Issue no. 134 (24 November 2006)
Dear Members / Member Practices,
 
  Double taxation forum
nhance your understanding of the Inland Revenue Department's guidance on the new double taxation arrangement with the mainland. The double taxation forum on 18 December will feature the Commissioner of Inland Revenue Alice Lau, Institute President Paul Chan and State Administration of Taxation officials. Click here to enrol.  
 
  Communicate with LegCo rep
tay in touch with your LegCo representative - contact Mandy Tam via e-mail: contactus@mandytam.com or telephone: 2810-5567 to receive her newsletter and other communications. For members who wish to receive her communications via the Institute, please sign and return the reply form and we will arrange to send her correspondence to you on her behalf.
 
  PlayStreet sponsorship updates
 

he PlayStreet event on 10 December has received sponsorship of nearly $700,000 thanks to many firms, corporations and individuals. Take this opportunity to show your commitment to the community and click here for sponsorship packages.
 
  New CPD programmes
Check out these latest CPD programmes:
Evolution of capital markets - relevance for Hong Kong corporations (Dec 12)
Reviewing the implementation of the new and revised HKFRSs in 2005 (Dec 14)
E-learning programmes on the annual accounting and auditing update conferences
Click here for more.
 
  World SME expo
he Institute is showcasing its products and services at the World SME Expo from 29 November to 1 December at the HKCEC. Come with your business partners to the Institute's booth at C17 and 18 of the legal & accounting pavilion. Click here for more.
 
Meet Henry Tang

The Financial Secretary will exchange views with members in the evening of 11 December regarding options for broadening Hong Kong's tax base. Mark your diary and watch for more details in upcoming e-circulars.
GST survey last call

Many members have responded to the Institute's commissioned survey on GST, which is conducted independently by Cimigo, a market research company. Make your views count by completing the survey by 27 November.
Join the specialist team

The Institute's Specialist Practices Department is looking for an assistant director to develop specialist faculties including tax, insolvency, corporate finance and corporate governance.
SME symposium reminder

Join the symposium on SME financial reporting on 1 December where Frederick Ma, secretary for the FSTB and Joseph Poon, Hang Seng Bank managing director will speak to CPAs from Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Two hundred people have already enrolled. Click here to register now.
IASB meeting reminder
The Institute is hosting the IASB's roundtables in Hong Kong on 16-17 January. Click here for more information and to register as participants or observers.
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