TIHK Hybrid Seminar: Comprehensive Insights into AML/CTF Compliance: Latest Developments, Real-Life Cases & Implementation Techniques

by Kenny Ho Comment Closed
Part 1: Latest Developments in AML/CTF in Hong Kong & Worldwide (in English) This session looks at the latest developments in the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) legislation in Hong Kong as well as key trends in global AML/CTF landscape and money laundering/ terrorism financing typologies in the non-financial sectors. Part 2: Effective AML/CTF Risk Management: Lessons from Real-Life Cases (in Cantonese) This session provides a comprehensive overview and highlights on several real-life case studies that illustrate the AML/CTF risks and challenges associated with sanctions, trade-based money laundering, and customer due diligence. We will also share the common risk indicators and best practices to comply with AML/CTF regulatory requirements and avoid potential breaches. Part 3: Effective Internal Audits and Streamlining AML/CTF Compliance through Technology (in Cantonese) We will delve into the realm of effective internal audits to meet the latest Companies Registry (CR) requirements within the AML/CTF guidelines, and showcase how RegTech solutions can empower professional firms to enhance AML/CTF compliance efficiently in daily operations. Programme Code:20240716 Date:16 July 2024...
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會員月餅訂購優惠 2024 (Häagen-Dazs l 美心 l 東海堂 l COVA l 星巴克 l 皇玥)

by Phoebe Tsoi Comment Closed
學會現推出會員月餅訂購優惠，優惠詳情如下: A. 會員需於學會網站訂購或向秘書處遞交訂購表 (Häagen-Dazs l 美心 l 東海堂 l COVA l 星巴克) B. 會員需自行向商戶訂購 (皇玥) A. 會員需於學會網站訂購或向秘書處遞交訂購表 (Häagen-Dazs l 美心 l 東海堂 l COVA l 星巴克) 於稅務學會網站訂購 (需登入會員賬戶):          Häagen-Dazs網上訂購 / 美心網上訂購 / 東海堂網上訂購 / COVA 及星巴克網上訂購 (網址內的價錢為香港稅務學會會員價，只限會員購買，請先登入會員帳戶。)   向秘書處遞交訂購表:　           Häagen-Dazs訂購表(按此下載) / 美心、東海堂、COVA 及星巴克訂購表(按此下載) 條款及細則 上述報價只供會員自用及送禮，不可公開轉售。 會員優惠由各商戶提供，學會不保證會員價為最低價格。 所有貨品禮劵，售完即止，恕不作另行通知 會員價截止訂購日期（以全數付款計算）：2024年7月5日（星期五) 上述禮劵只於下列日期及地點領取： 預計自取日期：2024年7月22日至 7月26日，上午十時至下午六時 (確實領取日期及細節以電郵為準) 自取地點：香港稅務學會— 上環德輔道中255-257號錦甡大廈21樓 所有禮劵不設退款。如有任何爭議，香港稅務學會保留最終決定權。 產品詳情: Häagen-Dazs月餅: https://eshop.haagendazs-gifting.hk/hk_tc/ 美心月餅: https://www.maximsproducts.com.hk/tc/eshop 東海堂月餅: https://www.aromeonlineshop.com.hk/tc/eshop 換領詳情: Häagen-Dazs月餅: https://eshop.haagendazs-gifting.hk/mooncake-redemption 美心月餅: (To be announced) 東海堂月餅: https://www.aromebakery.com.hk/mc/redemption/   B. 會員需自行向商戶訂購 (皇玥)  皇玥 Imperial Patisserie 訂購方法: -網上商店: 在皇玥網站(https://cp.ipastry.com.hk/password)輸入網上平台登入密碼「CPMC24」，並於結賬時輸入企業優惠碼「CP20TIHK」。 -香港訂購表格 (按此下載): 請將已填妥之訂購表格電郵至 corporate@ieh.com.hk -内地直送訂購表格 (按此下載): 請將已填妥之訂購表格電郵至 corporate@ieh.com.hk 月餅送貨/換領詳情: https://shop.ipastry.com.hk/pages/redemption_details 皇玥網上訂購截止日期: 2024年9月10日 如對上述優惠有任何疑問，請聯絡稅務學會秘書處蔡小姐/麥小姐- 電話：2810 0438 或 電郵：tihkadm@tihk.org.hk ...
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TIHK Seminar: Tax Sharing: Practical considerations of family office regime in Hong Kong

