PolyU Confers University Fellowship on Distinguished Leader in Finance and Business

PolyU conferred the title of University Fellow on four outstanding individuals in recognition of their significant contributions to the University and the community in their respective fields. Presided over by Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, the Conferment Ceremony was held at the Jockey Club Auditorium on campus on 21 January 2026. The recipients were warmly greeted by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, and members of the University’s senior management team.   In his welcoming speech, Prof. TENG said, “Our University Fellows have contributed to PolyU’s development in many meaningful ways and we are truly grateful for their steadfast support as we pursue academic and research excellence for the benefit of society. I look forward to even closer collaboration between PolyU and our Fellows. Together, we can make greater contributions to the advancement of PolyU, to the sustainable development of Hong Kong, and to the continued progress of our Nation.” Among the four fellowship recipients, Prof. Richard LEUNG Tim-chiu is a leading figure in finance and business and has a deep association with the School of Accounting and Finance (AF). Prof. LEUNG, an outstanding finance professional and leader with over three decades of stellar career at some of the world’s most prestigious finance institutions, is an active community servant dedicated to empowering youth. He was PolyU Council Member from 2016 to 2024, contributing to the University’s financial health through key roles across multiple committees. He currently serves as PolyU Court Member, Professor of Practice (Finance) and Member of the International Advisory Committee of the Research Institute for Future Food. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Orion Astropreneur Space Academy, devoted to fostering Hong Kong’s commercial space ecosystem. AF congratulates Prof. LEUNG on this well-deserved honour. His exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication continue to inspire our community and contribute significantly to the advancement of PolyU and society at large. Since its introduction in 2000, PolyU has conferred University Fellowship on a total of 135 distinguished persons.

AF Student Wins First Place at Inter-Collegiate Business Competition

Five teams of BBA students participated in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.), one of the world’s largest and oldest case competitions and advanced to the I.C.B.C. Final Weekend. In January 2026, the teams travelled to Queen’s University in Canada where they competed against top undergraduate business students.   Among the participating students, Julia Liya ZHU (BBA in Accounting and Finance, Year 2) achieved first place in the Human Resources & Ethics stream. Julia excelled through her strong integration of academic knowledge with practical business insights. Her remarkable performance highlights her well-developed critical thinking, ethical reasoning and strategic problem-solving skills. AF congratulates Julia and commends all participating teams for their outstanding efforts. We also thank the coaching team for their dedicated guidance and support throughout the competition.

首屆國際財務及會計數智化創新峰會

首屆國際財務及會計數智化創新峰會圓滿舉行 由香港大公文匯傳媒集團主辦、香港理工大學會計及金融學院等機構協辦的 “首屆國際財務及會計數智化創新峰會（2026·香港）” 在1月12日假香港理工大學蔣震劇院成功舉行。本次峰會以「數智化創新」為核心主題，彙聚了來自政府、學界及商界的眾多領袖與專家，共同探索財務與會計領域在人工智慧、可持續發展與人才培養等方面的前沿發展與務實路徑。 香港特區政府財經事務及庫務局副局長陳浩濂先生, JP 應邀出席開幕式並致辭。他在講話中強調了香港在推動國際財務創新與數碼轉型方面的獨特優勢，並指出特區政府將持續支持業界與學界協作，促進財會行業的智慧化與專業化發展，鞏固香港作為國際金融中心的地位。 香港理工大學常務及學務副校長 黃永德教授 亦在開幕環節致辭。黃教授表示，數智化正深刻改變財會行業的生態與人才需求，理工大學一直致力於推動跨學科教育及科研創新，積極與業界合作，培育兼具科技能力與專業操守的未來人才，助力行業迎接數碼時代的挑戰與機遇。 在高端對話環節，理工大學會計及金融學院副教授 曾誠主持了第一部分：人才培養與可持續發展 專題討論。曾教授與來自會計監管機構、高校、專業團體及金融機構的專家，就融合科技教育、倫理培訓與可持續發展理念的財會人才培養模式展開深入交流，並分享了理大在課程革新與校企協作方面的實踐經驗。 另一場專題對話 「AI在財務中的應用與發展趨勢」 則由企業界代表主持，多位來自知名企業與金融機構的嘉賓分享了人工智慧在財務分析、風險管理與流程自動化等方面的創新案例與前瞻洞察，彰顯科技驅動財會轉型的廣泛潛力。 此外，理工大學會計及金融學院主任蘇黎新教授、學院教授暨理工大學內地發展處內地發展總監陸海天教授亦作為重要嘉賓參與峰會各項活動，體現了理大會計及金融學院在促進業界對話、推動知識轉移方面的積極參與和學術影響力。本次峰會為國際財會界構建了一個高層次、跨領域的交流平台，有效促進了數智化理念與實踐的深度融合。 活動相片 活動詳情： 【AI賦能 港領未來】2026國際財務及會計數智化創新峰會重磅來襲！ (7 Jan 2026) AI賦能 港領未來！國際財務及會計數智化創新峰會今日舉辦 (12 Jan 2026) 首屆國際財務及會計數智化創新峰會今日舉辦 (12 Jan 2026) 首屆國際財務及會計數智化創新峰會舉辦 探討AI賦能港領未來 (12 Jan 2026)

