Hong Kong and China

Career Expo connects participants with top employers
Date issued: 23 January 2012
On Saturday 14 January, CPA Australia held its flagship recruitment event, CPA Australia Career Expo, in Hong Kong to provide participants with the opportunity to meet with potential employers and expand their professional networks.

Low carbon future discussed at member event
Date issued: 16 January 2012
On Tuesday 10 January, CPA Australia hosted a Spotlight breakfast seminar exploring environmentally-friendly energy solutions to reduce Hong Kong’s pollution levels. Chan Siu Hung, Managing Director, CLP Nuclear, was guest speaker.

Inflation or deflation – the economy in 2012
Date issued: 21 November 2011
Alan Luk, Head of Private Banking and Trust Services, Hang Seng Bank, shared his insights on economic expectations for 2012 at a Spotlight breakfast on Monday 14 November.

Recognising excellence in reporting
Date issued: 11 November 2011
Bernard Poon FCPA (Aust.), Deputy President – Greater China, CPA Australia, attended the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) Best Annual Reports Awards 2011 on Tuesday 1 November to present prizes to the award winners.

CPA Australia bowls opponents away
Date issued: 7 November 2011
CPA Australia came second in the Support Australia Group (SAG) Bowling Competition at Hong Kong Bowling City, Kowloon Bay on Sunday 30 October. Seven teams of four members competed for the trophy. 

Australia’s Shadow Treasurer attends luncheon
Date issued: 7 November 2011
Shadow Treasurer and Member for North Sydney, the Hon. Joe Hockey, met with 16 leaders from Australian organisations in Hong Kong at a luncheon organised by the Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) on Friday 28 October.

Policy address overview: Hong Kong
Date issued: 28 October 2011
Mr Lawrence Fok, President – Greater China, CPA Australia, commented on outgoing Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Donald Tsang’s final policy address.

Delegates enjoy CPA Congress
Date issued: 21 October 2011
CPA Congress was held on Friday 14 October at the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong.

Members raise funds for the community
Date issued: 21 October 2011
More than 140 people took part in CPA Australia’s “Caring for the Community” Walkathon and Photo Competition on Sunday 16 October.

Member achievements recognised
Date issued: 3 October 2011
On Wednesday 21 September, CPA Australia held its biannual Certificate Presentation Ceremony at the Burswood Entertainment Complex, which recognised members who had recently advanced to CPA status

Spotlight+ event on successful work-life balance
Date issued: 19 September 2011
On Friday 9 September, Stephen Ip Shu-kwan GBS JP, Former Secretary for Economic Development and Labour, Hong Kong Special Administrate Region Government, shared his insights on ‘creating the perfect work-life balance for success’. Stephen serves as independent non-executive director of many large corporations and is a well-known food critic in Hong Kong.

Recognising excellence in reporting
Date issued: 11 November 2011
Bernard Poon FCPA (Aust.), Deputy President – Greater China, CPA Australia, attended the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) Best Annual Reports Awards 2011 on Tuesday 1 November to present prizes to the award winners. 

CPA Australia bowls opponents away
Date issued: 7 November 2011
CPA Australia came second in the Support Australia Group (SAG) Bowling Competition at Hong Kong Bowling City, Kowloon Bay on Sunday 30 October. Seven teams of four members competed for the trophy.

Human capital issues pose threat to Hong Kong’s competitiveness
Date: 25 August 2011
A survey of finance, accounting and business professionals has revealed concerns that human capital trends in Hong Kong are unsustainable for retaining and attracting talent.

Advance your finance knowledge
Date issued: 1 August 2011
CPA Australia is a supporting organisation of the Continuous Professional Training Series in Finance being conducted by the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education.

DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards 2011
Date issued: 22 July 2011
CPA Australia is once again the Honorary Advisor for the DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards for 2011.

125th anniversary cocktails in Hong Kong
Date issued: 22 July 2011
The Hong Kong office held a cocktail reception to celebrate CPA Australia’s 125th anniversary on Thursday 14 July at The Pawn, one of the remaining Chinese heritage buildings in Hong Kong.

CPA Australia and PwC tax treaty seminar
Date issued: 27 June 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) invited CPA Australia to organise the ‘Tax treaty seminar: A dialogue with the Commissioner of Inland Revenue’ held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 10 June.

Spotlight+ evening on leadership and accountability
Date issued: 27 June 2011
CPA Australia launched its first Spotlight+ evening in Hong Kong on Friday 10 June.

Certificate presentation ceremony in Hong Kong
Date issued: 6 June 2011
CPA Australia held a certificate presentation and formal graduation ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday 30 May to congratulate new FCPA and CPA members for attaining their professional status

Entry Point gathering for ASA members
Date issued: 23 May 2011
The CPA Australia Entry Point event for Associate (ASA) members was held on Monday 16 May. 

Redefining Hong Kong’s role in the global economy
Date issued: 5 May 2011
A study conducted by CPA Australia shows overwhelming support for Hong Kong to position itself as the world’s centre for offshore Renminbi trading.

Tongji University registered as a CPA Program Tuition Provider
Date issued: 1 April 2011
CPA Australia has announced the registration of Tongji University as its first CPA Program Tuition Provider in China.

Tax incentives to tackle Hong Kong’s economic challenges
Date issued: 28 February 2011
CPA Australia will propose several tax measures to John Tsang, financial secretary, Hong Kong, based on a recent survey conducted among the Hong Kong business community.

Review of 2011 – 2012 Budget address
Date issued: 23 February 2011
CPA Australia described John Tsang Chun-wah’s fourth Budget address delivered in the Legislative Council this morning as 'extremely cautious' and lacking focus towards the business community and the middle class.

Tax incentives to tackle Hong Kong’s economic challenges
Date issued:17 February 2011
CPA Australia will propose several tax measures to John Tsang, financial secretary, Hong Kong, based on a recent survey conducted among the Hong Kong business community.