UNIC Global Training

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form

Audit Planning and Engagement Risk Assessment
2022-12-02 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
120 euros

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

International Standards on Auditing: Recent Updates and Practical Implications (HRDA)
2022-12-05 09:00 - 2022-12-07 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
5 and 7 December, 2022

CPD hours: 14
Aim
This 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!
Objective
This 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.
It 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.
In 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.
Participants’ Profile
The seminar is addressed to accountants and auditors
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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form

Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Prevention, Suppression and the Challenges Ahead (HRDA)
2022-12-06 09:00 - 17:15 UTC | Ground-Based / Limassol, 48 Spyrou Kyprianou, LTA Invictus - K Business Centre, 1st Floor, 4154, Cyprus
6 December, 2022

CPD hours: 7
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 (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.
Objective
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, 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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form

PSPs, Payment Systems and Open Banking
2022-12-13 09:00 - 16:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
170 euros

CPD hours: 6
Aim
The aim of this seminar is to introduce the participants to the services provided by Payment Service Providers and their regulatory framework, the Payment Systems driving the Digital Payments era and the principles of Open Banking.
Objective

To gain knowledge over the various forms of Payment Service Providers
To understand the services provided per type of PSP and the relevant regulatory framework
To delve into the functionalities enabled by main Payment Systems
To present the basic principles of Open Banking
To evidence how Open Banking is transforming the access to and management of money

Participants’ Profile
This seminar would be suitable for anyone holding the following positions:

Corporate Manager
Business Consultant
Financial Manager
Market Participant
Fintech 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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Prevention, Suppression and the Challenges Ahead
2022-12-13 09:00 - 17:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
280 euros

CPD hours: 7
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 (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.
Objective
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, 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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

Cyprus Tax Aspects for Fintech Businesses
2022-12-19 10:00 - 14:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
19 December, 2022

CPD hours: 4
Aim
The 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.
Objective
The objective of the seminar is for the participants to be able to:

Have an understanding of the key principles of the Cyprus tax framework
Implement proper procedures in relation to corporation tax and VAT compliance in their day to day work and meet relevant deadlines
Understand the benefits of the Cyprus tax system and be able to optimize the tax position of the Group companies

Participants’ Profile
The 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.
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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form

LCI 2023| How to Collaborate
2023-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
“We need a new approach for solving tough problems in a complex world—we need to collaborate smarter”, says Gardner who will share findings from her latest book titled, SMARTER COLLABORATION.
How can we collaborate in our organizations—and with outside partners—to solve problems, innovate, and succeed?
Smarter Collaboration is the essential guide for forward-thinking leaders to transform their organizations, reshape the way they work, and increase impact and success
Dr Gardner will talk about:

Why firms that collaborate smarter consistently generate higher revenues

Higher profts

Boost innovation

Strengthen client relationships

Attract and retain better talent
Heidi Gardner
Heidi K. Gardner, PhD, is the author of the bestselling book Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos.
A Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, she was previously a professor at Harvard Business School and a consultant at McKinsey & Co. With Ivan Matviak, she co-founded the research and advisory firm Gardner & Collaborators.
Named by Thinkers 50 as a Next Generation Business Guru, Dr. Gardner is a sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and facilitator for organizations across a wide range of industries globally.
26 January 2023
17:30 – 18:30 EET

Sponsored by:

14 June 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Networking Cocktail
19:30 – 20:30 LCI Talk
More in the Talking to Global Minds series:BUY ALL THREEOur best offer!Register for a package of all three talks at the price of 120euros and get access to the recordings.BUY ALL THREE

LCI 2023| Bundle Package
2023-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
Are you ready to take your Leadership skills to the next level?
Then join our Global Minds series hosting:
3 International Experts
3 Bestselling Authors
3 Inspirational Speakers
on how to elevate your core leadership skills.
Our virtual series will focus on:

How to Collaborate

How to Talk

How to Network
How to Collaborate with Heidi Gardner
26 January 2023
17:30 – 18:30 EET
Next Generation Business Guru, Speaker, Author
Dr. Gardner is a sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and facilitator for organizations across a wide range of industries globally. A Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, she was previously a professor at Harvard Business School and a consultant at McKinsey & Co. Now a cofounder of the research and advisory firm Gardner & Collaborators.
How to Talk with Jonah Berger
23 February 2023
17:30 – 18:30 EET
World-renowned Marketing Expert, New York Times Bestselling Author
Jonah Berger is a Marketing Professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, an internationally bestselling author, and a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, social influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. Berger often keynotes major conferences and events, advises various early-stage companies, and consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, Amazon, GE, 3M, and The Gates Foundation
How to Network with Inga Carboni
23 March 2023
17:30 – 18:30 EET
Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Global Expert On Networks
Inga Carboni is the Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour in the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary. For more than twenty years, Inga Carboni has helped individuals and organizations increase engagement, innovation, and leadership effectiveness by applying the science of networks and network analysis to the development and management of positive, professional, and productive relationships
BUY ALL THREEOur best offer!Register for a package of all three talks at the price of 120euros and get access to the recordings.BUY ALL THREE

