25 Feb BDO Hong Kong issues Risky Times, Issue 2 24 Feb BDO Hong Kong issues 2010-11 Hong Kong Budget Highlights 17 Feb BDO at CPA Australia's Career Market Day 8 Feb BDO in SCMP 4 Feb Stephen Chan spoke at AIA/CMA Joint Forum 3 Feb Johnson Kong new member of Appeal Board Panel in Development Bureau 3 Feb Best Practices in Internal Audit Conference 20 Jan "Dissecting Financial Reports of Listed Companies" presentation 19 Jan "Hong Kong's Full Convergence to IFRS" presentation 18 Jan Albert Au appointed to serve as member of Hong Kong Productivity Council 22 Dec Stephen Chan publishes two articles in international professional journals 16 Dec Stephen Chan spoke at ICAEW Annual Members Reception on Business Ethics 8 Dec Stephen Chan spoke at HKICPA SMP FORUM on Risk Management 7 Dec BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on HKFRS 9 Financial Instruments 3 Dec BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on HKAS 32 amendment on Classification of Rights Issues 30 Nov Strategic Planning seminar jointly organised by BDO Financial Services Limited and FlexSystem Limited 30 Nov BDO Executive Forum a success 26 Nov BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on revised HKAS 24 Related Party Disclosures 30 Oct BDO Executive Forum on HKFRSs - 20 November 2009. 28 Oct BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on Regulatory Reviews of Accounts. 12 Oct BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on Improvements to HKFRSs 2009. 28 Sep BDO releases a new Publication A Guide to the new Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards 2009 18 Sep Stephen Chan spoke at HKICPA seminar on Code of Ethics Our Partner and Head of Technical & Training, Stephen Chan, spoke at a seminar organised by the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs on the revised IFAC Code of Ethics and the proposed Code of Ethics of the Chinese Institute of CPAs (CICPA). 16 Sep Johnson Kong introduced the Certified Accounts Clerk (CAC) qualification jointly offered by HKIAAT and Employees Retraining Board (ERB) Johnson Kong, our Managing Partner and the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians (HKIAAT), introduced the Certified Accounts Clerk (CAC) qualification jointly offered by HKIAAT and Employees Retraining Board (ERB) in interviews with ERB magazine for its July 2009 issue and Jiu Jik magazine on 1 September 2009. 15 Sep Stephen Chan spoke at AIA seminar on Regulatory Reviews of Accounts Our Partner and Head of Technical & Training, Stephen Chan, spoke at a seminar "Lessons Learnt from Regulatory Reviews of Financial Statements" organised by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) on 12 September 2009. 15 Sep BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on Accounting for Extractive Activities. 07 Sep Daniel Lee spoke at Cross-straits, Hong Kong and Macau Accounting Profession Conference 2009 (2009年海峽兩岸及港澳地區會計師行業交流研討會) Our Partner Daniel Lee spoke at the Cross-straits, Hong Kong and Macau Accounting Profession Conference 2009 (2009年海峽兩岸及港澳地區會計師行業交流研討會) , which was held in Guiyang city, Guizhou province on 5 September 2009. 07 Sep Stephen Chan spoke at CPAA seminar on Annual Technical Update Our Partner and Head of Technical & Training, Stephen Chan, spoke at a half-day seminar "2009 Annual Technical Update" organised by the CPA Australia (CPAA) on 5 September 2009. 04 Sep BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on the amendments to HKFRSs 1 & 2. 27 Aug BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on the IFRS for SMEs 27 Aug Eddie Ngan spoke at HKICPA seminar Eddie Ngan, our Manager of Risk Advisory Services Division, was invited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) to speak at a seminar on the topic of "IT Governance: the need-to-know of Business Continuity Plans". The seminar was held on 26 August 2009 in HKICPA Training Centre. 14 Aug Stephen Chan publishes a cover feature article in International Accountant on IFAC Code of Ethics 11 Aug BDO Hong Kong issues an HKFRSs/IFRSs Update on the IASB ED on financial instrument accounting 30 Jul Ricky Cheng and Eddie Ngan spoke at HKICPA seminar Ricky Cheng and Eddie Ngan, our Director and Manager of Risk Advisory Services Division respectively, were invited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) to speak at a seminar on the topic of "Internal Control Assessment Techniques for External Auditors". The seminar was held on 30 July 2009 in HKICPA Training Centre. 27 Jul Stephen Chan spoke at the Joint HKICPA and Hong Kong Academy of Law seminar on "Solicitors' Accounts Rules and PN840 Reporting Engagements" Our Partner and Head of Technical and Training, Stephen Chan, spoke at a seminar jointly organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and Hong Kong Academy of Law on 24 July 2009. Stephen spoke on the part concerning "PN840 Reporting Engagements". 