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Issue no. 565 (23 October 2015)

Dear members/member practices,

AGM and Council election

The Institute's 43rd annual general meeting will take place on 11 Dec. and the nominations to Council election will close at 6 p.m. on 17 Nov. Click here for more information including the summary financial statements. Hardcopy of the AGM booklet will be mailed to you in the first week of November.

A Plus – Vice Minister of Finance on Mainland accounting reform

Yu Weiping, China’s recently appointed Vice Minister of Finance, talks to A Plus about the country's plans and commitment to continue developing the accounting profession. The October issue also covers: consequences of RMB devaluation for CFOs, forensic accountants and big data, Yip's Chemical Holdings CFO's interview and CPAs who dance. Click here to read.

CPD tips: How to decide whether it's CPD

Seminars, conferences and online courses are acceptable as CPD activities. When choosing CPD courses, think about whether they contribute to the development of professional competence relevant to your work. Visit the CPD learning resource centre for various courses and learn more about CPD requirements.

Liaison meeting with SAT

Click here for the notes of the Institute's 2015 liaison meeting with the State Administration of Taxation. An English translation will be available later.

Pathways to ICAEW membership ends this year

Non-QP-graduated HKICPA members who wish to join the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales through the Pathways to Membership scheme are reminded to submit their applications to ICAEW by 11 Dec. This route to ICAEW membership will end after the deadline.

ESG disclosure and carbon auditing

Refresher courses on auditing standards

The auditing standards refresher courses in November and December will help you enhance your auditing skills through understanding the requirements of the clarified auditing standards.

Compliance series

The compliance series in November will cover anti-money laundering, issues about tax evasion and implementation of automatic exchange of information framework in Hong Kong.

China's transfer pricing developments

The seminar on 4 Nov. will cover the latest transfer pricing and tax developments in China and their implications for taxpayers, and changes under Base Erosion and Profit Shifting including the new controlled foreign corporation chapter. +

Revised professional investor regime

The Financial Services Interest Group seminar on 17 Nov. will give an overview of the existing professional investor regime and an update on the key amendments about the regime which will be effective from March 2016.

IP trading and patent system review

Come join the seminar on 5 Nov. to learn more about the government’s initiatives in promoting Hong Kong as an intellectual property trading hub, the existing patent system and major proposed changes to existing patent law. +

China's growth, RMB policy and HKD peg

Co-organized by the Young Members Committee and the Mainland Business Interest Group, the joint seminar on 17 Nov. will analyse the market's misunderstanding about China's economic growth, Mainland monetary policy and the fate of the Hong Kong dollar peg. +

Fraud risk indicators in China

Come to the Forensic Interest Group seminar on 19 Nov. to find out ways to reduce risks of investing in Mainland companies, including how to identify fraud risk indicators and financial statement fraud.


Reminders
	Come join the study tour on 6-7 Nov. to learn more about the latest development of Guangzhou.


	Don't miss the career conference for young members on 7 Nov. to get career development tips and market trend updates.

Learn more about Internet finance

The Financial Services Development Council is organizing a seminar on 15 Nov. to explore developments and opportunities in the rapidly evolving Internet finance sector. +

IASB survey

Participate in the IASB survey to help it better understand investors' and analysts' priorities with respect to financial reporting and its future work plan.

Model financial statements

Deloitte has published model financial statements for the year ended 31 Dec 2015. +

Music appreciation night

At the music appreciation night on 24 Nov., the speaker will share her experience of classical music by using excerpts from various compositions by Mozart, Chopin and Bach.

Tennis training

The elementary and intermediate tennis courses staring from mid-November will provide structural training.

Singing technique classes

The singing technique classes will start in late November, with Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon sessions available.


Reminders
	Don't miss your chance to showcase your talents at the CPA singing contest on 15 Nov. Enrolment deadline has been extended to 28 Oct.


	Brush up your snooker skills at the snooker training courses between November and January.


	Last call to enrol in the Jazz Funk class starting on 30 Oct.


	Come join the golf training starting on 28 Nov.

Ernolment discount

Hong Kong Management Association is offering enrolment discount for the January 2016 intake of MSc Accounting and Financial Management and BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance offered with the University of the West of England.


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