LCI | Making Sense of the Economy
2023-02-02 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | UNIC Auditorium, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, CY-2417, Cyprus
Rising prices, sharper than expected slowdown and interest rates higher than seen in decades, is the holy Trinity of Global Economics for 2023. Government, businesses, entrepreneurs, and people living in Europe must tackle a threefold crisis at the same time: The cost of living, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
How can we make sense of everything that is happening – and what should we expect, looking ahead? We invite you to join a Fireside Chat live on stage with distinguished economist Elias Papaioannou – Professor of Economics at London Business school and Michael Sarris- Chairman of Astrobank and former Minister of Finance.
Professor Papaioannou will unpack the current economic challenges and explain in plain terms how to face the future.
He will elaborate on:

Inflation: can we stop it or tame it

The spillover effects of rising energy prices

Government policy options for reversing economic slowdown

The consequences of the Russian Ukraine conflict on EU

How can Businesses survive the current crisis?

Economic outlook in 2023
Elias Papaioannou
Professor of Economics, London Business School, Academic Director, Wheeler Institute for Business and Development UKBA (Athens) MPA (Columbia) PhD (London) LLB Bachelor’s in Law
Professor Papaioannou’ s work and focus is on international finance, political economy, applied econometrics, macro aspects of regulation, law and finance and growth and development. He consults regularly with international organizations, major investment banks, hedge funds, and institutional investors on macroeconomic developments in the EU and Greece. Elias work has been cited in international economic journals and his research has been awarded by numerous bodies in the EU. He is a frequent keynote speaker on economic policy, with a natural eloquence on economic analysis.
Michael Sarris
Doctorate in Economics, Former Minister of Finance, Chairman of AstroBank
Michael Sarris holds a Doctorate in Economics. From 1972 to 1975 he worked at the Central Bank of Cyprus and the Bank of Cyprus. In 1975, he joined the World Bank from where he retired in 2005 as a Department Director. In September 2005, he was appointed Minister of Finance, serving until the change in government in March 2008. From January to August 2012, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Marfin Popular Bank, and in March 2013 became again Minister of Finance for a brief period to negotiate Cyprus’s adjustment program. He is now Chairman of the Board of Directors of AstroBank.
2 February 2023
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 – 19:00 Fireside Chat
19:00 – 20:00 Networking Cocktail
2 February 2023
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 – 19:00 Fireside Chat
19:00 – 20:00 Networking Cocktail

LCI 2023| How to Talk
2023-02-23 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
Everyone has something they want to change.
Employees want to change their boss’ mind and leaders want to change organizations. Marketers want to change customers’ minds and spouses want to change their partner’s opinion. Parents want to change their children’s’ behaviour, start-ups want to change industries, and non-profits want to change the world. But change is hard. We push and push, but often nothing happens.
Could there be a better way?
Jonah Berger will talk about:

Why certain words are more impactful than others

Why they are better at changing minds

Engaging audiences

Driving action

How can we take advantage of their power
Jonah Berger
World-Renowned Marketing Expert, New York Times Bestselling Author
Jonah Berger is a Marketing Professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, an internationally bestselling author, and a world renowned expert on change, word of mouth, social influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on.
He has published over 50 articles in top-tier academic journals, teaches Wharton’s highest rated online course, and popular accounts of his work often appear in places like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review.
Over a million copies of his books, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst.
Berger often keynotes major conferences and events, advises various early-stage companies, and consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, Amazon, GE, 3M, and The Gates Foundation.
23 February 2023
17:30 – 18:30 EET
23 February 2023
18:30 – 19:30 Networking Cocktail
19:30 – 20:30 LCI Talk
More in the Talking to Global Minds series:BUY ALL THREEOur best offer!Register for a package of all three talks at the price of 120 euros and get access to the recordings.BUY ALL THREE

LCI 2023| How to Network
2023-03-23 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
What do you think when you hear the word networking? Endless hours at networking events?
Crafting an elevator pitch? Being a phony? In truth, these are some of the least effective ways to network. When done right, networking doesn’t have to be time-consuming or require you to act like someone you are not. Instead, networking can turbo boost your career and enrich your life.
The key is to start with a strategy.
Inga Carboni will talk about:

The optimal size and shape of effective networks, and how to know who should be in them

The most common networking challenges people face and how to overcome them by engaging your networking strategy

Simple evidence-based tips for building networks, as well as networking do’s and dont’s

