18
Jun
Rio Lam spoke at CHKLC Seminar - Forensic Accounting
The New PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules came into effect on 1st January 2008 and provides a new tax framework and introduces new tax features on anti-tax avoidance.
18
Jun
BDO Hong Kong publishes China Tax Newsletter, May 2008
The New PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules came into effect on 1st January 2008 and provides a new tax framework and introduces new tax features on anti-tax avoidance.
5
Jun
Sichuan Earthquake Donation Drive
Thanks to the overwhelming support of our staff and directors, we raised a total of HK$65,000 for the Sichuan earthquake. Our firm matched the donation and topped up to HK$130,000.
5
Jun
BDO Global publishes China Insider International 2008, Issue 2
Please see the latest tax, audit and accounting, and economic news from China in the latest issue of China Insider International
1
Jun
BDO Global publishes International Financial Reporting Bulletin, Issue 11/2008
Please see the developments in the international standards and interpretations in the latest issue of International Financial Reporting Bulletin
26
May
BDO McCabe Lo Limited awarded Certificate of Appreciation by Lingnan University
BDO McCabe Lo Limited was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Lingnan University for our continual support of their Academic Scholarship Programs. The Certificate was presented to our Director, Johnson Kong, at the awards presentation ceremony held at Lingnan University on 14th April 2008.
26
May
Albert commented on overdue bills from overseas faced by mainland
Our Managing Director cum President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Mr. Albert Au, commented on the increase of overdue payments from overseas markets faced by mainland companies in an interview with South China Morning Post on May 12.
26
May
Albert commented on recent upsurge of China's investment overseas
In a recent (May 12) news article in South China Morning Post entitled "Mainland investments abroad rise to US$19.3b", Albert Au, our Managing Director cum President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), commented on recent upsurge of China's investment overseas.
24
April
Resources challenge heads agenda
In a recent article of the UK magazine (Feb issue), The Accountant, entitled "Resources challenge heads agenda", Albert Au, Managing Director of BDO McCabe Lo Limited cum President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), talked about the shortage of professional accountants in Hong Kong.
17
April
BDO Global publishes International Financial Reporting Bulletin,
Issue 10/2008
Please see the developments in the international standards and interpretations in the latest issue of International Financial Reporting Bulletin .
17
April
BDO Global publishes International Financial Reporting Bulletin,
Issue 9/2008
Please see the developments in the international standards and interpretations in the latest issue of International Financial Reporting Bulletin .
11
Mar
BDO Global publishes International Financial Reporting Bulletin,
Issue 8/2008
Please see the developments in the international standards and interpretations in the latest issue of International Financial Reporting Bulletin .
05
Mar
Johnson Kong appointed as Vice-President of HKIAAT
We are pleased to announce that our director, Johnson Kong was appointed as the Vice-President of the Board of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians (HKIAAT) with effect from 29 January 2008.
28
Feb
Hong Kong Budget Highlights 2008/09
Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr. John Tsang, unveiled his maiden Budget for the financial year 2008/09. Here is the highlights of BDO McCabe on the Budget.
28
Jan
BDO International named among first full members of Forum of Firms after meeting international quality, ethics requirements
BDO International has been named one of the first full members of the Forum of Firms after reporting it has implemented a globally coordinated quality assurance programme, committed to the use of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and met other specific ethics requirements, the Forum announced today.
18
Dec
Albert Au elected as President of HKICPA
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Director, Albert Au was elected as the new president for the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants at the 35th annual general meeting on 14 December, 2007.
1
Dec
Our managing director, Albert Au gave welcome remarks at 2007 SMP Symposium
To provide a better understanding of the recent development in the international public accounting profession and its impact on the small and medium practitioners, HKICPA organized 2007 SMP Symposium on November 30 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club.


