Research Centre for Digital Economy Inauguration Ceremony

An inauguration ceremony of the Research Centre for Digital Economy of the School of Accounting and Finance (AF) was held at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 3 September 2024 (Tuesday). The research centre focuses on key trends in digital economy and covers a wide range of important research areas, including blockchain, artificial intelligence and big data. Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, delivered the opening remarks at the inauguration ceremony. Representatives of the donor, An He (Hainan) Digital Industry Holding Co. Ltd, as well as team members of the research centre also attended the ceremony. The establishment of the Research Centre for Digital Economy serves as an example of AF’s close collaboration with the industry, as well as our commitment to align with PolyU’s strategic plan and further promote scholarly excellence. Photo Gallery

華潤集團設立「華潤香港公司治理專業專項獎學金」培育理大企業治理人才

理大早前與華潤慈善基金有限公司（華潤慈善基金）簽署獎學金捐贈協議， 設立「華潤香港公司治理專業專項獎學金」，並於2023/24至2027/28學年共五個學年設立多個獎學金，以表彰於理大「公司管治碩士」課程的優異學生，鼓勵他們發展企業治理和公司秘書的事業。 華潤集團於8月22日舉行獎學金捐贈簽署儀式，由華潤集團董事長王祥明先生、中聯絡辦教育科技部一級巡視員劉懋洲先生、香港特別行政區政府民政及青年事務局常任秘書長林雪麗女士、財經事務及庫務局副局長陳浩濂先生，以及華潤集團副總經理藍屹先生共同主禮。 在主禮嘉賓見證下，理大行政及拓展副校長盧麗華博士與華潤慈善基金董事宋貴斌先生簽署捐贈協議，其他出席的理大代表包括協理副校長(大學發展)及拓展事務總監羅璇博士、工商管理學院院長鄭大昭教授、會計及金融學院主任蘇黎新敎授，以及公司管治碩士課程總監利家樂博士。 是項獎學金計劃由華潤集團牽頭 ，並由華潤現代服務公司、華潤慈善基金及香港公司治理公會共同發起 ，惠及理大和本地另外三間大學的公司治理碩士課程的學生。 PolyU recently signed a donation agreement with China Resources Charitable Fund Limited (CRCF) to establish the “China Resources Corporate Governance Scholarship”, which will offer scholarships in each of the five academic years from 2023/24 to 2027/28. The scholarships recognise outstanding postgraduate students who have excelled in the PolyU Master of Corporate Governance and encourage them to pursue a career in corporate governance and company secretarial roles. The signing ceremony was held on 22 August and officiated by Mr Wang Xiangming, Chairman of China Resources Group; Mr Liu Maozhou, First-Level Inspector of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Ms Shirley Lam Shuet-lai, Permanent Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs of the HKSAR Government; Mr Joseph Chan Ho-lim, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government; and Mr Lan Yi, Vice General Manager of the China Resources Group . Dr Miranda Lou, the Executive Vice President of PolyU, and Mr Song Guibin, the Director of CRCF, signed the donation agreement, with the officiating guests witnessing the event. Other PolyU representatives at the ceremony included Dr Laura Lo, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement) and Director of Institutional Advancement; Ir Prof. T.C. Edwin Cheng, Dean of the Faculty of Business; Prof. Nancy Su, Head of the School of Accounting and Finance; and Dr Bruce Li, Programme Director of the Master of Corporate Governance programme. The Scholarship arrangement was driven by China Resources Group and jointly initiated by China Resources Corporate Service Limited, CRCF and The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute. Its aim is to benefit postgraduate students in corporate governance at PolyU and three other local universities.

CESEF主辦「雲頂論壇走進粵港澳大灣區」

香港理工大學會計及金融學院可持續經濟與創業金融中心(簡稱CESEF) 與廈門國家會計學院及南方科技大學於南方科技大學會議中心聯合主辦雲頂論壇第49期暨「雲頂論壇走進粵港澳大灣區」之「可持續信息披露與經濟高質量發展」主題論壇，論壇主旨演講及圓桌討論已於2024年8月2日圓滿結束。 論壇開幕式由理大會計及金融學院學院主任及CESEF主任蘇黎新教授代表致辭，並由蘇教授發表關於信息披露質量與透明度提升的主旨演講，分享爲大灣區乃至全球可持續發展貢獻力量的願望。會計及金融學院王沖副教授亦為論壇主持主旨演講環節。 「雲頂論壇」旨在提供學術交流的平台，提升社會各界對ESG理念的認知和理解，促進行業專家、企業決策者和政策制定者之間的深度對話，實現可持續發展經驗與策略的交流，推動ESG理念在中國的深入發展和應用，有助於推動我國經濟高質量發展，爲實現可持續發展目標貢獻力量。   活動詳情： https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/BVoaQKl6QUO8UGmjU0Wa2w https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/iLNjxG-zFeZ6JrekX4tSnA  

2024 Hong Kong Joint Finance Research Workshop

The 10th Hong Kong Joint Finance Research Workshop will take place at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 16 August 2024. This intensive one-day event will feature presentations and discussions of finance seminal papers by enlightening academics. The workshop aims to foster the exchange, advancement, and dissemination of pioneering research and novel discoveries in Finance, promoting robust dialogue between junior and senior finance experts in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It serves as a dynamic nexus for academic exchange in Finance within the region. Organising Committee: Quanwei CAO (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen) Yan JI (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) Yang LIU (The University of Hong Kong) Dan LUO (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Linlin MA (Peking University HSBC Business School) Yujing MA (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Liyao WANG (Hong Kong Baptist University) Lai WEI (Lingnan University) Zhengyang XU (City University of Hong Kong) Nan YANG (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Advisory Committee: Jay CAO (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Walid SAFFAR (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) John WEI (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Click HERE for more details Click HERE for registration

Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Accounting and Finance 2024

We are pleased to present the “Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Accounting and Finance 2024” to three distinguished graduates in recognition of their Professional/Entrepreneurial Achievement, active support to their alma mater as well as impactful contributions to the wider community.   Congratulations to the following awardees!

