote Speaker, Columnist, Host
and Broadcaster on human behaviour
Linda is a Chartered Counselling and Health Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society with over 20 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples and families. Linda worked both in the NHS and her private practice in the UK. Commonly known and recognized as Dr Linda – due to her numerous TV shows – including BBC’s Good Morning Britain, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic and TLC, as well as presenting features for ITV’s This Morning and The One Show. She is a regular commentator on Sky News, CNN, CBS, CNBC, and BBC International. Linda worked with a wide array of brands, corporate and private clients, from pharmaceutical giants to Women’s Empowerment Forums. She talks and counsels on human behaviors, body image, self-esteem, mental health and the impact of social media on mental and cognitive health.
11 May 2022
18:00 – 19:00 Networking Cocktail
19:00 – 20:00 LCI Talk
11 May 2022
18:00 – 19:00 Networking Cocktail
19:00 – 20:00 LCI Talk

AML - Real AML Case Studies from Cyprus
2022-06-06 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | Live Online
6 June, 2022

CPD hours: 5
Aim
By 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.
Objective
The seminar will cover the following Laws / Regulations / Directives / Guidelines:

Cyprus 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.
Cyprus TF Law – The Combating of Terrorism Law of 2010 as amended to 2019.
CySEC AML Directive – Directive of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing of March 2020.
ICPAC AML Directive – Directive to the members of ICPAC on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Activities of July 2021.
EU 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.
EU 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.
EU 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.

Participants’ Profile
Back-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.
Certification
All 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.
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Positive Impact Careers with the CFA® Program
2022-06-08 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
UNIC Global Training is Proud to be Sponsoring and Speaking at the Upcoming CFA® Positive Careers Event!
What difference will you make as an investment professional?
Join us to hear from industry experts and experienced practitioners about the latest trends in investment performance and to reconnect with industry colleagues.
Agenda

17:45 – 18:00
Registrations

18:00 – 18:05
Welcome speech by Eleni Constantinou, President CFA Society Cyprus

18:05 – 18:25
Peter Watkins Director, University Relations, EMEA – CFA Institute

18:25 – 18:30
Q&A

18:30 – 18:50
Testimonials

18:50 – 19:00
Closing remarks – UNIC Global Training

19:00 – 20:00
Networking

VenueNewton Amphitheatre
University of Nicosia
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Financial Reporting Updates for 2020 and Beyond
2022-06-09 09:00 - 2022-06-10 17:15 UTC | Live Online
09 and 10 June, 2022

CPD hours: 7
Aim
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.
Objective
The 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.
Participants’ Profile
The 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.
Certification
All 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.
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LCI 2021-22 | Adapt or Perish with Ioannis Ioannou
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Athens) | Hellenic Bank Head Office, Corner Limassol & Athalassa Avenue 200, Strovolos, Nicosia, 2025
In recent years, companies and executives are faced with ever-increasing demands, expectations and unprecedented pressure to operate more sustainably. Organisations must effectively address the social, environmental, governance (ESG), and economic impacts of their actions and operations.
In other words, the emerging sustainability challenge is about being able to balance out the often-conflicting demands and expectations of multiple, complex and diverse stakeholders while generating financial and social value.
That’s why Sustainability is becoming a major business disruption: because most companies are lacking the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to navigate this disruption successfully. As a result, the Sustainability challenge presents companies with a fundamental dilemma: to adapt or perish.
Professor Ioannou will present and discuss empirical evidence for the emergence of the “sustainable organization”; a new type of modern business organization that genuinely and effectively integrates environmental and social issues into its business model, strategy, organizational structure, and conduct.
Finally, Ioannou will tell us why sustainable organisations outperform traditional ones.
PROF. IOANNOU’S TALK WILL FOCUS ON:
Challenges and opportunities that arise when companies commit to integrating ESG issues into their core business modelHow to establish and maintain a competitive advantage.What are the strategic trade-offs that arise when companies truly commit to sustainabilityWhat is the role of innovation and how can a sustainable business model effectively address or overcome trade-offs while building thriving businessesIoannis Ioannou
A Leading Authority on Sustainability, Leadership and Corporate Responsibility
Advisor & International Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School
A graduate of magna cum laude from Yale University, majoring in Economics and Mathematics, and holder of a PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University and the Harvard Business School. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School.
Through his award-winning academic work, advisory roles, teaching, and engagement with executives, he focuses on understanding whether, how, and the extent to which companies and capital markets can lead on the path toward a sustainable future. Ioannis is the Co-Chair of the sustainability advisory panel of Merck KGaA, a member of the ESG advisory board of the DWS Group, a member of the World Economic Forum experts network specializing in sustainable development, and a member of the advisory board of AXS Investments Institute for sustainable investing.
He has also been recognized by several rankings as one of the top social media influencers on issues of corporate sustainability. Frequently quoted in articles in the press including outlets such as the Financial Times, Bloomberg, The Guardian, BBC, and Forbes, among others.
14 June 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Networking Cocktail
19:30 – 20:30 LCI Talk
14 June 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Networking Cocktail
19:30 – 20:30 LCI Talk

