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Here comes the Round 3 of “Accounting challenge x 50Q”. This is a five-round online quiz to test students’ accounting knowledge and to enhance students’ understanding of the accountancy profession. Join in to be one of the winners of a HK$100 or HK$300 cash coupon. Click here for the Round 2 winners and answers.

Accounting and Business Management Case Competition
Business seminar for participants

To help students prepare for the competition and enhance their technical skills, we are organizing a free business seminar which will be held on 30 January 2010. Click here for more details and enrolment information.

Applied Learning couse (2010-12 cohort)
The HKIAAT organized its Professional Development Programme (PDP) for secondary school teachers "Experiencing Applied Learning Courses – Practical Accounting for SMEs" during November and December 2009. The PDP provided an opportunity for teachers to have an overview of the HKIAAT ApL course, get updated on developments in the accounting profession and have hands-on experience of MYOB accounting software.+
Sharing from teacher
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals – C.Y. Ma Memorial College introduced the Practical Accounting for SMEs course in 2008. Lai Siu Tim, subject head of accounting in the college, praises the ApL course that it can get students involved and keep them motivated.+

Sharing from student
Fanny Yau is a student of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals – C.Y. Ma Memorial College. She belongs to the 2008-10 cohort studying the Applied Learning course Practical Accounting for SMEs. She finds that the course not only equips her with practical skills but also helps her realize the dream of becoming an accountant.+

Writing letters plays an important role in business communication. In this issue, Dr. Mable Chan from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University talks about important style points you need to remember when writing a business letter.+

Expo salutes Prof. Charles Kao
A free exhibition paying tribute to Professor Charles Kao, the Father of Fibre Optics and the 2009 Nobel laureate in Physics, is now taking place at the Science Museum.+

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

Question in this issue:
Jenny Szeto: Could you tell me something about the Certified Accounts Clerk (CAC) qualification? How can I attain this qualification?
Our answer:
The CAC qualification is well suited for the Hong Kong business environment and sets the required vocational standard for junior accounting staff. It confirms your ability in basic book-keeping and your knowledge of computerized accounting entry systems. As a secondary school student, you can complete the HKIAAT Applied Learning course Practical Accounting for SMEs to acquire the CAC qualification. Click here for more details.

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