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CPD/RME Elective Course: Solicitors' Accounts
Presented by Mr. Amirali B. Nasir, J.P., Solicitor, Notary Public, FHKIoD, Accredited Mediator, Founder, NASIRS® |
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Presenter's Profile: |
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Amirali Nasir solicitor admitted in Hong Kong, and England and Wales, founder of NASIRS® (formerly AB NASIR & CO.®). Accredited mediator and regular speaker on Solicitors' Accounts, Professional Conduct, Hong Kong Civil Procedures, Risk Management, Technology in Law, Innovation and Islamic Finance.
Amirali chairs the ILAC, InnoTech Committee, Guide Working Party, Solicitors' Accounts Rules Working Party and formerly the External Examiner on "Accounts" for PCLL "Professional Practice and Management" and "Corporate and Commercial Transactions I" Examinations for The University of Hong Kong.
Amirali actively promotes continuous education, equal opportunity, racial harmony, corporate governance and ethical values for lawyers, accountants and corporations, and advocates a green attitude for a clean blue green planet. His hobbies are neurogaming.
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Course Outline: |
The seminar seeks to introduce the Solicitors' Accounts Rules, some common errors, mistakes and pitfalls that are encountered by firms and clarification of some uncertainty the legislation may cause. The duties and responsibilities of the firm to the public and the Law Society are identified. Important ethical issues will also be covered.
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Contents: |
- Source of law and regulations
- Solicitors' Accounts Rules (Cap. 159F)
- Accountant's Report Rules (Cap. 159A)
- HKICPA Practice Note 840
- Practice Directions I 2
- Common errors and pitfalls
- Solicitors/Accountants' duties and responsibility
- Procedures for solicitors' accounts
- Gross Fee Income Report & Accountant's Report
- Regulations on handling client's money by Solicitors with examples on client account ledger
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Telephone: +852 3118 2371 | Facsimile: +852 3118 2372 Postal Address: P.O. Box 9993, General Post Office, Hong Kong |
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