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A spotlight on systems: from audit to advisory
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Given Amelia’s academic background in Global China Studies and Marine Science, accountancy wasn’t necessarily the obvious career choice. Read to learn how the Qualification Programme bridged her knowledge gap and helped her build the technical competence required for her career.
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Keeping it simple and effective: The IRD’s balancing act
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As Hong Kong navigates Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0 and beyond, Benjamin Chan, CPA-turned-Commissioner of Inland Revenue, is working to ensure the city’s tax system remains simple, competitive and fair.
This article was first published in A Plus 2025 Issue 2
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Top students and QP graduates of the June 2026 session
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Congratulations to the 708 QP graduates who have successfully completed the QP in the June 2026 session, including 12 candidates who were awarded the Top students.
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HKICPA Student Awards 2026
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Over 180 participants joined the HKICPA Student Awards 2026 on 19 September to celebrate exceptional student achievements. The event recognized top performers from our Qualification Programme, scholarship recipients, Online Quiz winners, and top achievers in the BAFS exams.
We were honoured to have Mr. Joseph Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, as our Guest of Honour, who presented the awards. We were also pleased to have the support of our sponsors, who joined us in engaging with student talents.
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Updated examination regulations
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Effective from the June 2026 examination session, the possession, wearing, or use of any smart devices during QP examinations is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, smartphones, smart glasses, smartwatches, smart earbuds, or fitness trackers, etc. Any violation of this rule may result in disqualification from the entire examination session and/ or subject to further disciplinary action and sanctions pursuant to the Professional Accountants By-laws.
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Reminders on workshop rules and examination regulations
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We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to the 8 Authorized Employers (AE) and 20 Authorized Supervisors (AS) who have recently joined the Institute's practical experience framework (PE Framework)!
Whether you join the Institute's AE/ AS Scheme, MEPE-CICPA route or other accountancy body recognition, each pathway can help eligible applicants gain relevant practical experience recognized for HKICPA membership admission. Click here to find the pathway that fits you.
Regular communication with your Counselor/ AS is crucial to developing your technical and enabling competences. It's time to meet with your Counselor/ AS for an interim review to discuss training progress and update your Training Records. Learn more about the PE Framework requirements now.
For students who have already completed the QP with sufficient practical experience for membership admission, remember to submit your membership applications on or before 21 December 2026.
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PAIB Live AMA (Ask Me Anything)
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The event series is organized by the Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee to provide a dynamic platform for engaging discussions and lively exchanges among PAIBs. Guest speakers are invited to discuss various subjects in a relaxed conversational format, sharing their success stories in different business fields. Explore the archived sessions now.
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Cha Cha Cha – elementary I
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The Dance Interest Group (DIG) will be organizing a monthly 4-session Latin/ Ballroom dance class. While students are welcome to bring friends who are interested in joining, priority will be given to members.
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Career insights for young CPAs
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Organized by the Young Members Committee (YMC), the series features sharing sessions by young CPAs on their career progression in various industry fields and business roles, encompassing finance, private banking, technology, legal, sustainability consulting, FinTech, and e-commerce business sector and strategy consulting, as well as transitioning and from the Chinese Mainland to Hong Kong. Archived sessions are accessible.
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Choreography dance involves the specification of human movement and form in terms of space, shape, time and energy, typically within an emotional or non-literal context. Come join the Choreography dance class organized by the DIG!
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