Govt mulls ways to crack down on fake accountants

[RTHK] - 10/23/2024

Officials on Wednesday said they are looking at ways to crack down on unlicensed accountants in the city by revising auditing standards, with lawmakers saying the measure will help maintain Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (…)



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