Emphasizes Participation Rather Than Ownership
Collaboration, and shared experiences over possessing assets. This mindset builds community. It asks not “What do I own?” but “What can I contribute?” fostering a more sustainable, connected way of living
Collaboration, and shared experiences over possessing assets. This mindset builds community. It asks not “What do I own?” but “What can I contribute?” fostering a more sustainable, connected way of living
About
forcpas.com is an online platform, which is dedicated to uniting professional certified public accountants (“CPA”) in Hong Kong, fostering a collaborative space for sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices. We are committed to advancing the accounting profession through mutual support, continuous learning, and the highest ethical standards. By connecting accountants across industries, we aim to enhance expertise, promote integrity, and drive excellence in accounting.
Mission Statement
The online platform “forcpas.com”, is operated by “CS Advisory Limited”, a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability, exists to serve as the premier community for professional accountants dedicated to excellence and integrity. Our core mission is to foster the continuous advancement of our members’ professional expertise and to rigorously uphold the highest ethical standards of the accounting profession.
We believe that true professional growth is achieved through collaboration and shared experience. Therefore, we are fundamentally built on a culture of peer sharing and the collective contribution of knowledge. Through curated forums, technical workshops, and special interest groups, we facilitate the open exchange of practical insights, emerging trends, and best practices, empowering every member to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape with confidence and competence.
While our operational structure is that of a profit-making company to ensure sustainability and good governance, our primary purpose is unequivocally non-profit in intent. Any surplus generated is wholly reinvested into our mission—to develop higher-quality programmes, resources, and initiatives that benefit our membership and, by extension, the wider profession and society we serve.
We commit to being an unwavering advocate for ethical conduct, technical rigor, and lifelong learning. By uniting accounting professionals in a spirit of mutual support and intellectual generosity, the “forcpas.com” aims not only to enhance individual careers but also to elevate the standing and trust in the accounting profession in Hong Kong and beyond.
Events
We will host a webinar series on an ad-hoc basis to meet the needs of our members and industry fellows. In addition, we will promote webinars organized by our individual members, with the goal of advancing our professional knowledge
Publication
Contributing members may publish an article on any accounting industry topic of their choosing, making publication a core part of our community
Frequently Asked Questions
First, we gain an understanding of what event success looks like to you. Then we create a tailored event strategy that includes a sustainable event, carbon reduction and offset plan to make it easier for you to take meaningful climate action. Once you’re happy with the program, our event production specialists get to work on bringing your event to life.
Policies or procedures shall specify a cooling-off period of two years, or a longer period if required by relevant ethical requirements, before the engagement partner can assume the role of engagement quality reviewer.
(Source of referrence: HKSQM2, paragraph 19)
An individual or organization external to the firm that provides a resource that is used in the system of quality management or in the performance of engagements.
(Source of referrence: HKSQM1, paragraph 16(v))
That is aimed at cooperation; and that is clearly aimed at profit or cost-sharing or shares common ownership, control or management, common quality management policies or procedures, common business strategy, the use of a common brand name, or a significant part of professional resources.
(Source of referrence: HKSQM1, paragraph 16(l)
(a) The firm’s risk assessment process;
(b) Governance and leadership;
(c) Relevant ethical requirements;
d) Acceptance and continuance of client relationships and specific engagements;
(e) Engagement performance;
(f) Resources;
(g) Information and communication; and
(h) The monitoring and remediation process.
(Source of referrence: HKSQM1, paragraph 6)
HKSQM deals with the firm’s responsibility to establish policies or procedures addressing engagements that are required to be subject to engagement quality reviews.
HKSQM is to be read in conjunction with relevant ethical requirements. Law, regulation or relevant ethical requirements may establish responsibilities for the firm’s management of quality beyond those described in this HKSQM.
HKSA 220 (Revised) deals with the specific responsibilities of the auditor regarding quality management at the engagement level for an audit of financial statements and the related responsibilities of the engagement partner.
(Source of referrence: HKSQM1, paragraph 2(a), 3(b), 4)