{"id":36184,"date":"2020-07-01T15:11:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T07:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=36184"},"modified":"2021-10-20T13:14:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T05:14:28","slug":"hong-kong-audit-and-taxation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-nz\/blog\/post\/hong-kong-audit-and-taxation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Audit and Taxation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E179\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-36266\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920-1024x792.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920-1024x792.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920-1536x1188.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920-640x495.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920-1200x928.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/audit-4190945_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"E187\"><span id=\"E188\">It is a common misconception that<\/span><span id=\"E189\"> Hong Kong audit and tax obligations are separate and not related to each other. For a Hong Kong business to adhere to their tax obligations, they must also adhere to their audit obligations. In order for Hong Kong business owners to <\/span><span id=\"E190\">improve their audit and tax experiences, it\u2019s important to understand how they are connected and what can be done to improve these processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E192\"><span id=\"E193\">What You Will Learn<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E194\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E195\">What is an audit?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">How are audits performed?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">How do audits relate to tax?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Why you should prepare your documents beforehand<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">The benefits of using cloud accounting software<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Why you should identify staff who can help your auditors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Why you shouldn\u2019t wait till the last minute to start an audit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"E211\"><span id=\"E212\">What is an Audit?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E214\"><span id=\"E215\">Audits are the examination of a company\u2019s financial reports and are generally carried out on a<\/span><span id=\"E216\">n annual basis by independent parties with relevant accountancy (\u201cCPA\u201d) licenses. All Hong Kong incorporated companies are statutorily required to audit their financial reports on a yearly basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E218\"><span id=\"E219\">Upon completion of an audit, the auditor will prepare an<\/span><span id=\"E220\"> <\/span><a id=\"E221\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hkicpa.org.hk\/-\/media\/HKICPA-Website\/HKICPA\/section6_standards\/standards\/hkfrs-pe-info-center\/2010\/pe-illustrative-financial-statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E222\">Audit Report<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E223\"> <\/span><span id=\"E224\">which is to be signed by the company\u2019s directors and the company auditor. A<\/span><span id=\"E225\">udit Reports are important because they form the basis of calculating the tax liabilities of the company and will provide legitimacy towards the company\u2019s business activities. It includes a written letter from the auditor containing their opinion of wheth<\/span><span id=\"E226\">er the company\u2019s financial statements comply with the Hong Kong accounting standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E228\"><span id=\"E229\">How are Audits Performed?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E231\"><span id=\"E232\">During an audit, auditors will examine a company\u2019s financial reports and supporting documentation to determine whether the financial informati<\/span><span id=\"E233\">on the company presents is a fair, accurate, and a complete reflection of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E235\"><span id=\"E236\">Upon completion of a Hong Kong audit, auditors will prepare a set of <\/span><a id=\"E237\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/fastlanepro.hk\/audit-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E238\">audited financial statements<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E239\"> and profit tax<\/span><span id=\"E240\"> computations that will be submitted to Hong Kong tax authorities for review.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E242\"><span id=\"E243\">How Does it Relate to Tax?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E245\"><span id=\"E246\">The tax authorities will then use the submitted documents to calculate the company\u2019s profits tax obligations for that financial year and will issue a<\/span><span id=\"E248\"> profits tax assessment accordingly. As such, having a successful audit and acquiring the audited financial statements and profits tax computations will help a company meet their profits tax obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E251\"><span id=\"E252\">Get Your Documents Prepared Beforehand<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E254\"><span id=\"E255\">During an <\/span><span id=\"E256\">audit, auditors will ask a company to provide them with various documentation for inspection for the purpose of confirming financial information. Requested documents commonly include trial balances, bank statements, customer contracts, payment contracts or<\/span><span id=\"E257\"> receipts that give substance to transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E259\"><span id=\"E260\">If a company is unable to supply their auditors with the requested documents, the auditor may provide an adverse audit opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E262\"><span id=\"E263\">For a company to make sure that they can provide their auditors with the documentation requested, they should be proactive in their record keeping. Hong Kong