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

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

Research on contemporary issues in accounting and finance plays a vital role in developing new knowledge and informing practice. Through studying emerging themes in accounting and finance, this special issue endeavours to bridge the gap between theory and practice in these fields, as well as facilitating adaptations to technological innovations. To contribute to growing discussions on how contemporary issues are affecting research, this special i

30 Nov 2024

Congratulations to our students on winning the Merit Award at the Fifth Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Accounting and Business Knowledge Contest.   Our team, comprising BBA in Accounting and Finance students Chan Shi Lok and Tam Tsz Ying, and BBA in Accountancy students Ngai Chun Yin and Li Qiu Man, was selected to compete in the final round held in Dongguan, China on 8 November 2024.   Organised by the Council for the Promotion of Guangd

15 Nov 2024

由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) 與星島新聞集團合辦的「ESG 認證嘉許暨永續發展論壇2024」已於2024年11月4日假唯港薈圓滿舉行。活動旨在嘉許在ESG表現卓越的企業，加強社會對ESG議題的關注，同時促進ESG領域的交流。 CESEF教研團隊獲邀擔任專業評審，以客觀公正的態度評估參選企業在環境、社會和企業管治的表現。活動頒發多項殊榮，包括「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」奬項。今年活動更新增「大灣區 ESG 年度榮譽成就大獎」和「ESG 創新科技應用大獎」，表彰企業在大灣區及創科領域的貢獻。 香港理工大學會計及金融學院副學院主任 (研究) 吳強教授擔任專題論壇主持，帶領論壇講者就學界與業界在ESG領域的前景和機遇展開探討與分享。會計及金融學院副教授曾誠博士亦就企業的ESG表現發表建議，強調ESG報告對持有者或股東決策有深遠影響。企業不但要多方面改進匯報方式，而且要在ESG報告中

4 Nov 2024

Two students from the BBA in Accountancy and Financial Services programmes achieved remarkable success at The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute Corporate Governance Paper Competition and Presentation Awards 2024.  Organized by The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute, this annual event aims to promote the significance of good governance among local undergraduates. The theme for this year, "Overcoming Governance Obstacles in NGO Admini

12 Sep 2024