Issue no. 170 (December 2016)
 
Here's the latest TechWatch, which updates you on technical developments in financial reporting, auditing, ethics, regulation and business. Please send your comments to <commentletters@hkicpa.org.hk>. Click here for the full PDF version and here for past issues.
 
Standard Setting Developments
 
Member's Handbook
 
1. Handbook Update No. 191
 
Audit & Assurance
 
2. FAQ on Key Audit Matters
3. Illustrative Auditor's Report for ETF or REIT
4. Annual Auditing Update
5. International Updates
 
Financial Reporting
 
6. New Invitation to Comment
7. Institute Comments on IASB Exposure Draft
8. Annual Accounting Update
9. AOSSG Annual Meeting
10. International Updates
 
Technical Learning and Support
 
11. New Programmes Open for Registration
 
Useful Resources
 
12. Institute's Technical Resource Centres
13. LinkedIn
14. Publication
 

 
Advocacy and Practice Development/Member Support
 

Corporate Governance

 
15. Results of the 2016 Best Corporate Governance Awards
 

Professional Accountants in Business

 
16. Report of IFAC PAIB Committee Meeting
17. First Concluded MMT Case on Late Disclosure of Inside Information
 

Corporate Finance

 
18. Official Launch of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect
19. SFC and HKEX Keep Rights Issues and Open Offers under Scrutiny
20. SFC and FINMA Sign Agreement on Switzerland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds
21. New Measures to Heighten Accountability of the Senior Management of Licensed Corporations
22. SFC Issues Further Guidance on Suitability Obligations
 

Taxation

 
23. Announcements by the Inland Revenue Department
 

Legislation & Other Initiatives

 
24. The Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Ordinance 2016
25. Anti-Money Laundering Notices and FATF Mutual Evaluations
 

Useful Resources

 
26. Library Resources
27. Other Publications
 
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Standard Setting Developments by:
Christina Ng (Editor), Kam Leung, Daisy Xia

Advocacy and Practice Development by:
Peter Tisman (Editor), Eric Chiang, Elena Chai, Wallace Wong
Member Support by:
Mary Lam (Editor), Eddy Wong

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