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FOREWORD
The will to succeed – in the face of challenges – is a vital element
for a professional. Many of our members have achieved their goals
through perseverance, open-mindedness and a commitment to
go an extra mile. With this spirit, the Institute and the accounting
profession have achieved excellent progress this year, as you can
read in this annual report.
The same will is exemplified by Hong Kong athletes, who form the
heroes of the photo essay in this year’s report, which is themed
around sport.
Sport is something Hong Kong people are fond and proud of. Like
it does as a global financial centre, Hong Kong punches above its
weight on the sporting stage. Some of the world’s most prestigious
sporting events are held in the territory and our athletes flourish in
international competitions.
Right down to everyday life, the general public – indeed our CPAs –
participate in everything from dragon boating to hiking to training
for marathons on the weekends.
As with accounting, sport demands skill, dedication and
perseverance, as well as a commitment to nurture the next
generation to achieve success. In our photo essay, we look at these
parallels between the sporting world and the accounting profession.
And in addition to Institute business, this report brings you
vignettes of Hong Kong sporting success stories and the roles of
CPAs in them.