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This month at the Institute (January 2024)
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Reinvigorate & Reinvent Hong Kong
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The Institute released its budget proposals for the government's 2024-25 budget. The proposals include a wide range of measures under four main themes - covering stimulating investment, attracting and retaining talent and fostering innovation, supporting the wellbeing of the community and promoting sustainability, as well as reforming the tax system.
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Addressing the talent shortage
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The Institute conducted the Survey on shortage of accounting professionals in Hong Kong to gain insights from members into the current state of talent supply within the accounting profession in Hong Kong. The Institute proposes several recommendations based on the findings of the survey.
Read the full report now.
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Engaging the future generation
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As part of the HKICPA Experiential Learning Activity Series, over 100 students and teachers participated in a company visit to Ernst & Young (EY) on 24 January.
Jasmine Lee, Council Member of the Institute and Managing Partner of EY, kindly met with the group to introduce the company and share her insights on the accounting profession. The participants were then given a tour of the office, offering an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of the professional firm and uncovering the fascinating aspects behind the scenes.
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Ask me anything … no, really!
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The series “PAIB Live AMA” offers a platform for engaging discussions and exciting exchanges among PAIBs. Register now for the upcoming session or catch up on archived webinars. Unwind, chat, and learn from seasoned speakers in a relaxed and casual conversational format.
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Episode 3
Date: 21 February
Archived webinars Episode 1 and Episode 2
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The minutes from the Institute's 51st annual general meeting (AGM) held on 7 December 2023 are now available (Login required).
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The abridged minutes from the December 2023 Council meeting are now available (Login required).
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Latest offers of merchandise discounts
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Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our Merchandise Discount Programme. Please present your valid HKICPA membership card upon purchase. Below are some of our latest offers:
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Special offer for Chinese New Year puddings and hampers
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Discounts on daily room rentals for suites and terraces
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Exclusive 15% off on selected tax and insolvency titles
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5% off on health checkup plans
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Sports and recreational events
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Lace up for charity
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Get ready for AC Fun Run 2024! Run for charity alongside fellow CPA members on 25 February in the 10 km challenge, 5 km happy and 2 km family run. Register now and don't forget to invite friends and family to share in the fun!
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Attention pet lovers!
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PAWsome news for CPA pet lovers! For the first time on 28 January 2024, the Institute is holding the SR Com Pets Party designed for our pet owner members and their furry friends. Click here for more details and enrol by 4:00 p.m. on 26 January.
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Celebrating speed, resilience, and perseverance
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CPA and QP student runners from all race categories of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 are invited to submit your race time on or before 8 March. The CPA Marathon Competition 2024 prize presentation ceremony will be held to celebrate outstanding results. Click here for the photos from the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 race day.
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Good news to kick start the new year! The Institute's teams clinched the 1st runner up in badminton and champions in table tennis at the RSCP Tournaments 2024. Held on 6 and 7 January, they faced architects, barristers, doctors, dentists, lawyers and surveyors. Check out the winning photos for badminton and table tennis matches.
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Congratulations to the winners of the CPA Singing Contest held on 20 January: Kingo Pok (Champion), Kevin Lam (1st Runner up and My Favorite Performance), Wiley Pun (2nd Runner up) and Allan Wong & Kelly Lam (Best Stage Presence). Click to see results and photos.
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Other upcoming activities
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TDC AFF Deal-making platform
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As part of the Trade Development Council’s Asian Financial Forum (AFF), AFF Deal-making is a unique deal-sourcing and matchmaking session that connects sources of funds with sources of deals. This platform enables participants to meet potential business partners from around the world in one-to-one meetings based on their shared areas of interest. Click here for more details and sign up for the online meeting extension here.
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Join ISCA as an Associate member
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The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) welcomes all members of the Institute to apply for membership admission to ISCA as Associate members, of which the official designation is “Associate (ISCA)”.
Steps to apply to be Associate (ISCA)
1. Create an account on the ISCA Portal
2. Fill up the online application form
3. Upload a copy of the following supporting documents:
- Singapore NRIC/Passport (for foreigners)
- Degree/Professional Qualification Certificate
- Degree/Professional Qualification Transcript
- Character References Form (included within the online application)
ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA)
Members may also consider the ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) pathway after being admitted as an Associate (ISCA). After completing the ISCA PBA Programme (31 hours comprising e-learning and a half-day leadership workshop), they can reclassify to an ISCA PBA if they already have 3 years of relevant work experience.
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