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AFRC welcomes appointment of Chairman
8 Nov, 2024
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AFRC issues 2023-24 Annual Report
31 Oct, 2024
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Overview of the non-public interest entity audit market
30 Oct, 2024
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AFRC Reinforces Commitment to Financial Reporting Integrity in Hong Kong
29 Oct, 2024
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AFRC welcomes appointment of Chairman
8 Nov, 2024
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AFRC issues 2023-24 Annual Report
31 Oct, 2024
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Overview of the non-public interest entity audit market
30 Oct, 2024
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AFRC Reinforces Commitment to Financial Reporting Integrity in Hong Kong
29 Oct, 2024
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AFRC highlights impact of current economic conditions on financial reporting and audit practices
21 Oct, 2024
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AFRC welcomes the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address
16 Oct, 2024
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AFRC Congratulates Chairman on New Role
14 Oct, 2024
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Navigating economic uncertainty: Insights for 2024 year-end audits
9 Oct, 2024
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AFRC calls on auditors and audit committees to strengthen independence safeguards around procurement and purchases from audit clients
4 Oct, 2024
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AFRC 2024 Oversight Report identifies improvement areas for the HKICPA to support the development of the accounting profession
16 Sep, 2024
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Maintaining the Quality of Cross-Border Audit Services
13 Sep, 2024
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AFRC welcomes the Government’s appointment and reappointment of Non-Executive Directors
12 Sep, 2024
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AFRC reprimands Ting Ho Kwan & Chan and three others for serious audit breaches and imposes fines over HK$1.7 million
9 Sep, 2024
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The importance of regulatory synergy in upholding financial reporting and audit quality
28 Aug, 2024
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Regulatory Collaboration Enhances Effectiveness in Audit Regulation
2 Aug, 2024
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AFRC welcomes the appointments to the Advisory Committee of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council and expresses heartfelt gratitude to retiring member
26 Jul, 2024
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AFRC expects full compliance by auditors with relevant laws and regulations
16 Jul, 2024
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AFRC welcomes new appointments and reappointments to the Financial Reporting Review Panel and expresses heartfelt gratitude to retiring members
12 Jul, 2024
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2023 Annual Inspection Report emphasises the pivotal roles of the firm’s leadership in upholding audit quality and reinforces the importance of continuous learning as a key driver of improvement
11 Jul, 2024
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AFRC’s Response to PricewaterhouseCoopers Whistle-blower Allegations
10 Jul, 2024
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AFRC analyses trading suspensions of listed entities due to delays in preliminary annual results announcements and calls for continued efforts to uphold high-quality audits and financial reporting
5 Jul, 2024
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AFRC reminds PIE auditors to be prepared for undertaking PIE engagements
28 Jun, 2024
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AFRC emphasises the importance of leadership setting the right tone at the top
27 Jun, 2024
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AFRC calls for concerted efforts to improve the quality of financial reporting and audit in Hong Kong
13 Jun, 2024
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AFRC reminds auditors of the importance of audit documentation integrity
29 May, 2024
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AFRC suspends Lam Kin Choi for 2 years and fines him HK$300,000 for flagrant disregard of two statutory requirements in relation to inspections of two practice units
28 May, 2024
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AFRC welcomes CSRC’s five measures on capital market cooperation with Hong Kong
22 Apr, 2024
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AFRC Acts on PricewaterhouseCoopers Whistle-blower Allegations
19 Apr, 2024
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AFRC meets with the General Union of Hong Kong Accounting Professionals and Staff to discuss the sustainable development of the accounting profession
17 Apr, 2024
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AFRC welcomes the Government’s appointment of the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the AFRC
9 Apr, 2024
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AFRC issues its first Report on the Analysis of the PIE Audit Market in Hong Kong
27 Mar, 2024
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Cross-Agency Steering Group and International Sustainability Standards Board members met in Hong Kong
27 Mar, 2024
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AFRC welcomes the Government’s support for a funding injection
25 Mar, 2024
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AFRC welcomes the passage of the Safeguarding National Security Bill
20 Mar, 2024
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AFRC reprimands Chan Steven Kwok Keung and Sino Corp CPA Limited and imposes pecuniary penalties totalling HK$100,000 for CPA misconduct
12 Mar, 2024
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AFRC welcomes the Government’s 2024-25 Budget
28 Feb, 2024
