Keep it in the family
[Sponsored Article] Hong Kong’s accounting industry has changed beyond all recognition over the last six decades. But for seven families something has remained consistent - their thirst for knowledge and their firm belief in the global value of the CPA Australia designation. Several generations of these families have worked as professional accountants, and been active CPA Australia members.
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Hong Kong’s accounting industry has changed beyond all recognition over the last six decades. But for seven families something has remained consistent - their thirst for knowledge and their firm belief in the global value of the CPA Australia designation. Several generations of these families have worked as professional accountants, and been active CPA Australia members.
Robert Lee FCPA (Aust.), completed his studies for the Australian Society of Accountants (ASA), the forerunner of CPA Australia, in the 1960s. He went on to enjoy a distinguished career, and played a crucial role in CPA Australia’s development. Robert was one of 12 members who initiated the inaugural meeting of the Hong Kong Group in May 1968. He is a recipient of the CPA Australia Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to the professional body, and to the accounting profession as a whole. He became founding divisional president of the Hong Kong Branch Council when it was established in 1986. Robert and his fellow councillors have organised seminars and meetings, and provided knowledge exchange and networking platforms for professional accountants, since 1955. Robert also arranged for members with their families to participate in social and recreational activities including a Pool Side BBQ event at the Kowloon Cricket Club. His son Peter, FCPA (Aust.), was four at the time, and is the youngest person ever to participate in a CPA Australia event.
Peter Lee FCPA (Aust.), grew up and became the 2013 Divisional President of Greater China, CPA Australia. He is equally committed to ensuring the body continues to help its members. “As the Asia business world becomes increasingly competitive, it’s important for us to maintain our leadership position, and ensure our members boost their professional competitiveness,” says Peter, who is the Managing Director of Veco Invest (Asia).
Patrick Yeung FCPA (Aust.), and his son Eugene Yeung CPA (Aust.), work in different industry sectors. But they both feel their CPA Australia designation helps them make decisions. “I believe Eugene and I are good examples of how CPA Australia training prepares you to explore different career options,” says Patrick, Founder and Executive Chairman of Asian Capital Holdings Limited, a corporate finance specialist firm listed on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