PolyU and KPMG Launch Elevate Programme for DSE High Achievers

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), represented by the School of Accounting and Finance (AF), signed an agreement with KPMG on 9 December 2025 to establish the PolyU–KPMG Elevate Programme for DSE High Achievers, a new initiative designed to nurture outstanding undergraduate talent through structured placement opportunities. The agreement was signed by Prof. George Wong, Associate Head (Public Relation and Student Service) of the School of Accounting and Finance of PolyU, and Ms. Ivy Cheung, Senior Partner in Hong Kong SAR and Vice Chairman of KPMG and witnessed by Prof. Mike Lai, Associate Dean (Academic Support) of the Faculty of Business, PolyU, and Mr. Wilson Lee, Head of Audit in Hong Kong SAR of KPMG. Faculty members of the School of Accounting and Finance, KPMG representatives, and student awardees also attended the ceremony.  Under the agreement, PolyU and KPMG will jointly arrange a bilateral student placement programme for Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduate students. Ten Year 1 students with outstanding DSE results will undertake placements in KPMG’s Audit Department after their first-year final examinations. Each Year 1 participant will receive the PolyU–KPMG Award, jointly funded by School of Accounting and Finance and KPMG. Another group of ten Year 2 students will also join placements, gaining valuable exposure to professional practice. The Elevate Programme underscores both parties’ commitment to nurturing high-achieving students by providing them with practical accounting experience under professional supervision. It also highlights shared values in promoting academic excellence, professional development, and industry–university collaboration.

AF Students receive Second Runner-Up Award at the Sixth Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Accounting and Business Knowledge Competition

Congratulations to our students on winning the Second Runner Up at the Sixth Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Accounting and Business Knowledge Competition.   Our team, comprising BBA in Accounting and Finance students LU Yuanyi and ZHAO Yawen, and BBA in Accountancy students ZHOU Xiaoyi and NIE Zihan, was selected to compete in the final round held in Dongguan, Foshan on 15 November 2025. They demonstrated outstanding performance in both the debate and buzz-in segments, showcasing their debating ability and professional knowledge in accounting.   This year’s competition drew 284 students, forming 71 teams from 36 universities. Organised by the Council for the Promotion of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation under the guidance of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, the event aims to strengthen professional exchange in the accounting and business sectors across the three regions, providing students with a valuable opportunity to develop their skills, foster regional understanding, and inspire contributions to regional growth and development. We extend our sincere appreciation to all the students for their dedication and efforts, with special thanks to SHI Tingwei for her outstanding guidance in helping the team improve their debating skills.  

AF Student Team Wins Championship at HKRFP’s Hong Kong Undergraduate Financial Planners of the Year Award 2025

We are delighted to announce that a team of four BBA students from the School of Accounting and Finance at PolyU has been crowned champions at the Hong Kong Undergraduate Financial Planners of the Year Award 2025, organized by the Society of Registered Financial Planners (HKRFP). The winning team members are LUK Wai Lok, WAN Chenlin, LIANG Xinyue, and XU Zhenhan. The competition, held on 15 November 2025, aims to raise awareness of financial planning among undergraduates and equip them with essential knowledge for a future career in the field. The team’s outstanding performance is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking. Our students excelled in the competition, with LIANG Xinyue receiving the Best Presenter Award, showcasing her exceptional presentation skills. The team was coached by Dr Josephine WONG, the main coach since January 2025, with additional advice and workshops provided by Dr William WONG. We would like to extend our gratitude to several dedicated alumni, including Teddy Lau and Vicky Lau, who generously shared their expertise with the team and provided coaching on presentation skills that significantly contributed to their success. We extend our warmest congratulations to our students on this remarkable achievement. Their success reflects the School’s commitment to nurturing talented, forward-thinking professionals who excel in real-world challenges.  

