Director’s Table Series #1 – Mr KM Wong

How can CFOs optimize financial reporting? Our first Director’s Table in the series, featuring the CFO of HK Electric, Mr. Kim Man Wong (KM), provided an extraordinary opportunity to delve into this question. Co-hosted by Dr. Anson Au Yeung, this exclusive session brought together a diverse group of participants for an engaging and insightful discussion. The event showcased CUHK MBA’s commitment to bridging academic knowledge with real-world business practices, offering unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth to our MBA students and alumni.

KM shed light on various points, including how to detect profit manipulation in M&A transactions and the importance of understanding the business to unveil accurate numbers. He emphasized the significance of analyzing the three key financial statements together instead of in isolation and using financial ratios for peer comparisons within the same industry. Moreover, he encouraged finance professionals to venture outside the office and seek the truth firsthand. Dr. Au Yeung’s collaboration added depth to the conversation, creating a dynamic and enriching experience for all participants.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to both speakers and all participants for their active engagement and contributions, as their enthusiasm made this event a true success. This event is just the beginning of our efforts to bring together distinguished leaders and industry experts to inspire and empower our MBA community.