Issue no. 489 (4 April 2014)
 
  Dear members/member practices,  
     
 
  Highlights
 
 
  Full corporate governance guide published  

The online corporate governance guide complete version is now available following the publishing of the remaining two sections "The board: its role; what it did during the year and how" and "Communication with shareholders". The other two sections are "Accountability and audit – internal controls" and "Accountability and audit – audit committees". +

 

2014 PRC CPA examination

The PRC CPA Uniform Examination is now open for enrolment until 25 April. For enquiries, please contact CICPA Hong Kong Office at 2528-9085/9095/9927 or hkexam@cicpa.org.cn.


Debt capital markets primer
The seminar on 7 May will provide an overview of debt financing in Asia Pacific from a borrower and financial market perspective, and a review of different fixed income instruments and markets available to issuers to meet their debt financing needs. +
 
  Professional development and events
Financial due diligence

Sign up for the seminar on 12 May to learn more about financial due diligence and how to apply it appropriately to support your future transactions. +


Reminder
Learn more about the concept of independence of company directors, related regulation and duty of care for corporate directors at the seminars on 10 April. +
Don’t miss the workshop on 26 April which will talk about how to use ratio analysis to assess financial risk and financial ratios commonly used by analysts. +
Enrolment deadline for HKTDC's SmartHK in Nanjing on 10-11 June is extended to 11 April. Submit your application to them and enjoy 20% discount.

Data protection workshops
Institute members get special rates for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data's workshops between May and June. Click here to enrol.
 
  Lifestyle
Graded bowling competition winners

Congratulations to Gavin Yuen, Michael Ma and Cheung Ping-yau who clinched the championship for grades A, B and C respectively in the graded bowling competition on 30 March. Gavin Yuen and Sybil Chong won the overall single highest scoring games. Click to see results and photos.


CPA basketball competition

Form your own team or join the Basketball Interest Group team to participate in the CPA Basketball Competition commencing in May.


Light and Shadows – Caravaggio • The Italian Baroque Master

The Asia Society Hong Kong Centre is inviting members to their open house event of "Light and Shadows – Caravaggio • The Italian Baroque Master" on 8 and 10 April, which includes cocktail reception and docent tour. This is a rare opportunity to see one of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's most important works, Supper at Emmaus. For registration, please email to the organizer at rsvphk@asiasociety.org. You may also join the walk-in tour on 12 and 13 April.


Reminder
Don't miss the "Driving and Woods" course on 3 May at Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course.
Come to the post marathon drink on 7 April to share your experience of this year's marathon.
 
  Tech updates
Upcoming changes in IFRS
EY has published an update on upcoming changes in IFRS. +

Illustrative financial statements
EY has issued an illustrative interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2014. +

Disclosure checklist
EY has published an IFRS disclosure checklist for entities with a year-end of 30 June 2014. +

New Companies Ordinance
Zhonghui Anda has published an update to summarize the requirements of the new Companies Ordinance. +

Reminder: bulk purchase discount
Last chance to enjoy 20% bulk discount on A Guide to H Share Listings, China Master Tax Guide and Hong Kong IPO – A Practical Guide from CCH.
 
   
SRC Facebook groups

Join the various SRC interest groups' Facebook pages and keep yourself updated with the exciting activities and connect with fellow members who share the same interest as you. Simply click on the interest group(s) you wish to join and send us a request.


Merry Monday

Louis Wong will introduce selected wines and answer questions of interest from participants at the Merry Monday on 12 May. Come share your drinking experience with fellow members in an informal and cozy ambience.


Dance classes in April and May

Classes of Foxtrot, Rumba and Jazz Funk in April and Jazz in May are now open for enrolment. Pick your choice and enjoy the fun of dancing.


New discount offers

New partner merchants, Cierre, Fujitsu Hong Kong and Orchard Garden Café & Restaurant, are offering special discounts to members.

 

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