JCAE Annual Symposium and Doctoral Consortium 2026

The 2026 JCAE Annual Symposium, organized by the Journal, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Anhui University of Finance and Economics, will be held in Swan Lake Hotel Hefei, Anhui from January 9-10, 2026. It will be preceded by the Doctoral Consortium on January 8, 2026. The Theme The theme of the 2026 JCAE Annual Symposium will be Current issues in accounting and economics research: implications for markets, organizations, and society. We invite submissions on a wide range of issues with significant implications for markets, organizations, and society. We particularly welcome accounting and economics research on topics that address current opportunities and challenges in today’s fast-changing regulatory, technological, and economic landscape, including, but are not limited to: AI, Fintech, innovation Climate risk, biodiversity risk Corporate social responsibility, sustainable growth   Sustainability reporting Informed decision-making, effective resource allocation Keynote Speaker Professor Kevin Tseng (School of Accountancy, Chinese University of Hong Kong) Conference Programme: Please click HERE to view the conference programme Registration: The conference is free for participation. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodation.  Please click HERE to complete the registration form on or before 31 December 2025. About the Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics The JCAE is a tri-annual publication published by Elsevier in April, August, and December. The Journal encourages submissions in all the major areas related to accounting and auditing issues.  JCAE is widely recognized as a high-quality journal by researchers and journal evaluation institutes. For example, since 2010, JCAE has been ranked an “A” grade journal in the Journal Rating Listing of the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC). JCAE is included in the SCOPUS of Elsevier, the EconLit of the American Economic Association, and the SSCI listing. The Journal has an impact factor of 2.9 and a Citescore of 6.0. For all inquiries, please contact: jcae2026.conf@polyu.edu.hk Conference Organising Committee Prof. Nancy Su, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Zhang Shuran, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Dong Xiaohong, Anhui University of Finance and Economics

PolyU and ACCA Sign MoU to Enhance Diversity and Develop NextGen Professions

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, marking a new milestone for both organisations in achieving their shared ambitions to enhance diversity and develop talent, especially in response to the accelerating demand for accountancy expertise in the fast-growing world. According to the MOU, the partnership ‘PolyU x ACCA NextGen Business Professional Accelerator’, offers Accounting and Finance students at PolyU an accelerated pathway to complete the ACCA Strategic Professional level exams, empowering diverse career ambitions with a globally-recognised professional qualification. This collaboration bridges academic and professional learning, enhanced by ACCA’s expert guidance and teaching resources. Together, ACCA and PolyU will work towards broadening the diversity and fostering internationalisation of PolyU’s student pool, and boosting graduate employability through tailored activities and co-designed support initiatives that strengthen connections to the profession.  Prof. CAO Jiannong, Vice President (Education) of PolyU, introduced that the innovative “Accelerator” programme, which will be seamlessly integrated into two BBA curricula, will be implemented via the offering of two new elective subjects that aim at transforming promising talent into exceptional professional. He further disclosed that “Under this programme, our ambitious students will benefit from a structured and enriched study journey, supported by a series of professional workshops and exclusive networking events featuring seasoned professional accountants. Helen Brand OBE, Chief Executive of ACCA, said, 'This partnership marks a major breakthrough for business education as well as academic and professional opportunity in this region. It is practical and innovative, integrating the ACCA Qualification’s Strategic Professional level with PolyU’s academic programmes and setting a benchmark for bridging educational and professional readiness. We look forward to offering guidance, resources and exclusive networking opportunities for the students of PolyU, preparing them to become well-rounded, future-ready professionals who will thrive in a new era shaped by AI and the hunger for sustainability.'   Event Photos

AF Student Names 2025 Hong Kong Excellent University Student by the Hong Kong Ming De Association

Congratulations to our BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance student, LAW Chun Kit, Jacky, on being honoured as one of the Top 20 “2025 Hong Kong Excellent University Students” in the “2025 Hong Kong Outstanding University Students Award” organised by the Hong Kong Mingde Association. The “2025 Hong Kong Outstanding University Students Award”, established in 2020, recognises university students who demonstrate excellence in academic achievements, leadership and community service. The selection process is rigorous, and Jacky was selected from over 300 applicants, which is a commendable achievement.   The award ceremony was held on 10 November 2025. Due to overseas study commitments, Jacky was unable to attend in person. Prof. George Wong, Associate Head of the School of Accounting and Finance, represented the School to witness this proud moment.   Jacky is passionate about integrating technology and finance to drive social innovation. He has held leadership roles in student organisations, developing practical planning skills and gained professional experience through internships at banks and accounting firms. Looking ahead, he plans to pursue a career in fintech, applying innovative technologies to enhance everyday life while also striving to improve financial literacy and economic empowerment among youth and disadvantaged communities.   The School extends its warmest congratulations to Jacky. His outstanding accomplishments fully embody our commitment to nurturing socially responsible leaders and making meaningful contributions to society.

AF Collaborates to Drive Healthcare Innovation and Develop Future Talent

The School of Accounting and Finance (AF) has partnered with Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS) to launch a capstone internship programme focused on Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This initiative offers AF undergraduate students hands-on experience in applying automation solutions to real-world healthcare operations. Under the programme, students are required to complete a five-day RPA training before starting a 24-week internship, where they design and implement automation bots, prepare process documentation, and deliver reports across two academic terms.  “This partnership provides students with a valuable opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting,” said Prof. Brian Kei, Professor of Practice (FinTech) and Lead Supervisor of the programme. “It also allows them to explore how digital transformation is impacting a vital sector like healthcare.”  The programme equips students with practical skills in emerging technologies and fosters an innovation mindset essential for today’s business environment.