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Cross-Agency Steering Group launches revamped website for sustainable finance
21 Feb, 2024
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AFRC welcomes and supports the Government consultation on proposal for legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law
5 Feb, 2024
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The AFRC has published the latest issue of Quarterly Report
29 Jan, 2024
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AFRC highlights the importance of continuous professional development in ensuring audit quality and managing talent
8 Jan, 2024
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Audit Focus for 2023 year-end audit
22 Dec, 2023
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AFRC starts inspecting engagements involving audit working papers located on the Mainland
15 Dec, 2023
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AFRC expects active cooperation and full compliance by PIE auditors with the AFRC Ordinance and their self-reporting of critical incidents in a timely manner
7 Dec, 2023
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AFRC publishes Inspection Insights and an explanatory video on the inspection of non-PIE practice units to drive continuous improvements in audit quality
30 Nov, 2023
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AFRC reprimands and imposes pecuniary penalty of HK$80,000 against CCTH CPA Limited for delay in fulfilling a requirement issued by the AFRC
28 Nov, 2023
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AFRC fully supports the 2023 District Council Ordinary Election – 1210 cast your vote at DC election for a better community
25 Nov, 2023
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AFRC imposes its first ever permanent non-issuance of practising certificate order and pecuniary penalty of HK$300,000 against Chan Kam Kwan for serious CPA misconduct
24 Nov, 2023
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AFRC issues 2023 Oversight Report on HKICPA’s Performance of Specified Functions
20 Nov, 2023
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AFRC welcomes the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address
25 Oct, 2023
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AFRC, ICAC and SFC first tripartite operation against suspected misconduct and corporate fraud
19 Oct, 2023
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The AFRC has published the latest issue of Quarterly Report
11 Oct, 2023
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AFRC welcomes the Government’s reappointment/appointment of Non-Executive Directors and an Executive Director to act as the CEO
29 Sep, 2023
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AFRC urges auditors and audit committees to follow Guidance Notes on Change of Auditors
28 Sep, 2023
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AFRC holds Briefing on its 2022 Annual Inspection Report to urge Quality Control System Responsible Persons of registered PIE auditors to enhance audit quality
27 Sep, 2023
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AFRC Investigation Report shows auditors’ inadequate response to increasing incidence of fraud in financial statements
4 Sep, 2023
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AFRC appoints Mr Hui Leung-wah, Herbert as Honorary Adviser
1 Sep, 2023
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AFRC welcomes the 2022 Annual Report of the Process Review Panel
1 Sep, 2023
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AFRC reprimands Centurion ZD CPA Limited, Chan Kam Fuk and Ling Chun Kwok for serious breaches of professional standards, imposes pecuniary penalties totalling HK$700,000 and cancels the practising certificate of Chan Kam Fuk for 12 months
29 Aug, 2023
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AFRC Announces the Retirement of CEO Mr Marek Grabowski
25 Aug, 2023
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New Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration between the HKMA and the AFRC
17 Aug, 2023
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Audit Focus - Importance of effective audit planning
31 Jul, 2023
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The AFRC has published the latest issue of Quarterly Report
19 Jul, 2023
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SFC and AFRC join forces to combat misconduct by listed issuers
13 Jul, 2023
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AFRC 2022 Annual Inspection Report provides transparency about audit quality and holds firms accountable for their performance
11 Jul, 2023
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AFRC welcomes the new appointment and reappointments to the Financial Reporting Review Panel and expresses heartfelt gratitude to retiring members
7 Jul, 2023
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AFRC issues its 2022-23 Annual Report
23 Jun, 2023
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AFRC sets out its position on documentation of an auditor’s work on “other information” included in the annual report of a listed entity
28 Apr, 2023
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The AFRC has published the latest issue of Quarterly Report
19 Apr, 2023
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AFRC issues the Audit Fee Report and 2023 Survey Report on the implementation of Guidelines for Effective Audit Committees – Selection, Appointment and Reappointment of Auditors
24 Mar, 2023
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AFRC’s Briefing at LegCo Panel on Financial Affairs on 2023-24 budget
17 Mar, 2023
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Celebrating a major milestone for the accounting profession – 50th anniversary of the accounting profession
2 Mar, 2023
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AFRC welcomes the Government’s 2023-24 Budget
22 Feb, 2023
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The AFRC has published the latest issue of Quarterly Report
17 Jan, 2023
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Joint statement on the designation “Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Practising)”