30
Nov
BDO McCabe Lo Limited platinum sponsor of the QP Case Analysis Competition 2007
BDO McCabe Lo Limited was one of the platinum sponsors to the QP Case Analysis Competition 2007 organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA).
30
Nov
Mr. Albert Au delivered welcome address at the CFIG launch Reception
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) announced in a cocktail reception on 26 October 2007 the launch of the Corporate Finance Interest Group (CFIG).
26
Nov
BDO International inaugurates new Member Firm in France
BDO International, the world's 5th largest accounting network, announced today that BDO France SAS will be its new French Member Firm, effective 3 December 2007.
14
Nov
BDO INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
BDO International, announced that Jeremy Newman, managing partner at BDO Stoy Hayward, is to become CEO of BDO International, effective 1 October 2008.
4
Oct
BDO Hong Kong a Diamond sponsor of HKICPA’s National Day Dinner
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("HKICPA") and the Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors co-hosted the National Day Dinner to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the People Republic of China ("PRC") and to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong SAR, held at the InterContinental Hotel of Hong Kong on 20 September 2007.
3
Oct
Johnson Kong chaired the organising committee of Cross-straits, Hong Kong and Macau Accounting Profession Conference 2007(2007年海峽兩岸及港澳地區會計師行業交流研討會)
Our director Johnson Kong chaired the organising committee of Cross-straits, Hong Kong and Macau Accounting Profession Conference 2007 (2007年海峽兩岸及港澳地區會計師行業交流研討會) held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22 September 2007.
2
Oct
Launch of new China Consulting Business Unit
The partners of BDO McCabe Lo and BDO Shanghai Zhonghua are pleased to announce the launch of their joint venture, BDO McCabe Zhonghua Consulting Co. Ltd. in Shanghai.
25
Sep
Mr. Johnson Kong invited by Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at seminar "Exploring Global Market through Hong Kong Service Platform (開拓國際市場研討會)"
Our Director Johnson Kong was invited by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at the seminar "Exploring Global Market through Hong Kong Service Platform (開拓國際市場研討會)", held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18 September 2007.
8
Aug
Recent Change in China Export Value-Added Tax ("VAT") Rebate Rates and Policy on Processing Arrangement
Our BDO newsletter (August 2007 issue) - "Recent Change in China Export Value-Added Tax ("VAT") Rebate Rates and Policy on Processing Arrangement" provides a summary and our commentary about the recent change of China policies and its impacts on enterprises engaged in processing arrangement including "contract processing 进料加工"(by local processing factories mainly) and "import processing 进料加工"
(by FIEs)
8
Aug
Mr. Daniel Lee was invited by Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at conference entitled "Hong Kong as a Platform for Enterprises in Yichang, Hubei City (湖北省宜昌市) to go International"
Our Director Daniel Lee was invited by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at the conference "Hong Kong as a Platform for Enterprises in Yichang, Hubei City (湖北省宜昌市) to go International", held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 6 August 2007
8
Aug
Johnson Kong interviewed by HK JobMarket Magazine on "Shortage of Accounting Professional in HK", 13 July 2007.
Our director Johnson Kong was interviewed by a recruitment publication, JobMarket Magazine, on 13 July 2007 and presented an analysis on the topic of "Shortage of Accounting Professionals in Hong Kong"
24
July
Albert Au chaired the "Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Accountants"
Our Managing Director Albert Au chaired the "Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for Accountants" held on June 8, 2007 at the Lecture Theatre of Hong Kong Central Library, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
17
July
Albert Au appointed as a member of the Air Transport Licensing Authority
Our Managing director Albert Au has been appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR to serve as a member of the Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) for 2 years with effect from August 1, 2007
17
July
Albert Au appointed as a member of the General Committee of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Albert Au appointed as a member of the General Committee of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries Our Managing Director Albert Au has been appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR to serve on the General Committee of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) for a term of 2 years beginning on July 4, 2007
16
July
Johnson Kong appointed by Education and Manpower Bureau as a member of the Accountancy Training Board of the Vocational Training Council
Our director Johnson Kong was appointed by the Permanent Secretary for Education and Manpower of the HKSAR as a member of the Accountancy Training Board of the Vocation Training Council for the period from 11 June 2007 to 31 March 2009.
28
May
HKIAAT – Johnson Kong received JiuJik interview
Our director, Johnson Kong, was interviewed by Jiu Jik Magazine, a local recruitment journal, on 18 May 2007
21
May
BDO McCabe Lo Limited appoints Alfred Choi as new Director of China Tax
BDO McCabe Lo Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Alfred Choi as Director of China Tax with effect from May 18, 2007
10
May
BDO McCabe Lo Limited awarded Certificate of Appreciation from Lingnan University
BDO McCabe Lo Limited is proud of its continuing sponsorship of academic scholarship programs for Lingnan University in Hong Kong
03
May
Guest speaker Daniel Lee, Director of BDO HK – Seminar to promote listing of local enterprises affiliated with the Universities & Science Park
Our Director Daniel Lee was invited as guest speaker in a seminar on “Listing of Local Enterprises Affiliated with the Universities & Science Park” held on May 3, 2007 at Exchange Exhibition Hall
04
Apr
The Hong Kong – Canada Career Video Conference 2007 – Guest speaker Mr. Johnson Kong, Director of BDO HK
Our Director Johnson Kong was invited as guest speaker for a career video conference
03
Apr
BDO Global publishes World Wide Tax News for 2007 Issue 1
Please see the latest developments in the global tax environment in the latest issue of World Wide Tax News published by BDO Global
21
Mar

