In this issue:
1) Welcome message   6) Special offers
2) Employer in the spotlight 7) Professional tips
3) Featured AAT 8) AAT hot jobs
4) Examination matters 9) Event calendar
5) Upcoming events
 
Dear Members and Students
Welcome to the maiden issue of the AAT Express, a monthly e-newsletter for our members and students. The launch of this eNewsletter not only marks an essential milestone for us in bringing you timely news to help your examinations and careers, more importantly, it engenders a sense of belonging to the HKIAAT. If you have not provided us with your e-mail address, please do so to get connected.
We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue.

Yours sincerely,

     
Doug Oxley
President		  
Roy Lo is a Partner of SHINEWING CPA Ltd, and a former HKIAAT Examinations Committee member. He speaks to us about the AAT syllabus, the recognition of the AAT qualification, and what makes him hire AATs… (more)
Fiona So completed the ATE Examinations in 2006. She is now a Fellow Member of the HKIAAT. She talks to us about studying for the examinations, how the AAT qualification helps her in her daily work and her further education studies....(more)
Pilot papers
For the benefits of students and course providers, we have prepared a full set of pilot papers for the New Qualification Framework to be launched in June 2009. Please click here to download the pilot papers.

 

December 2008 Professional Bridging Examination timetable

Special arrangement for rescheduled ATE Paper 5 examination
For those candidates who were unable to attend the re-scheduled examination for Accounting Technician Examination (ATE) Paper 5 Hong Kong Taxation on 22 June 2008, we would offer a special arrangement for them to transfer their Paper 5 examination enrolment fee to the December 2008 Session. Please apply to us in writing. The closing date for this special arrangement is 30 September 2008.

December 2008 Accounting Technician Examination timetable

HKIAAT CPD programmes
We are proud to offer the CPD programmes for our members and students. Our valuable series of CPD seminars can help you update your skills and knowledge. The next programme is:

"Determining the Source of Profit in the light of Current Law and Practice" Enroll here.
HKICPA CPD programmes
The HKICPA also organizes CPD programmes and our members enjoy the same fees as HKICPA members and students. Click here for details.

The New Advertising Campaign
The HKIAAT has kicked off a brand awareness advertising campaign in June 2008 to reinforce the positioning of "AATs" as the backbone of business (more).

New Offers
Microsoft (HK) Ltd - Members enjoy a Special Offer on selected products from Microsoft (HK) Ltd. Click here to view the hot offers and order.

Quamnet - Enjoy free trial services of investment recommendations from Quamnet and half year free Quam Money Magazine.

California Fitness – Enjoy attractive price discounts for Platinum Membership with access to all locations and facilities for members and students (more).

From this month onwards, a new series of coaching skills using the Positive Quotient, also known as the MAGIC Quotient: “Mentality, Attitude, Goal setting, Improvement and Commitment” will be introduced (more).

Want to achieve the next level of accomplishment? Click here to see the opportunities.

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

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