In this issue:
1) Employer in the spotlight   5) Other matters
2) Versatile AAT   6) Featured article
3) Examination matters   7) AAT hot jobs
4) Forthcoming activities   8) Event calendar
 
Hong Yip Service Company Ltd, subsidiary of a listed company, offers a comprehensive range of services in the property management with the help of solid support from the accounting team. Mr. Adrian Lee talks about how his colleagues with an AAT qualification contribute to the company's business success. +
Over the years, the AAT qualification has gained popularity among those who aspire to become accredited accounting technicians. Our featured member this month, Andrew Chiu, has progressed from being an accounting student to becoming an accounts clerk. He talks to us about how to prepare for the AAT examinations and what passing the examinations has meant for his career development. +
Important notes for examination candidates
The Accounting Technician Examination and Professional Bridging Examination (PBE) results for the December 2008 session will be announced in the fourth week of February and first week of March 2009 respectively. +

The timetable for the first Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination and PBE under the New Qualification Framework in June 2009 is now available. Please click here for the timetable. The closing date for examination applications is 31 March 2009.

Please note that there is a misprint of the Pilot Examination Paper in the Study Text of AAT Paper 8 – Principles of Auditing and Management Information Systems published by Kaplan Financial (HK) Limited. Students are advised to refer to our website for the correct version of the AAT Paper 8 Pilot Examination Paper. Please click here for the Pilot Examination Paper.

Education and Careers Expo 2009
The HKIAAT together with its parent institute, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) will showcase the accountancy profession at the Education and Careers Expo to be held from 19 to 22 February 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Visit the Expo to get more information about the AAT and CPA qualifications. In addition, we have organized a seminar with the theme of "Moving Forward in Accountancy Profession". An experienced CPA will talk to the public about his experience and views on the prospects for the profession. Come and visit us at Booth No. 5B21.
HKIAAT Accounting and Business Management Case Competition
Secondary School Group
This year's Case Competition for the Secondary School Group was successfully held on 17 January 2009. A total of 153 teams from 73 schools took part in this increasingly popular annual tournament. Click here to see the results and a video of the event.

Tertiary Group
The Tertiary Group competition is now open for entries. The closing date for registration is 13 February 2009. Click here for more information.



Office Communication – Part 3
Making small talk is not a skill that comes easily to many people. Small talk can cover a wide range of topics. In this third article in our series on office communication, Lauren Swieter from the Wall Street Institute tells us how to be confident when making small talk. Confident communication will smooth over any rough spots or gaps in your English, and help the person you're speaking to feel more relaxed and engaged. +

Want to take your career to the next level up the ladder? Click here for the latest jobs posted. +

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