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CPA Australia organizes the Executive Forum to mark its 70th anniversary in Hong Kong 

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 September 2025 - To mark the 70th anniversary of CPA Australia in Hong Kong, the Executive Forum was organised to foster dialogue among business professionals and political representatives.

The forum serves as a strategic platform to exchange ideas on enhancing collaboration across Greater China and strengthening Hong Kong's role as a regional business and financial hub.

Photo 1

From left to right:

  • Mr Kelvin Leung, Deputy Divisional President - Greater China, CPA Australia
  • Ms Deborah Leung, Board Member of AFRC and Honorary Advisor - Greater China, CPA Australia
  • Dr Allan Zeman FCPA (Aust.), Honorary Member of the CPA Australia
  • Mr Bernard Poon FCPA (Aust.), Director of Board CPA Australia
  • Prof. Dale Pinto FCPA (Aust.), President and Chair of the Board, CPA Australia
  • The Hon. Paul Chan FCPA (Aust.), Financial Secretary, HKSAR Government
  • H.E. Gareth Williams, Australian Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macau
  • Ms Karina Wong FCPA (Aust.), Divisional President - Greater China, CPA Australia
  • Prof Frederick Ma FCPA (Aust.), Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Mr Stephen Law, Vice-President of HKICPA
  • Mr Cyrus Cheung FCPA (Aust.), Deputy Divisional President - Greater China, CPA Australia

Photo 2

The Hon. Paul Chan FCPA (Aust.), Financial Secretary, HKSAR Government, is
delivering a speech at the CPA Australia Executive Forum


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About CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world, with nearly 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions, including more than 22,500 members in Greater China. CPA Australia is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Hong Kong this year. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on issues affecting the accounting profession and the public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. Find out more at

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