Issue no. 116
(13 July 2006)		  

Dear Members / Member Practices,

 

Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Bill passed today
he LegCo passed today the FRC Bill, which completes the Institute's regulatory reform package. The FRC has the authority to investigate complaints concerning listed companies' audits and standards of financial reporting. The Institute will continue to regulate its members and keep its investigative power over the audits of non-listed companies.

Official opening of the Institute's brand new offices

ou are cordially invited to the grand opening of the Institute's brand new offices at 6 p.m. on Friday, 28 July and tour around our 50,000-sq-ft premises on 37/f and 27/f of Wu Chung House. We're also hosting an open house for members for the whole weekend of 29 and 30 July between
9 a.m. to 6 p.m..

Click here to see a recent report in PC Market on the Institute's advanced technological set-up.
The members' lounge is open!
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he Institute's new members' lounge on 27/f of Wu Chung House is now open. Come enjoy our many facilities including wireless LAN for laptop Internet access, TV, and food and drinks for sale. The lounge is open weekdays from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extendable to 7 p.m. for meetings) and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
BCGD Awards set higher benchmark
Announcing the 7th annual
BCGD Awards
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he Institute calls for entries to its Best Corporate Governance Disclosure (BCGD) Awards 2006, which introduce the H-share companies as a new and separate category. Click here to see the press release and here for the Awards pamphlet.
Grooming future CPAs
ign up as a QP workshop facilitator to impart your skills and experiences to future CPAs. This role will entitle you to CPD credits.

Job opportunities: The Institute's Student Education & Training Department has full-time vacancies for three assistant directors/managers to support the QP and its examinations. Please click here for details.
CPA basketball contest winners
ongratulations to Team BIG for clinching the Institute's CPA 2006 basketball competition championship on 9 July 2006. The runner-up was Team Challengers. Nine teams participated in this competition between May and early July.
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July issue of A Plus
The July issue of A Plus carries timely features on Airbus China's CFO and how the Big Four are resolving the current confidence crisis. Click here to preview the President's Message.
Showcase your talents
Many CPAs are multi-talented and if you are gifted with any kind of performing talent, come join the CPA Talent Quest on 19 August. Click here for more.
CPD Highlights
- Due Diligence Process for M & A in PRC (26 Jul)
- Market Misconduct and the Investigation and Enforcement Powers of the SFC under the SFO (8 Aug)
- Tactical Use of the Takeovers Code to Achieve Ultimate Shareholder Activism
(9 Aug)
- Competing on Intelligence (17 Aug)
Click here for more and register now to secure a seat.
Recruit associate degree graduates as your trainees
The Education and Manpower Bureau (EMB) is inviting interested companies to offer job opportunities to candidates of the Trainee Programme for Associate Degree Graduates. Fill out and submit the application form here and you will be matched with suitable graduates from various educational institutes.
Outstanding Disabled Employees Award (ODEA) 2006
The Labour Department's ODEA 2006 commends disabled employees with outstanding job performances. The award aims to enchance the working protential of disabled people. Click for more details and the nomination form.
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