Alvarez & Marsal Hong Kong Business Case Competition 2024 (Champion, Best Presenter)

Congratulations to our students for winning the Champion and Best Presenter in the Alvarez & Marsal Hong Kong Business Case Competition 2024!

The competition, organised by Alvarez & Marsal, aims to provide students with an opportunity to apply their business knowledge and skills to real-world challenges. The theme of the competition is “Embracing Digital Compliance: Navigating the Dynamic Tax Landscape”.

The competition consisted of two rounds. In Round One, teams submitted a detailed proposal on their strategy, and the Top 5 teams advanced to the Final Round where they presented their solutions at the Alvarez & Marsal Hong Kong Office.

From over 100 participating teams, our student team stood out by articulating innovative strategies while addressing the challenges of the tax industry in an increasingly digitalising economy. Congratulations again to our Champions.

More about the competition: https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/competition/alvarez-and-marsal-hong-kong-business-case-competition-2024

Award:

Champion

Team members:

Mr. Leung Chun Long, BBA(IBGM), Year 2

Miss Mak Ho Yan, BEcon&Fin, Year 2

Mr. Tse Pun Yiu, BEcon&Fin, Year 2

(The team comprises 1 other team member from other university.)

Best Presenter:

Mr. Tse Pun Yiu, BEcon&Fin, Year 2

Student Sharing:

During my internship at a financial institution, I worked on automation projects, and it was rewarding to apply that experience in the tax space during the competition, highlighting the importance of automation in the digital economy. Presenting to senior directors at Alvarez & Marsal provided valuable insights and further inspired me to explore how technology can shape the financial industry.

(by Mr. Leung Chun Long, Bowen)

This competition provided me with the opportunity to venture into the complex tax landscape, offering insights I had never imagined! It was an incredibly eye-opening experience that pushed me to quickly adapt and acquire knowledge in an unfamiliar domain. The challenge has strengthened my ability to navigate complexity with confidence and now I am feeling more prepared to embrace challenges in new and unfamiliar areas!

(by Miss Mak Ho Yan, Stephanie)

This was an incredibly rewarding experience to address the challenge of identifying a serviceable market within a vast potential client base in the tax services sector. We conducted a thorough feasibility analysis to evaluate the project’s practicality, while I dove deep into financial modelling to assess the value it could bring to Alvarez & Marsal. Our approach was grounded in detailed market research, exploring competitors and alternative solutions, which helped us craft a tiered pricing structure with premium features to drive adoption. Ultimately, it was exciting to present our idea and confidently address the judges’ doubts, making it even more satisfying to finally win a case competition with the right team after many previous attempts.

(by Mr. Tse Pun Yiu, Matthew)