18 Jul Stephen Chan spoke at AIA seminar on "New HKFRSs Mandatory for December 2009 Year End" Our Partner and Technical Head, Stephen Chan, spoke at a seminar organized by the Association of International Accountants (AIA), HK Branch on 18 July 2009. Stephen explained to the audience at the seminar the impact of the more important New Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRSs) which are mandatory for December 2009 Year End. 15 Jul BDO Global publishes World Wide Tax News 2009, Issue 2 This newsletter includes updates from more than 20 countries world wide, and highlights US administration's international tax reforms. 15 Jul Johnson Kong introduced HKIAAT qualification as a pathway to successful accounting career Johnson Kong, our Managing Partner and the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians (HKIAAT), introduced the AAT qualification in interviews with Recruit magazine on 3 July 2009, Oriental Daily News on 8 July 2009 and in the Metro radio broadcast on 7-8 July 2009. 14 Jul Clement Chan spoke at Accounting Services Co-operation Forum co-ordinated by CICPA and HKICPA Clement Chan, our Managing Partner, was invited to speak at the Accounting Services Co-operation Forum which was co-ordinated by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA). The forum was held on 9 July 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. 13 Jul Ukraine Business Executives Visit on 3 July 2009 A group of business executives from Ukraine visited our Sheung Wan office on 3 July 2009. The purpose of their visit was to obtain a better understanding of Doing Business in China and Hong Kong. 8 Jul Ricky Cheng spoke at CPA Australia seminar (session 2) Ricky Cheng, our Director of Risk Advisory Services Division, was invited by CPA Australia to speak at a seminar on the topic of "Achieving Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management Excellence - Practical Consideration of Implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)", which was held on 7 July 2009 in CPA Australia Hong Kong China Division Office. 22 Jun Stephen Chan spoke at AIA Annual Technical Update Our Partner, Stephen Chan, spoke at a seminar organised by the Association of International Accountants (AIA), HK Branch on 20 June 2009. Stephen spoke on the topic of "2009 Annual Technical Update". 17 Jun Ricky Cheng spoke at CPA Australia seminar (session 1) Ricky Cheng, our Director of Risk Advisory Services Division was invited by CPA Australia to speak at a seminar on the topic of "Achieving Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management Excellence - Guidelines to start an internal audit function", which was held on16 June 2009 (Tue) in CPA Australia Hong Kong China Division Office. 2 Jun BDO CGA seminar on 25 May 2009 The BDO Corporate Governance Academy seminar on "Can an Internal Audit Function Assist Management in Improving Business Performance?" was successfully held on 25 May 2009 at our Wan Chai office. 1 Jun BDO Hong Kong hosted the 2009 Asia Pacific Regional Executive Conference BDO Hong Kong was delighted to host the BDO Asia Pacific Regional Executive Conference at Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong on 11-12 May 2009.  Over 100 delegates from BDO Member Firms across the Asia Pacific region and beyond, from Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States, attended the conference. 27 May BDO Hong Kong publishes China Tax Newsletter, May 2009 This article summarizes the salient points of the new tax rules under tax circular Cai Shui (2009) No.59 concerning corporate restructuring jointly issued by The China State Administration of Taxation and Ministry of Finance. 26 May Joining Forces for a New Era - Cocktail Reception hosted by BDO Limited To celebrate the occasion of the merger of BDO McCabe Lo Limited and Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited, a Cocktail Reception was held on 12 May 2009 at the Hong Kong Club. 21 May Kelvin Li invited by Hong Kong Arts Development Council to speak again at seminar "Introduction to accounting for small-to-medium sized arts groups - Finance & Internal Control (中小型藝團會計概論 – 財務及內部監控)" Our Senior Manager of Risk Advisory Services Division, Kelvin Li, spoke at the seminar "Introduction to accounting for small & medium-sized arts groups - Finance & Internal Controls (中小型藝團會計概論 – 財務及內部監控)" ,which was held at the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) on 18 May 2009. 