by Kenny Ho Comment Closed
The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles) Ordinance 2023 (the Ordinance) was gazetted and came into operation on 19 May 2023. The Ordinance provides profits tax concessions for eligible Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles (FIHVs) managed by eligible Single Family Offices (SFOs) in Hong Kong; and Family-owned Special Purpose Entities (FSPEs). Only the assessable profits of FIHVs and FSPEs arising from qualifying transactions and incidental transactions are eligible for profits tax concessions, which apply in respect of a year of assessment commencing on or after 1 April 2022. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has provided some useful guidance in its website for taxpayers seeking to enjoy the tax concession. The IRD has also published Advance Ruling Case No. 73, the first ruling in respect of the new family office tax regime, for taxpayers’ reference. In this seminar, the speakers will cover the following: Give a brief background on the development of family offices in Hong Kong Discuss the IRD...
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2024 CTA Examination Enrollment until 11 September

by Sandy Yuen Comment Closed
The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong (TIHK) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualifying Examination will be held from 16 to 18 October 2024. 1. Enrollment Members and Students can log-in their account to enroll the examination online: www.tihk.org.hk/online-exam-enrollment. Enrollment for the 2024 CTA Examination is open until 12:00 noon, 11 September 2024. 2. Examination Dates  Paper Examination Date Paper 1 - Accounting and Finance 16 Oct 2024 (PM), Wednesday Paper 2 - Hong Kong Tax 17 Oct 2024 (AM), Thursday Paper 3 - International Tax 18 Oct 2024 (AM), Friday Paper 4 - PRC Tax 17 Oct 2024 (PM), Thursday Paper 5 - Advanced Taxation Practice 18 Oct 2024 (PM), Friday 3. Syllabus Members and Students who wish to take the 2024 CTA Examination are strongly advised to read through the latest examination syllabus at www.tihk.org.hk/syllabus 4. Exemptions Exemptions from the CTA Examination may be granted from Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 or Paper 4, or a combination thereof, up to a maximum of 4 papers only, to candidates who possess the recognised professional...
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TIHK x SCAA x AWAHK Seminar: The Use of IRD iXBRL Data Preparation Tools (Re-run)

by Kenny Ho Comment Closed
*TIHK members only (Free of charge) The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) launched enhanced e-filing services for profits tax returns on 1 April 2023.  These services aim at promoting tax digitalization and enhancing the efficiency of the profits tax returns filing. The enhanced e-filing services include e-submission of supporting documents in iXBRL format.  The IRD provides free conversion tools, namely, IRD iXBRL Data Preparation Tools (the Tools) for corporations and businesses to convert financial statements and tax computations into iXBRL data files. To provide additional support to the practitioners, IRD co-organizes a course with The Society of Chinese Accountants & Auditors (SCAA), Association of Women Accountants (AWAHK) and The Taxation of Institute of Hong Kong (TIHK) to give hands-on training on the operation of the Tools.  The speakers will also walk you through the basic features of the IRD Taxonomy Package, overview and functions of the Tools, and demonstrate the process flow from preparation to generation of the iXBRL finalised package.   Programme Code: 20240619 Date:...
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2024年度「全國稅務師職業資格考試」(香港考場) 補報名期至 8月13日

