The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) held the “50th Anniversary Gala Dinner” tonight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Institute’s inception. The Gala Dinner offered an opportunity to share the joy of the Institute’s golden jubilee with its members, as well as to pay tribute to the valuable contribution of the accounting profession to Hong Kong’s economic and social development. More than 500 guests attended the Gala Dinner, including HKICPA members, officials of the Governments of HKSAR and the Mainland, representatives from fellow professional bodies, commercial chambers and academia, and more.

The HKICPA’s 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner took place in the Convention Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. HKICPA was pleased to welcome the Hon. John Lee, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government as the Guest of Honour. The Chief Executive joined Mr. Wang Songmiao, Secretary General of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, Mr. Wang Jian, the Director-General of the International Department of the Officer of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR, Ms. Loretta Fong, HKICPA President, Vice-presidents Mr. Roy Leung and Mr. Edward Au, Ms. Margaret Chan, Chief Executive & Registrar, and Mr. Stephen Law, 50th Anniversary Organizing Committee Chairman, for the lighting ceremony that marked the commencement of the Gala Dinner.

In his speech, Chief Executive John Lee-ka Chiu highlighted how the accounting sector has consistently demonstrated professionalism, diligence, and, most importantly, the flexibility to adapt to the dynamic market throughout numerous challenges. He said: "As the HKICPA embarks on six decades of excellence, I trust that it will continue to embrace new challenges and help our accounting profession thrive on the opportunities."

Ms. Loretta Fong, President of the HKICPA, emphasized in her welcome speech the Institute's continued commitment to making a positive impact on the community. She highlighted that over the past five decades, the Institute has trained more than 27,000 accountants through the HKICPA’s Qualification Programme (QP) and grown to over 47,000 members, establishing itself as one of the world’s leading accounting institutes. Ms. Fong further mentioned, “Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering as we actively pursue our mission of training well-rounded accountants suiting the needs of our society; our undertaking of setting and upholding of industry standards through our standard-setting initiatives; and our striving for seizing opportunities for our members and students in the Greater Bay Area, other parts of Mainland, and around the world.”

The Gala Dinner was packed with an exciting line-up of activities, offering attending members and guests an opportunity to reflect on the advancements of the accounting profession over the past fifty years. The night also served as a delightful and enjoyable evening where everyone could come together and unwind. As part of the evening’s arrangements, the HKICPA extended a special invitation to the inaugural group of HKICPA members who became CPAs in the year 1973. A special presentation was arranged to pay tribute to their exceptional contributions for the accounting profession in Hong Kong and society at large, while also recognizing their instrumental role in establishing the foundations of Hong Kong as a renowned international financial centre.

Under the theme “Accounting for Success Now and Beyond”, the HKICPA has organized a range of activities throughout the year to commemorate its 50^th anniversary. The celebratory events serve to highlight the HKICPA’s accomplishments over the past half century, and its unwavering commitment to elevating the standards of the accounting profession in Hong Kong. The grand finale of these celebratory events is the HKICPA “50th Anniversary Gala Dinner,” marking a perfect culmination of the Institute’s golden jubilee.

Mr. Stephen Law, the Chairman of the HKICPA 50th Anniversary Organizing Committee, said: “Accountants have played a crucial role in the development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre, with their contributions spanning across different industries. Recognizing this, the committee has meticulously planned a series of celebratory events aimed at connecting members and individuals from various walks of life. Through these events, all members and stakeholders can share the joy of the HKICPA’s 50 years of glorious achievements while providing the public with a deeper understanding of the invaluable contributions made by accountants to the development of Hong Kong.”

