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Issue no. 673 (5 January 2018)

Dear members/member practices,

	Extraordinary General Meeting in March
	The Council has called an extraordinary general meeting in response to the request of more than 100 members. The EGM is set for 7:00 p.m. on 2 Mar at Auditorium, 27th floor, Wu Chung House. Click here for the Acting Registrar's official notice.


	A Plus – Space for success
	The December issue of A Plus looks at the innovation in shared workplaces and growth of co-working spaces in Hong Kong.

U.S. tax update

Join the seminar on 9 Jan for some insights on hot topics in U.S. tax and business world, specifically the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program.

Implications of the code of ethics requirements on non-compliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR)

Enrol in the lunch seminar on 18 Jan to meet with the former chair of the Institute's Ethics Committee, Alden Leung, who will share his thoughts on the implications of NOCLAR to accountants – particularly forensic practitioners.

Cybersecurity - Identifying and responding to a cyber incident

The IT series seminar on 22 Jan will cover how to identify cyber threats, the immediate steps to take during a cyber breach and the roles of information technology, human resources, legal, compliance and general management in a cyber response.

Financial crimes and white collar crimes in Hong Kong

Enrol in the seminar on 24 Jan to learn more about the latest financial crimes/ anti-money laundering regulations, detection and prevention of financial crime/ fraud, and financial crime investigation.

Presenting with confidence

The soft-skills workshop on 26 Jan will teach you how to excel in business presentation, motivate the audience and get trustworthy feedback.

Global asset management in 2018

The seminar on 31 Jan will provide analytical framework for asset management from a global macro fund perspective, cover the latest economic trends and discuss asset prices patterns.

Professional Diploma in China Tax – China tax course

The China tax course starting on 10 Feb is a compulsory component of the Institute's Professional Diploma in China Tax (中國稅務專業文憑), providing foundation knowledge on China taxation laws, practice and computation. The course can also be taken on a standalone basis to complement your China tax knowledge. Join the demo lesson on 19 Jan to learn more.

Reminders
	Don't forget to subscribe to the 2017 editions of Accounting Yearbook of China (《中國會計年鑒》2017年卷) and China Taxation Yearbook (《中國稅務年鑒》2017年卷) by 12 Jan.

	Enrol in the FSIG seminar on 24 Jan for an update on regulatory developments in the funds industry by Christina Choi, Executive Director of Investment Products, Securities and Futures Commission.

	Apply for the Specialist Designation in Insolvency by 31 Jan, which is open to members who have considerable experience and competence in insolvency practice and have gained the SQ (Insolvency).

	Last call to join the YMC and PICIG joint seminar on 22 Jan to understand the reasons behind overheated Hong Kong real estate prices.

Institute's submission on IESBA Exposure Draft

The Institute submitted comments on the IESBA Exposure Draft Proposed Revisions to the Code Pertaining to the Offering and Accepting of Inducements.

HKFRS updates
The Institute published a summary which outlines the new and amended Standards and Interpretations issued that are:

	applicable to December 2017 year-end; and

	effective subsequent to December 2017 year-end, but may be adopted early.

HKFRS and IFRS comparison

This table compares HKFRSs and IFRSs as at 31 December 2017.

Members' handbook update

Update no. 211 relates to the issuance of HKFRS 17 Insurance Contracts.

Standard Chartered Marathon updates

The Institute will provide two booths at the race on 21 Jan at the Causeway Bay Sports Ground for onsite support, including 10 km runner's pack storage, hot food and physiotherapy treatment. Our sincere thanks to all of you for your continued support.

Bridge training course

Enrol in the training course beginning on 24 January to find an exciting new hobby for the new year.

CPA football team recruitment

Put forward your name if you are interested in representing the Institute at the RSCP football tournament on 21 Jan and
4 Feb. The selection criteria are based on player's skills, past results and sportsmanship.

Join an interest group

Join a sports & recreation interest group or update your choices for 2018. Login to MyCPA and make the changes by 31 Jan.

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