Co-organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and the Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors (SCAA), the “CPA Sports Carnival 2024” was held today (4 May) at the Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground in Diamond Hill. The event attracted participation from over 1,000 sports enthusiasts from the accounting profession representing more than 40 accounting organizations as well as friends and family.

The accounting profession has always been regarded as a pillar of the business world. Hong Kong’s accounting practitioners have diligently held their positions across industries, making significant contributions to the economic development of Hong Kong and maintaining its status as an international financial centre. With the theme “Vibrant Hong Kong, Energetic CPA” (勝會香港 • 活力 CPA), “CPA Sports Carnival 2024” presents an ideal opportunity for accounting professionals to temporarily set aside their work and come together for rejuvenating both body and mind, while simultaneously fostering stronger connections and promote exchange within the industry.

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, Vice-Chairman and President of the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association Yu Xiao, Deputy Director of the Department of Administration and Finance of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Li Xu-hong, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Chairman Dr. Kelvin Wong, Legislative Council member (Accountancy) the Hon. Edmund Wong, and District Officer (Wong Tai Sin) Thomas Wu were the Guests of Honour of “CPA Sports Carnival 2024”, and cheered on the athletes participating in the competitions. In his opening speech, Mr. Hui said “The event does not only provide an energetic platform for exchanges of accounting practitioners across the territory, but also promote sports and attitude of healthy living. I would like to express my gratitude to the co-organizers, HKICPA and SCAA, as well as the active participation of all major professional accounting bodies in Hong Kong.”

Mr. Roy Leung, President of HKICPA, one of the event’s co-organizers, stated in his opening speech: “The accounting profession plays an indispensable role in the Hong Kong's business environment. At the same time, HKICPA has been dedicated to motivating our members to actively contribute to our community, while keeping a healthy development of body and mind. I hope the Carnival will become an annual signature event for the profession, providing a valuable opportunity for everyone to take a break from their hectic schedules, and unleash their energy alongside family and friends. It’s also a chance to showcase their individual athletic abilities and team spirit outside the setting of the office.”

Mr. Webster Ng, President of SCAA, also a co-organizer of the event, said, “The event today aims to encourage practitioners of the accounting profession actively participate in sports activities, so as to promote a culture of sports and exercises in Hong Kong. Apart from sports competitions, we have also arranged a variety of exercising activities and game booths for families to exercise and have fun together.”

The inaugural “CPA Sports Carnival” was held last year and quickly gained popularity among the accounting profession, becoming the profession’s largest sports and recreational event. Due to the adverse weather, some competitions were cancelled. Sports enthusiasts from the accounting profession participated wholeheartedly, showcasing their athletic abilities and striving for excellence on behalf of their respective organizations, embodying the spirit of sportsmanship.

Many attendees have expressed that the event was an important gathering, hoped that the “CPA Sports Carnival” could be organized on a regular basis to provide accountants with a platform to rejuvenate themselves and foster greater cohesion within the profession.

^{Photo 1: The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and the Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors (SCAA) co-organized “CPA Sports Carnival 2024”. Several Guests of Honour cheered on the sports lovers from the accounting profession in the opening ceremony.}

^{Photo 2 to 3: The “CPA Sports Carnival 2024” aims to foster unity of the profession and provide an opportunity for accounting professionals to showcase their sporting talents, while enhancing communications and extending friendship among peers.}

^{Photo 4: Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui (Left), President of the HKICPA Roy Leung (Right top) and President of the SCAA Webster Ng (Right bottom) gave welcoming speeches in the event’s opening ceremony to cheer on the athletes participating in the competitions.}

香港會計師公會與香港華人會計師公會攜手舉辦「香港會計界第二屆運動嘉年華」

逾千名會計健兒參與

香港會計師公會（公會）聯同香港華人會計師公會主辦的「香港會計界第二屆運動嘉年華」於今日（5月4日）假鑽石山斧山道運動場舉行，吸引來自超過 40 間香港會計團體及機構逾1,000名健兒代表及親友參與。

會計界一直在商業世界扮演著中流砥柱的角色，香港會計從業員孜孜不倦，在不同行業緊守崗位，為香港經濟發展及維持國際金融中心地位默默貢獻。「香港會計界第二屆運動嘉年華」以「勝會香港 • 活力CPA」為主題，讓會計同儕暫時放下繁重工作，舒展身心，同時增進業界之間的交流。

「香港會計界第二屆運動嘉年華」幸獲財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇、中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室秘書長王松苗、審計署署長林智遠教授、香港中國企業協會副會長兼總裁于曉、中聯辦行財部副部長李旭鴻、會計及財務匯報局主席黃天祐博士、立法會會計界議員黃俊碩，以及黃大仙民政事務專員胡鉅華擔任活動主禮嘉賓，親身為參與競技比賽的會計健兒打氣。許正宇在活動開幕致辭時表示：「活動不單止為全港會計從業人員提供充滿活力的交流平台，同時亦推廣運動及健康生活態度。我很感謝主辦單位香港會計師公會和香港華人會計師公會的安排，以及各大香港會計專業組織的積極參與。」

主辦機構之一，香港會計師公會會長梁思傑在開幕致辭時表示：「會計界在香港商業環境中扮演著不可或缺的角色，而香港會計師公會一直致力推動會員積極貢獻社會，同時保持身心健康。我期望活動能成為業界年度盛事，提供一個難得的機會，讓大家忙裡偷閒，與親朋好友一同釋放活力。同時，在辦公室以外展現過人的運動才能及團隊合作精神。」

另一活動主辦機構，香港華人會計師公會會長吳錦華指出：「活動的目標是鼓勵會計行業從業人員積極參與體育運動，提升香港的體育文化和運動風氣。除了體育比賽，我們還安排了各種健身活動和遊戲攤位，鼓勵家庭一同參與，共享親子樂趣。」

「香港會計界運動嘉年華」於去年首次舉辦，廣受歡迎，旋即成為業界最大型的體育康樂盛事。今屆活動因應天雨關係取消部分項目，仍無損參賽者士氣，各會計界體育精英全程投入，為所屬機構盡其所長爭取佳績，展現體育精神。

不少到場人士均表示，活動是一個重要的聚會，期望日後「香港會計界運動嘉年華」可持續舉辦，讓會計從業舒展身心，提高行業凝聚力。

^{圖片一：香港會計師公會及香港華人會計師公會聯合主辦「香港會計界第二屆運動嘉年華」。多名主禮嘉賓主持啟動禮，為一眾參賽的會計健兒打氣。}

^{圖片二至三：「香港會計界第二屆運動嘉年華」旨在團結業界，並為會計界從業員提供展現運動才能的機會，增進同儕之間的交流和友誼。}

^{圖片四：財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇（左）、香港會計師公會會長梁思傑（右上）及香港華人會計師公會會長吳錦華（右下）於開幕禮上致詞，親身為參與競技比賽的會計健兒打氣。}