Financial reporting forum
HKICPA is seeking comments on the IASB discussion paper on Preliminary Views on Financial Statement Presentation, which will have significant impact on preparers and users. The forum on 18 Dec. will outline proposed changes and implications.
Details at: http://www.hkicpa.org.hk/professionaltechnical/events/2008/FR-Forum2008-withER.pdf

Blame fair value accounting?
Is fair value accounting to blame for the current crises? Find out at the practitioner’s forum organized by the HKICPA and Hong Kong PolyU on 3 Jan. It is free and Big Four partners and overseas professors will be speakers.
Details at: http://www.hkicpa.org.hk/correspondence/mail_2008-12-01/mail.php