Intellectual Property Regime and Notional Interest Deduction
2022-06-23 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ground-Based / Limassol, 48 Spyrou Kyprianou, LTA Invictus - K Business Centre, 1st Floor, 4154, Cyprus
23 June, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The 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)
Objective
By 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
Certification
All 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.
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Professional English Course
2022-06-23 09:30 - 2022-07-04 12:30 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
23 June – 4 July 2022

Duration: 24 Hours
Aim
Course Outline:
Authentic 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
exercises 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.
Objective
By the end of the course students will have acquired the ability:

To take notes, comment on, and summarize texts related to finance
To understand the different ways of communicating through informative & persuasive texts
To communicate ideas and opinions articulately, concisely and coherently
To practice critical thinking through reading texts and listening to media
To communicate judgments, ideas and opinions arising from reading and listening, with sensitivity and tact
To lead a group discussion to present key issues and views on selected articles related to business or finance
To lead a group discussion to present key issues and views on selected articles related to business or finance
To verbally present findings, solutions and summaries to a specified audience
To 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
To present the report effectively to an audience using PowerPoint or Prezi

Participants’ Profile
This 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.
Certification
All 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.
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LCI 2022 | Misinformation, Dishonesty and Morality with Daniel Effron
2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Athens) | Nicosia Municipality Theatre, Mouseiou Avenue 4, Nicosia, 1097, Cyprus
We constantly read that we live in a “post-truth” era.
As lies and “fake news” flourish, citizens appear not only to believe misinformation, but also to condone/accept misinformation they do not believe.
Dr. Effron’s research shows three psychological factors that encourage people to condone misinformation: partisanship, imagination, and repetition.
Each factor relates to a hallmark of “post-truth” society: political polarization, leaders who push “alterative facts,” and technology that amplifies disinformation.
A central concern with this post-truth era is that not only people believe and spread misinformation- but when they recognize it as false, they continue to
spread lies, and give it a moral pass.
The question is: Why We Excuse Dishonesty in a Post-Truth World?
PROF. EFFRON’S TALK WILL FOCUS ON:
Dr. Effron will talk about how can we get people, the media and our society to recognize and condemn such behaviour and make interventions aimed at reducing the spread of misinformation
Daniel Effron
Daniel Effron earned a Ph.D. in social psychology from Stanford University, and a B.A. in psychology from Yale University (magna cum laude). He taught at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and was a fellow of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University.
His research examines the psychological processes that allow people to act unethically without feeling unethical. He also researches how people form judgments of others’ wrongdoing. His work has appeared in such scholarly publications as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Journal of Consumer Research.
He is frequently featured and quoted in popular media outlets as the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, and BBC News.
THIS LCI EVENT IS PRESENTED WITHIN THE CYPRUS FORUM
29 September 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Live Talk
19:30 – 20:30 Networking Cocktail (Municipal Gardens behind the theater)
29 September 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Live Talk
19:30 – 20:30 Networking Cocktail (Municipal Gardens behind the theater)

International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) (In Greek) - Διεθνή Λογιστικά Πρότυπα Δημοσίου Τομέα
2022-10-04 08:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
4, 6, 11, 13, 25, 27 October, 8, 10 November, 2022

650 euros

CPD hours: 40
Aim
The 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.
Objective
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.
First implementation processes.

