Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)

Building strong connections: Another successful HKICPA Networking Lunch! 🎉   The HKICPA Networking Lunch held on May 10, 2024 was a smashing success! It was an absolute pleasure for our Council and Management to engage with nearly 40 members who graced us with their presence.   The event is designed to foster stronger connections between the Institute and our esteemed members and marks just the beginning of our commitment to strengthen member engagement. Stay tuned as we unveil a series of upcoming events designed to provide valuable opportunities for connection, learning, and growth. 🌟🌱   #HKICPA #NetworkingLunch #MemberEngagement #AccountingProfession #BuildingCommunity

📚🎓 Elevate QP Exam Preparation with the Masterclass🌟 ⚡️ The Institute is offering condensed revision courses to supercharge QP students’ preparation for the Professional Modules Examinations. The Masterclass comprises two half-day revision classes for each module (Modules 11-14) for the June 2024 session. Here's what the Masterclass has in store for you: 👥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Revision courses are available in both face-to-face and online options, ensuring flexibility and personalized learning. 🔥 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬: Delve into selected topics from the List of current Hot Topics published by the Institute for the upcoming examination session, ensuring you're well-informed for the examination. 💡 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬: Unleash your full potential with valuable insights and techniques to enhance your examination strategies, empowering you to conquer the challenges ahead. 🌐 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: Reinforce your conceptual understanding through curated practical examples, enabling you to apply your knowledge effectively. Seats for the Masterclass are limited and will be allocated on a f̲i̲r̲s̲t̲-̲c̲o̲m̲e̲-̲f̲i̲r̲s̲t̲-̲s̲e̲r̲v̲e̲d̲ ̲b̲a̲s̲i̲s̲. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to maximize your exam success. Enrol in the Masterclass Series now! 🚀🎉 Access the HKICPA Event App and search for “Masterclass” for more details and secure your spot. #MasterclassSeries #ExamPreparation #ProfessionalModuleExaminations #SuccessAhead

🌸💐 Wellness beyond the office: A Recap of our Mother's Day Floral Workshop! 💖✨ At HKICPA, we value the well-being of our staff inside and outside the office. Our Staff Wellness Events aim to provide fun and beneficial opportunities for our team to connect, build camaraderie, and create lasting memoires. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting a heartwarming Mother's Day Floral Workshop as part of our ongoing commitment to staff wellness. 🌺🌼 📸 Check out these delightful snapshots from the event, capturing the joy and camaraderie that filled the room. Our instructors guided us through the art of floral arrangement, allowing each participant to express their love and gratitude through stunning bouquets. The workshop provided a serene and nurturing environment for staff to unwind and tap into their creativity. 🌺🌿 🌸 Follow us on social media to stay tuned for more exciting staff wellness events as we continue to foster a culture that values your well-being. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone feels cared for and supported. 💚✨ Wish you all a Happy Mother’s Day! #StaffWellness #BeyondWork #MothersDay #FloralWorkshop #HKICPA

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 The Institute conducts a continuing professional development (CPD) compliance audit exercise every year. Members selected are required to submit their CPD records with supporting documents for verification. CPD is crucial for our profession, and the CPD compliance audit process is necessary to ensure members maintain and enhance their professional competence and technical knowledge. The Institute is ready to support you through every step of the way. Make sure you’re equipped with the necessary knowledge to meet the CPD requirements. Learn more about the CPD compliance audit: https://lnkd.in/gG5tP5_W

[Event highlights] Don't miss out our upcoming events that cover valuable topics: 1. PAIB Live AMA 你問我答 [EP4] (22 May 2024) ➤ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gmbmE7TX 2. Advanced Hong Kong Tax Course ➤ Register now: https://bit.ly/3VQuR5F 3. Live Webinar: Entities Listing on HKEX Series: Session 4: Valuation: Before and After the M&A Transactions (13 May 2024) ➤ Register now: https://bit.ly/4cCt3U2 4. Entities Listing on HKEX Series: Session 5: Updating on New Listing Issues (22 May 2024) ➤ Register now: https://bit.ly/4arSSUG 5. Merry Monday - French Wine Masterclass and networking (27 May 2024) ➤ Register now: https://lnkd.in/g9sf3RJW #HKICPA #MemberEvents

𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 A sequel to the Institute's popular Insolvency Preparatory I, Insolvency Preparatory II offers in-depth and integrated study of the financial, management, legal and accounting aspects of insolvency administration with emphasis on practical application, will begin on 18 May via five webinar sessions. Enrolment for Insolvency Preparatory II is now open, offering you a chance to secure your spot in this programme. Take advantage of this opportunity and enrol today on a first-come-first-served basis until 13 May. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gXdkrxt8 #HKICPA #SpecialistQualification #Insolvency

