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Corporate Deals & Market Moves – Jan’25 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit

Corporate Deals & Market Moves – Jan’25 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit

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    February, 2025

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    February, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Finance

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze HSBC’s decision to withdraw from Western investment banking.
  • Evaluate the role of private equity in modernizing CPA firms.
  • Discuss Deloitte’s acquisition of SimplrOps and its impact on automation.
  • Identify potential regulatory and ethical challenges in financial industry shifts.
  • Assess long-term market implications of major corporate restructurings.

Course Overview

Major corporate deals are reshaping the financial landscape, from HSBC’s retreat from Western investment banking to Blackstone’s $2 billion acquisition of Citrin Cooperman and Deloitte’s strategic SaaS expansion. But what do these deals signal for the future of finance, consulting, and accounting?

This CPE course will cover HSBC’s decision to scale back investment banking in the U.S. and Europe, marking a major strategic pivot towards Asia’s high-growth markets. Meanwhile, Blackstone’s acquisition of Citrin Cooperman highlights the rising influence of private equity in the accounting sector, bringing both opportunities and regulatory concerns. On the consulting front, Deloitte’s purchase of SimplrOps demonstrates how automation is revolutionizing enterprise solutions. As financial firms adapt to these trends, professionals must navigate evolving industry dynamics, changing business models, and potential ethical dilemmas. This course provides an in-depth analysis of these game-changing deals, exploring their long-term impact on financial services, consulting, and accounting. 

Major Topics: 

  • HSBC’s Banking Strategy Shift
  • Private Equity in Accounting
  • Deloitte’s Automation Expansion
  • Market Disruptions & Risks
  • Regulatory & Ethical Impacts

Join us to gain insights into corporate strategy shifts, investment trends, and technology’s growing role in reshaping industries. Stay ahead of the curve and understand how these developments could affect your career and business.
This e-book has been compiled from various articles and insights contributed by multiple professionals.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 0.5 CPE Approved
Finance for CPA in Canada 0.5 CPD Eligible
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 0.5 CPD Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 0.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 0.5 CPD Eligible
Mergers and acquisitions for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Risk Management for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 0.5 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Corporate annual reports for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 0.5 CE Eligible
Mergers and acquisitions for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 0.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 0.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 0.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 0.5 CPE Approved
Finance for CPA in Canada 0.5 CPD Eligible
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 0.5 CPD Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 0.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 0.5 CPD Eligible
Mergers and acquisitions for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Risk Management for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 0.5 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Corporate annual reports for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 0.5 CE Eligible
Mergers and acquisitions for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 0.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 0.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 0.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

0.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

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Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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Shawn Parikh is the CEO and Co-Founder of MYCPE ONE. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, he has over 15 years of experience of being a problem solver for small to mid-size firms and over time he has given consultation to thousands of CPAs, accountants and tax pros. Shawn has always been a big believer and advocate of social enterprises and small accounting firms & businesses. He consults and speaks on several topics ranging from Building Remote Team - Remote Working, Offshore Staffing, strategic planning, Scalability of Accounting Practice, cloud accounting, practice management, LinkedIn marketing, etc.

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Christopher Rivera, Chris serves as a Director of Client Relations and Business Development at MYCPE ONE. He is an expert at leading and managing teams actively from the front. His expertise in sales, training, coaching, mentoring and influencing combined with his competitive nature makes him a strong leader. 

Chris has traveled through the length and width of the country and has spoken with more than five thousand CPAs, understanding their challenges and limitations. On the grounds of that, he can now easily provide opinions and solutions that can be immensely helpful to the professionals. He has also represented MYCPE ONE at a number of major accounting conferences and networking events.

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