Issue no. 177 (22 October 2007)
Dear Members / Member Practices,
 
  Institute news
Annual dinner
  Wang Jun, vice minister of finance of the People's Republic of China, will be the guest of honour at the annual dinner on 6 Dec. The theme is "97 to 07 journey to global success 十年回歸‧享譽國際." Watch for booking details in coming e-circulars.
Joint forum with HKEx

The evolution of financial reporting and how well it has fostered better market communication is the theme of the Institute's joint forum with HKEx on 13 Nov. Please register by 8 Nov. +

Last call for ICAEW conference
This is your last chance to enrol in the Institute's joint conference with ICAEW on 24 Oct. The programme will focus on issues affecting professionals working in Hong Kong, China and overseas. Register by 22 Oct. to earn seven CPD hours. +
Analyst talks to young CPAs
Young CPAs are welcome to join a host of activities including "Merry Monday" on 22 Oct. and a talk on 10 Nov. featuring Arthur Shek, famous stock market analyst. Click here to see details.
Workshop proposal
Interested in running workshops about the mainland for members? The Institute is looking for experienced trainers on mainland issues from tax to accounting and more. Let us have your proposal on conducting workshops by 15 Nov. +
Taxation cocktail
 

Over 100 members participated in the taxation interest group's cocktail on 15 Oct. to hear Commissioner of Inland Revenue Alice Lau talk about the latest tax issues. Click here to see photos.
Golf winners
Anthony Cheng and Harry Yu are the winners of the 2007 CPA golf tournament, clinching the Wong Tan Cup and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Trophies respectively. They beat 22 other participants at the tournament on 10 Oct., which was officiated by Fong Hup, chairman of the Institute's golf society. +  
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ICAEW membership

The deadline for non-QP graduate members who wish to apply for ICAEW membership is approaching. Please apply to the Institute by 31 Dec. Click here for details or contact Dilys Wong, ICAEW chief representative in Hong Kong, at hongkongoffice@icaew.com or tel.: 2287-7277.
 
  For your information
Members get special discount for the conference on asset management in real estate on 15 Nov. organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. +
 
  CPD
CPD exemption

Members can write to the Institute to apply for CPD exemption but it will only be granted under special circumstances, such as career breaks, serious illness and retirement. Click here for more FAQs on CPD.
Free courses

Open University of Hong Kong is offering over 20 free online courses covering business communication, financial planning and leadership. +
 
  Business news
Fair value no delay

The U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board has decided not to delay the new fair-value standard despite the request of business groups, according to CFO.com. +

State firms listing

State-owned enterprises are encouraged to list in Hong Kong, particularly those under direct control of the state council, according to China's chief official for state assets quoted in China Daily. +
Shareholders get a say

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has issued rules requiring listed companies to seek shareholder approval for major accounting changes in a bid to prevent corporate executives from manipulating company profits, China Securities Journal reports. +

Carbon emissions

U.K. companies are failing to act on climate change and less than half of the FTSE 350 have introduced schemes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, AccountancyAge reports from a recent research. +

 
  For your information

Hong Kong Management Association is offering special rate to our members for its annual conference on "fulfilling Hong Kong's global aspirations" on 8 Nov. +
ICAC is introducing a campaign on "clean elections" in preparation for the District Council election on 18 Nov. +
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