TIHK Career Development and Mentorship Programme 2023

  Programme Overview To promote the study of taxation and encourage the pursuit of tax profession, the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong (“The Institute”) is organising the Career Development and Mentorship Programme (“the Programme”) since 2021.  The Programme consists of interviews, internship and mentorship opportunities offered by employers reviewed and approved by the Institute, which serves as a platform to connect industry professionals and aspiring young adults who would like to pursue a career in tax profession. Last year, 17 Employers including 16 CPA firms and 1 commercial company (“the Employers”) and 58 students from five local universities signed up for the Programme.  The five universities are City University of Hong Kong, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong respectively.  35 students joined the interview sessions eventually and one-half of the students with outstanding performances were offered summer internships at the Employers.  Moreover, 27 students joined the mentor-mentee relationship...
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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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