The second group of practice units is now working on its self-assessment e-questionnaire, which was sent in Dec. 07. The Institute is holding forums on 24 Jan. and 28 Feb. to help you go through the process. +
Goldies Club
Retired partners and senior members are welcome to join the Institute's breakfast gathering on 23 Jan. at the Hong Kong Club to discuss potential risks of being an independent non-executive director in an H-share company. +
Board of Review nominations
The Inland Revenue Board of Review is inviting nominations for new members. Please forward your nominations by 25 Jan. to the Institute's Elena Chai and refer to the letter issued earlier to member practices for details. All members are welcome to make nominations.
Green Power hike
Members are invited to participate in the Green Power hike on 1 Mar. and celebrate its 15th anniversary. Contact Green Power's Mancy Chan at 2314-2662 to reserve your place. +
Business news
Surplus for one-time benefits
Hong Kong government is committed to sharing surpluses with the public through one-off measures but not those that will bring a long-term burden, TheStandard.com reports. +
China's new labour law
China has introduced a new labour law to protect workers rights including overtime limits, minimum wages and job security, International Herald Tribune reports. +
CPD
Manage your boss? This is important to your career so come to the workshop on 29 Jan. to learn the skill. +
Don't miss the workshop on 16 Feb. about making a good speech. +
Come join the seminar on 23 Feb. to explore investment opportunities in China health care sector. +
Members get 10% discount for the HKU SPACE's internal audit diploma programme. +
Bear Stearns CEO resigns
Bear Stearns' James Cayne, the longest serving chief executive at a big Wall Street investment bank, is stepping down after the bank's huge subprime loss, The New York Times reports. +
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