Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

18/09/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲

Over 120 tax practitioners and stakeholders joined us last evening for a valuable opportunity to meet our Guest of Honour, Mr Benjamin Chan, Commissioner of Inland Revenue, together with the Institute’s President, Stephen Law and other government officials, while connecting with fellow members of the Taxation Faculty.

We sincerely thank Mr Chan for sharing his time and insights. We were also delighted to welcome Mr Anson Lai of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, and Ms Lusan Hung of the Budget and Tax Policy Unit as our distinguished guests.

The strong attendance reflects the Taxation Faculty’s ongoing commitment to providing a platform for networking and exchanging views on matters of common interest among tax professionals and the Government. We look forward to continuing these meaningful exchanges on future occasions.

Arthur Lee | Yan Yeung | Michael Li Shun-Fai | Vicky Wai-kei Wong

18/09/2026

🌟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧! 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬!

While we usually keep things official on this channel, today we are thrilled to give a special shoutout to our vibrant sister page, HKICPA’s CPA Buddies Instagram () ✨. CPA Buddies has always been our lively community hub, and we have just rolled out an exciting fresh new look to make it even more engaging.

Whether you are a seasoned accountant needing a mid-week laugh and quirky industry facts, or a student seeking relatable, peer-like guidance on the Qualification Programme, this is your space. We are sharing everything from fun takes on trending topics and inspiring career stories to simple, easy-to-digest study tips.

Designed as a friendly and credible space, welcomes the entire profession to connect, share a laugh, and explore the lighter side of accounting.

👇 Come join the community and follow today 📌

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18/09/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐅𝐈𝐆 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Secure your seat before registration closes and join financial professionals across the market for an evening of practical insights and networking.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬
Hear directly from speaker representing the Government, HKEX, Link REIT, MTR Corporation, J.P. Morgan, Linklaters and EY on the developments shaping Hong Kong’s debt markets.

Hear first-hand insights on:
✔ Hong Kong’s position and opportunities in the global debt market
✔ Policy directions and the latest market developments
✔ Bond products, structures and legal considerations
✔ Accounting and audit implications of debt securities issuance
✔ Practical takeaways from recent market transactions

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Keynote presentations and a cross-sector panel discussion followed by an evening cocktail reception, giving you an opportunity to catch up with industry professionals.

📅 𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕕 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. – 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
📍 𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦

⏳ 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟐𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: https://tinyurl.com/3d9sf2rn

17/09/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐌𝐏 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 🌟

Enrolment is now open for our annual SMP Symposium, designed specifically for SMP practitioners.

The session will provide a comprehensive update on the key issues shaping the profession today, helping you manage major challenges, seize new opportunities from recent developments, and take your practice forward. 🚀

You will also hear directly from our LegCo representative and network with fellow practitioners. 🤝

📅 Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Module one) & 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Module two)
📍 Venue: HKICPA
🌐 Language: Cantonese

👉 Secure your spot now: https://shorturl.at/jWkAY

16/09/2026

𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬

The HKICPA welcomes the Chief Executive's announcement of Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development and the Policy Address today. This blueprint will help Hong Kong align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and contribute to national development. We are pleased that various measures align closely with our recommendations submitted to the Government earlier.

Stephen Law, President of the HKICPA, said, “Hong Kong’s accounting profession will support the implementation of Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, fully leveraging the profession’s diverse professional services strengths to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre and a hub for high value-added professional services, while contributing to national development.”

As a key pillar of Hong Kong's business and financial system, the accounting profession will fully support the Government's policy initiatives in seven key areas.

🔹 Advancing the IP economy through cross-sectoral collaboration
🔹 Expediting Northern Metropolis development for a high-end professional services hub
🔹 Supporting enterprises going global through Hong Kong and deepening the development of modern services in Qianhai
🔹Promoting AI adoption and strengthening risk governance
🔹Promoting green finance and enhancing the sustainability assurance framework
🔹 Developing diversified capital markets, advancing commodity trading and Renminbi internationalization
🔹 Enhancing social well-being and building inclusive communities

We also welcome the Government’s dedicated focus on enhancing citizen well-being. The Institute shares this commitment. We have launched the HKICPA Volunteer Team to serve the community through initiatives such as the Community Living Room, care for the elderly and children, assistance for underprivileged families, and ecological conservation.

The Institute remains committed to upholding the professional standards and working closely with the Government and all sectors to support a resilient and sustainable future for Hong Kong.

