In this issue:
1) Versatile AAT   5) Featured article
2) Examination matters   6) AAT hot jobs
3) Upcoming activities   7) Event calendar
4) Other matters  
 
A professional qualification means more than recognition. It shows the holder has the knowledge, competence and dedication to succeed. Ms. Chloe Tse shares with us her successful experience of attaining the AAT qualification. +

Examination timetable for 2009
Candidates taking the first Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination and Professional Bridging Examination (PBE) under the New Qualification Framework in June 2009 should take note of the timetables for the new examinations. +
 
CPD Workshop
Our valuable series of CPD seminars and workshops can help you update your skills and knowledge. The next programme is:
Workshop: "Application of Advanced Microsoft Excel for Productivity."
Date: Saturday, 21 & 28 March 2009 (Part 1 & Part 2)
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Fee: HK$380 for HKIAAT members / students
HK$450 for non-HKIAAT members / students
 
Enrol here.
The Accounting and Business Management Case Competition
The Tertiary Group competition is now open for entries. A new format, which is more exciting and interactive, is introduced this year. All full-time sub-degree tertiary students are welcome to join. The competition has proved to be the perfect stage for students to showcase their skills in analyzing accounting information for business development. A briefing session will be held on 6 February 2009, and closing date for registration is 13 February 2009. Click here for more information.

 

Membership and student fees for 2009
Members and students are reminded that the annual membership fee ($600) and student fee for the AAT Examination ($600) is now overdue. Please renew your subscription IMMEDIATELY if it has not already been settled.

Delay or failure to settle the annual fee for more than three months will result in removal of the member's or student's name from the register. Members or students whose names are removed must pay their registration fees again in order to be re-instated. Students who have previously passed examinations or claimed exemptions are also required to pay the prevailing examination or exemption fees again. Students should note the closing dates for registration for the examinations.

Office Communication – Part 2
Making and receiving telephone calls in English can be difficult as we cannot use facial expressions and gestures to aid our spoken words. In this second article in our series on office communication, Lauren Swieter from the Wall Street Institute tells us about the telephone etiquette so that we can handle a call confidently. +

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

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HKIAAT   Accredited Programme Providers
HKICPA T/Dialogue
New Qualification Framework TechWatch
Technical Articles Past AAT Express
 
 

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