15 Oct 2025 Financial Due Diligence: Practice and Case Studies
Sep 16, 2025
In this webinar, the speakers will share essential knowledge and practical insights on financial due diligence within the M&A process, including planning, execution, and evaluation of findings. The session will also include illustrative case studies to enhance understanding.
Key discussion topics will include:
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Understanding the M&A Process and the Role of Various Due Diligences
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Planning for Various Due Diligences
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Conducting Financial Due Diligence
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Evaluating Financial Due Diligence Findings and Making Recommendations
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Case Studies
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Takeaways
Event details:
Date: 15 October 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Channel: Zoom Webinar
CPD: 1.5 hours
Language: Cantonese
Fee: HK$100 for Members & Colleagues; HK$150 for Non-members
Speakers:
Mr. Barry Tong, Partner and Head of Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited
Barry Tong is a Partner and Head of Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited and the National Leader of Forensic and Investigation Services, as well as the Leading Partner of the Agricultural and Food Industry in Grant Thornton China. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in forensic investigation, litigation support, financial due diligence, transaction support, recovery, reorganization, assurance, and IPOs. Barry conducts complex investigations involving fraud and corruption and handles financial and regulatory compliance matters. Barry serves on several prominent boards, including the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI), and the Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association (HKiNEDA). He is also President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Hong Kong Chapter. Barry has served as an expert witness in Hong Kong courts since 1998, contributing extensively to dispute resolution, restructuring, and forensic investigations.
Ms. Polly Wong, Director of Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited
Polly has over 10 years of experience in financial due diligence, forensic investigation, business valuation, and auditing, with solid knowledge of both Hong Kong and Singapore listing rules. She has provided financial services to various listed companies across Hong Kong, Singapore, and the PRC. Polly has been involved in numerous M&A services related to tax and financial due diligences cross-border M&A support, and Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) review services. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