requires all Hong Kong incorporated businesses to maintain records of their transactions for at le<\/span><span id=\"E264\">ast seven years from the date the transactions are conducted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E266\"><span id=\"E267\">To help facilitate the audit process, and to minimise any potential errors \/ mishaps, you should work closely with your auditors before the audit begins, and understand what documents they will<\/span><span id=\"E268\"> need to inspect, and prepare them in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-36178\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ashraf-ali-JLW-T4LiJCw-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E270\"><span id=\"E271\">Use Cloud Accounting Software to Properly Manage Your Financials<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E273\"><span id=\"E274\">Cloud accounting <\/span><span id=\"E275\">software<\/span><span id=\"E276\"> provides their users with high levels of transparency over their information, allowing greater control over their c<\/span><span id=\"E277\">ompany finances. These tools are incredibly useful in creating quality information that will be used in an audit<\/span><span id=\"E278\">.<\/span><span id=\"E279\"> <\/span><span id=\"E281\">For<\/span><span id=\"E283\"> instance, platforms such as <\/span><a id=\"E284\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/xero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E286\">Xero<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E288\"> have automated functions that allow the automatic recording of transact<\/span><span id=\"E289\">ions. This eliminates the need to perform manual, error-prone accounting tasks. <\/span><span id=\"E290\">This software<\/span><span id=\"E291\"> thus, not only provide convenience, but can also produce high quality information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E292\"><span id=\"E293\">High quality information will not only greatly assist your in-house accountan<\/span><span id=\"E294\">ts with their day-to-day responsibilities as it can also simplify the audit process. By giving auditors access to a company\u2019s financial information via these platforms, auditors will not need to spend as much time requesting for documents and will less lik<\/span><span id=\"E295\">ely come across any accounting errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E297\"><span id=\"E298\">Identify Your Staff Who Can Assist in an Audit<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E300\"><span id=\"E301\">During an audit, auditors will closely examine all aspects of a company. In addition to inspecting documentation that will support the company\u2019s financial statements, t<\/span><span id=\"E302\">hey may also interview staff to clarify any questions they may have that arise during the audit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E304\"><span id=\"E305\">To create efficiency, encourage transparency and to minimise any potential mistakes in <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">communication, you select the staff best suited to helping your auditor<\/span><span id=\"E306\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">s understand and evaluate specific aspects of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E308\"><span id=\"E309\">As your staff will also be preoccupied with their normal day-to-day responsibilities, make sure that they have adequate resources and support to assist the auditors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E312\"><span id=\"E313\">Don\u2019t Wait to Engage an Au<\/span><span id=\"E314\">ditor<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E316\"><span id=\"E317\">Audits are essential for a company to remain compliant with local laws and regulations. As audits take time to complete, they should not be conducted under constrained timelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E319\"><span id=\"E320\">When identifying a potential audit firm, there are several points to consider, specifically:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E322\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list\"><span id=\"E323\">Whether the firm is licensed to conduct an audit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Whether they are familiar with using cloud-accounting solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span id=\"E327\" style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Whether they have prior experience auditing compa<\/span><span id=\"E328\" style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">nies of similar industries and size as your firm. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span id=\"E331\" style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">In addition, last minute engagements can also be costly as audit firms may charge additional fees to compensate for a constrained timeline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"E333\"><span id=\"E334\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E336\"><span id=\"E337\">For a Hong Kong company to meet their local audit and tax obligations, they must understand that these obligations are closely connected. While it can be intimidating to address these tasks, there is no reason to panic. By taking the right steps to prepare<\/span><span id=\"E338\"> for these obligations, business owners can ensure that they will remain compliant with the Hong Kong audit and tax obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>This article does not constitute legal advice.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>The opinions expressed in the column above represent the author\u2019s own.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\"><b>Start managing your legal needs with Zegal today<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/accounting-tips-business-owners\/\">READ MORE: Essential Accounting Tips for Business Owners<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a common misconception that Hong Kong audit and tax obligations are separate and not related to each other. For a Hong Kong business to adhere to their tax obligations, they must also adhere to their audit obligations. 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