Participants’ Profile
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.

Certification
All 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.
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International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) (In Greek) - Διεθνή Λογιστικά Πρότυπα Δημοσίου Τομέα
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-11-10 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
4, 6, 11, 13, 25, 27 October, 8, 10 November, 2022

CPD hours: 40
Aim
The 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.
Objective
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.
First implementation processes.

Participants’ Profile
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.

Certification
All 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.
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Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Business Trends & Regulatory Developments
2022-10-04 09:00 - 13:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
140 euros

CPD hours: 4
Aim
This seminar presents and explains the growing attention and value of Blockchain technology across various sectors of the economy, including the incremental use of cryptocurrencies for transactional, as well as investment purposes. The seminar studies several actual practical cases to understand this new technology and its potentials, while it further explores some existing and coming business trends, especially in relation to tokenization. In addition, the seminar examines the current and under-development regulatory framework on digital assets, addressing the key legislations and regulations which affect or be affected by the disruptive nature of crypto-transactions.
Objective
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

Understand the main features and functionalities of Blockchain technology and of crypto-assets;
Appreciate the risks, as well as the benefits and potential importance of crypto-assets to the wider economy;
Understand the value and the impact of the use of crypto-assets as a means of crowdfunding investments;
Comprehend the difference between cryptocurrencies and tokens;
Learn about the current regulatory framework(s) governing the use of crypto-assets;
Understand the various aspects and potential of “asset tokenization”.

Participants’ Profile
Service Providers (e.g. lawyers, accountants, auditors, tax planners and business consultants) wishing to be informed about the use of Blockchain technology across various market sectors, as well as the existing and under-development regulatory framework(s) and challenges associated with the use and trade of crypto and tokens.
Certification
All 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.
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Audit Reporting - Drawing the right conclusion
2022-10-11 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
120 euros

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The aim of the seminar is to present and explain to participants practical illustrations of examples of audit opinions on the following areas:
1) Unmodified opinion but emphasis of matter: a) Going concern, b) Financial statements audited by another auditor
2) Qualified opinion: a) Disagreement of accounting policy (method or disclosure) b) Inability to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence c) Inadequate disclosure: going concern
3) Disclaimer of opinion: inability to obtain sufficient audit evidence
4) Adverse opinion: a) Disagreement on accounting policy and Going concern. It will provide all necessary knowledge and tips in identifying the appropriate opinion to be issued in each case.
Objective
The objective of this seminar, is to provide an overview of the recent revisions in the International Standards in Auditing, relevant to the external auditor’s report in the areas of : ISA 700 (Revised); Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements; ISA 701 Communicating Key ; Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor’s Report; ISA 705 (Revised) ; Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor’s Report; ISA 706 (Revised); Emphasis of Matter Paragraphs and Other Matters and Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor’s.
Participants’ Profile
Accountants and auditors employed in accountancy and audit firms who are involved in the preparation and review of audit engagements of various size and complexity.
Certification
All 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.
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Basic Payroll Accounting Rules for HR Professionals
2022-10-17 08:30 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
120 euros

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The understanding of payroll accounting rules is vital for HR professionals. This seminar looks at the requirements of basic accounting rules for the review and assessment of the contributions withheld by employers, including the preparation and analysis for the declaration forms.
Objective
The significance of the accounting rules that need to be applied and reviewed by HR professionals introduced by the standard will be reviewed in a practical way to enable participants to understand its practical effect on their work. Additionally, the participants will also examine and review the relevant documentation required to be completed in various stages of the procedure.
Participants’ Profile
HR professionals will be able to understand and apply the regulation behind the calculations of all contributions and relevant deductions of payroll and review various scenarios of where these may vary. Practical examples and case studies will be provided throughout the seminar.
Certification
All 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.
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Fund Administration Law
2022-10-25 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
25 October, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The 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.
Objective
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will:

Have a general understanding of how a Cyprus fund operates;
Be aware of the different service providers involved in the operation of a fund and their individual roles;
Know of the characteristics and importance of the function of fund administration, as that has evolved based on commercial needs and outside any regulatory intervention;
Have 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;

Participants’ Profile
Lawyers, 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.
Certification
All 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.
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Fund Administration Law
2022-10-25 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
120 euros

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The 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.
Objective
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will:

Have a general understanding of how a Cyprus fund operates;
Be aware of the different service providers involved in the operation of a fund and their individual roles;
Know of the characteristics and importance of the function of fund administration, as that has evolved based on commercial needs and outside any regulatory intervention;
Have 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;

Participants’ Profile
Lawyers, 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.
Certification
All 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.
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LCI 2022 | Authentic Leadership for Women: Courage, Impact, and Influence
2022-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
An online 5-week Women Leadership Programme with Natalie Braithwaite and Rebecca Newton from CoachAdviser.
CoachAdviser is a recognised leader in the professional coaching field. Beyond supporting executives with their team of highly skilled and accredited coaches, they train and accredit senior professionals globally to become coaches and mentors through their partnership with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Founder and CEO, Dr Rebecca Newton, was awarded the highest recognition in coaching, Master-level Practitioner, by the EMCC in recognition of her contribution to the field.
CoachAdviser Approach
The CoachAdviser approach differs from other coaching philosophies – traditionally pure coaching offers solely non-directive methods. While, this approach is appropriate for some coaching engagements, CoachAdviser clients value having a coach with significant professional experience and expertise in leadership development. They appreciate the CoachAdviser unique approach of blending traditional coaching techniques and frameworks with an offer of practical insights and advice.
WHO IS IT FOR:
THIS PROGRAMME IS SUITED FOR MID-SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVES AND FOR ANY WOMAN ASPIRING TO BECOME A LEADER, MANAGE HER TEAM EFFECTIVELY AND LOOKING TO:

Be an effective and authentic leader

Build you gravitas and communicate for maximum impact

Increase your personal effectiveness

Tackle negative self-talk and questions of confidence

Identify your key strengths and energisers

Expand your influence with a range of stakeholders
MEET YOUR COACHESNatalie Braithwaite
Natalie is an executive coach and a corporate wellbeing consultant, with over 15 years’ experience. She works with individual clients, teams and organisations to create bespoke solutions that are scientifically driven, practical and sustainable.
Natalie has designed and delivered programmes and coaching for many clients, including American Express, Aviva, Barclays, BMW, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse,
Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Macquarie Bank, National Grid, Natixis and Nomura. She previously worked as the Professional Head of Nutrition for Nuffield Health UK, has worked on Harley Street as a Senior Nutritional Consultant.
An engaging speaker, facilitator and coach with a relational approach and a focus on strategic goals, Natalie works with leaders to quickly understand their challenges and help them bring about lasting change. She works with clients in a wide range of industries through one-on-one coaching.
Rebecca Newton
Rebecca Newton Ph.D., is an Organizational and Social Psychologist and Senior Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science and faculty member on the Accelerated Leadership Program at Harvard Law School.
Newton is the is the Founder and CEO of CoachAdviser and works with firms and corporate clients globally, applying psychological profiling and behavioral diagnostic tools, coaching leadership teams and designing bespoke professional development programmes to drive behavioral change, collaboration, leadership capacity and growth.
She is the author of Authentic Gravitas: Who Stands Out and Why.
Rebecca has advised leaders and professionals from organisations such as Accenture, American Express, AXA Partners, Bank of America, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Ericsson, EY, Google, HSBC, Industrial Bank of China, Mayer Brown, Microsoft, Mishcon de Reya, Nike, PwC, State Bank of India and the United Nations OHIM.
Download Brochure and ScheduleWhat you get?
5 Coaching Sessions
Scheduled Zoom meetings
5 WEEKS – One hour per week
DATES: 3, 10,17, 24 November
and 1ST of December.
TIME: 4-5 PM EET Nicosia time
WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
From Rebecca Newton sent in advance as preparation discussion, exercises and coaching time with Nathalie Braithwaite.
What you get?
5 Coaching Sessions
Scheduled Zoom meetings
5 WEEKS – One hour per week
DATES: 3, 10,17, 24 November
and 1ST of December.
TIME: 4-5 PM EET Nicosia time
WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
From Rebecca Newton sent in advance as preparation discussion, exercises and coaching time with Nathalie Braithwaite.

Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation Techniques (HRDA)
2022-11-07 08:30 - 2022-11-10 16:15 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
7 – 10 November, 2022

CPD hours: 25
Aim
The 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.
Every 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:

Develop interviewing & interrogation skills
Conduct investigations
Select new employees

Objective
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO:

Assess the credibility of statements
structure the interview to maximize the flow of information
use behavior provoking questions in the interview process
persuade a suspect to tell the truth about their involvement in criminal activity
Develop interrogation themes
handle denials, overcome objections and use alternative questions
learn to psychologically profile suspects for questioning
develop specialized strategies for difficult subjects
evaluate response content in written statements
evaluate the credibility of an allegation and much more

Participants’ Profile
This 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.
Corporate clients worldwide from industries including legal, insurance, compliance, logistics, hospitality, healthcare, audit, finance & banking, oil & gas, airlines, etc. regularly attend these workshops.
Certification
All 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.
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Effective Cash Flow Management (HRDA)
2022-11-09 09:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
9 November, 2022

CPD hours: 6
Aim
The 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.
Objective
To comprehend holistically the cash flow modeling and management:
• To structure the cash flow budget and the forecasting of the future activities
• To design an effective cash flow system
• To incorporate risk and uncertainty and build on sensitivity analysis
• To analyze techniques and strategies for accelerating cash inflows and dealing with cash surpluses and cash deficits
Participants’ Profile
This seminar would be suitable for anyone holding the following positions:
• Corporate Manager
• Business Consultant
• Corporate Banker
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Manager
• Market Participant
Certification
All 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.
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ISA 540 Accounting Estimates – Practical Considerations for Auditing Estimates
2022-11-18 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
18 November, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
Accounting 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.
Objective
The 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.
Participants’ Profile
Auditors, 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.
Certification
All 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.
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ISA 540 Accounting Estimates – Practical Considerations for Auditing Estimates
2022-11-18 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
120 euros

CPD hours: 3
Aim
Accounting 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.
Objective
The 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.
Participants’ Profile
Auditors, 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.
Certification
All 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.
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Fundamental Principles of Cyprus Business Taxation (HRDA)
2022-11-22 09:00 - 2022-11-23 17:15 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
22 and 23 November, 2022

CPD hours: 14
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 this seminar is to familiarize participants with the latest taxation updates.
Objective
The 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.
Participants’ Profile
This 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.
Certification
All 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.
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MiFID II: The Legal Framework and Main Requirements
2022-11-22 15:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
150 euros

CPD hours: 5
Objective
The main objective of this seminar to outline the MIFID II requirements on Banks and Investment Firms and to refresh and update participants’ knowledge of MiFID.
Participants’ Profile
The seminar applies to anyone who wishes to obtain an outline of MIFID II requires or for anyone that wishes to refresh their knowledge on the obligation of Banks and Investment firms under this Directive.
Certification
All 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.
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Prevention, Suppression and the Challenges Ahead (HRDA)
2022-11-29 09:00 - 17:15 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
29 November, 2022

CPD hours: 7
Aim/ Objective
Fighting 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.
The 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.
The 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.
By 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.
Participants’ Profile

Back-office Staff, Compliance Staff, Risk Management Staff, AML Staff
Heads of Compliance Departments, Heads of Risk Management Departments, Heads of AML Departments
Accountants, Lawyers, Other Professional Advisors
Internal Auditors, External Auditors
Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors
Regulatory Compliance Advisors/ Consultants

Certification
All 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.
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Audit Planning & Engagement Risk Assessment
2022-12-02 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
2 December, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
To 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.
Objective
This 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.
Certification
All 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.
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