Our Students Won 1st Runner-up and Best AI Application Awards at North Asia Final of CGMA Global Business Challenge 2024

Three BBA in Accounting and Finance students and one BBA Scheme in Aviation, Maritime and Supply Chain Management student won the 1st Runner-up and Best AI Application Awards at the North Asia Final of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Global Business Challenge held in Nanchang, China on 2 June 2024. Our students represented Hong Kong at the North Asia Final and competed against eleven shortlisted teams of elite university students from around the world. They eventually secured two more major awards after winning the championship at the CGMA Global Business Challenge 2024 in Hong Kong. Organised by The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA&CIMA), the CGMA Global Business Challenge is an international competition designed for business students. This year's competition features the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enhance students’ problem-solving capabilities. Through presenting business case studies, students can showcase their talents for business management and learn how to become business leaders. For details of the event, please visit: https://www.aicpa-cima-cn.com/news/view/179 (Chinese only)    

An AF student has been awarded the Innovation and Technology Scholarship in 2024!

This prestigious scholarship, jointly launched by the Innovation and Technology Commission, HSBC, and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, provides outstanding Hong Kong undergraduates with opportunities to broaden their international or Mainland exposure, deepen their industry experience, and foster their passion for science and technology. Among the 25 awardees this year is LAU Chak Wan Jason, a BBA (Hons) in Accountancy student from the School of Accounting and Finance. This recognition is a testament to Jason's extraordinary achievements in business and financial technology. It also underlines AF's commitment to nurturing future leaders in accounting and finance. An Award Presentation Ceremony was held on 11 June 2024. Our staff representatives also attended the joyous occasion. Awardees will receive a scholarship of up to HK$150,000, enabling them to engage in initiatives such as Overseas/Mainland Attachment Programme, Mentorship Programme, Local Internship Programme, and Service Project Programme. 

AF Student Teams won Champion and 1st Runner-up at CGMA Global Business Challenge 2024

Congratulations to our student teams for winning champion and 1st runner-up at the CGMA Global Business Challenge 2024 in Hong Kong! The two teams are StrategiX Agent (champion) and Polycorn Pro Max (first runner-up). Team StrategiX Agent consists of three BBA in Accounting and Finance students, HE Zixuan, WANG Fangyu and ZHAI Yujia, and one BBA Scheme in Aviation, Maritime & Supply Chain Management student, ZHU Yingfan, while Team Polycorn Pro Max consists of two BBA in Accounting and Finance students, LAW Chun Kit and LIU Yinong, and two BBA in Marketing students, WANG Ruofei and WU Sirui. Special thanks to Dr William Wong for coaching the teams and guiding our students to achieve excellent performance in consecutive years. The CGMA Global Business Challenge 2024 is an international business competition held by AICPA and CIMA for nurturing young business leaders. This year's competition features the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enhance students’ problem-solving capabilities.

理大×星島「ESG認證計劃暨嘉許禮2024」即日起接受報名

理大會計及金融學院可持續經濟與創業金融中心 (簡稱CESEF) 與星島新聞集團攜手合辦 「ESG認證計劃暨嘉許禮2024」 即日起接受報名。計劃目標包括提供專業建議和最新知識，促進企業間交流，提高企業在環境、社會及企業管治的績效。   CESEF、星島新聞集團、理大科技及創新政策研究中心 (簡稱PReCIT) 以及畢馬威 (簡稱KPMG) 將擔任專業評審，評選及表彰積極實踐ESG的優秀企業。今年除了「ESG年度榮譽成就大獎」，「ESG卓越環境表現／社會表現／企業管治專業獎」及「ESG嘉許認證」外，更新增「ESG創新科技應用大獎」，嘉許在ESG領域應用創新解決方案和技術並取得顯著成就的企業。   所有獎項將於「ESG企業認證嘉許禮暨永續發展專題論壇2024」頒發，屆時更會邀請業界領袖就不同ESG議題分享真知灼見。獲獎企業更可參與由理大舉辦的ESG交流講座，掌握ESG新知以實踐可持續發展。今年截止報名日期爲2024年7月15日中午12時。   活動詳情：https://singtaoesgaward.com/ 查詢電郵：esgawards@singtaonewscorp.com 詳情請瀏覽：星島X理大ESG認證計劃接受報名 新設「ESG創新科技應用大獎」（星島頭條, 20 May）(in Chinese only)

PolyU Business School’s Accounting Research ranks 39th among UTD Top 100 World Rankings of Business Schools Based on Research Contribution 2019-2023

According to the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Top 100 Worldwide Business School Research Rankings, which evaluates research contribution to 24 leading business journals, our school’s accounting research ranked 39th during 2019-2023, a significant rise from 57th in 2018-2022. This achievement is based on the publication of research in three top accounting journals, namely The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, and Journal of Accounting Research.  For details, please visit https://jsom.utdallas.edu/the-utd-top-100-business-school-research-rankings/search#rankingsByJournal