22 April BDO Global publishes World Wide Tax News The Spring edition of the World Wide Tax News brings you updates from the USA, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, China, Namibia, Zambia and Chile. 22 April BDO Global publishes Annual Statement 2008 The BDO International Annual Statement 2008 gives an overview of the global performance of the BDO International network. This year's Annual Statement includes a CEO Report from Jeremy Newman, who took over the post of CEO of BDO International in October 2008. Given that Transparency increases confidence in the audit profession, there is also a section on this important topic, together with details of the network’s differentiation strategy. 14 April Hong Kong merger strengthens BDO International's position as the 5th largest accounting network worldwide BDO McCabe Lo Limited, the BDO Member Firm in Hong Kong, has announced its successful conclusion of an agreement to merge the firm, Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited into the existing firm, with effect from 1 May 2009. The merged firm will change its name to BDO Limited. 14 April BDO Global publishes Transfer Pricing News 2009, Issue 1 This first issue of the newsletter provides insight into recent transfer-pricing developments in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. 09 April BDO Global publishes China Insider International 2009, Issue 3 This newsletter contains news and features on aspects of investment in China, including tax, audit & accounting and foreign exchange 29 Mar BDO Hong Kong publishes China Tax Newsletter, March 2009 Tightened Tax Administration of Non-Resident Enterprises and Tax Treaty Benefits on Dividends This newsletter highlights the salient features of the new rules under two tax circulars issued by The China State Administration of Taxation. 27 Feb Johnson Kong elected as the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technician ("HKIAAT") Our Director, Johnson Kong, has been elected as the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technician ("HKIAAT"). 10 Feb Kelvin Li invited by Hong Kong Arts Development Council to speak at seminar "Introduction to accounting for small-to-medium sized arts groups – Finance & Internal Control (中小型藝團會計概論 – 財務及內部監控)" Our Senior Manager Kelvin Li, of our Risk Advisory Services Division, presented the seminar "Introduction to accounting for small-to-medium sized arts groups – Finance & Internal Control (中小型藝團會計概論 – 財務及內部監控)"at the invitation of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC), which was held at the HKADC centre on 9 February 2009. 5 Feb BDO in China more than doubles in size with new Member Firm BDO is pleased to announce that Shu Lun Pan Management Co Ltd (SLP ManCo), one of China's largest independent accounting firms, joined the BDO International network on 14 January 2009. 23 Jan BDO Hong Kong publishes China Tax Newsletter, January 2009 - Issue 2 China Transfer Pricing Documentation Requirement This newsletter highlight the salient points of the final Regulations in relation to China Contemporary Transfer Pricing Documentation and Annual Filing Rules. 20 Jan Johnson Kong appointed as member of the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform ("SCCLR") We are pleased to announce a new prestigious public appointment of our Director Johnson Kong, who has been invited by the HKSAR Government to join the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform ("SCCLR") as a member. 15 Jan BDO Hong Kong publishes China Tax Newsletter, January 2009 The VAT and Business Tax reforms are part of the Turnover Tax reform in China effective on 1 January 2009. 12 Dec BDO McCabe Lo Limited a People Management Award 2008 BDO McCabe Lo Limited was awarded a People Management Award 2008 on 11 December 2008. The award, one of the most prestigious HR awards in Hong Kong, was presented and organized jointly by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management and South China Morning Post. 11 Dec Mr. Alfred Lee invited by Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at seminar "China Enterprises Investment Cooperation Seminar (投資中國企業合作研討會)" Our Director Alfred Lee was invited by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to speak at the seminar "China Enterprises Investment Cooperation Seminar (投資中國企業合作研討會)", held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11 December 2008. 03 Dec Alfred Choi spoke at Seminar on Transfer Pricing Documentation in China Our Tax Director, Mr. Alfred Choi, delivered a speech at a seminar organized by BDO Tax Limited on the topic of "Transfer Pricing Documentation in China", which was held on 26 November 2008 at Wu Chung House. 