A Plus is the official magazine of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, which is the only statutory licensing body of accountants in Hong Kong.
 
This year's top 10 most popular A Plus articles
 
As 2015 is drawing to a close, A Plus would like to share with you this year's favourite stories:
 
 
1. Show time for young CPAs
TVB drama Young Charioteers (衝線) portrays young accountants' life. How close is it to real life?
     
  2. HKFRS 9 Financial Instruments
Set for full adoption in 2018, the new standard has presented financial institutions with challenges in preparation.
     
  3. Toshiba’s true colours
The company's accounting scandal reflects corporate Japan’s reluctance to adhere to international governance standards.
     
  4. Steady hand in the heart of Europe
Klaus-Peter Naumann, CEO of IDW, the Germany’s accounting institute, talks about their crucial role in the nation as well as the wider European Union.
     
  5. Technical update
How HKFRS 15 affects revenue recognition of Hong Kong real estate sales before completion.
     
  6. Tax agencies build obstacles for foreign buyers
Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom try to cool property markets by taxing non-residents.
     
  7. The business of ideas
Analytics — the interpretation of “Big Data” — is a priority for most companies and A Plus finds out why CPAs are good at it.
     
  8. Corporate makeovers
Restructuring experts are spotlighted in the ATV saga and CPAs should prepare for a boom in related work.
     
  9. A brand for all seasons
Peter Lui, COO of Pryde Group, explains how to stay competitive amid rapidly changing consumer trends in exotic pastimes.
     
  10. New rules governing taxation of offshore indirect transfers
A look at the changes to indirect transfer transactions, introduced through State Administration of Taxation's Public Notice 7.
 
 
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