16 Jan, 2023
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AFRC issues a follow-up open letter to reiterate expectations on auditor changes
11 Jan, 2023
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AFRC welcomes the Government’s appointments to the Process Review Panel
27 Dec, 2022
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Audit Focus for 2022 year-end audit
22 Dec, 2022
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AFRC stresses the integrity of Hong Kong’s accounting regulatory regime
16 Dec, 2022
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AFRC urges CPAs (Practising), CPA Firms and Corporate Practices to renew registrations by 15 December 2022
8 Dec, 2022
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AFRC publishes the Complaint Guidelines
7 Dec, 2022
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AFRC in deepest mourning of the passing of Mr Jiang Zemin, Former President of the People’s Republic of China
6 Dec, 2022
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AFRC issues 2022 Interim Inspection Report and Report on Oversight of HKICPA regulatory functions
15 Nov, 2022
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AFRC’s follow-up survey on the implementation progress of the new and revised quality management standards
10 Nov, 2022
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AFRC issues an open letter to express its growing concern over late auditor resignations
27 Oct, 2022
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AFRC issues 2022 Annual Investigation and Compliance Report
20 Oct, 2022
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AFRC welcomes the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address
19 Oct, 2022
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AFRC Launch Ceremony to inaugurate the commencement of the new regulatory regime of the accounting profession
30 Sep, 2022
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FRC welcomes the Government’s reappointment of a NED
30 Sep, 2022
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Hong Kong Police Force signs MoU with FRC to enhance collaboration in upholding integrity and fairness of financial market
16 Sep, 2022
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Press statement on cross-border collaboration on audit regulation among PRC’s Ministry of Finance, China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
26 Aug, 2022
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FRC and HKICPA sign Revised Statement of Protocol on Oversight Arrangement to reflect broader oversight by the AFRC
16 Aug, 2022
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FRC to Investigate Accounts and Audits of China Evergrande and Evergrande Property Services in respect of Certain Transactions
15 Aug, 2022
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FRC welcomes the establishment of the Advisory Committee of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council and the appointments of its Members
29 Jul, 2022
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FRC welcomes the 2021 Annual Report of the Process Review Panel
20 Jul, 2022
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FRC welcomes new appointments and reappointments to the Financial Reporting Review Panel and expresses heartfelt gratitude to retiring members
15 Jul, 2022
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The FRC has published the latest issue of e-News
30 Jun, 2022
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FRC issues its 2021-22 Annual Report
24 Jun, 2022
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FRC issues (i) Consultation Conclusions and (ii) the 2021 Annual Inspection Report
23 Jun, 2022
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FRC finds that an auditor failed to obtain the evidence needed to evaluate the measurement and impairment assessment of goodwill arising from an acquistion
20 Apr, 2022
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FRC concludes that a listed entity failed to properly account for the interests in two investees and its auditor failed to identify the misstatements
20 Apr, 2022
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PIEAA Webinar on further reform of the accounting profession
12 Apr, 2022
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HKICPA Webinar on further reform of the accounting profession
11 Apr, 2022
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HKICPA and SCAA Joint Webinar on further reform of the accounting profession
7 Apr, 2022
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HKICPA and PIEAA Joint Webinar on Further Reform of the Accounting Profession
4 Apr, 2022
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SCAA's webinar on further reform of the accounting profession
31 Mar, 2022
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FRC publishes survey of implementation progress by PIE Auditors for new and revised quality management standards
31 Mar, 2022
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The FRC has published the latest issue of e-News
30 Mar, 2022
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FRC launches Engagement and Consultation Paper on further reform of the accounting profession
9 Mar, 2022
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An open letter to Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors (PIEAA)
8 Mar, 2022
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FRC welcomes the Government’s 2022-23 Budget
23 Feb, 2022
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FRC establishes Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force (SCATF)
21 Feb, 2022
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FRC finds that an auditor failed to identify a material misstatement and to express an appropriate audit opinion
18 Feb, 2022
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Resignation of Executive Director, Deputy CEO and Head of Oversight, Policy and Governance
18 Feb, 2022
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The FRC has published the latest issue of e-News
31 Dec, 2021
