The China forum series will start 19 Apr. (Sat) focusing on how the mainland's government is structured and how business works. The series will continue on three Saturdays (half days) on 17 May, 24 May and 7 June offering a total of 14 verifiable CPD hours. +
Last call for enrolment
Limited seats remain at the listing rules forum on 1 Apr. where representatives from the HKEx, a listed issuer and sponsor will speak on the proposed listing rules changes following a recent consultation. +
ORO invites bids
The Official Receiver's Office is inviting tenders by noon of 24 Apr. for appointments to complete preliminary examination in bankruptcy cases with contract periods lasting for 22 months from July 2008. +
Hot jobs
More jobs are now on CPA Source including those from investment banking, trading and media sectors. Register your resume by 31 Mar. and receive a welcome gift.
Verifiable CPD hours
It's easier than you think to verify CPD requirements - for example, use your attendance records and certificates. Click here to plan for your CPD and here for FAQs.
Other news in brief
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Every first Monday of the month is Merry Monday for young CPAs at the Institute's members lounge. Come to unwind and make new friends on 7 Apr. +
Join the ranks of over 1,000 authorized employers and 1,600 supervisors to attract top-notch candidates to your company and train CPAs in Hong Kong. +
Business news
Accounting flaws
A recent report from China's National Audit Office shows 42 foreign-aided projects have flaws in financial management or accounting methods, Xinhua reports. +
Tech update
Handbook updates no. 49, no. 50 and no. 51 contain PN 820 (revised), amendments to HKSRE 2400 and HKSRE 2410, glossary of terms to HKFRSs, HKAS 27 (revised), HKFRS 3 (revised) and amendments to HKFRS 2.
IFAC's 2008 handbook of international auditing, assurance, and ethics pronouncements is now available online. +
Deloitte has issued a new guide on IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. +
More jobs lost
New York City is expected to lose more jobs, amounting to 20,000, in the high-paying financial sector over the next two years due to the crisis in the mortgage markets, Reuters reports. +
Auditors embroiled in subprime mess
KPMG in the U.S. is under fire in the collapse of the big subprime lender, New Century Financial, according to a recent report from the Justice Department, International Herald Tribune reports. +
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