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Past Seminars

23 February, 2012

Tax Seminar at HKICPA

Mr. Angus Ho, Partner of Tax and Business Advisory and Ms. Janice Or, Manager of Tax and Business, were invited to speak in a seminar, organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), on the topic of “Tax Considerations for Important Business Decisions”, on 23 February 2012. The seminar provided a broad overview on the correlation between substantial business decisions and relevant Hong Kong Tax consequences. It also explored how to mitigate tax risks associated with important business decisions in the current volatile economic cycle.

24 February, 2012

Initial public offering seminar at HKICS

Mr. Andy Wong, Partner, was invited to speak in a seminar, organized by The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS), on the topic of "Keys for successful IPO in Hong Kong”, on 24 February 2012. The seminar included an overview of the companies listed in Hong Kong and a detailed explanation on the listing rules and regulations which lay the foundation for a successful IPO. 

24 February, 2012

Ms. Anita Hou and Mr. Matthew Chu were invited by Hong Kong Baptist University to speak in a seminar

Ms. Anita Hou, Partner of Specialist Advisory Services, and Mr. Matthew Chu, Senior Manager of Specialist Advisory Services, were invited to speak in a seminar, organized by The Hong Kong Baptist University Society of Accountancy, on the topic of “An Insight into the world of Forensic Accounting”, on 24 February 2012. In recent years, more and more scandals in the accounting industry have been disclosed by the media and they have caught the public attention. Under this situation, forensic accounting emerges. The seminar gave students an insight into forensic accounting and some sharings on their working experience.

15 March, 2012

IPO Seminar at Nagamine and Mishima in Japan

Mr. Barry Ip, Managing Partner and Mr. Arthur Pang, Partner, were invited to speak in a seminar, organized by Nagamine and Mishima, on the topic of “IPO in Hong Kong”, on 15 March 2012 in Japan. This accounting firm has been assisting foreign-affiliated companies expand their business operations in Japan by providing expertise in the areas of tax and accounting since 1989. The seminar included overview on several areas of company listed in Hong Kong, including pre-listing consideration, basic requirements for listing, the listing process, common problems and post-listing obligations.

22 March, 2012

Corporate Governance Seminar at HKICS

Mr. Roy Lo, Partner and Ms. Gloria So, Risk Manager, were invited to speak in a seminar, organized by HKICS, on the topic of "Review of Corporate Governance Code and Associated Listing Rules", on 22 March 2012. The seminar provided an overview on the corporate governance environment in Hong Kong and the major amendments on the Corporate Governance Code and Associated Listing Rules. They also shared the practical experiences on adopting the amendments.

29 March, 2012

Internal Control Seminar at HKICS

Mr. Roy Lo, Partner and Ms. Gloria So, Risk Manager, were invited to speak in a seminar, organized by HKICS, on the topic of "Readiness - Internal Control Systems", on 29 March 2012. The seminar provided an overview of the statutory requirements and guidelines on internal control of IPO projects; sharing of practical experiences on planning an effective internal control system and corporate governance structure before listing. At the same time, they discussed the potential challenges on building the infrastructure of internal control system and corporate governance.