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FRC finds that an auditor failed to obtain the necessary evidence to support the measurement and recognition of a gain on extinguishment of a financial liability
30 Dec, 2021
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FRC finds that auditor failed to appropriately address an identified misstatement and to appropriately exercise professional judgement in determining overall materiality
23 Dec, 2021
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FRC concludes that a listed entity failed to recognise an impairment loss on equity investments and its auditor failed to identify the misstatements
17 Dec, 2021
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FRC publishes articles with IFEC to educate retail investors
17 Dec, 2021
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FRC issues Guidelines for Effective Audit Committee and Report on Assessment of the HKICPA’s Performance of the Specified Functions
16 Dec, 2021
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FRC completes an investigation relating to an auditor’s failure to obtain necessary evidence to conclude that an associate was not impaired
14 Dec, 2021
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FRC launches new Whistleblowing Policy
1 Dec, 2021
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FRC and ICAC joint operation against suspected misconduct and bribery
22 Nov, 2021
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The FRC has published the latest issue of e-News (November,2021)
5 Nov, 2021
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FRC issues Annual Investigation and Compliance Report and Interim Inspection Report
3 Nov, 2021
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FRC welcomes the passage of the Financial Reporting Council (Amendment) Bill 2021
22 Oct, 2021
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FRC Investigates Going Concern Reporting of China Evergrande
12 Oct, 2021
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FRC expresses profound gratitude to the retiring Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and welcomes the Government’s Appointment/Reappointment of NEDs
30 Sep, 2021
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ICAC signs MoU with FRC to enhance collaboration in upholding the integrity of the financial market
29 Sep, 2021
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FRC collaborates with IFEC to promote financial literacy on audit related topics to retail investors
8 Sep, 2021
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FRC completes second investigation with working papers obtained under MoU with the Supervision and Evaluation Bureau of the PRC Ministry of Finance
23 Aug, 2021
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FRC investigates Next Digital financial statements and audits
18 Aug, 2021
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The FRC publishes the latest issue of e-News (July,2021)
28 Jul, 2021
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FRC welcomes new appointments and reappointments to the Financial Reporting Review Panel and expresses sincere gratitude to retiring members
15 Jul, 2021
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FRC joins IOSCO as an affiliate member
8 Jul, 2021
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FRC completes first investigation with working papers obtained under MoU with the Supervision and Evaluation Bureau of the PRC Ministry of Finance
2 Jul, 2021
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FRC issues its 2019-21 Annual Report
30 Jun, 2021
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Collection of FRC levy by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
28 Jun, 2021
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Chairman of FRC speaks about “The Role of FRC in the Accountancy Reform”
18 Jun, 2021
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FRC and The Exchange to strengthen collaboration
8 Jun, 2021
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FRC issues its Annual Inspection Report
3 Jun, 2021
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FRC welcomes the Government’s vaccination leave initiative
31 May, 2021
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Stakeholders’ feedback on Overview of the Market for Listed Entity Audits in Hong Kong
27 May, 2021
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FRC Press Statement on New Inspection Regime of the Companies Register
18 May, 2021
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Financial Reporting Council welcomes the 2020 Annual Report of the Process Review Panel
10 May, 2021
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FRC signs Memorandum of Understanding with HKICPA
6 May, 2021
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FRC Announces Appointment of Honorary Advisers
15 Apr, 2021
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The FRC publishes the latest issue of e-news (March,2021)
31 Mar, 2021
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FRC Investigates Victory City Financial Statements and Deloitte Audit
19 Mar, 2021
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FRC issues Overview of the Market for Listed Entity Audits in Hong Kong
11 Mar, 2021
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FRC’s Briefing at LegCo Panel on Financial Affairs on 2021-22 budget
1 Mar, 2021
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SFC and FRC to enhance collaboration
25 Feb, 2021
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FRC welcomes the Government’s 2021-22 Budget
24 Feb, 2021
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FRC Initiates Investigation into Audits of Convoy for 2017 to 2019
23 Feb, 2021
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FRC Announces Appointment of Deputy CEO
17 Feb, 2021
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FRC acts on Deloitte China whistle-blower allegations
11 Feb, 2021
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Speech by Ms Florence Wong - Head of Oversight, Policy and Governance at the Investor Relations Annual Symposium
19 Jan, 2021
