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Issue no. 152 (26 April 2007)

Dear Members / Member Practices,

In this issue:

he latest student e-newsletter, Prospective CPA, is online now. Click the tab above for details.

Institute policy on HKFRS

he Institute has set out a policy on when to provide interpretations on financial reporting issues with reference to IFRIC guidelines. Click here for more.

CO rewrite - accounting and auditing

et us have your comments on the government consultation on improving accounting and auditing provisions of the Companies Ordinance by 30 May so that we can include your views in the Institute submission. Click here for a summary of the consultation paper and send your comments to commentletters@
hkicpa.org.hk.

Tax forum

ome join a discussion forum on the interpretation of Hong Kong and the mainland double taxation arrangement, and DIPN44. Panellists include IRD and practitioner representatives. The forum will take place on 9 May at the Revenue Tower. Click here for details and enrolment.

Latest TUE

he Technical Update Evening programmes from May to July cover these topics:

	Companies (revision of accounts and reports) regulation
	Borrowing costs and related parties
	Companies Ordinance rewrite
	Insurance contracts
	IFRS for SMEs

Click here for details and enrolment.

CPD: Backdating options

University of Iowa associate professor, Dr. Erik Lie's research on backdating stock options has resulted in more than 100 companies in the U.S. facing civil charges and shareholders suits. Come join the CPD programme on 22 May to learn more from Dr. Lie. Check out the CPD Online for other training.

CPD FAQ - Is the training relevant?

When choosing which CPD courses suit your needs, think about what you need to develop your professional knowledge, skills and values, and what's relevant to your work. General business training on leadership, negotiation, management and presentation skills are recognized. Click here for more FAQs on CPD.

For your information

	A business mission organized by the Hong Kong governemnt's Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai will visit Lianyungang (連雲港) in the Jiangsu province (江蘇省) on 24-26 May. Click here for more and enrol direct with the government by 17 May.
	The Eighth Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update, organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries, Companies Registry, SFC, HKEx and IRD, is taking place on 4 May.


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