Your fortnightly well-being newsletter (7 May 2021)

Stories of the Institute’s Accountant Ambassadors

How have our Accountant Ambassadors enjoyed their experiences as members of our corporate social responsibility programme “Rich Kid, Poor Kid” over the years? Read their stories to learn about how interacting with students has changed them, and also prepared Hong Kong’s youth to be financially savvy consumers.

Inspired by their stories? Become an Accountant Ambassador and contribute to the community. The application form can be found here.

CPA Virtual Run 2021 – Running tips

Still chasing your best time for the CPA Virtual Run 2021?

John Yu, a certified coach shared some tips about how to get your mind and body prepared to boost your running performance. Also watch the warm up and cool down tips video to make yourself an injury-proof runner.

Don’t miss out! The deadline for result submission is fast approaching. Submit your best record by 16 May.

. HKICPA Source

Ready for a new role? Here are some highlights of the many positions in the market. Browse more vacancies on HKICPA Source, our online jobs portal.

In practice

• Assistant Manager, Transaction Services (Financial Services), KPMG

• Semi-Senior Auditor, S. Y. Yang & Co.

• Audit and Accounting Staff, Charlie Chow & Co.

In business

• Senior Accountant, International Christian School

• Financial Compliance Department – Accountant Position, China Merchants Land Limited

• Senior Officer, Accounting, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute

. Merchandise discounts

Simply show your digital membership card from the HKICPA Events app or present the physical one during purchase to enjoy a series of exclusive discounts. Click here for the full list of offers and below are some highlights:

• Bryan Medical Limited – Special price for selected dental services

• Chevron Hong Kong Limited – Discounted price for selected gasolines

• Meatogo Limited – 10% discount off on regular-priced frozen meats

• Nina Hospitality – Long staying promotion package

Upcoming activities

Leisure hiking e-seminar (archived video)

Video available:

7 - 21 May

Jazz dance class

Date: 22 May

Rumba – elementary

Date: 3 June

Online singing with guitar technique class

Date: 7 June

Singing technique classes

Date: May - June

Get involved

HKICPA V-fair 2021

The HKICPA V-fair 2021 seminars held on 17 April featured accountancy profession leaders discussing the career prospects in accountancy and their insights on the future of the profession. The recordings of the seminars are available here. Check them out for the insights of your fellow members. Also, share them with your family and friends interested in joining the profession.

Let your ideas shine! – Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth

To provide more opportunities for young people to participate in policy discussions and understand government operations, the government has enhanced its Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth and expanded it to cover more boards and committees. Phase 4 is now open for applications until 26 May.

If you are aged between 18 and 35, and interested in supporting Hong Kong's development, nominate yourself to become a member of one of the government advisory committees recruiting. Visit the scheme's webpage for further details.

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