New Enterprise Income Tax Law of China Enacted
Our BDO newsletter (March 2007 issue) - "New Enterprise Income Tax Law of China Enacted" provides a summary and our commentary on the new Enterprise Income Tax Law passed by The National People Congress of the People’ Republic of China on 16 March 2007

19
Mar

BDO HK appointed as auditor for the second Chief Executive Election Debate held on March 15, 2007
Two forums were held for the Chief Executive candidates, Mr. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen and Mr. Alan Leong Kah-kit to have on stage face to face debate

01
Mar

BDO HK engaged as honorary auditors for the Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Candidates’ Forum held on 1st March 2007
Our firm was invited as honorary auditors for the Chief Executive Candidates’ Forum, held on 1st March 2007 at the HK Convention & Exhibition Centre

 

01
Mar

Hong Kong Budget 2007/08

Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr Henry Tang, presented his budget for the financial year 2007/08. Here is our take on the Budget


16
Feb

Mr. Daniel Lee invited by HKTDC to speak at conferences in Fuzhou and Quanzhou, PRC

At the invitation of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, our Director, Daniel Lee, spoke at a conference held on 8 and 9 February 2007 in Fuzhou and Quanzhou, PRC


25
Jan

BDO HK participation in CPA Australia Career Market Day on 20 Jan 2007

Our firm supported the Career Market Day organized by CPA Australia HK China Division, held on 20 January 2007 in the Conrad Hong Kong Hotel

04
Jan

BDO Global publishes World Wide Tax News for 2006Q4

Please see the latest developments in the global tax environment in the latest issue of World Wide Tax News published by BDO Global


02
Jan

Albert Au Appointed by Chief Executive of HKSAR as Member of ICAC Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee

Albert Au, our managing partner, was appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR as a member of the Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee


15
Dec

Albert Au, the managing director of BDO McCabe Lo Limited, elected as Vice President of HKICPA for the year 2007

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Pubic Accountants elected Albert Au as vice president for the year 2007 at its 34th annual general meeting today


15
Dec

BDO International announce the merger of BDO and Horwath Member Firms in Australia

The Australian Member Firms of leading accounting and business advisory networks, BDO International and Horwath International, have announced the forthcoming merger of their respective practices across Australia early in the New Year


01
Dec

New York Conference - Opportunities (and Pitfalls) in China for Private Equity and M&A and the Impact of the New Enterprise Bankruptcy Law on Restructuring

Mr Johnson Kong, was invited as a guest speaker by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, at its Special Topics Seminar Program held in New York on 29 November 2006


01
Dec

BDO Stoy Hayward, our member firm in UK, was named Global Firm of the Year and its managing director, Jeremy Newman, was Accountancy Personality of the Year

Accountancy Age announced that BDO Stoy Hayward, our member firm in UK, was named Global Firm of the Year and that its managing director, Jeremy Newman, was the Accountancy Personality of the Year.


