Issue no. 67
(13 July 2005)		 www.hkicpa.org.hk change login id / password
    Dear Members/Member Practices,
In this issue
July A Plus
Comments on IAASB EDs Invited
Insolvency Experts Wanted
Extra Session for TUE
Audit Orientation Programme
Driving Trip to Mainland
For Your Information
"Currency" is the Theme for July A Plus
T
his month, A Plus looks at Hong Kong's position in the exchange rate debate. How are Hong
Kong companies handling the weak U.S. dollar? How will the exchange rate tensions between China and the U.S. play out?
See the copy mailed to you earlier this week or click here.
Comments on IAASB EDs Invited
T
he Institute has issued an Invitation to Comment on IAASB EDs of Proposed ISA 701 "The Independent
Auditor's Report on Other Historical Financial Information" and ISA 800 "The Independent Auditor's Report on Summary Audited Financial Statements." Comments are requested by 7 October 2005.
Insolvency Experts Wanted
T
he Institute is inviting applications for Tutors of the Diploma in Insolvency Programme 2005/06, which will start on 3 September. Sign up here by 26 July
to share your learning and experience.
Extra Session for TUE
T
he TUE session "21 Replacement Hong Kong Auditing Standards" on 2 August is fully booked and an extra
session is now scheduled for 6 September. Click here to secure a seat and to exchange views with the Technical Directors.
Audit Orientation Programme
N
ewly recruited trainees of CPA firms who are interested in gaining practical auditing experience are welcome to enrol in the Audit Orientation Programme
scheduled for 2, 3 and 10 September.
Driving Trip to Mainland
A
re you planning for a vacation with your family and friends during the upcoming Mid-autumn Festival
weekend? The Institute's SMP Committee is organising a four-day driving trip to Zhaoqing, Kaiping and Zhuhai. In addition to sightseeing, golfing and hot springs bathing, the programme will include meetings with mainland counterparts.
For Your Information
The Labour Department's Outstanding Disabled Employees Award 2005 is now open for nominations from all employers who have hired people with disabilities.
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce's 2005 Hong Kong Awards for Industries: Innovation and Creativity is calling for entries. Companies registered and operating in Hong Kong are welcome to enter.
Institute members will enjoy 20 percent discount for registering at the conference on Conducting an Information and Knowledge Audit, organised by the Ark Group on 20 - 22 July in Singapore.
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