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FRC expresses heartfelt gratitude to retiring Chairman and Members of the Process Review Panel (PRP) and welcomes the Government’s appointments to the PRP
31 Dec, 2020
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The FRC publishes the latest issue of e-news
16 Dec, 2020
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FRC issues first regulatory reports
11 Dec, 2020
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Financial Reporting Council publishes Guideline on notification of changes in auditor appointments
4 Dec, 2020
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Effective cross-boundary cooperation between the Supervision and Evaluation Bureau of the PRC Ministry of Finance and the FRC
3 Dec, 2020
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FRC welcomes the Government’s appointment of the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the FRC
8 Oct, 2020
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FRC has appointed Ms Grace Hui as an Honorary Adviser and a Member of the Inspection Committee
7 Oct, 2020
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Ms Salina Yan, JP, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services) visits the FRC Office
11 Sep, 2020
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FRC Expresses Profound Gratitude to the Retiring Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Welcomes the Government’s Appointment/Reappointment of NEDs
10 Sep, 2020
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THE FRC PUBLISHES THE LATEST ISSUE OF E-NEWS (AUGUST 2020)
14 Aug, 2020
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FRC welcomes the appointments to Financial Reporting Review Panel
9 Jul, 2020
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The FRC publishes the latest issue of e-news (May 2020)
15 May, 2020
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FRC briefs Members of the LegCo Panel of Financial Affairs on its work progress and work plan under the new regime
4 May, 2020
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FRC welcomes the 2019 Annual Report of Process Review Panel
24 Apr, 2020
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FRC welcomes the appointment of Mr Christopher Hui as Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
22 Apr, 2020
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FRC publishes its 2019 Annual Report
24 Mar, 2020
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FRC welcomes the Government’s 2020-21 budget
26 Feb, 2020
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Meetings and Group Briefing Sessions on Inspection
13 Feb, 2020
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FRC e-News (Feb 2020) gives insights and advice to the audit profession
6 Feb, 2020
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FRC hosts housewarming cocktail reception
13 Dec, 2019
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FRC Welcomes the Government’s Appointment of Executive Director to the Board of the FRC
6 Dec, 2019
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Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the FRC delivers a speech at Hong Kong Conference 2019: IPO Sponsors and Regulations
23 Oct, 2019
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Courtesy visit by IVSC
2 Oct, 2019
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Gazette Notice for FRC Guidelines for Exercising the Power to Impose a Pecuniary Penalty
1 Oct, 2019
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FRC welcomes the appointments to Public Interest Entities Auditors Review Tribunal
30 Sep, 2019
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FRC and the HKICPA sign a Statement of Protocol on Oversight Arrangements
28 Sep, 2019
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FRC welcomes the appointment of Chairman and Board Members
26 Sep, 2019
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The FRC hosts an appreciation cocktail reception for Financial Reporting Review Panel
11 Sep, 2019
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The FRC publishes the August 2019 e-News
30 Aug, 2019
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FRC welcomes the appointments to Financial Reporting Review Panel
11 Jul, 2019
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The Supervision and Evaluation Bureau of the PRC’s Ministry of Finance and the Financial Reporting Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sign a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cross boundary cooperation and enhance audit quality
22 May, 2019
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FRC gives an annual briefing at the LegCo Panel on Financial Affairs
7 May, 2019
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Financial Reporting Council welcomes the 2018 Annual Report of Process Review Panel
6 May, 2019
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FRC Publishes its 2018 Annual Report
26 Apr, 2019
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Briefing Sessions on the FRC Consultation Paper on Sanctions Guidelines
9 Apr, 2019
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Courtesy Visit to the PRC’s Ministry of Finance
22 Feb, 2019
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Appreciation Dinner for Retiring Council Members of FRC
22 Nov, 2018
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Courtesy visit by IFIAR
28 Jun, 2018
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Briefing sessions on the FRC (Amendment) Bill
3 May, 2018
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Presentation at seminar hosted by CPA Australia
1 Dec, 2017
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Presentation on auditor regulatory reform to EY Hong Kong
1 Aug, 2017
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ASEAN Audit Regulators Group meeting, Bangkok
31 Jul, 2017
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Visit by UK Financial Reporting Council
1 Mar, 2017
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ASEAN Audit Regulators Group meeting, Kuala Lumpur
1 Feb, 2017
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