Who is an effective networker

How can you build, nurture, and leverage relationships

Effective Networking for women
Inga Carboni
Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Global Expert On Networks
Inga Carboni is the Associate Professor ofvOrganizational Behaviour in the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary.
For more than twenty years, Inga Carboni has helped individuals and organizations increase engagement, innovation, and leadership effectiveness by applying the science of networks and network analysis to the development and management of positive, professional, and productive relationships. She has served as a consultant for Fortune 500 firms, leveraging her network insights to build more gender-inclusive organizations.
Inga is the author of Connect the Dots: How to Build, Nurture, and Leverage Your Network to Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals
26 January 2023
17:30 – 18:30 EET

Sponsored by:

23 March 2023
18:30 – 19:30 Networking Cocktail
19:30 – 20:30 LCI Talk
More in the Talking to Global Minds series:BUY ALL THREEOur best offer!Register for a package of all three talks at the price of 120 euros and get access to the recordings.BUY ALL THREE

Unlock the Secrets of Corporate Success: Proposal Writing, LinkedIn Tricks and the Art of Closing Deals
2023-04-04 09:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based / Limassol, 48 Spyrou Kyprianou, LTA Invictus - K Business Centre, 1st Floor, 4154, Cyprus
4 April, 2023

CPD hours: 5
Aim
The aim of this short seminar is to help Sales & Business Development Professionals sell more, more quickly while they enjoy it because they now know new and better rules.
Objective

Three steps to better and faster selling
Ways to build certainty quickly
What buyers need from every Sales & Business Development professional
Write Proposals that win
Impress Top Dogs and get them to trust you fast

Participants’ Profile
Sales & Business Development Professionals whose routine sounds like:

Meetings for sales or growth
Proposals
Meetings with clients
Talking to key decision makers

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammeCorporate Discounts are available.
For 3 and more registrations, please contact us!

OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (TPG) and other TP selected topics (BEPS) (HRDA)
2023-04-27 09:00 - 17:15 UTC | Live Online
27 April, 2023

CPD hours: 7
Aim

Understand the latest and updated Legislation in regards to Transfer Pricing matters.
Identify the risks in commercial or financial relations
Clarify the appropriate taxation of excess returns
Evaluate the key procedures as emerged from the OECD BEPS project
Validate the European Commission Transfer Pricing Cases
Cooperate with colleagues to present the application “ME2 form”

Objective
As access to the global marketplace grows with cross border transactions, it is vital to expand and improve your knowledge of the globally accepted transfer pricing principles pertaining to the various markets as well as to explore and manage emerging tax risks related to transfer pricing. This seminar has been specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals from various backgrounds who wish to develop their competence in the field of Transfer Pricing, and benefit from the credibility that this expert knowledge will afford them.
Participants’ Profile

Lawyers
Bankers (International banking)
Accountants / Auditors
AML Compliance Officers
Corporate Administrators

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Registration Form

Transitioning from IFRS to IPSAS (In Greek)
2023-05-03 08:00 - 2023-05-11 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
3, 4, 10, 11 of May 2023

CPD hours: 16
Aim
Το πρόγραμμα στοχεύει στην εξοικείωση με το πλαίσιο των διεθνών λογιστικών προτύπων για το δημόσιο τομέα, στην ενίσχυση της ικανότητας για ανάγνωση και αξιολόγηση της παρεχόμενης πληροφόρησης στις οικονομικές καταστάσεις που δημοσιεύονται από οντότητες και οργανισμούς που έχουν υιοθετήσει τα IPSAS. Επίσης στοχεύουν στη λήψη ορθότερων αποφάσεων σχετικά με μια οντότητα του ευρύτερου δημόσιου τομέα, επί τη βάση των πληροφοριών που παρέχονται στις δημοσιευμένες οικονομικές καταστάσεις βάσει των IPSAS.
Objective
Απευθύνεται σε συμβούλους επιχειρήσεων λογιστές που παρέχουν υπηρεσίες σε φορείς του δημοσίου εσωτερικούς ελεγκτές οι οποίοι έχουν επαρκή θεωρητική και πρακτική εμπειρία στην εφαρμογή των IFRS.
Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει μια επισκόπηση των πιο σημαντικών απαιτήσεων για την προετοιμασία οικονομικών καταστάσεων και γνωστοποιήσεων όπως αυτά εισάγονται από τα IPSAS. Οι βασικοί στόχοι του προγράμματος είναι η παρουσίαση των κατωτέρω:
• Θεσμικό πλαίσιο εφαρμογής των IPSAS.
• Ποιες είναι οι απαιτήσεις ως προς το περιεχόμενο και τη μορφή της κατάστασης οικονομικής θέσης, της κατάστασης οικονομικής απόδοσης, της κατάστασης μεταβολών καθαρών περιουσιακών στοιχείων/ ιδίων κεφαλαίων και της κατάστασης ταμειακών ροών.
• Συγκριτική παρουσίαση των διαφορών μεταξύ IFRS και IPSAS στα επιμέρους κοινά πρότυπα.
• Θεωρητική και πρακτική ανάλυση ειδικών προτύπων του Δημόσιου Τομέα.
Participants’ Profile
Τα IPSAS εφαρμόζονται από:
 Εθνικές κυβερνήσεις (υπουργεία, δημόσιες υπηρεσίες, ένοπλες δυνάμεις κ.λπ.)
 Επαρχιακές και τοπικές αυτοδιοικήσεις (περιφέρειες, δήμοι κ.λπ.)
 Αυτόνομες οντότητες του δημοσίου τομέα (πανεπιστήμια, ασφαλιστικοί οργανισμοί, νοσοκομεία, λοιπές μονάδες υγείας).
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.
Download Seminar ProgrammeCorporate Discounts are available.
For 3 and more registrations, please contact us!

