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Issue no. 538 (1 April 2015)

Dear members/member practices,

Institute sets up whistleblowing policy

The Institute is introducing a new whistleblowing policy to further strengthen its corporate governance framework. Reports on any suspected fraud, unlawful acts, impropriety and irregularity in matters related to the Institute can be submitted to a dedicated email or by post marked "Strictly Confidential" and addressed to Chairman of the Institute's Audit Committee. Visit the webpage for more details.

2015 PRC CPA exam

The PRC CPA Uniform Examination is now open for enrolment until 30 April. Eligible HKICPA members may apply for exemption from four papers. For enquiries, please contact CICPA Hong Kong office at 2528-9095/9927/9660 or hkexam@cicpa.org.cn.

Holiday break for e-circular

There will be no e-circular next week over the Easter holidays and the Ching Ming Festival. It will resume in the week of 13 April.

Insolvency Preparatory I

The Insolvency Preparatory I starting in May is an introductory course for candidates with less than 1.5 years of insolvency experience. It focuses on building broad knowledge and understanding of basic insolvency administration. Enrol now to expand your career scope.

COSO series

The COSO series in May will discuss the newly updated version of COSO framework and how it can be applied to internal control system.

BVI and wealth management

Enrol in the seminar on 29 April to learn more about how to use British Virgin Islands companies and BVI trust in wealth planning. +

Regulating the new capital markets

The seminar on 14 April will look at some surprising aspects of modern capital markets and the future of their development and regulation. +


Reminders
	The seminar on 22 April will talk about HKEx's corporate governance code updates and Hong Kong corporate governance environment. +


	Come learn how to solve business conflicts by mediation and arbitration at the seminar on 16 April. +


	Don't miss the two-day China heritage and cultural class in Guangzhou on 25-26 April to learn more about Mainland political and economic affairs.

Study mission to Tokyo

Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute's study mission to Tokyo on 22-23 April includes visits to Ministry of Finance, Mizuho Bank, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan Securities Dealers Association and more.

MBA programme offers

Manchester Business School is offering exemption on three subjects and discount for its MBA (part-time) programme to Institute members. +

Golf day

Come join the last golf day before the summer break on 11 May at Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course where you can choose the challenging east course or the player-friendly south course.


Dance events
	The April dance dinner will be held on 24 April at "百樂會", Tsim Sha Tsui. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the evening.


	Jazz class will continue on Saturday afternoon in May, while places are still available for the Jazz Funk class starting on 17 April. Join now to explore the fun of dancing.


	to CPD learning centre and events calendar for more activities.

Guide on implementing IFRS 15

Deloitte has published a guide about implementation of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. +

Disclosure checklist

EY has published a disclosure checklist for the year-end of 30 June 2015. +

Illustrative interim financial statements

EY has published an illustrative interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2015. +

CPA graded bowling competition winners

Congratulations to Darren Lee, Michael Ma and Lydia Chau who clinched the championship in grades A, B and C respectively in the graded bowling competition on 29 March. Darren Lee and Kan Miu-yee won the overall single highest scoring games. Click to see results and photos.

Merry Monday on cycling adventure

At the Merry Monday on 4 May, speaker Humphrey Wilson, ICAEW member, will share his epic cycling adventure – a 9-month journey from London to Hong Kong – and different cultures among European, Turkic and Chinese he encountered during the journey.

Singing technique classes

Sign up for the 12-session singing technique class beginning in May on Thursday evenings or Saturday afternoons, to sharpen your vocal skills.


Reminders
	Come join the joint networking party for young professionals on 17 April.


	Don't forget the "driver and woods course" on 2 May to hone your skills with golf professional, Hong Cheung.


	The calligraphy class on Wang Xizhi's (王羲之) Xing Shu (行書) and Cao Shu (草書) will commence on 18 April.


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