18
Nov

Beijing-Hong Kong Seminar on Corporate Restructuring, Merger and Acquisition and Liquidation

Mr Johnson Kong spoke at the Beijing-Hong Kong Symposium on Corporate Restructuring, Merger and Acquisition and Liquidation held on 16 November 2006 in Hong Kong


20
Oct

New York State Bar Association - International Law and Practice Section Fall meeting

Mr Johnson Kong was invited as a speaker by the New York State Bar Association at its ILPS's fall meeting held in Shanghai during October 18 - 22, 2006


11
Oct

Hong Kong Professional Services Roadshow - Hangzhou/ Suzhou

Our Director Johnson Kong was invited by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council as speaker of the Hong Kong Professional Services Roadshow held in Hangzhou and Suzhou


11
Oct

The 5th Annual ED-EX 2006

Our Director, Mr. Johnson Kong, represented the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians at the 5th Annual ED-EX 2006


25
Sep

Hong Kong - Shenzhen CPA Workshop cum Dinner Reception

Our Managing Director, Mr Albert Au, in his capacity as a Council Member and the Chair of the Small and Medium Practitioners Committee of the HKICPA, chaired a CPA Workshop cum Dinner Reception in Shenzhen on 22 September 2006


14
Sep

Executive Training Programme for Jiangsu CEOs

Our Director, Johnson Kong, was invited by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at an Executive Training Programme for Jiangsu CEOs held on 15 August 2006


14
Sep

BDO Director comments on the Arrangement between Hong Kong and Mainland China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

The Arrangement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income was signed between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Mainland China on 21 August 2006


17
Aug

BDO Interview on CEPA's Latest Developments

Our Director of China Tax Services, Chun Li, and Senior Manager, Yang Yang Chen, were interviewed by the PRD Industrialist


17
Jul

Tianjin Market Day Seminar

Mr. Johnson Kong, Director, was invited by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at a Market Day Seminar held in Tianjin on 3 July 2006


17
Jul

PRC Labour Law Symposium

Our Director, Johnson Kong, in his capacity as the Convenor of the Mainland Business Interest Group, chaired a symposium on PRC Labour Laws co-organised with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council


17
Jul

INSOL Annual Regional Conference

Our director Mr. Johnson Kong, who is also a Director of INSOL International spoke at the INSOL Annual Regional Conference held in May 2006 in Scottsdale


17
Jul

Hong Kong IPOs Listing Training Session

A group of 30 delegates from Xiamen officials and enterprises attended a Hong Kong IPOs Listing Training Session at our Firm on 16 May 2006


17
Jul

University of Virginia and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Visited BDO McCabe Lo Limited

A group of eight overseas students from the University of Virginia and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania visited our Firm in March 2006


17
Jul

Hong Kong Inter-Tertiary Accountancy Association Opening Ceremony and Exhibition

Our Director Lesley Yeung attended the Opening Ceremony and Exhibition of Hong Kong Inter-Tertiary Accountancy Association


16
Jun

Johnson Kong Appointed Professional Services Advisory Committee Member By HKTDC

Our Director, Mr. Johnson Kong, has recently been appointed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to serve on its Professional Services Advisory Committee as a member


16
Jun

Lingnan University Invites Johnson Kong as Member of Advisory Board On Accountancy

Mr. Johnson Kong has recently been invited by the Senate of the Lingnan University to serve as a member of its Advisory Board on Accountancy


16
Jun

Delegation from Shenzhen Finance Bureau and Shenzhen Institute of CPAs Visits BDO

A delegation of four senior officials from the Shenzhen Finance Bureau and Shenzhen Institute of Certified Public Accountants visited our Firm on 8 June 2006


13
MAR

Johnson Kong Appointed Director of HKIAAT

Our Director Mr. Johnson Kong was appointed as a Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited ("HKIAAT") for 2005/06


03
MAR

Beijing Symposium

Our Director and Head of Specialist Advisory Services, Mr. Johnson Kong spoke at the 'Annual Beijing - Hong Kong Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions and Liquidation Symposium'


22
FEB

Hong Kong Budget 2006/07

Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr Henry Tang, presented his budget for the financial year 2006/07. Here is our take on the Budget.


