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| This month at the Institute (28 May 2020)
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| Advice from the FIGMC on avoiding pandemic-related fraud
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| The Institute’s Forensics Interest Group Management Committee (FIGMC) has published a guide on remaining alert to deception in the COVID-19 environment. The advice includes some commonly-seen deceptions and frauds, as well as some possible measures to combat such scams. Read the guide and share it with your friends and family, to keep your finances safe.
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| Introducing CPA Pulse
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| Welcome to the first issue of CPA Pulse, the Institute’s new monthly newsletter. Featuring the Institute’s activities and new publications released over the last month, the newsletter also contains useful announcements members may be interested in. Keep your finger on the Institute with CPA Pulse.
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| File individual tax returns via eTax
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| The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) will issue its tax return for individuals in early June. The paper returns will be due for filing within one month from the date of issue. Instead of filing paper returns, taxpayers can choose to file the returns via the IRD electronic platform – eTax. Filing via eTax grants an additional month to prepare returns and is more environmentally friendly.
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| Exemptions from compulsory quarantine arrangement
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| Certain professionals are exempt from the government’s compulsory quarantine arrangement when travelling between Hong Kong and the Mainland for work. This includes certified public accountants (practising) and other members of registered practice units who are required to conduct audit work for companies listed in Hong Kong. The Institute is providing administrative support for the scheme, and has invited public interest entity auditors to register. Further information is available on the COVID-19 – CPA Information Centre webpage.
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| Recently qualified members, join the ICAEW at a special rate
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| Members who qualified through the Qualification Programme in or after 2011 can apply to join the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) at a special rate. Find out more about the scheme and how it can help accelerate your career here.
Enquiries: ICAEW Hong Kong office -
tel. no. 3653 7015; email yamen.cheung@icaew.com
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| New support scheme for SMPs
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| If you’re a small or medium sized practice (SMP) and want help and guidance with a situation you face, take advantage of the new Members-Help-Members service from the Institute’s Small and Medium Practices Committee. Submit your question and it may be discussed at an upcoming sharing session.
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| Install the HKICPA Events app
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| Disclaimer: Some sections contain information from outside sources. We endeavour to link to reputable sources but the Institute is not responsible for the accuracy of the content and the content does not necessarily represent the views of the Institute.
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