🌟 Rain Can't Dampen the Spirit: CPA Sports Carnival 2024 concludes triumphantly!   📅 Held on 4 May at the Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground in Diamond Hill and co-organized by HKICPA and SCAA, the remarkable event brought together over 1,000 sports enthusiasts from the accounting profession, representing more than 40 accounting organizations, along with their friends and family. This year's theme, "Vibrant Hong Kong, Energetic CPA" (勝會香港 • 活力 CPA), created a platform for accounting professionals to temporarily set aside their work and engage in physical activities, rejuvenating both their bodies and minds. 💪⚡   We were honoured to have esteemed guests at the event, including Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui, Secretary-General of the Central Government's Liaison Office in HKSAR Wang Song-miao, Director of Audit Prof. Nelson Lam, Legislative Council member (Accountancy) the Hon. Edmund Wong, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Chairman Dr. Kelvin Wong, and District Officer (Wong Tai Sin) Thomas Wu. Their presence and support were a true inspiration to the athletes competing in the various competitions. 🎖️👏   Despite certain scheduled items being cut short by the ensuing rain, many attendees expressed their gratitude for the event, highlighting its importance as a gathering that allows accounting professionals to relax, enjoy sports, and strengthen connections within the industry.    Learn about the wide range of sports and recreation activities organized by the Institute at https://lnkd.in/grrkTTWw 📸   #CPASportsCarnival2024 #HKICPA #SCAA #AccountingProfession #Sport

Accounting for Success - President Roy Leung's Message at UIC High Table Dinner ✨🎉 On April 29th, President Roy Leung, and Chief Executive & Registrar Margret Chan, were invited to attend the High Table Dinner organized by the Faculty of Business and Management at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC). The High Table Dinner has been a proud tradition at UIC since the establishment of the college in 2005. Each year, distinguished guests from various fields are invited as speakers to share their insights on career development and industry trends with students. As the Guest of Honour, the President delivered a keynote speech titled "Accounting for Success: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Accounting with HKICPA.” In his speech, President Leung offered a comprehensive overview of the current state of the accounting profession and emphasized the pivotal role played by the Institute. He delved into the intricacies of the Qualification Programme (QP) provided by the HKICPA, highlighting its profound impact on shaping future generation of accounting professionals. Leveraging his extensive experience, President Leung generously shared valuable insights with students to provide a deeper understanding of the profession's ever-evolving landscape. Over the past decade, the Institute and UIC have actively developed a strong and cordial relationship through different kinds of exchange and co-operation programmes. The Institute will continue to work together with UIC to nurture more accounting talents, providing guidance and resources to help them achieve both professional and personal growth on the path of accounting. 💪 🔗 Follow this link to know more about the HKICPA's Qualification Programme 📲 https://lnkd.in/gmiS2a7 #AccountingSuccess #UICHighTableDinner #HKICPA #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth

The April 2024 issue of 𝑨 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔 is now available! This exciting issue is dedicated to various aspects of talent cultivation for the profession. Our cover story explores five specialized areas that accountants can pursue, speaking with Institute members in these roles to highlight a diverse range of career opportunities. Don’t miss out on these hot topics either: - Three mentor-mentee pairs discuss the impact of the HKICPA Mentorship Programme in the past decade; - IFAC Accountancy Education’s Helen Partridge and Bruce Vivian on tackling the talent shortage issue and their passion for education; - Hendrik Rosenthal, Director – Group Sustainability at CLP Holdings Limited, on the importance of new rules that define high-integrity in carbon markets; - Second Opinions on attracting and retaining talent within the profession; - The Institute’s response to two important exposure drafts from IASB and IAASB. 📚 Dive into the latest insights: https://bit.ly/3JM7tPK If you would like to receive our quarterly 𝑨 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔 e-newsletter, make sure you update your communication preferences on myCPA or subscribe at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g6UUFt7y

[Event highlights] Don't miss out our upcoming events that cover valuable topics: 1. Virtual roundtable discussion: IASB Exposure Draft on Business Combinations—Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment (27 May) ➤ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gFUKHWv5 2. Delegation to Guangzhou (27 May 2024) ➤ Register now: https://bit.ly/3QdoXIc 3. Face-to-face: ESG Workshop on Carbon Accounting (07 May 2024) ➤ Register now: https://bit.ly/3xe1Yq1 4. Live Webinar: Entities Listing on HKEX Series: Session 4: Valuation: Before and After the M&A Transactions (13 May 2024) ➤ Register now: https://bit.ly/4cCt3U2 #HKICPA #MemberEvents