Advice from a faculty member
Charlotte Chan, AAT Advisor and lecturer at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan) talks about the importance of attaining a professional qualification in the accounting field.+
  

Thoughts from an accounting student
Ruby Ding is a year-two student in the Higher Diploma in Accountancy Programme at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan). She tells us why she chose to study accountancy and talks about her future plans for a professional qualification.+

Upcoming activities
Accounting and Business Management Case Competition 2008-09
(Tertiary Institute Group)

The HKIAAT received a tremendous response to this year’s competition: a record-breaking 99 teams comprising 396 students from 19 institutes registered for the competition. Earlier, near 300 students and teachers attended the business skills seminar offered by HKIAAT.

The finalists will come together for the competition presentation day on Saturday, 25 April 2009. If you want to be part of this exciting event, here’s a wonderful chance for you to participate – free of charge. Click here for more information about the competition.
 
Event highlight
Prize Presentation Ceremony 2008-2009
Top prizes were given as a token of appreciation to students who demonstrated outstanding performance in the examinations during the Prize Presentation Ceremony held on 26 March 2009. The ceremony was presided over by the guest-of-honour, The Honourable Paul Chan, M.H., J.P., Member (Accountancy Functional Constituency) of the Legislative Council. Around 180 guests attended the event. Click here to view the ceremony highlights and the list of awardees.

Irene Chin
Title: Director of Finance
Company: Shama Management Limited

An advocate of her staff holding a professional qualification, Irene gives her thoughts on what the AAT qualification has to offer in grooming industry talent and gives her advice on how to stand out from the crowd. +
Athena Wong
Title: Accounting Officer
Company: Shama Management Limited

Reflecting on her transition from a secondary school graduate to an accredited accounting technician (AAT), Athena talks to us about how qualifying with the HKIAAT has transformed her career and how the qualification has added spice to the different stages of her life. +

Congratulations to the following top students. Click on their names to find the secrets of their success.

Top students of Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)

Paper I –
Financial Reporting

Cheng Chi Hong
Job title: Staff Accountant
Company: ARA & Associates, CPA

Mr. Cheng graduated with a Diploma (Advanced Level) in Accounting Studies from the YMCA College of Career Education.

Paper II –
Management Accounting & Paper III – Financial Management

Yuen Man Chun
Mr. Yuen graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Structural Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Paper IV –
Legal Environment

Chan Wai Fong, Amy
Job title: Accountant – Audit
Company: Eric Y. K. Fung & Co

Miss Chan graduated with an Honours Diploma in Biology from the Hong Kong Baptist University.

Top students of Accounting Technician Examination (ATE)
Paper 1 -
Financial Accounting

Lo Hoi Yan

Miss Lo is a Form 7 student at Hang Seng School of Commerce.
Paper 2 -
Business Communication

Lam Pui Yi
Job title: Trainee
Company: Ogilvy & Mather Marketing Company Ltd.

Miss Lam graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from the University of London.
Paper 3 -
Cost
Accounting

Ng Man Hin
Job title: Clerk
Company: Modern Corporate Service Limited

Mr. Ng is a Form 7 graduate. He studied for the examination by himself.
Paper 4 -
Information Technology Applications in Accounting

Au Yin Ping
Job title: Clerk
Company: Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College

Miss Au graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Biology) from the University of Hong Kong. She studied for the examination by herself.

Paper 5 -
Hong Kong Taxation

Kung Suk Wah
Job title: Owner
Company: 6THJUNE.COM

Miss Kung graduated with a Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She completed the Diploma in Accountancy at the Hong Kong School of Commerce.

Paper 6 -
Hong
Kong Business Law

Chan Chi Wai
Job title: Accounting Clerk
Company: Checkpoint Systems Hong Kong Limited

Mr. Chan graduated with a Higher Diploma in Accountancy from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee). He completed the Preparatory Course at the Hong Kong Business Law at the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE), City University of Hong Kong.
Paper 7 -
Advanced Accounting

Lau Wing Yee
Job title: Account Clerk
Company: MISSHA (HK) LTD

Miss Lau graduated with a Diploma in Business Administration from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong). She completed the Preparatory Course for Advanced Accounting at the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA).

Paper 8 -
Auditing

Lam Wai Sze
Job title: Accounts Clerk
Company: Kintetsu World Express (HK) Limited

Miss Lam graduated with a Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Hong Kong Christian Service Kwun Tong Vocational Training Centre.
Welcome to English corner again. In this issue we introduce the importance of a careful use of words in written communication. Formal words should be chosen instead of the informal ones we use as in spoken communication. Learning to use the right words will help you develop an appropriate business writing style.+
Employment placement service
The HKIAAT offers a free employment placement service for employers, members and students. Employers can place their recruitment advertisements on the HKIAAT homepage to help them recruit accounting personnel. Click here to find out more.
 
Occupational aptitude test
Do you want to know which kinds of job are suitable for you? Click here to do a quick test.
 
(Thank you for HKFYG – U21 in providing the above information)


Come and learn how to make a red bean green tea mousse cake and share with your friends! +

(Thank you for HKFYG – U21 in providing the above information)

This is where we post and answer students’ questions about the accounting profession and the AAT qualification. If you have any questions you’d like to ask us, you are welcome to send them to sharon.keung@hkiaat.org. We are always pleased to answer your questions.

Question in this issue:
Kelly: What are the typical roles and duties of Accredited Accounting Technicians (AATs)?
Our answer:
AATs work at mid-level accounting positions in different industries and sectors. In large CPA firms, they work alongside professional accountants and support them in many types of accounting and financial projects. In small and medium-sized businesses, AATs often act as supervisors or even senior accounting staff in the finance or accounting department.

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AAT Express  
 

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