Issue no. 106
(28 April 2006)		  

Dear Members / Member Practices,

 
The China opportunity
T
he conference on "China and Global Capital Markets" on 11-12 May at
the HKCEC organised by the Institute and ICAEW, is bringing together the power brokers shaping one of the weightiest issues of our time - China's thirst for capital. Prominent speakers from overseas, the mainland and Hong Kong will discuss the challenges for business, investors and the accountancy profession amid the rapid expansion of the Chinese economy. Click here to enrol now while seats are available.
Register for public elections
I
f you are a permanent resident of the HKSAR and have not yet
registered as an elector, please do so by 16 May 2006 to vote in the elections of Election Committee subsector (December 2006), District Council (2007) and Legislative Council (2008). Registered voters who have changed their particulars should report to the Registration and Electoral Office by 29 June 2006. Visit the voter website for more.
Welcome new members!
N
inety new members joined the cocktail reception on 24 April to
learn more about the benefits of Institute membership from president Paul Chan, chief executive Winnie Cheung and 30 Council and committee members. The new members were introduced to programmes ranging from technical and sports interest groups to CPD to the Accountant Ambassadors scheme.
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2006 IFRS bound volume
T
he 2006 IFRS bound volume published by the IASB is now available to members
and member practices at a discounted price of HK$750 (the regular price is £60 or HK$830). Purchase your copy at the Institute's counter at the 4th Floor, Tower Two, Lippo Centre, Admiralty, or mail order by completing the order form.
FRS forum - the 2005 experience
The Institute is organising financial reporting standards forum on 3 June to discuss the impact of international convergence of HKFRS on the accounting profession. Join us to share your experience. For more IFRS training, please click here.
New e-Learning courses
A series of new online courses on management and business skills is now available for subscription. The Institute conducts these courses in collaboration with the Institute of Professional Education and Knowledge, a government subvented organisation. Act now to enjoy the convenience of learning anytime, anywhere.
IAASB exposure draft
The Institute is seeking comments on the IAASB exposure draft of ISA 600 (revised and redrafted) on the audit of group financial statements. Please click here for more.
A ticket to mainland
The 2006 PRC CPA Uniform Examination (2006年度中華人民共和國註冊會計師統一考試辦法), taking place on 15-17 September, is now open for enrolment. Candidates who enrol through the Institute can sit the examination in Hong Kong. Please click here to enrol by 20 May.
IFAC publishes new handbook
The International Federation of Accountants has released its 2006 handbook on international auditing, assurance and ethics, covering pronouncements issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants up to end of 2005. Please click here for more.

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