Issue no.2
(10 September 2004)
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      Dear Members / Member Practices,
In this issue
Rebranding Reception Cocktail was a great success
Press conference on HKICPA new branding and HKICPA/ICAEW alliance
All 9 candidates attended the Forum on Legco Election
Members' Handbook Update No. 5

The Rebranding Cocktail Reception Held on 8 September 2004 Was a Great Success!

We cordially invite those of you who have missed this special occasion to go to our website to:

(1) read the speeches made by the HKICPA President and by the HKICPA Chief Executive & Registrar as they carry important messages about the Institute's mission, vision and values; and

(2) get a feel of the festive spirit and atmosphere through some of the photos taken at the reception. A photo album is under preparation and will be available early next week.

Those who attended must not miss the photo album as you may find your own picture(s) in the album. Feel free to help yourself with the download if you happen to find your own picture(s).

Regardless of whether or not you have attended, you may find in the photo album some celebrities you admire.

The ˇ§HKICPA Taking the Accountancy Profession in Hong Kong to a New Era of Successˇ¨ Press Conference

A press conference was held on 8 September to announce the HKICPA new branding and its alliance with the ICAEW.

Click the links below to read the press releases, speeches delivered and a photo taken at the event:

Press Release

On HKICPA New Branding

On HKICPA/ICAEW Membership and Cooperative Agreement

Speeches

By the HKICPA President

By the HKICPA Chief Executive & Registrar

By the ICAEW President

Photo

Forum on the 2004 Legislative Council Election (Accountancy Functional Constituency)

All 9 candidates from the Accountancy Functional Constituency attended a forum hosted by the Institute on 6 September 2004. A video recording their speeches and conclusions is available on the Institute's website for viewing by interested members. <click here>

A list of the questions raised during the forum but not responded to by the candidates due to time constraints are now posted together with the candidates' responses, if any. <click here>

Members' Handbook Update No. 5

This Update encloses a new Professional Ethics Statement 1.213 which sets out the use of new designations for members, member practices, and International Affiliates introduced by the Professional Accountants (Amendment) Ordinance 2004, and sets out the restrictions on the use of the logo of the HKICPA.

Statement 1.213 became effective on 8 September 2004 and replaced Statement 1.202 which was withdrawn on 8 September 2004.

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