Continuing Professional Development Courses Offered by CityU SCOPE 2023

The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong ("the Institute") and the CityU School of Continuing and Professional Education ("SCOPE") have jointly offered the Professional Diploma in Tax Advisory. While the 2023 intake of the Programme has already commenced in mid-January 2023, SCOPE now offers an option for people who wish to take a specific module course instead of completing the full programme. The application deadline for module courses is 14 February 2023 (Tuesday). International Tax Advisory (Flyer: ) The CPD course in International Tax Advisory enables students to understand why international double taxation typically arises and how it could be avoided. It aims to develop participants’ technical competencies in providing advisory services in international tax planning. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify common types of anti-avoidance provisions designed to counter specified forms of international tax planning and to communicate tax planning issues effectively in writing and verbally. PRC Tax Advisory (Flyer: ) 隨著中國經濟發展的迅速增長,港人與內地的聯繫越趨緊密。本課程專為從事內地業務或對中國稅有興趣的人士而設,透過70小時的課節講解及案例分析,讓學員全面了解中國稅法的制定和實施,使其在工作及個人發展上更具實力及優勢。 Online application: www.scope.edu/eapp/pdta Website: www.scope.edu/  Enquiries: bm@scope.edu or 3442 7013...
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Majority of the Inland Revenue Department’s offices to complete relocation to Kai Tak

The Inland Revenue Department announced on 5 January 2023 that the relocation of most of the offices of its units and sections currently located at the Revenue Tower, Wan Chai, to the newly built Inland Revenue Centre at 5 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, will be completed by next Monday (9 January 2023). From 9 January till May (tentative), only the Computer Back Up (Accounts) Section, Estate Duty Office, Refund Section and Tax Reserve Certificates Section will remain at the Revenue Tower, Wan Chai.   The business hours and contact telephone numbers of the respective offices will remain unchanged.   For more details, please visit: https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/ppr/archives/23010501.htm .   ...
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Congratulations to Mr Jeremy Choi on his appointment as the President of AOTCA

Congratulations to Mr Jeremy Choi on his appointment as the President of Asia Oceania Tax Consultants’ Association ("AOTCA") The 2022 AOTCA annual meetings and the International Tax Conference were held in Bali, Indonesia from 22 to 25 November 2022. The Institute is honoured to announce Mr Jeremy Choi, our Past President has been appointed as the President of AOTCA. The Institute congratulates Mr Jeremy Choi on his success in the appointment and will continue to provide our full support to AOTCA. We look forward to working closely with him for the betterment of two organisations and advancement of the accountancy profession.    ...
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Important: Renewal of 2023 Membership & CTA Certificate (if applicable)

Members and Students should complete the 2023 Membership Renewal on or before 28 February 2023. Failure to renew your membership on time will result in cessation of your TIHK membership and removal of your name from the CTA Register (if applicable). Important notes for 2023 Membership Renewal: 1. Online Renewal of Membership and CTA Certificate To encourage members to renew their membership and CTA certificate (if applicable) online, the Institute will offer one incentive to those members who complete the 2023 renewal via TIHK website by 31 January 2023. Please log-in your TIHK account, and visit “My Profile” -> “Advancement & Renewal” -> “Annual Renewal”.  The incentive is as follows: Two HK$50 CPD e-coupons for enrolling in the Institute’s seminars or webinars For those who complete renewal online by 31 January 2023, the Institute will offer two HK$50 CPD e-coupons (total value at HK$100) through email.  The first e-coupon will be issued in February 2023 and valid until May 2023.  The second e-coupon will be issued in...
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The 50th Anniversary of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong

The 50th Anniversary of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong has been contributing to the tax profession for half a century since 1972. It is the only professional body and non-profit organisation with the major purpose of promoting taxation learning and enhancing the standard of tax professionals in Hong Kong. The Institute had gone through all the ups and downs, with hardships, and achievements. And the Institute has now come to the year of the golden jubilee. With great support from all the Past Presidents, Advisers, Council Members, and friends, the Institute would like to send the deepest gratitude.   In 2022, the Institute launched a series of celebration activities, including slogan design competition, Memories in TIHK – mosaic & photo collage activity, Career Development and Mentorship Program, the first Tax Policy Paper Competition, 50th Anniversary Cup Race & Members Dinner and the giveaways activities on the social media platform. The activities have achieved huge and influential...
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CityU SCOPE Professional Diploma in Tax Advisory 2023

  Dear Members and Students, We are pleased to inform you that the new intakes of the Professional Diploma in Tax Advisory programme jointly offered by The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong and CityU School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) will commence in January 2023. Upon completion of this Programme, you are eligible to apply for exemptions from Paper 2 “Hong Kong Tax” and Paper 3 “International Tax” of the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualifying Examination organised by the Institute. You can also enjoy a one-off waiver of examination fee for sitting Paper 4 “PRC Tax” and Paper 5 “Advanced Taxation Practice” within two years after completing the Programme. The enrollment deadline for this Programme is 4 January 2023. Please click here to download the Programme brochure or visit the Programme Page and make online application. On a related note, the Institute and SCOPE will jointly organise an information seminar to introduce the Programme. Details of the seminar are as follows: Event: 稅務最新動態暨稅務師資格簡介 (Information Seminar for Professional...
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「全國大專生稅務徵文比賽2022」賽果公佈

「全國大專生稅務徵文比賽2022」賽果公佈

由香港稅務學會舉辦的「全國大專生稅務徵文比賽2022」正式完滿結束.七十二隊來自香港、中國內地及澳門各大專院校的會計專業、財稅專業、法律學或商學商科的本科生及研究生報名參加。在是此比賽中,參賽學生需自行擬訂一個題目進行稅務政策分析,用多角度全面探討粵港澳大灣區發展等稅務議題。 評委團由來自稅務、商界、學界及其他專業領域所組成,進行了不記名閱卷評審,現在已從中選出冠、亞、季軍及優異獎。而獲獎的隊伍為: 名次 參賽題目 得獎院校及學生 冠軍:   BEPS2.0背景下粤港澳大湾区税收协调与合作问题研究 中南财经政法大学 晏洋同學 亞軍:   “双碳”背景下对粤港澳大湾区碳税问题研究 天津理工大学 黄一航同學 杨梅同學 季軍:   粤港澳大湾区税收协调问题及优化路径研究 天津商业大学 文悦逸同學 赵君佩同學 于红同學 優異獎:   资本流动与税收吸引力:基于粤港澳大湾区的实践 厦门大学 刘佳丽同學 黄涛同學 刘琳琪同學 朱孟芹同學 恭喜所有獲獎的院校和同學!學會對各參賽隊伍的表現表示讚賞,感謝各老師背後的指導及所有同學的參與和努力。學會再次感謝所有評判百忙之中抽空作出評審和提供寶貴的意見! 希望藉著今次的比賽,同學對大灣區相關的稅務議題有更深入的認識及啟發將來投身稅務行業的興趣。亦希望同學從評判的建議有所得益,可以學以致用,貢獻社會。    ...
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