On April 23rd, 2024, the Faculty of Business of City University of Macau successfully organized a Digital Transformation Seminar and CIMA Career Sharing Session. Mr. Louis Lin, a member of CIMA Hong Kong Committee, was invited as the guest speaker to bring in-depth industry insights to the students and teachers.

Mr. Louis Lin has a strong academic background, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Master's degree in Corporate Governance from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With nearly a decade of rich experience in the art auction industry, he currently serves as the Vice President and Finance Manager of Christie's Asia, responsible for financial operations and demonstrating exceptional expertise in areas such as system upgrades, blockchain transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.

During the sharing session, Mr. Louis Lin emphasized the importance of programming in his career and elaborated on how digital transformation will help corporate finance management meet future challenges. He gave the audience a more intuitive understanding of digital transformation by sharing his work experience at Christie's, especially the successful cases of digital transformation and the challenges they faced. He also highlighted the use of blockchain technology in art transactions, which has significantly improved the transparency and efficiency of transactions.

Regarding the impact of CIMA on his career development, Mr. Louis Lin expressed that CIMA's training and certification have paved a solid career path for him. Through CIMA's systematic learning and practice, he has not only improved his professional skills, but also refined his management thinking and strategic vision, and CIMA's training courses and certification exams have provided strong support for his career development.

The representative of CIMA Asia also presented a detailed introduction to CIMA's progressive training program on site, which focuses on developing different skills and knowledge from the skills core to the skill pro stage. He also shared specific pathways and costs for obtaining these qualifications, providing clear guidance for the attending students.

The seminar not only provided students with valuable knowledge and experience, but also painted a blueprint for their future full of challenges and opportunities. Through Mr. Louis Lin's sharing and CIMA's introduction, students gained a deeper understanding of the professionalism and prospect of management accounting, which will undoubtedly have a profound impact on their careers.