Forum brings together international, Hong Kong and China standard-setters  |
| More than 220 participants came on 15 Oct. to hear Wayne Upton, director of IASB, Marvin Cheung, trustee of the International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation, P.M. Kam, member of the IASB Standards Advisory Council, Winnie Cheung, chief executive of the Institute and Li Hongxia, MoF China, discuss international standard setting and the ASBE development in China. The forum can be used as e-learning and the video will be available soon. |
| Accounting conference in Taipei |
| The annual cross-straits, Hong Kong and Macau accounting conference will be held on 31 Oct. to 2 Nov. in Taipei. Don't miss the chance to learn about corporate social responsibility and to network. No registration fee is required. + |
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| Labour contract law seminar in Beijing |
| The Institute's Beijing office is organising a seminar on the Mainland's new Labour Contract Law (勞動合同法) on 15 November. Prof. Jin Yingjie of China University of Political Science and Law (中國政法大學金英杰教授), who helped draft the law will discuss labour contracts. + |
| 2008 SMP symposium |
| Mark your diary for Friday, 28 Nov. at the Shatin clubhouse, Hong Kong Jockey Club. This year's symposium will cover a wide array of SMP-relevant topics. Register early and earn seven CPD hours. + |
| Annual Dinner 2008 |
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"Successes along Memory Lane" –懷舊之夜" is the theme of this year's annual dinner, scheduled for Wednesday, 3 Dec. at the Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It costs HK$720 per person or form your own table of 10 at $7,200, includes a four-course Western meal with drinks served throughout the evening. Reservation is now open. + |
| Financial services interest group lunch seminar |
| Learn more about the CEO's ultimate challenge: Smart financial management and risk mitigation in today's global credit crunch environment. Don't miss the luncheon talk on 5 November. + |
| PAIB happy hour |
| Come join the happy hour gathering on 30 Oct. to chat with professional accountants working in different business sectors. Admission is free. + |
| For your information |
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The government is introducing a community campaign to foster a drug-free culture for young people. + |
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To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Inland Revenue Department is organizing an exhibition, "Hong Kong taxation: A diamond journey," and three tax seminars held at the Hong Kong Central Public Library. + |
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University's school of accounting and finance wants to keep in touch with their alumni. If you are one of them, please update your contacts with PolyU's Carmen Tam. |
| Merry Monday |
| Come join the Merry Monday on wine appreciation on 3 November. + |
| Dragon boat race for National Day |
| The Institute's dragon boat team placed third in the mixed team gold cup category of the 2008 World of King, held in Shau Kei Wan on 5 October. Share their victory in these photos. + |
| Leisure topic on Qi |
| If you are interested in learning the ancient Chinese tradition of feng shui, register now for the seminar on 28 October. + |
| Ping Pong |
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| Join the CPA table tennis competition to be held in November. Enrolment will close on 31 October. + |
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Click here to see the at-a-glance calendar for more member activities. |
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International accounting and business news |
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| Firms focus on audits of financial institutions |
| IFAC's Forum of Firms, including more than 60 partners from 21 international accounting firm networks discussed in early October the auditing of financial institutions. Several expert panels talked about valuation and impairment, liquidity and market confidence. + |
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Derecognition of financial assets in practice |
| PwC has published a guide to explain and discuss derecognition of financial assets in practice. + |
Trustees support IASB's accelerated steps on the credit crisis |
| IASC Foundation has announced its support of IASB's response to the credit crisis. + |
| Leadership workshop |
| Don't miss the workshops on 8, 15 and 29 Nov. to boost leadership skills, improve staff performance and retention, and earn 21 verifiable CPD hours. + |
| Overview of the law against insider dealing |
| The seminar on 24 Oct. explains the statutory elements of insider dealing. Sign up here. |
| Auditing update conference |
| The annual auditing update conference, one of the year's most popular events, will be held on 15 Nov. (from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the InterContinental Hotel. Mark your diary: the enrolment details will be provided soon. |
| CPD tips |
| While updating your CPD records in "My CPA" on the Institute's website is a good way to track progress, you still need to submit an official CPD declaration form during membership renewal. Click here for FAQs. |
| To enrol in CPD programmes, please click here. |
| 註冊會計師誠信宣誓辦法 |
| 為進一步推進行業誠信建設，強化註冊會計師誠實守信的執業理念，中國註冊會計師協會制定並印發了關於註冊會計師誠信宣誓辦法的通知書。+ |
| CPA專業方向學生境外實習項目 |
| 中國註冊會計師協會成功舉辦“第四批CPA專業方向學生境外實習項目”選拔測試，入選學生將分三批前往新加坡、美國、英國、加拿大、澳大利亞等國家以及香港的國際會計公司進行為期三個月的實習。+ |
| Barclays faces investment lawsuit |
| Barclays is being sued over claims it moved loss-making investments from its own accounts to outside investors, BBC.com reports. + |
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