Issue no. 107
(3 May 2006)

Dear Members / Member Practices,

Capital alliance

G
	lobal Accounting Alliance (GAA), a new organisation that pools the
influence of accounting institutes from the world's leading capital markets, will raise the profile of Hong Kong CPAs. Founding members include the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Canada, England & Wales, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Institute of CPAs in America and Hong Kong. Watch for the public announcement on 11 May and a special interview from the May issue of A Plus.

Last call

H
	igh-level speakers are gathering at the conference on 11-12 May to
discuss the enormous influence of China on global capital markets. Keynote speakers include Wang Jun (王軍), vice minister of finance of the PRC, Paul Boyle, chief executive of UK Financial Reporting Council, and Paul Chow, chief executive of HKEx. Click here for more about the programme and to book your place at this unprecedented event organised by the Institute and ICAEW.

Dinner reception with Wang Jun

I
	n the evening of 12 May after the joint conference with ICAEW, the Institute is
hosting a dinner reception for Wang Jun, who will speak on Mainland accounting standards and their convergence with IFRS and HKFRS. This is an ideal opportunity to learn the important development first hand from the Ministry of Finance. Please click here to register on a first-come-first-served basis.

M&A in China

A full-day symposium on mergers and acquisitions in the Mainland is in the making to enhance members' understanding on the booming issues. Mainland government official, experienced professionals and investors will share on the topic. Taking place on 26 May, the symposium is organised by the Institute and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

A Plus - professional risks

Business is risky but good business also depends on taking risks! The May issue of A Plus studies the risks facing the profession including that in people, assets, profitability and auditing. Watch for the copy you will receive soon. Click here to preview the President's message on liability reform.

Corrigendum

In the last issue of the e-circular, the date for the 2006 PRC CPA Uniform Examination was wrongly quoted as 15-17 November. The correct date should be 15-17 September. Please click here to enrol by 20 May.

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