The School of Accounting and Finance at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is going to host the 2026 PolyU Accounting Research Conference on 3 - 4 December 2026 at M1603 on PolyU Campus. As a flagship event of the School of Accounting and Finance, the conference aims to provide a platform for rising scholars around the world to present their unpublished research papers. A half-day roundtable symposium for all conference presenters/ dis

23 Sep 2026

PolyU and Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited (EY) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 September 2026, further deepening collaboration in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability. The renewed agreement underscores both parties’ commitment to nurturing future leaders, strengthening knowledge exchange, and promoting best practices in ESG for Hong Kong and beyond. The MoU was signed by Prof. Nancy Su,

15 Sep 2026

The Research Centre for ESG Advancement (RCESGA) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) successfully hosted the inaugural RCESGA ESG Leadership Talk on Friday, 11 September 2026, at M1603, Li Ka Shing Tower. Established on 1 January 2026, RCESGA marked the Talk as its first public flagship event since inception, and the official launch of the ESG Leadership Talk Series — an interdisciplinary platform engaging faculty and students across

11 Sep 2026

Launch of the Hong Kong Climate Awareness: Public Understanding, Risk Perception, and Readiness for a Low-Carbon Future The Research Centre for ESG Advancement (“RCESGA”) and the School of Accounting and Finance at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (“PolyU”), in collaboration with Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”), released a joint research report titled Hong Kong Climate Awareness: Public Understanding, Risk Perception and Readiness for a

9 Sep 2026

The School of Accounting and Finance (AF) is delighted to announce that a research project led by Prof. Feng TIAN, Associate Professor of AF, has received funding under the Research Grants Council (RGC) Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) 2026/27. The project, titled “Managing AI Risk for Businesses in Hong Kong”, has been awarded approximately HK$10.84 million and is among the highly competitive projects selected to address issues of strategic imp

29 Jul 2026

The China Accounting and Finance Review (CAFR) Special Issue Conference 2026, jointly organised by the School of Accounting and Finance and the Research Centre for Environmental, Social, and Governance Advancement of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the School of Accountancy of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, will be held at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, China on 28-29 November 2026.   Conference Theme an

16 Jul 2026

The School of Accounting and Finance (AF) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) warmly welcomed a delegation from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), led by President Prof. Haitao MA, on 29 June 2026. The visit marked a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between the two institutions, highlighted by the official launch of the Doctor of Digital Finance with Artificial Intelligence (DDFAI) proramme, offe

29 Jun 2026

CALL FOR PAPERS JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNTING & ECONOMICS Annual Symposium and Doctoral Consortium January 15th – 17th, 2027 The 2027 JCAE Annual Symposium, organized by the Journal, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and The Macau University of Science and Technology, will be held on the campus of The Macau University of Science and Technology during January 16-17, 2027. It will be preceded by the Doctoral Consortium on January 15, 2027.

4 Jun 2026

We are pleased to present the “Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Accounting and Finance 2026” to two distinguished graduates in recognition of their outstanding achievement, active support to their alma mater as well as impactful contributions to the wider community. Congratulations to the following awardees!

2 Jun 2026

The School of Accounting and Finance (AF) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to share that its students have been recognised at the PolyU – China Construction Bank (Asia) (CCB (Asia)) Scholarship Presentation Ceremony, held on 29 May 2026. Organised under the theme “Financing the World, Building the Future,” the initiative reflects a shared commitment between PolyU and CCB (Asia) to nurture globally minded financial talent

29 May 2026