One
of the four major investments recently announced by the Institute is
The Academy project, in which we plan to introduce new and enhanced
online learning and networking services for members. As the first step,
we are now introducing the online Competency Development Tool (CDT).
The tool aims to help you plan your career, identify the competencies
you need to reach the top of your career stream and, most importantly,
link you to some resources to assist you in your professional
development. Developed by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered
Accountants, CDT is licensed for the Institute’s use in Hong
Kong. We adapted the tool after interviewing our members in focus
groups so that it would suit the needs of CPAs working in Hong Kong and
on the mainland.
Click for the Chief Executive’s Introduction and highlights of the tool. We encourage you to visit our CDT webpage
to learn more and hope you will enjoy the benefits brought to you by
this versatile online tool. During the premiere launch, thanks to the
project funding received from the
Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme of the Commerce and
Economic Development Bureau, the Institute is offering a free
subscription, valid until 31 December 2010 for 1,000 members. This is
open to members who attend an information session or participate in a
lucky draw. From 1 April 2010, members can subscribe for the normal
price of $190 to enjoy all the benefits of CDT.
The highlights of CPD seminars for this month:
A
refresher course of 30 hours on Current Financial Reporting Standards
has been scheduled over 5 days from 27 February to 26 March. The
speaker Mr. Paul M.Y. Yeung is an experienced consultant, writer and
lecturer in financial reporting, auditing and business ethics. This
course is reimbursable for CEF purposes and is an excellent opportunity
to update your financial reporting skills. Please click here for
details.
An
evening seminar entitled "US Tax: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Investigations and Voluntary Disclosures" is scheduled for 10
February. This seminar is conducted by Mr. Richard Weisman, a US tax
partner based in the Hong Kong office of Baker & McKenzie. The
seminar will explain the relevant US tax rules and the voluntary
disclosure programme applicable to US citizens and green card holders
wherever they live in the world. Click here for the limited seats.
Lastly,
the Institute has invited Prof. the Hon. K C Chan, SBS, JP, Secretary
for Financial Services and The Treasury, to share his views on the
Budget 2010/11 with us on 24 February 2010. Please mark your
diary and watch for further details of this important event.
Want
to hone your management and business skills? A total of 83 e-manager
courses, developed by the US Skillsoft Corporation, offer you a wide
range of business subjects for flexible online study.
Others
HKICPA/Open University of HK (OUHK) - Collaboration programme for online courses in Chinese Business Law.
This
IFAC
LRC provides you with a wealth of knowledge ranging from professional
training to a learning resource network.A
great way to enrich yourself at your own pace and space. Click here.
Free
resources to support IFAC's revised Code of Ethics for Professional
Accountants: visit the Resources section of www.ifac.org/Ethics.
Input
your CPD hours (including CPD training organized by outside
providers) in MyCPA. Although it is not equivalent to your CPD
declaration, this online record helps you to keep track of your CPD
achievements. MyCPA also lists your
enrolment status for CPD courses.
