This month at the Institute (26 August 2021)

The CPA Conference 2021

This debut conference for all CPAs on 2 October will cover the latest trend and development relating to the accounting profession and the business world, and how COVID-19 has changed the profession. Themed "Transcending together", the conference will bring together professional accountants, both in business and in practice, to discuss how to tackle the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic for the betterment of the profession.

The speakers will share insights on doing business with purpose, the business lessons learnt from the pandemic, the urgent need for digital transformation, the future of the finance function, as well as the evolving skill sets and the path forward for the accounting profession.

Announcement

2021 CIA Challenge Exam – A fast track to attain the CIA designation

The Institute, in partnership with The Institute of Internal Auditors, is pleased to offer members the 2021 CIA Challenge Exam – a fast track way for Institute members to attain the globally recognized Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. Apply by 30 September, click here for further details.

New publications

Hong Kong CPAs and the Greater Bay Area Survey report

A Plus – Special series on the Institute’s specialist training programmes

The Institute has conducted a survey to understand the opportunities our members and Qualification Programme students think are in the Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area for Hong Kong CPAs. The findings of the survey have been published.

The July issue of A Plus features a special series on the Institute’s specialist training programmes, covers the course directors of these programmes on how their courses equip CPAs with the right knowledge to add value, and the course students on how the courses have prepared them for the next stage of their careers. Other articles include interviews with Deniz Güven, Chief Executive Officer of Mox Bank; NiQ Lai FCPA, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Broadband Network Group and facilitators of the Institute’s Qualification Programme.

Institute updates

72nd National Day Celebration for the Accountancy Profession

The Institute will jointly hold the 72nd National Day Celebration for the Accountancy Profession with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants on 28 September. Members are invited to come together to foster a much closer alliance and to promote unity and solidarity among ourselves. Book you seat or become a sponsor now.

Recruiting QP workshop facilitators

The Institute is now recruiting workshop facilitators for the Qualification Programme (QP). Members are invited to join us in unlocking the potentials of future-ready accountants. The general requirements for facilitators are:

Having a minimum of four years' membership with the Institute;
Holding or recently held a responsible position in a professional, business, government or academic organisation;
Having a working knowledge and have demonstrated technical competence in the module subject matter; and
Good command of spoken English.

The closing date for application is 31 October. Click here for further details. For enquiries, please email workshopadmin@hkicpa.org.hk.

Looking for interns?

Last call: Work-life Balance Survey of the Accounting Profession

A new internship opportunities section has been launched on HKICPA Source, the Institute’s online portal of accounting and finance job listings. If your company is offering internship placements to students and recent graduates, you are invited to publish the job posting on the online portal by returning a completed job advertisement form available on the webpage to us. This is a free service.

Take part in the survey by 27 August to let us know your working conditions, the reasons for working overtime, as well as your thoughts on effective ways to manage the issue in the profession.

Minutes of Council meetings

The abridged minutes from the June and July Council meetings are now available for members to read. Click here and login to your account to view them.

Industry updates

Listed Enterprises of the Year 2021

Nomination for the Listed Enterprises of the Year 2021, organized by Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese Edition, is now open until 31 August. All listed companies are welcome to apply. Click here for details.

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