The Inland Revenue Board of Review is inviting nominations from the Institute for membership of the Board.

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1 15 January 2007 Our Ref.: C/TXP(5), M/NC To: All Member Practices Dear Member Practice, Invitation for Nomination of New Members for Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance) The Inland Revenue Board of Review is inviting nominations from the Institute for membership of the Board. According to the invitation, interested persons should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the accounting profession. However, while preference will be given to applicants with a professional background that has a close association with the workings of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112), applicants should not be involved in the provision of tax services in their daily work, to avoid possible conflict of interests. The Board is an independent statutory body constituted under section 65 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance to determine tax appeals. The Board consists of a chairman, 10 deputy chairmen and not more than 150 other members, all of whom are appointed by the Chief Executive on an individual basis. (The relevant statutory provisions governing the operations of the Board are contained in sections 4 and 65 to 69 of the --- Ordinance). A copy of an information leaflet on the Board is enclosed for your reference. As regards the time commitment required to be a member of the Board, we have been informed that, in general, the Board will issue an invitation to members on a monthly basis to sit on a panel, which consists of a chairman and two members, for hearings during daytime (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and /or 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or evenings (5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.). A sitting fee of $225 per sitting is paid to members, subject to adjustment from time to time. If you wish to nominate any member of your firm, who has the requisite minimum years of experience, to be considered for appointment, please write to Ms. Elena Chai, Manager, Specialist Practices of the Institute, providing the name of the person concerned, together with his or her completed curriculum vitae (a copy of a blank --- curriculum vitae is enclosed) and the name and contact details of the firm for which the proposed nominee is working. Nominations must be received by 31 January

2 We understand that successful candidates should receive an appointment letter from the Board in June 2007 and that their appointment will be for three years commencing 1 July Yours sincerely, Winnie C.W. Cheung Chief Executive & Registrar WCC/PMT/ay Encls. 2

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5 Recommending Organization: The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Curriculum Vitae (If there is insufficient space, please give details on a separate sheet to be attached to this form) Name in English : Name in Chinese : Chinese Name in Code : Sex : HKID Card Number : Date of Birth (dd.mm.yyyy) : Correspondence Address : Contact Telephone Number : Contact Fax Number : Address : Academic Qualifications : Professional Qualifications : Language : Occupation : Current Employer : Nature of Business : Corporate Title : Main Job Duties : 1 (15)1CV -HKICPA (Rev. Jan 2006)

6 PAST CAREER HISTORY Period Company Position Responsibilities 2 (15)2CV -HKICPA (Rev. Jan 2006)

7 COMMUNITY SERVICES Organization Post Period Is your spouse a serving member of the Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance)? * YES / NO If YES, please state his/her name: * please circle where appropriate 3 (15)3CV -HKICPA (Rev. Jan 2006)

8 Points to be Noted Purposes of Collection 1. The personal data provided by means of this CV will be held by the Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance) (the Board) for appointment purposes and the personal data regarding your occupation/profession, current employment and the dates of your appointment/re-appointment to the Board may be uploaded onto the Internet for public information if you are appointed to the Board. Classes of Transferees 2. The personal data you provide may be disclosed to other Government bureaux and departments for the purposes mentioned in paragraph 1 above. Access to Personal Data 3. You have a right of access and correction with respect to personal data as provided for in sections 18 and 22 and Principle 6 of Schedule 1 of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Your right of access included the right to obtain a copy of your personal data. Enquiries 4. Enquiries concerning the personal data collected, including the making of access and corrections, should be addressed to : Mr Justin Lo Assistant Clerk to the Board of Review (E)2 Room 1003, Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Hong Kong Tel: Fax: acbre2@fstb.gov.hk 4 (15)4CV -HKICPA (Rev. Jan 2006)