Positive Attitude and Ways of Managing Stress for Adaptability
2023-05-11 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
11 May, 2023

CPD hours: 3
Aim
Positivity in professional settings is essential for both organizational sustainability, and for helping us improve as individuals. Employees that take a positive approach when managing daily tasks, and communications, will have high morale that leads to greater productivity and job satisfaction.
Negativity breeds contempt in any setting, while positivity breeds a constructive environment where everyone enjoys work. The first major step is to build a foundation of positivity that remains at all times.
Objective
Through this seminar you will discover ways to manage stress and minimize concerns, encourage positive thinking within the team, handle fast-changing workplace conditions and commit to continuous improvement.
Participants’ Profile
The specific training program refers to employees, including managers, directors and business executives of all levels, from all businesses and organizations who wish to manage their stress levels.
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.
Download Seminar ProgrammeCorporate Discounts are available.
For 3 and more registrations, please contact us!

Transfer Pricing Seminar on Intra-Group Financial Transactions
2023-05-29 09:00 - 17:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
29 of May, 2023

CPD hours: 7
Aim
This seminar has been specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals from various backgrounds who wish to obtain in depth understanding regarding related party debt, guarantee fees, cash pooling and other financial arrangements.
Objective
Financial transactions are frequently used and comprise one of the most significant of transactions within multinational groups.
Pricing of financial transactions is a complex area of transfer pricing and many tax authorities see this area as one of substantial potential Transfer Pricing risks, which may lead to expensive and time consuming audits and potential double taxation if treaty mutual agreement procedures are not available, ultimately resulting in significant unanticipated tax exposures.
Participants’ Profile
This seminar can be participated by:

Tax specialists
Accountants / Auditors
Financial / Investment analysts
Lawyers
Bankers (International banking)
Portfolio manages
AML Compliance Officers
Corporate Administrators

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.
Download Seminar ProgrammeCorporate Discounts are available.
For 3 and more registrations, please contact us!

LCI 2023 | Adam Kingl
2023-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Hellenic Bank Head Office, Corner Limassol & Athalassa Avenue 200, Strovolos, Nicosia, 2025
Adam Kingl will talk about the failures of work and hopes for its future, the leadership challenges of managing the youngest generations, and making sense of terms like the “Great Resignation” and “Quiet Quitting”.
The extent and implications of the loyalty and resignation crisis
How paradigms of work are evolving with each generation
Quiet quitting related to engagement and the simple solutions
What will the future of work resemble?

Hybrid, remote and back-to-the-office policies
Adapting to the new paradigms of work

Adam KinglNext Generation Leadership Author,
Educator,
Keynote Speaker and Adviser
A globally renowned expert on topics of leading the modern workforce, Adam Kingl is an authority on generational paradigms in the workplace, the future of work and capitalism, and fulfilling organisational and personal purpose.
Adam currently leads and develops executive education programmes at prestigious institutions such as London Business School, Hult International Business School, Imperial College Business School, Moller Institute-Churchill College-University of Cambridge and the UCL School of Management.
Adam regularly contributes as a writer and expert interviewee to theFinancial Times, Sunday Times, Forbes, Fortune, The Guardian and Fast Company, among many others. Adam consulted and worked with BBC, Boehringer Ingelheim, BP, Carlsberg, Disney, Ericsson, GSK, Heidelberg Cement, HSBC, LVMH, Nestle, Nike and many more.
Adam Kingl holds degrees from London Business School, UCLA and Yale University.
1 June 2023
18:00 – 19:00 Live Talk | Option to watch online
19:00 – 20:00 Networking Cocktail
1 June 2023
18:00 – 19:00 Live Talk | Option to watch online
19:00 – 20:00 Networking Cocktail
