The U.S. subprime credit crisis is still bringing casualties to the world's financial markets as shown by the latest job cuts of big investment banks. The Institute's financial services interest group's lunch seminar on 10 July will look into the crisis. +
Companies Ordinance rewrite - 3rd consultation
The government has issued the third three-month consultation about rewriting the Companies Ordinance in relation to share capital, capital maintenance and statutory amalgamation. Fifty copies of the consultation document are available at the Institute's counter for members to collect on a first-come-first-served basis. For online version and more information about the rewrite, visit the FSTB website. +
New IFAC guide on investment decisions
IFAC's professional accountants in business committee has released new guidance on the use of discounted cash flow analysis and net present value in evaluating investments, another initiative to promote international good practice on financial and management accounting. +
Volunteer call
The Institute is forming a CPA volunteer team to support the long-term recovery projects in Sichuan quake-hit zones. After signing up for the voluntary service programme 『義工攜手建四川計劃』co-organized by the Agency for Volunteer Service and the RTHK, each volunteer must commit to providing 100 service hours in next five years to the programme. Register now to help the homeless victims.
Train and gain
Training others is an effective way to sharpen your own skills. The QP workshop facilitator scheme offers you a chance to help others and yourself. +
Merry Monday: wine tasting
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay or Merlot? The Merry Monday on 7 July teaches you how to taste different wine varietals. +
Sports
Sports night
A fun and memorable evening gathering for the sports and leisure interest groups is planned for 11 July. All members are welcome to celebrate our sportsmen's achievements over the past year. +
"1+2" benefits
Don't miss the fabulous "1+2" membership offer that allows you to join three out of seven sports and leisure interest groups with just one membership fee of $100. +
Come basketball fans
The basketball finals on 29 June are shaping up as a hot contest between teams BIG, PWC Alumni, PWC I and Challengers at Smithfield Sports Centre. Come cheer the players. +
CPD
Annual tax conference
The popular annual taxation update conference has drawn thousands of participants over the years. Act fast to book your place for the coming one on 26 July. +
Reading for CPD
Reading publications can be counted as CPD (non-verifiable) and these three books are good for you: Advanced Writing Programme for Tax Specialists, Advanced Writing Programme for Auditors and 會計實務寫作手册. +
Discounts offer
Douglas Education offers members discounts for its leadership and management courses. +
Recruiting skills
The workshop on 19 July gives you practical techniques on hiring and interviewing. +
Business news
Iron costs upsurge
The price of buildings, cars and machinery could increase sharply after China's largest steel maker, Baosteel, and the Australian mining company Rio Tinto have agreed on the highest price increase in a decade, The New York Times reports. +
Beijing Olympics
Beijing Olympics will likely run up a bill of over $20 billion but Standard & Poor's believes China is well-equipped to handle it and will come out ahead, BusinessWeek.com reports. +
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