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"Enhancing Shareholder Value in an Increasingly Regulated Environment ", the theme of ACCA HK Annual Conference 2007 draws together the global experts and leaders from regulatory bodies and major corporations at Conrad Hong Kong today. ACCA Hong Kong is honoured to have Kelvin Wong, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors a s the guest of honour of the event. Altogether, 18 experts will share their insider views from regulators, senior management, and investors' perspectives at the conference.

With the increasing attention brings to the growth of stringent regulations and the importance of professionalism of gate keepers, this conference will focus on how these elements enhance shareholder value. Through this conference, hot issues that accounting and finance professionals are dealing with and facing nowadays will be addressed.

Through different sessions with presentations and panel discussions, a broad range of topics include the link between regulations and economic growth in Asia, adding value for stakeholders, how to develop business strategy to cope with regulatory pressures, IFRS convergence and narrative reporting in financial reports will be addressed.

ACCA Vice President Brendan Murtagh delivered a speech today and shared the ACCA/CFO Asia Research Services report - A Critical Connection: making the link between regulation and shareholder value highlighting the conclusion that business regulation strengthens rather than hinders shareholder value.

Morison Chan, President of ACCA Hong Kong explained, "ACCA have been dedicating in strengthening a high standard of professionalism of the industry; as well as support our students and members in gauging the dynamic market. Annual Conference has been a signature event for our members to exchange professional insights. The global panel of business and regulatory leaders we have this year will deliver aspiring and insightful ideas for professionals to review their strategies to cope with the increasingly regulated environment."