This month at the Institute (28 October 2021)

Annual Dinner “Together for the profession”

The Institute will hold its annual dinner on 12 November. The theme this year, “Together for the profession”, will see us celebrate how our members support the development of the profession, and Hong Kong. We will celebrate the dedicated altruism of members who devote their time to assisting with the Institute’s Qualification Programme, professional development courses and events, mentorship programmes, and corporate social responsibility programmes. Book your seat now.

Self-nomination for Council and committee appointment in 2022

Ready to contribute to the development of the profession in 2022? Take part in the important work of the Institute by putting your name forward to join the Council as a co-opted member or committees. The Nomination Committee is inviting applications for 2022. Click here to learn more about the committees and submit your nomination form here before 26 November.

Announcement

EGM outcome

Both resolutions regarding the reform of the regulatory regime of the accounting profession were carried by a majority of members voting in person or by proxy at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 30 September. The minutes of the meeting are available for members to read. Click here and login to your account to view them. Read the Institute’s email for further updates.

New publication

A Plus – The brightest stars

The September issue of A Plus features top students of the new Qualification Programme on the practical nature of the programme, and how it has prepared them for a fruitful career in the profession. Other articles include panellists from this year’s Annual Taxation Conference on Hong Kong’s preparedness for BEPS 2.0, the journey to net-zero; and interviews with Frederik Gollob, Chair of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Raymond Tam CPA, Chief Financial Officer of Adagene Inc.

Institute updates

Annual Accounting Update 2021

Young Members Virtual Conference 2021

The virtual conference, “You Gotta Move On", on 13 November will discuss how to prepare for the recent changes in financial reporting. The speakers will discuss the setting of financial reporting standards and application issues of the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, including recent agenda decisions and newly or not yet effective standards. The future of corporate reporting and the emerging issues including cryptocurrencies and special purpose acquisition companies will also be covered. Enrol now.

The Young Members Virtual Conference 2021 themed "Building an arsenal for young accountants – new trends and skillsets for future-ready CPAs", will be held on 6 November. Hear from a panel of speakers sharing their insights on skillsets required for young CPAs under the new market trend covering subjects relating to AI, big data, cryptocurrencies, security token offerings, listed companies, as well as environmental, social and governance reporting. Register now.

Members-Help-Members technical enquiry service

Members-Help-Members is a platform for members to obtain guidance and comments from the Small and Medium Practices Committee’s Working Group on Technical Issues about matters they are facing. Enquiries submitted may be addressed at an upcoming sharing session.

Minutes of Council meetings

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

Industry updates

Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence

Application for the 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence, organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, is now open until 31 December. All businesses/organizations are welcome to apply. Click here for details.

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