AICPA & CIMA Hong Kong

CIMA Hong Kong met with Dr. Hon. Webster Ng, Hong Kong Legislative Council Member representing the Accountancy functional constituency, and his team. The meeting underscored Hong Kong’s unique position and opportunities within the region, alongside a shared commitment to advancing the finance and accounting profession and reinforcing its vital role in sustaining Hong Kong’s status as a leading international financial centre.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views on strategic priorities and emerging trends shaping the accounting profession in Hong Kong and globally, as well as the increasing impact of technology and its implications for talent development and policy. It also covered talent pipeline challenges and the future skills required for the next generation, alongside sustainability and ESG developments in Hong Kong and beyond.

We look forward to deepening our partnership through sustained collaboration, as we collectively shape a future-ready, resilient and purpose-driven profession amid a rapidly evolving business landscape.

CIMA met with the AFRC to initiate a dialogue on advancing the accounting and finance profession in Hong Kong and beyond. Key topics included the profession’s role in creating value for society, fostering opportunities for mutual recognition in an increasingly globalised environment, the importance of character-driven leadership, and the role of robust regulation in strengthening audit quality, enhancing trust in financial reporting, and reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international financial hub.

CIMA also briefed the newly published RISE 2040 Vision Report in the meeting. In which the 5 Strategic Plays: AI-Enabled Profession, Value Model Transformation, Workforce Reinvention, Trust & Assurance Expansion, Profession Repositioning, closely align with the priorities identified for the profession in Hong Kong and globally.

During the meeting, CIMA officially awarded a CIMA Honorary Fellowship to Dr David Sun, Chairman of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) in Hong Kong. Presented by Dr William Chen, FCMA, CGMA, CIMA Council Member, this award celebrates Dr Sun’s contributions and achievements in the accounting, finance and business community in Hong Kong. Dr. Sun is the third recipient of this honorary fellowship, following Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Dr. Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission.

Dr Sun said, “It is a great honour to receive the CIMA Honorary Fellowship. This recognition brings my professional journey full circle—from my early days as a practising accountant in the United States, to a long and fulfilling career in Hong Kong, and now to my current role in regulation. It is also a testament to the collective efforts of the AFRC team in promoting corporate, audit quality, professional excellence, and the public interest. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and for the opportunity to contribute to the continued trust, integrity, and success of our profession.”

CIMA continues working closely with AFRC to uphold trust, promote professional excellence and support Hong Kong’s development as an international financial centre.

“AI won’t take your job. But, AI will take parts of your job. And if you don’t learn to do the particularly human things that AI will never do, then, you may in fact be without a job.” -Kassi Rushing

“Human Leadership in an AI World” workshop is designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with understanding of the essential skills and insights needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workplace. This interactive and forward-thinking session challenges participants to harness the power of Generative AI and other new technologies while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human leadership.

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In Hong Kong’s evolving business landscape, management accounting qualifications are empowering senior executives to drive greater value. Dr Darron Sun, FCMA, CGMA, shares key insights in this Chinese-language article.

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AICPA & CIMA, together with CA ANZ, were pleased to host a dynamic Career Talk & Networking Gathering for members and finance professionals.

A big thank you to Ms Mary Chua for her inspiring sharing on “The Unbeaten (Career) Path.” Her insights sparked meaningful conversations and empowered participants to navigate their careers with confidence. The session also created valuable opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and grow professional networks.

AICPA & CIMA team shines at the 𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The CPA Sports Carnival 2026 was held on 6 June 2026 at Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground in Diamond Hill, Hong Kong, and organized by HKICPA and SCAA, bringing together over 1,000 participants from more than 40 accounting organizations, along with their friends and families.

The AICPA & CIMA team, comprising over 30 athletes and cheering squads, registered for the event and took part in various track and field races. The team proudly wore the new jersey, showcasing our new slogan and team spirit.
Due to weather disruptions, the second half of the main competitions has been postponed. Despite the rain, participants’ enthusiasm for sports remained undiminished, reflecting strong team spirit and resilience. We look forward to seeing our athletes return to the field and perform at their best. Stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled competitions.

The 2026 CGMA Global Business Challenge (GBC) North Asia Final successfully concluded on 30 May , bringing together top tier university teams from across the North Asia region for business case competition. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) crown the Champion at CIMA’s CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026 North Asia Final.

GBC is an annual competition for undergraduate students, created to showcase and develop the potential of future business leaders. Since 2024, AI applications have been integrated into the competition to mirror real business environments, making GBC one of the first business case competitions to embrace AI as an element of business problem-solving.

Through team-based business case presentations and live Q&A sessions, participants demonstrate their strengths in strategic analysis, problem-solving, and business management.

CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026 North Asia final – Result announcement

Champion: Team FineSME, The Chinese University of Hong Kong，Shenzhen
First runner-up: Team Evil Magic Ball, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
Second runner-up: Team: Frontier Analytics, University of finance and economics, Mongolia
Team Archipelago Ventures, The University of Hong Kong

Commendation: Team THW ban BP, Macau University of Science and Technology
Team Invictus, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Team Formosa Explorer, Chengchi University

Future business leaders: You Shuxin, Team FineSME, The Chinese University of Hong Kong，Shenzhen
Matthew Christopher Handojo, Team Archipelago Ventures, The University of Hong Kong

Best AI application awards:
Team Evil Magic Ball, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
Team Frontier Analytics, University of finance and economics, Mongolia
Team Archipelago Ventures, The University of Hong Kong

Best talent show:
Team Invictus, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Acknowledge to partners and supporting organisations:
Premier AI Partner: Baidu App
Eco-partners: UNIPUS, Wanderpuff, Haier, New Quest, Chinese Foreign Joint Education Committee, Yoplait
Honored Partners: Linked-F, Arteche DYH Electric Co. Ltd., Dalian No.1 Instrument Transformer Group

🧭 Think. Prepare. Respond.

How can finance leaders help businesses navigate uncertainty in times of crisis?
In an article, “Think, prepare, respond: how finance leaders can help businesses navigate the Middle East crisis”, by Paulus Chau, Director, Hong Kong and Emerging Markets, AICPA and CIMA, explores the critical role finance leaders play in strengthening organisational resilience.

👉 Read the full article and discover how finance leadership can help organisations stay resilient in an increasingly complex world.

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