Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Elects President and Vice-Presidents

Today, following the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)’s 52nd annual general meeting (AGM), the HKICPA Council elected AU Chun Hing, Edward as President, and LAW Cheuk Kin, Stephen, JP and LEE Shun Yi, Jasmine as Vice-Presidents.

Edward Au is an FCPA (practising) and first served as a Council member in 2019, and was Vice-President of the Institute from 2022 to 2024.

Edward Au is Deloitte China Southern Region Managing Partner, with a focus on the development of the practice in the Greater Bay Area. He is dedicated to driving practice transformation and fostering talent development.  He has extensive experience auditing multinational corporations, public companies and enterprises in Hong Kong, Singapore, the US, and China. Edward was co-leader of the firm’s National Public Offering Group and possesses deep expertise in listing and capital market matters.

Mr. Au has actively contributed to the development of the accounting profession. He participates in a wide range of HKICPA committees and groups. He is currently the Chairman of the Registration Committee and has been involved in the Executive Committee, the HKICPA Charitable Trust and the Nomination Committee.

Edward Au said: “I am honoured to be elected as the President of the HKICPA. As the statutory licensing body for professional accountants in Hong Kong, we will proactively address the challenges and opportunities facing our profession. Building on the Institute's strong foundation, we will continue to strengthen our profession's capacity to navigate the evolving landscape of green finance, digital transformation and global interconnectedness, as well as cultivating accounting talent. I look forward to collaborating with our members, regulators and stakeholders, to uphold the highest standards of the profession, and to contribute to Hong Kong’s continued success as an international green and sustainable finance hub."

Stephen Law, JP served on the Council from 2010 to 2017 before returning in 2022, and was the Vice-President of the Institute in 2024. While Jasmine Lee was first elected as a Council member from 2022.

The President and Vice Presidents serve a one-year term. Council elections are held every two years. In last year's Council election, the elected Council members included the new President Edward Au; Vice Presidents Stephen Law, JP and Jasmine Lee, and Immediate Past President LEUNG Sze Kit, Roy. The following Council members will continue to serve their second year of office: CHAN Ting Bond, Michael; LAM Siu Fung, Frank; LI Shun Fai; LIU Kwok Tai, Teddy; LO Charbon; TONG Piu; TSE Hoi Fat; WONG Wai Kei; WU Chun Sing; and YEUNG Long Yan.

Currently, the four Government-appointed lay members of the Council are AU King Lun, MH, PhD, CHOI Heung Kwan, MH, HO Shuk Ying, Sabrina and NG Choi Yuk, Theresa, JP.

In addition, there are two ex-officio members of the Council. Helen TANG, JP, representative of the Financial Secretary, and Susanna CHEUNG, JP, Director of Accounting Services.

The 2024/25 Council comprises:

HKICPA Leadership Team: (From left to right) Margaret CHAN Wing San, Chief Executive & Registrar, LAW Cheuk Kin, Stephen, JP, Vice-President, AU Chun Hing, Edward, President, LEE Shun Yi, Jasmine, Vice-President.

Appendix: Biography of HKICPA President Mr. Edward Au