Eric Tong, Audit & Assurance partner, on the dawn of the 'Accounting Plus' era

Welcome to the 'Accounting Plus' era, where being an accountant means more than mere 'bean counting' or 'financial reporting'. Today, accounting is becoming ever more interdisciplinary – a skill relevant and applicable to a wide range of fields, from information technology to tax regulations to management consulting. This is what Eric Tong, new HKICPA president and Deloitte Audit & Assurance partner, believes in. As head of the HKICPA, Eric is committed to helping aspiring and experienced accountants in the association equip themselves with the skills to take on the opportunities and challenges that national initiatives such as the Belt & Road and Greater Bay Area will bring to businesses in Hong Kong.