by Sandy Yuen Comment Closed
2024年度「全國稅務師職業資格考試」(香港考場) 報名期由即日至7月12日下午5 時 補報名曰期: 2024年8月6日上午10 時至8月13曰下午5 時 考試日期、時間及科目如下： 日期 時間 科目 考試方式 2024年11月2日 （星期六） 9:00 – 11:30 稅法（一） 電腦閉卷考試 13:00 – 15:30 稅法（二） 16:30 – 19:00 涉稅服務相關法律 2024年11月3日 （星期日） 9:00 – 11:30 財務與會計 14:00 –16:30 涉稅服務實務   報名時間︰ 報名期：由即日至7月12日下午5 時 補報名期：2024年8月6日 10:00 至 8月13日 17:00   考試收費︰ 香港區考試費每科人民幣900元（只接受現金）或港幣1,100元（支票或現金）。報考人士可以支票或現金支付考試費，支票抬頭寫「香港稅務學會」。   考試程序︰ 首次報考人士／首次經香港稅務學會報考的人士，必須把填寫好的「2024年香港、澳門報名資訊表」（注）連同下列文檔電郵至︰tihkadm@tihk.org.hk。如欲查詢認可之海外大學名單，請瀏覽中國教育部留學服務中心：http://www.crs.jsj.edu.cn/index.php/default/index/sort/8 香港身份證及回鄉證／通行證； 最高學歷證書（暫未取得學歷（學位）的報考人士須提供學生證）； 工作年限證明（從事經濟類、法律相關工作）； 報考人士本人最近一年內的1寸免冠白底證件照片；及 申請免試《財務與會計》科目的報考人士，必須提交香港會計師公會正式會員證書及由公會發出的書面證明，確認其入會日期及2024年度的會員資格（good standing） 經秘書處確認後，首次報考人士必須攜帶上述文檔的正本於辦公時間內   親臨香港稅務學會   辦理審核及繳交考試費用。 曾透過香港稅務學會報考的人士，請把填寫好的「2024年香港、澳門報名資訊表」 連同最近1年內的1寸免冠白底證件照片電郵至︰tihkadm@tihk.org.hk。考試費用可以劃線支票郵寄或親臨香港稅務學會繳交。 注︰ - 報考人士填寫「2024年香港、澳門報名資訊表」前請先細閱資訊表內的「香港、澳門考生報名資訊表填寫說明」 - 相片應為標准證件數字照片，文件格式為JPG或JPEG格式，白色背景，尺寸25mm*35mm，像素>=295*413。   公告及報名表格︰ 考試公告︰ 2024年香港、澳門報名資訊表︰   查詢︰ 香港稅務學會 辦公地址︰香港上環德輔道中255-257號錦甡大廈21樓（上環地鐡站「B」出口） 辦公時間︰星期一至五，9:30至18:30（公眾假期除外） 電話：+852 2810-0438 傳真：+852 2523-1263 電郵：tihkadm@tihk.org.hk...
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TIHK Free Seminar — Key Issues Arising from The China Two Sessions 2024

by Kenny Ho Comment Closed
  Programme Code:20240516 Date:16 May 2024 (Thursday) Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Speakers: Dr Thomas S.T. So JP, Chairman of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre & Mr Peter Kung, Past President of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong Language:Cantonese Venue: Room 202, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, No. 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai Proficiency Level: Non-technical level Click here to register now! ...
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CPA Sports Carnival 2024（香港會計界第二屆運動嘉年華）

by Kenny Ho Comment Closed
The event, themed“勝會香港 • 活力CPA”, aims at providing an occasion for professional accountants to interact through engaging in different sports activities and to share the benefits of exercise.  Last year, over 1,000 CPAs and their friends and families took part in competition and fun games for an unforgettable magical day. Event Information: Date: 4 May 2024 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Venue: Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground 158 Hammer Hill Road, Diamond Hill, Kowloon For details, please visit at https://www.scaacpa.org.hk/web/subpage.php?mid=119&id=3259 For enquiries, please contact SCAA secretariat at info@scaacpa.org.hk...
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