Accountancy and Law Subject Guide: Useful links

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants is internationally recognized as a world class, top quality professional body that serves the business community and public interest of Hong Kong and contributes to the sustainable development of Hong Kong as a leading international business and ­financial centre.

International organization representing accountants an international accounting organization with over 300,000 members in more than 160 countries. It was formed in 1904 as the London Association of Accountants.

An institution awarding financial degree to businesspeople; a UK organization that is internationally recognized as offering a financial degree for business, focusing on strategic business management. Founded in 1919 as the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants, it has offices worldwide, supporting over 128,000 members and students in 156 countries.

CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies with a global membership of more than 166,666 members (as at 31 December 2019) working in 100 countries around the world. Their core services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy.

An organization for accountants; a professional accounting organization founded in the United Kingdom in 1928 and offering qualifications in international accounting.

The Institute is also an examining body, and members are required to pass examinations and have relevant work experience prior to describing themselves as ‘Certified Management Accountants’. Business organizations are also accredited by the Institute as providing suitable training and experience programs for prospective members to obtain their experience requirements for membership.

The Institute was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 29th September 1972 by a group of professionals with the major objectives of promoting the study of taxation, using as a venue for the exchange of taxation knowledge as well as to enhance the standard of tax professionals. Initially 34 members subscribed to the Memorandum and Articles of Association; and at present the Institute has around 3,000 members.

Chartered Secretaries are high ranking professionals who are trained to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, effective operations, compliance and administration. Highly valued by employers for their professional training, Chartered Secretaries are the primary source of advice on the conduct of business. This can span everything from legal advice on conflicts of interest, through accounting advice, to the development of strategy and corporate planning. Chartered Secretaries are employed as chairs, chief executives and non-executive directors, as well as managers and company secretaries.

This is the website of the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Information on the Legal System of Hong Kong and Laws of Hong Kong can be found here.

Information on tax for individuals/ businesses, and others, and prosecution cases can be found here.