ophia Kao, an outgoing lay member of the Institute's council, has been appointed by the government as the first chairperson of the Financial Reporting Council, and P.M. Kam, the Institute's nominee and a past president, was appointed as a member. In operation early next year, the FRC will investigate audit irregularities and accounting non-compliance of listed companies in Hong Kong. Click here for the government's press release.
New lay member
he government has appointed Catherine Leung, managing director and head of Hong Kong investment banking of J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited, as a new lay member of the Institute's council. Ms. Leung's term begins on 1 December and lasts for two years. Click here for the government's press release.
Cast your votes
ast your votes by 12 December to elect seven council members. The new council will select the new president and vice presidents at a special meeting right after the AGM on 15 December. Click here for the letter from the Chief Executive & Registrar.
Talk tax
ome exchange views with the Financial Secretary on 11 December regarding options for broadening Hong Kong's tax base. Click here to register.
Best disclosure winners
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he results of the Institute's "Best Corporate Governance Disclosure Awards" 2006 were announced on 28 November, showing improvements in local practices but still some way to go for GEM companies and in the public sector. Three Hong Kong-listed mainland enterprises achieved high scores in the inaugural H-share category. Click here for more.
Renew your membership
Make sure to complete the annual membership renewal procedures including CPD declaration by 15 December. Please login to the member pages to update your particulars.
Annual report
The Institute's annual report 2006 records the successes and achievements of 2005-06. It draws an analogy between accounting and music as the theme story this year.
Complaints report published
The Institute's Complaints Oversight Committee operations report has been published detailing the work done by the committee in 2005. Click here for the report.
Subscribe to CICPA journal
Subscribe to Chinese Institute of CPAs' monthly journal, The Chinese Certified Public Accountant 中國注冊會計師 for 2007, to keep you updated on PRC public accounting practices, laws, regulations and rules. Click here to order by 22 December.
CPD research
IFAC is seeking research proposals on how to effectively measure CPD activities to help member bodies develop a stronger professional development programme for their members. Click here for more.
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ophia Kao, an outgoing lay member of the Institute's council, has been appointed by the government as the first chairperson of the Financial Reporting Council, and P.M. Kam, the Institute's nominee and a past president, was appointed as a member. In operation early next year, the FRC will investigate audit irregularities and accounting non-compliance of listed companies in Hong Kong. Click 
he government has appointed Catherine Leung, managing director and head of Hong Kong investment banking of J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited, as a new lay member of the Institute's council. Ms. Leung's term begins on 1 December and lasts for two years. Click 