^{The HKICPA 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner took place in the Convention Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracting over 500 esteemed guests. Among the attendees were HKICPA members, officials from the Governments of HKSAR and the Mainland, representatives from professional bodies, commercial chambers, academia, and more.}

^{In her welcome speech, Ms. Loretta Fong, President of the HKICPA, emphasized the Institute's continued commitment to making a positive impact on the community.}

^{Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government, graces the HKICPA 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner as the esteemed Guest of Honour.}

^{The HKICPA extended a special invitation to the inaugural group of HKICPA members who became CPAs in the year 1973. A special presentation was arranged to pay tribute to their exceptional contributions for the accounting profession in Hong Kong and society at large, while also recognizing their instrumental role in establishing the foundations of Hong Kong as a renowned international financial center.}

香港會計師公會舉辦50周年慶祝晚宴  500會員及嘉賓聚首  回顧會計業界輝煌發展

為慶祝成立50周年，香港會計師公會（公會）今晚舉行「50周年慶祝晚宴」，與會員分享金禧誌慶喜悅的同時，一同回顧會計行業在過去半世紀對香港經濟及社會的貢獻。晚宴共有逾500名嘉賓參與，包括公會會員、香港特別行政區和內地政府官員、專業團體、商會及學術界代表等。

「50周年慶祝晚宴」假香港會議展覽中心會議廳舉行，幸獲香港特別行政區政府行政長官李家超出席擔任主禮嘉賓。行政長官李家超聯同中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室王松苗秘書長、中華人民共和國外交部駐香港特別行政區特派員公署王劍參贊、香港會計師公會會長方蘊萱、副會長梁思傑及歐振興、行政總裁兼註冊主任陳詠新及五十周年籌備委員會主席羅卓堅一同主持亮燈儀式，為晚宴揭開序幕。

行政長官李家超致辭時表示，儘管會計行業經歷不少本地及環球挑戰，但憑著專業精神、努力不懈及靈活變通，多年來適應不斷變化的市場環境。他續說:「香港會計師公會展開第六個十年的卓越工作，我相信公會未來繼續迎接新挑戰，並協助會計專業把握機遇。」

香港會計師公會會長方蘊萱於其歡迎辭強調公會多年來竭誠為社會大眾服務。她指出，在過去五十年，公會透過舉辦專業資格課程 (QP) 已培訓逾27,000名會計師，會員人數增長至逾47,000人，使其成為全球領先會計專業團體之一。她續指：「我們對追求卓越的堅持始終如一，並不遺餘力培訓獨當一面、切合社會需要的會計師；我們透過準則制訂工作，肩負制訂及維護行業水準之使命。我們亦致力為會員和學生在大灣區、中國其他地區以及全球各地把握機遇。」

慶祝晚宴節目精彩緊湊，旨在讓參與的會員及嘉賓能夠一同回顧會計業界半世紀以來的發展，亦可以度過一個輕鬆愉快的晚上。其中，晚宴特別邀請了公會首屆會員（即1973年註冊之會計師）出席，以公開嘉許及表揚資深公會會員對香港會計業界以至整個社會的傑出貢獻，為香港成為國際金融中心奠下基礎。

為慶祝成立五十周年，公會在年內以「『會』迎金禧、『計』出新程」為主題，舉辦一系列慶祝活動，旨在彰顯公會過去半個世紀取得之成就，並藉此展示公會多年來致力提升香港會計專業水平的工作。其中，「五十周年晚宴」是公會慶祝金禧的壓軸活動，為公會金禧之年劃上圓滿句號。

公會五十周年籌備委員會主席羅卓堅指出，香港發展成國際金融中心，當中會計師在不同行業各施其職，發揮重要的作用。有見及此，委員會精心策劃一系列的慶祝活動，旨在聯繫會員及社會各界，讓所有會員和各界人士一同分享公會50年輝煌成就喜悅的同時，亦可以讓公眾更深入了解會計師對香港發展的貢獻。」

^{香港會計師公會「50周年晚宴」假香港會議展覽中心會議廳舉行，共有逾500名嘉賓參與，包括公會會員、香港特別行政區和內地政府官員、專業團體、商會及學術界代表等。}

^{公會會長方蘊萱於其歡迎辭強調公會多年來竭誠為社會大眾服務。}

^{公會幸獲香港特別行政區政府行政長官李家超出席擔任晚宴主禮嘉賓。}

^{周年晚宴特別邀請了公會首屆會員（即1973年註冊之會計師）出席，以公開嘉許及表揚資深公會會員對香港會計業界以至整個社會的傑出貢獻。}