Please read the full details in our press release here: https://www.hkicpa.org.hk/en/News/News-Release/20260916_Policy-Address-2026

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) welcomes the Chief Executive’s announcement today of the First Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan), together with the delivery of the Po...

16/09/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

Don't miss out our upcoming events that cover valuable topics:

1. Tax Discussion and Networking Cocktail 2026 (17 September 2026)
➤ Link: https://tinyurl.com/55bs8zj7
2. Exploring the enhanced tax regimes for funds, family offices and carried interest (28 September 2026)
➤ Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr5x93tc
3. AI-focused tax workshop: Beyond compliance – The AI-Augmented Tax Architect (29 September 2026)
➤ Link: https://tinyurl.com/4pkpzvk2
4. Joint ForensIG–RIF seminar: Understanding Cryptocurrency-related Crime and Digital Assets/ Crypto Tracing (29 September 2026)
➤ Link: https://tinyurl.com/4h7jytd2
5. Intercompany financing under the spotlight: Loans, corporate treasury centres and transfer pricing (9 November 2026)
➤ Link: https://tinyurl.com/t6yk4k7v
6. 2026 SMP Symposium (23 October 2026)
➤ Link: https://tinyurl.com/5effk3zs
7. Workshop: Audit of Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities of Intermediaries (17 November 2026)
➤ Link: https://tinyurl.com/3ysybtnf

16/09/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰

With the event taking place tomorrow, we have extended the sign-up window so you still have time to join us for the Tax Discussion and Networking Cocktail 2026, hosted by the Institute's Taxation Faculty Executive Committee (TFEC). This year, we are delighted to have the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Mr Benjamin Chan, JP, join us as our guest of honour.

Speakers will share insights on:
✔Leveraging Hong Kong’s preferential tax regimes
✔Exploring future trends in the industry

Don't miss out on your chance to network with senior staff of the Inland Revenue Department, Council members and fellow members of the Taxation Faculty.

📅 𝟏𝟕 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕕 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. – 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
📌 𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦
👉 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭: https://tinyurl.com/55bs8zj7

15/09/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 ☀️

Join the first sharing session of our new 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 to learn how to manage the most common physical aches and ailments faced by accountants. Our speaker will share practical Chinese medicine techniques you can easily build into your daily routine for prevention.

💡 What you will learn:
✅ Self-observation techniques to catch problems early
✅ A simple three-minute acupressure routine
✅ A stretching routine suitable for the office

🩺 We are also offering on-site pulse diagnosis. Slots are limited, so please register early to secure yours.

👉 Enrol now: https://shorturl.at/jhTAG

15/09/2026

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 (𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐘)
To engage more young people in public affairs and enhance their interaction with and trust in the Government, action has been taken to expand the MSSY, with a view to increasing the number of participating advisory committees from around 60 in 2022 to no less than 180 within the current term of the Government. Phase 10 is now open for applications until 5 Oct 2026.

If you are aged between 18 and 35 and are committed to serving the community, please submit your self-nomination to become a member of specified government advisory committees.

Visit the scheme's webpage for further details: https://tinyurl.com/ym5r93bz

14/09/2026

𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐦, 𝐆𝐁𝐒, 𝐒𝐂, 𝐉𝐏

This evening, we had the honour of hosting the Hon Paul Lam Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP, Secretary for Justice of the Government of the HKSAR, to discuss: "Navigating commercial disputes: Hong Kong’s arbitration edge and the critical role of CPAs."

One of our flagship initiatives, this session of the Public Affairs Series attracted over 300 participants. Opening with welcome remarks by our President Stephen Law, the evening brought together Vice-President Calvin Tse, Chief Executive & Registrar Arthur Lee, Past President, and Council members.

Mr Lam shared insights into Hong Kong's strengths in dispute resolution and the expanding role of financial professionals in arbitration. He highlighted the city's position as a premier global hub, supported by a strong legal framework, and discussed how our members apply their specialized expertise to untangle cross-border commercial disputes. He also shared practical ways to build closer collaboration between the legal and accounting professions.

We sincerely thank Mr Lam for his time and insights. This well-attended session highlights our ongoing commitment to keeping members closely connected to critical economic and policy developments, and we look forward to continuing these meaningful dialogues through future sessions of the Public Affairs Series.

Charbon Lo | Michael Li Shun-Fai | Vicky Wai-kei Wong | Yan Yeung