The School of Accounting and Finance (AF) hosted its first PhD Consortium on 29 April 2025, providing a platform to showcase the remarkable research achievements and efforts of its PhD students. The event brought together research students and faculty members for a full day of insightful presentations and dynamic discussions. Throughout the consortium, 16 PhD students presented their research papers, each followed by engaging Q&A sessions. The p

29 Apr 2025

Congratulations to our AF faculty members on winning the second prize in the 2024 Global Contest for the Best China-Focused Cases. The case, titled “Align Partners Capital Management: First Investment in Chao” was one of 14 prize-winning submissions out of 343 entries. Co-authored by Prof. Jungmin Kim, Dr Justin Law, Prof. Sunny Sun and Prof. Shimin Chen of CEIBS, the case has been accepted into the CEIBS global platform of China-focused case st

28 Apr 2025

The Industry Project Masters Network (IPMN) Scheme 2025, offered by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has concluded with great success. The programme's closing ceremony took place on 11 April 2025 at Hotel Icon, Tsim Sha Tsui, marking the culmination of months of hard work by 30 postgraduate students from the MSc in Accounting and Finance Analytics of our School of Accounting and Finance (AF). The event commenced with student presentation

11 Apr 2025

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), represented by the Center for Economic Sustainability and Entrepreneurial Finance (CESEF) of the School of Accounting and Finance (AF), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Newlink Technology Inc. (Newlink) on 11 April 2025 to make collaborative effort on research studies for FinTech development. The MoU was signed by Prof. Qiang Wu, Professor and Associate Head (Research) of the School of

11 Apr 2025

Two students from the School of Accounting and Finance (AF) were honoured at the Presentation Ceremony of the PolyU Outstanding Student Award and the Presidential Student Leadership Award on 3 April 2025, recognizing their exceptional achievements and leadership. PolyU Outstanding Student Award The Outstanding Student Award recognises students who excel in both academic and non-academic pursuits during their studies. Ms Xinyue ZHU was select

3 Apr 2025

Frontier research in accounting and finance plays a vital role in developing new knowledge and guiding practice. Amid unprecedented technology transformation and a growing global focus on sustainability, this special issue dedicates to the growing need to understand innovation, sustainable development and their intersections with traditional accounting and finance research. This special issue offers a forum for evidence-based discussions on the f

26 Mar 2025

PolyU and AF have been awarded the “Outstanding ESG Practice Organization of the Year” award at the 2nd Hong Kong Harbour International Excellence Awards.   Prof. Qiang WU (Professor and Associate Head of AF) , attended the Award Ceremony on 5 March 2025 to accept the accolade on behalf of PolyU and AF. The event was hosted by the Greaterbay Financier Association, CCX Green Finance International Ltd and Hashkey Exchange and supported by InvestHK

5 Mar 2025

We are thrilled to congratulate our students for their outstanding achievement at the Hong Kong Local Final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2024-25. Four BBA students from the School of Accounting and Finance at PolyU, Meixuan CHENG, Fangyu WANG, Xinyue ZHOU and Kan On LEE, proudly secured the 2nd runner-up position in this prestigious competition held on Saturday, 15 February 2025. The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a globally rec

15 Feb 2025

The symposium features in-depth paper presentations and discussions in the area of derivatives and asset pricing, and provides a platform for participants to meet and exchange ideas with renowned academics. Date: 9 December, 2024 (Monday) Time: 0900-1800 Venue: M1603, 16/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, PolyU Registration: Please click HERE to complete the registration form. Programme: Please click HERE for the programme.   Keynote speakers Hendrik Bessem

9 Dec 2024

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Accounting Research Conference 2024 will take place at Hotel ICON on 6 December 2024 (Friday). This prestigious event, hosted by the PolyU School of Accounting and Finance, aims to provide a platform for aspiring academics from around the globe to present their unpublished research papers. Each paper presentation will be followed by discussions led by renowned scholars, including:   • Prof. Alexander

6 Dec 2024