03 Dec Albert Au spoke at the Best Corporate Governance Disclosure Awards 2008 presentation luncheon Mr. Albert Au, our Managing Director and the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), presented the Best Corporate Governance Disclosure Awards to over 10 winning companies on 21 November 2008. Mr. Au was asked to review the quality of corporate information disclosure in Hong Kong in an interview with The Standard on 25 November 2008. 03 Dec Albert Au and Fanny Li presented awards to HKICPA QP Case Analysis Competition winners Our Managing Director and the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Mr. Albert Au and our Director, Ms. Fanny Li were the prize presenters for HKICPA Qualification Programme (QP) Case Analysis Competition held on 22 November 2008. 11 Nov BDO Global publishes International Financial Reporting Bulletin, Issue 15, 16 & 17/ 2008 Please see the developments in the international standards and interpretations in the latest issue of International Financial Reporting Bulletin 28 Oct Johnson Kong appointed as the Treasurer of INSOL International We are pleased to announce that our Director Johnson Kong has been appointed to the Executive Committee of INSOL International ("INSOL") with effect from September 2008. 23 Oct Albert Au commented on the success of HKICPA's Qualification Programme In a recent article of Abacus (October issue) entitled "HKICPA Breaks Graduation Records", Albert Au, our Managing Director cum the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), was asked to comment on the success of HKICPA's Qualification Programme (QP) and the importance of its graduates. 20 Oct Albert Au revealed the Institute's plan of delegation to Beijing Mr. Albert Au, our Managing Director and the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), in an interview with the Hong Kong Economic Times on 6 October, spoke about the Institute's plan of delegation to Beijing on 2-4 November. 20 Oct Albert Au commented on the mark-to-market rule Mr. Albert Au, our Managing Director and the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), in an interview with the Sing Tao Daily on 6 October, commented on the current mark-to-market rule of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 15 Oct Albert Au commented on audit firms' global integration In a recent article of CFO Asia (October issue) entitled "Ever Closer", Albert Au, our Managing Director cum the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), was interviewed to comment on the global integration of audit firms. 15 Oct Albert Au commented on the Hong Kong economy and corresponding government policies Mr. Albert Au, our Managing Director and the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), in an interview with the Hong Kong Economic Times on 8 October, was asked to forecast the Hong Kong economy and make recommendations on appropriate Government policies to react. 10 Oct BDO Annual Conference for Professional Staff The BDO International Forensic Conference was held on 8-9 September 2008 at JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong. Delegates from BDO UK, US, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia and Switzerland attended the two-day conference aimed at International coordination of Fraud and Expert Witness services. 3 Oct Practical and stimulating revamp awaits technicians Mr. Johnson Kong, our Director and the Vice President of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians (HKIAAT), in an interview with the South China Morning Post on 30 September, was asked to comment on the new syllabus of the accounting technicians qualification taking effect from June 2009. 24 Sep BDO Global publishes International Financial Reporting Bulletin, Issue 14/2008 Please see the developments in the international standards and interpretations in the latest issue of International Financial Reporting Bulletin 26 Aug BDO's Blood Donation Drive for Red Cross More than 80 partners and staff joined the BDO’s blood donation drive for Hong Kong Red Cross on 25 August 2008. 21 Jul BDO Hong Kong hosted the 2008 Asia Pacific Corporate Finance Regional Conference BDO Hong Kong was delighted to host the BDO Asia Pacific Corporate Finance Regional Conference in Hong Kong on 10-11 July 2008. Over 100 guests and delegates from BDO member firms in the Asia Pacific region attended the conference. 18 Jun Rio Lam spoke at CHKLC Seminar - Forensic Accounting Our senior manager of Specialist Advisory Services, Rio Lam, spoke at a seminar co-organized by BDO McCabe Lo Limited and the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC) on the topic of "Forensic Accounting: vaccinate your company against fraud". 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