The Institute's first faculty - restructuring and insolvency - will raise the bar for this specialized field. To celebrate, a cocktail reception will be held on 28 April at the Hong Kong Club and members who join the faculty before 23 April will be invited to the event. For details, please click on the button on the left hand column of our website or click here.
Institute talks to media about misleading ads
In a recent interview with The Standard, Institute's Chief Executive and Registrar Winnie Cheung says misleading advertisements placed by unqualified accountants are unprofessional and pose a serious threat to SMPs.
Last call for enrolment - Healthcare forum
We all have a stake in Hong Kong's healthcare, so come and discuss this issue with the health minister Dr. York Chow, chairman of the Hospital Authority Anthony Wu, and other experts on 25 April. +
BBQ buffet
Relax and make new friends at the information technology interest group's BBQ buffet on Saturday 3 May. +
Happy hour gathering
Professional accountants from various business sectors will meet and drink on Thursday evening of 24 April. +
Business news
Food emergency
World Bank is warning that 100 million people in poor countries could be pushed deeper into poverty by spiraling food prices. The crisis has sparked food riots in Haiti, the Philippines and Egypt, BBC News reports. +
Bankrupt airlines
Frontier becomes the fourth airline in the U.S. to file for bankruptcy in recent weeks although the airline say its situation is different because its biggest problem is a dispute with its credit card processor, CFO.com reports. +
CPD
Come join the workshop on 20 May organized with Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries about the balance of power between shareholders and board of directors. +
Members get 10% discount for the internal control conference on 12 and 13 June by LexisNexis. +
While updating your CPD records in "My CPA" is a good way to track progress, you still need to submit an official CPD declaration form during membership renewal. Click here for FAQs.
Retail slump
The consumer spending slump and tightening credit markets are causing a wave of bankruptcies in American retailing, prompting thousands of store closings, The New York Times reports. +
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