10
FEB

Business Forum at HKUST

Our Director, Mr. Johnson Kong, who is the Convenor of the Mainland Business Interest Group of the Hong Kong Institute of Certfied Public Accountants, represented the Institute to speak at the "Business Forum 2006"


18
JAN

Feature Interview by HKICPA - The AE/AS Scheme: Views from the Ground

Johnson, one of our directors responsible for Human Resources for the firm, was recently interviewed by the HKICPA's Student Newsletter - The Prospective CPA on the AE/AS Scheme of the QP Programme. The feature interview, in the January 2006 issue, explains how the Scheme is working at our firm.


05
JAN

BDO Participation in the Accountant Ambassadors Program

BDO McCabe Lo Ltd has always actively participated in community services. One of these activities is the Accountant Ambassadors Program, which is co-organised with the HKICPA


27
DEC

Sponsorship of Playstreet 2005

Building on the phenomenal success of Playstreet 2004, BDO McCabe Lo Limited sponsored a "BDO Happy Bank" in Playstreet 2005.


23
DEC

Albert's Successful Re-election as the HKICPA Council Member

We are pleased to announce that our Managing Director, Albert Au, was successfully re-elected as a Council Member of HKICPA in December 2005 Council elections.


21
DEC

Sponsorship - CPA Qualification Programme Case Analysis Competition 2005

As one of the sponsors of the CPA Qualification Programme Case Analysis Competition 2005 organized by the HKICPA, our Director, Johnson Kong, was invited to attend the final contest


16
DEC

BDO International Result 2005 - Show Tangible Growth

BDO International Results for Year End 2005 Show Tangible Growth


05
DEC

Joint seminar with Invest HK

As invited by InvestHK, the BDO McCabe Group held a seminar on 5 December 2005 for InvestHK's overseas managers and consultants from over 20 countries.


29
NOV

2005 HKICPA Council Election

Please vote for Albert Au!

We seek your mandate and vote for the good of our profession.


30
AUG

Highlights of Seminar on "Financial Management for SMEs"

A "Financial Management for SMEs" Seminar, co-organised by BDO McCabe Lo Limited, McCabe International Limited and Hang Seng Bank


29
JUN

BDO McCabe Lo, Hong Kong Celebrates 25th Anniversary

BDO McCabe Lo & Company, Hong Kong celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year and a series of events will take place throughout 2005.


28
JUN

Merger at BDO McCabe Lo

BDO McCabe Lo gives notice of a positive development in the firm, which is due to take place on 1 August 2005. The firm will be merging with the business of KLL Associates CPA Ltd. and K.L.Lee & Partners CPA Ltd. ("KLL").


17
JUN

SOME TAX BREAKS FOR BUSINESSES EXPANDING INTO CHINA SET TO END

Companies planning to set up a production business in China are running out of time to take advantage of tax breaks offered by the Chinese government, according to Chun Li, Partner of BDO McCabe Lo & Co, the Hong Kong member firm of BDO International, the world?? fifth largest accountancy network.


 
03
MAY

BDO McCabe Lo Admits New Partners

BDO McCabe Lo & Company is pleased to announce the admission of Tony Chan and Peter Chow as partners in April 2005. 


04
MAR

BDO INTERNATIONAL SIGNS 2 NEW MEMBER FIRMS IN CHINA

BDO International is pleased to announce that a further two Member Firms have joined the BDO network, taking the total of BDO firms in China to five. The existing representations in Shanghai (BDO Shanghai Zhonghua), in Beijing (BDO Reanda) and in Hong Kong SAR (BDO McCabe Lo) are to be augmented by new firms BDO Shenzhen Dahua Tiancheng and BDO Wuhan ZhongHuan


05
JAN

BDO INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE 2004 ANNUAL FIGURES

The BDO Global Coordination office has announced the year-end results for the BDO International network, as at 30 September 2004