May Moon got the royal treatment when the Institute's May Moon Money Wise Box Set was translated into Dutch and presented to the Dutch queen and minister of finance on 16 April at the office opening ceremony of NIVRA, the Dutch accounting institute. In addition, 7,000 12-year-old school children and NIVRA's 14,000 members received free copies. On another note, the Institute is extending the special price of $30 per set of the Chinese version for members until 31 August. +
Forum on tax anti-avoidance
Come join the taxation interest group's forum on 15 May to learn about the latest court decisions on the application of anti-avoidance provisions under the Inland Revenue Ordinance. +
Hot jobs
State Street Bank and Trust Company, Baker Tilly and the Hospital Authority are looking for CPAs. Click here for details and here to register.
China forums a hit
The first session of the China forum series was well received with more than 200 participants. The next one on 17 May has received over 500 enrolments and will cover mainland tax and investment. Act fast to reserve your seat for this session and the other two on 24 May and 7 June. +
Enrolments to the 2008 PRC CPA Uniform Examination (中華人民共和國註冊會計師統一考試) have begun. Please apply through the Institute by 20 May.
Other news in brief
The Goldies Club's breakfast gathering for retired partners and senior members in April is full. Mark the date for the next gathering on 21 May at the Hong Kong Club and watch for enrolment details.
BBQ buffet organized by the IT interest group is taking place on 3 May. +
Come join Merry Monday on 5 May and play the wine tasting game at the Institute's members lounge on 27/F Wu Chung House. +
Business news
E&Y global merging
E&Y is merging all of its 87 country practices in Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa into one unit and a similar integration is taking place across 15 countries and territories in the Far East. Click here for the firm's press release.
Tech update
TUE is expanding with 18 sessions in the next four months to help members consolidate knowledge and keep abreast of new developments in financial reporting and auditing. +
Securities and Futures Commission has issued a new audit questionnaire to be used for financial year ending on or after 31 March 2008. +
CPD
Overseas and busy members can claim verifiable CPD hours by attending learning activities outside the classroom, such as through e-seminar and e-manager. Click here to enrol.
Members get a special rate for a conference about organization risk on 19 May by Crisis & Risk Management Society of Japan. +
The preparatory course for the fifth PRC Securities Regulations Examination by Hong Kong Securities Institute will be held on 3, 4 & 10 May. Institute members get special rate. +
Samsung's tax scandal
Samsung's long-serving chairman, who is seen as the most powerful businessman in South Korea, is stepping down following his indictment for tax evasion and breach of trust, Reuters.com reports. +
Tweedie interview
IASB Chairman Sir David Tweedie was recently interviewed by AccountancyAge about his success in melding U.K. and U.S. standards to produce IFRS. +
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