Issue no. 709 (20 September 2018)
 
  Dear members/member practices,  
     
 
 
 
  President's Dinner  

Norman Chan, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority, was this year's guest of honour at the annual President's Dinner held on 17 Sep. The dinner gathering, attended by past presidents, Council members, committee chairs and senior management, invites leading figures of the Hong Kong community to share their views on issues affecting the profession and the city. Click to see photos.

 
    Institute welcomed delegation from CPPCC  
 

The Institute welcomed a delegation of 29 Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) delegates comprising professionals including accountants, lawyers, architects, and planners on 13 Sep. The Institute's management gave the delegation an overview of Hong Kong's accounting profession, introduced the Institute's roles and operations, our relationships with Mainland organizations including regulators, our participation in international affairs, and how we serve and support our members. The delegation also learnt about the Qualification Programme and its recognition in Mainland China and globally.

 

Consequence of non-compliance with CPD requirements

The Professional Accountants Ordinance requires members to comply with the continuing professional development requirements as a condition of membership renewal. Click here for details.

 

Early closing

The Institute offices and library will close at 4 p.m. on 24 Sep for the Mid-Autumn Festival.


Financing your startups
Startup is one of the hottest topics in the business and financial world these days. The seminar on 28 Sep will focus on financing alternatives for startups, startup fundraising process and key players in the startup investment.

Introduction and experience sharing on HKEX ESG reporting
The seminar on 2 Oct will give an overview of current environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, experience sharing on preparing ESG reports, and how to improve ESG reporting and disclosures.

Recent AI update and real business applications
Join the seminar on 4 Oct to learn more about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries, AI technical categorization and corresponding problem patterns, as well as leading-edge developments of AI by global tech giants.

How fund managers evaluate corporate values
The executive programme on 22 Oct will cover how fund managers read financial statements, four drivers for valuation multiples re-rating and de-rating, as well as common misconceptions and a case study on dividend payout and share buybacks.

Reminder: IT Conference 2018 – early-bird enrolment
The early-bird enrolment for the IT Conference on 20 Oct ends on 21 Sep. Attend the conference to gain insights on the impact of FinTech and artificial intelligence on the accountancy profession from Peter Yan, CEO of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co. Ltd. and other renowned speakers, as well as to be entered into the lucky draw to win one of two Apple Watches or a Bluetooth headset.
 
Webcast: presentation of financial liabilities

The IASB released its final webcast in a series of web presentations related to the Discussion Paper Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity. This webcast discusses the board’s preferred approach to the presentation of financial liabilities.


United Nations sanctions notice

The updated list of relevant persons and relevant entities under the United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2011 (Cap. 537 AW) published on 14 Sep.

 
Dance events

Intermediate level rumba and elementary level jive classes will both begin on 4 Oct in Wanchai.

Dance and dine at the monthly dance dinner on 12 Oct at 百樂會 in Tsim Sha Tsui.


Last call: CPA Golf Tournament 2018

Don't miss the chance to join and compete against fellow members for the Wong Tan Cup and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Trophy at the CPA Golf Tournament on 25 Oct.

 

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