Chi Wai Yeung

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.