Book your tickets for the annual dinner on 6 Dec. to celebrate the profession's achievement in the past decade and relax with your fellow members. The theme this year is "'97 to '07 - Journey to Global Success 十年回歸‧享譽國際" and the guest of honour is Wang Jun, Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China. Clickhere to book tables.
A successful joint conference
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The Institute and ICAEW's conference on 24 Oct. drew more than 100 participants to discuss issues from standards to regulation, money laundering, CFO challenges and retaining talent. City of London Lord Mayor John Stuttard (pictured) spoke about Hong Kong and London - two great financial centres. The conference was preceded by a dinner on 23 Oct. where local regulators and other guests were invited.
Membership for CICPA members
Chief executives signing the addendum
CICPA members who completed the Institute's qualification programme will get ICAEW membership, according to the 23 Oct. addendum to the membership and cooperation agreement between the Institute and ICAEW. Similarly, CICPA members who completed the ICAEW qualification will get the Institute's membership.
Tax interest group - annual IRD meeting
The annual meeting with IRD is the subject of the taxation interest group forum on 8 Nov. Join us to discuss issues in the 2007 meeting and propose agenda items for next year. If you are unable to attend the forum, click here for a suggestion form to make your proposals.
Beijing insolvency seminar
Join the insolvency interest group's seminar to learn more about cross-border corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and liquidation. The seminar takes place on 6 Nov. in Beijing. +
Business accountants gathering
Profession accountants in business are welcome to join a network gathering on 6 Nov. to meet members from different business sectors. +
Complaints oversight report
The 2nd operations report of the complaints oversight committee is just published. +
Student e-newsletter published
The latest issue of Prospective CPA is now online. Click the tab above for details.
Football competition
Annual CPA football competition will kick off in early Jan. 08. Teams from members, students and firms are welcome. Please enrol by 7 Dec.
Philips discounts
Members enjoy up to 70% off market price on Philips and Whirlpool electronic and home appliances at Philips showrooms from 16-18 Nov. +
For your information
KPMG has published a guide for listed companies, which are required to prepare annual reports in accordance with the applicable disclosure provisions of the Main Board Listing Rules. +
The 2nd Asia Oceania Tax Consultants' Association international convention on "tax challenges in a globalization environment" will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 22-23 Nov. +
Tech update
Comments on real estate sales
The Institute supports the IFRIC's initiative to eliminate the divergence among real estate developers in revenue recognition policies and is in favour of the consensus set out in D21. +
Comments to IESBA
The Institute recommends IESBA provide more guidance on safeguards applicable to sole practitioners and small accounting firms to ensure that the benefits of changes to auditor independence requirements outweigh the costs to SMEs. +
CPD
Communication for managers
The renowned Think on your feet ® workshop is available on 10 and 12 Nov. for business managers to learn effective speaking. +
Regulatory conference
Institute members get special discount at a conference on 26-27 Nov. that brings regulators and standard setters together for an update on regulations and financial reporting for Hong Kong listed companies. +
CPD declaration
Your renewal of membership in Nov. requires you to file CPD declaration. While updating in "My CPA" is a good reference, you still need to submit an official CPD declaration form. +
Business news
Stock exchange agreement
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nasdaq to cooperate in technology, market structure reform and services to SMEs, AASTOCKS.com reports. +
Unused taxes back to public
The HKSAR chief executive has pledged to return unused taxes to the public during his term and explore all measures for better air quality, but has rejected calls to abolish the foreign domestic helpers levy, SCMP.com reports. +
Overtime suit
Former accounting employees are suing PwC in the U.S., alleging they were improperly denied overtime pay and other benefits when they worked for the firm, CFO.com reports. +
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The Institute supports the IFRIC's initiative to eliminate the divergence among real estate developers in revenue recognition policies and is in favour of the consensus set out in D21. 
