AICPA & CIMA Hong Kong

02/09/2026

CIMA members were invited to visit Towngas and we were delighted to gain valuable insights into the transformation journey of one of Hong Kong's most established and innovative energy providers.

The visit provided a unique opportunity to learn more about Towngas' commitment to innovation, smart energy solutions, sustainability, and its efforts to support the transition towards a greener future.

A sincere thank you to the Towngas team for their warm hospitality and for sharing their expertise, industry insights, and inspiring advancements in technology and innovation. We greatly appreciated the opportunity to exchange perspectives and learn from their experiences.

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

https://www.cpjobs.com/hk/en/career-advice/cima-recommends-seven-strategic-policy-priorities-to-support

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s leading professional body for management accountants and one of the founding member bodies of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, has submitted strategic policy recommendations to Mr John KC Lee,...

30/08/2026

CIMA has submitted strategic policy recommendations to Mr John KC Lee, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ahead of his Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address.

Based on a survey of CIMA members and students in Hong Kong, CIMA have recommended seven practical measures to strengthen competitiveness, productivity and livelihoods, while maintaining fiscal discipline and supporting alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. The proposals focus on talent development, AI adoption, capital market growth, workforce participation and sustainable economic development.

Read more: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/advocacy/article/cima-recommends-seven-strategic-policy-priorities-to-support-2026-hong-kong-government-policy-address-and-five-year-plan

19/08/2026

As technology and AI reshapes the business landscape, RISE2040: Shaping the Future of Finance and Accounting is helping the profession explore and shape what comes next. Through Future Forums across 25 countries, more than 6,000 professionals have contributed insights that are helping inform how AICPA & CIMA supports members, firms and organisations worldwide.

Academics and finance professionals came together for the Road to 2040: From Vision to Action, sharing insights on AI, technology, talent, trust and new value creation models that are reshaping the profession in Hong Kong and beyond.

With nearly 120 attendees, the event sparked thought-provoking discussions and meaningful networking across Hong Kong's finance community.

Thanks go to all speakers:
- Mr. Louis Lin, FCMA, CGMA, Chairman of CIMA Hong Kong SAR Area Committee 2026-27, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Professor Yong George Yang, Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Mr. Will Hutchinson, FCMA, CGMA, Director of Finance IT & Legal, Sainsbury’s Argos Asia
- Mr. Johnny Li, ACMA, CGMA, MMB Asia Digital Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits
- Mr. Sam Yee, FCMA, CGMA, Committee Member, CIMA Hong Kong SAR Area Committee 2026-28
- Ms. Joey Chung, Group Head of Human Resources, Haitong International Securities Group
- Mr. Mark Clayton, FCMA, CGMA, Group CFO, C2W Group
- Mr. Edmond Lau, FCMA, CGMA, CFO, Cyberport
- Mr. Simon Suen, FCMA, CGMA
- Ms. Yan Zhang, CFO, Hilti Greater China
- Mr. Stephen Walsh, FCMA, CGMA, Director, Managed Services, KPMG

(Names in speaking order)

Special acknowledgement to The School of Accountancy of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Centre for Institutions and Governance (CIG) as the co-organisers of the event.

29/07/2026

Big news for North Asia! 🎉

We're excited to welcome the newly appointed members of the North Asia Regional Engagement Group (REG).

Congratulations to Rachel Chen, FCMA, CGMA, on her appointment as Chair, and to Brian Zhu, FCMA, CGMA, as Vice Chair.

Join us in wishing the entire group every success as they help bring North Asia's voice to the global profession. 🌍

19/07/2026

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), China’s largest annual event for the AI industry, is a premier global event dedicated to exploring the frontiers of AI technology and driving innovation in the field. The four-day conference, held alongside the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, commenced on 17 July 2026 in Shanghai, bringing together government leaders, industry pioneers, academics, and technology experts to shape the future of AI development and governance.

Vicky Li, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President, North Asia, AICPA & CIMA, spoke at 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference Intelligent Finance Forum - Global perspective, breaking the mould: redefining the paradigm of intelligent finance on 19 July. She hosted a panel discussion with Ms Lihong Wang, Chairwoman, Subway China Holdings and Dr. Zhou Ye, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Huifu Payment Ltd, Part-time professor at the Shanghai National Accounting Institute, Adjunct Professor of Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF). Speakers agreed that finance professionals are evolving into strategic business partners. By leveraging technology, finance teams can help drive better decisions and create sustainable business value. Vicky also highlighted the recent launch of RISE2040: Shaping the Future of Finance and Accounting, by AICPA and CIMA, a global initiative led by finance professionals from around the world. AICPA and CIMA are committed to supporting finance professionals as they embrace the era of artificial intelligence, seize the opportunities created by technological transformation.

CIMA members, Mr Zhao D**g Sheng, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Li-ning Group, Ms Joy Song, FCMA, CGMA, CFO, VP Finance & Business Development Ventures, Greater China, Medtronic were invited to speak at a panel discussion hosted by Mr Jin Yuan, FCMA, CGMA, Executive Director and CFO, Huifu Payment Limited, to shared their insights on AI implementation in corporate finance.
The speakers shared the challenges and pain points they currently face in adopting AI. In the AI era, the finance function goes far beyond its traditional financial management responsibilities, playing a critical role in helping organizations identify new opportunities, acting as super connectors within the organisation and translate them into tangible business outcomes. People remain at the heart of organizational success. Human judgment continues to be indispensable in risk management, strategic decision-making, and guiding businesses through an increasingly dynamic business environment.

17/07/2026

Building a Roadmap to Your AI-Enabled Finance Function - In this course, you’ll define a clear vision for your finance function, assess current capabilities, uncover key transformation opportunities, and build a tailored, actionable roadmap to drive meaningful progress within your organization.

15/07/2026

The CGMA A Star summer camp, held from 4 –11 July 2026, has successfully concluded. Guided by the inspiring mission of “Developing China’s Future Finance Leaders,” this talent development programme brought together a selected cohort of elite business students from across North Asia.

Throughout the intensive week-long journey, participants gained valuable insights into strategic management accounting, strengthened their business acumen and developed leadership capabilities. Beyond the classroom, the students connected with industry mentors to expand their professional networks. The programme provided a solid business and finance foundation for their future success and supported them to thrive in an evolving business landscape.

13/07/2026

Dr. Aidan Goddard FCMA, CGMA, received the CIMA Silver Medal at CIMA’s Annual General Meeting 2026 in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to promoting CIMA, CGMA designation and finance profession in Hong Kong and North Asia.

For nearly 20 years, Aidan has been a passionate advocate for the finance profession, serving as a speaker, mentor, member assessor, CGMA Global Business Challenge (GBC) judge and industry ambassador. As a former Chairman of CIMA Hong Kong Committee, and had been in the CIMA Council for 9 years, he led member engagement initiatives, supported student development, and championed the CIMA qualification among colleagues and emerging talent. His dedication and outstanding service have significantly strengthened the Institute and finance community.

Congratulations once again to Aidan on this well-deserved recognition. We thank him for his unwavering commitment to advancing the finance profession and nurturing future business leaders.