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Cocktail reception for IFAC leaders
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Visiting IFAC members and local stakeholders gathered before the PAIBAG meeting and joint conference.
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Public Affairs Series: Two Sessions 2026
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Institute invited NPC and CPPCC members to share insights with close to 300 participants.
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We met with Jiangsu Jinfu Digital Tech Group to discuss opportunities for collaboration.
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HKICPA at GoGlobal Connect
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We joined HKTDC to launch GoGlobal Connect, supporting Mainland enterprises expanding overseas.
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Institute supported the inaugural MPF Strategy Forum with President presenting at the 2025 MPF Performance Awards.
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Mentorship Programme 2026–27
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The Mentorship Programme ceremony brought together 130 mentors and mentees for an inspiring launch.
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Watch the new CAB video: “Voices from Employers”
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Discover why HKICPA Certificate in Accounting and Business (CAB) matters to today’s businesses. Hire smarter by including CAB as a criterion in your job postings. Claim your free certificate (worth HK$1,200) by 30 June.
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Become a QP workshop facilitator
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Apply to be a workshop facilitator for the Qualification Programme (QP) by 10 May. Share your expertise and help shape future professionals.
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Inspiring future accounting professionals
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The Institute co-hosted an interactive seminar with the Education Bureau on 18 April, inspiring 40 secondary students about accounting careers.
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Read the abridged minutes from February 2026 Council meeting.
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HKIRA Investor Relations Awards
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The Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) has announced the nominees for its 12th Investor Relations Awards 2026. Support excellence in the industry by casting your vote online. Registration and voting close on 25 April.
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Inland Revenue Department (IRD) – 2025/26 Profits Tax Filing
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The IRD issued 2025/26 Profits Tax Returns (PTRs) on 1 April 2026. Under the first phase of the implementation of mandatory e-filing, entities of in-scope multinational enterprise groups are mandated to e-file their PTRs with effect from the year of assessment 2025/26 onwards. Apart from these entities, other taxpayers are encouraged to e-file their PTRs, together with the supporting documents, in iXBRL format, on a voluntary basis.
The IRD has implemented the full adoption of electronic Block Extension Scheme (e-BES) starting from 1 April 2026. Tax representatives must submit their block extension applications or notifications in respect of their clients’ PTRs and Tax Returns – Individuals, electronically, through the online block extension service provided under the Tax Representative Portal. Paper submissions will not be accepted. A transitional arrangement is in place during the initial implementation phase to facilitate a smooth transition.
Registering for New Tax Portals (NTPs) accounts facilitates seamless e-filing of tax returns, online submission of block extension applications or notifications, and access to other e-services. Please register, now if you do not have a dedicated account.
Useful links:
http://www.ird.gov.hk/e_epf (e-Filing)
http://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/tax/bus_ixbrl.htm (iXBRL Filing)
https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/tax/electronic_bes.htm (e-BES)
https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/ese/etax.htm (NTPs)
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E-filing of employer’s return – easy, secure and environment-friendly
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The Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions (Form BIR56A) for the year ended 31 March 2026 is issued today. Employers are required to complete and file the return to the IRD within one month, along with the Form IR56B for reporting of remuneration paid to the employees. Besides, covering letter IR6036A was also issued to employers who had reported payments made under contracts for service to local unincorporated entities, notifying them to file forms IR6036B and IR56M.
Employers can file the employer’s returns online by using "iAM Smart+" or eTAX account. The IR56 Forms Preparation Tool can be used to prepare the data file of annual Form IR56B and Form 56M for uploading to the IRD via the Online Mode or the Mixed Mode. For those using Mixed Mode submission, after uploading of data file(s), employers only need to submit the duly signed paper form BIR56A/IR6036B and the cover page (i.e. the first page) of the Control List generated by the system to complete the submission process. In addition, to tie in with employers in preparing early for the submission, the IR56 Forms Preparation Tool can be used to prepare the data file of annual IR56B/IR56M starting from 1 March each year.
Please visit the IRD website for details.
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