2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear members, It is my privilege to address you once again in this year’s annual report. I am honoured to have served an additional year as the President of the Institute under the transitional arrangements of the revisions to the Institute’s Council election arrangements passed in July 2022. This extension has allowed me to preside over the Institute’s 50th anniversary celebrations, a truly momentous occasion. The three flagship events to celebrate our golden jubilee symbolize our vision and aspirations for the Institute as we conclude the first year since the further regulatory reform of the profession. The first event, the 50th Anniversary Cup horse racing event in early June 2023, represents our excitement and enthusiasm as we burst through the gates on this new journey with a redefined role. The second event, the CPA Congress held in July 2023, demonstrates our commitment to embracing the future and equipping our members to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The third event, the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner in December 2023, recognizes the achievements of the accounting sector over the past five decades and reminds us of the strong foundation upon which we stand. These events embody our hopes to thrive amid change, seize opportunities for our members, and to honour and build upon the Institute’s significant legacy. Cementing our role Indeed, the leaders who came before us have laid a strong platform, and now it is our turn to take the leap forward and create our own legacy for future accountants. Following the regulatory reform that came into effect on 1 October 2022, the Institute remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing the accounting profession as the statutory body for registering CPAs. We continue to provide training and development opportunities for accountants in Hong Kong through our Qualification Programme (QP) and ongoing professional education. We also play a vital role in setting professional standards and supporting our esteemed members. Throughout the year, the Institute has been working diligently to implement its Indeed, the leaders who came before us have laid a strong platform, and now it is our turn to take the leap forward and create our own legacy for future accountants.
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