In this issue:
1) Employer in the spotlight and versatile AAT   5) Feature article
2) Examination matters   6) AAT hot jobs
3) Other matters   7) Event calendar
4) Forthcoming activities   8) Useful links
Wendy Lee, chief accountant of Best Fine (HK) Ltd and a CPA, gives her views on the AAT qualification. Johnson Ng shares his incredible journey of achieving excellence via AAT, a qualification which is time-flexible, affordable and professional.
 
Announcement of results for the June 2010 session
The results of Accredited Accounting Technician Examination and Professional Bridging Examination will be announced in the fourth week and the third week of August 2010 respectively.

Fee increment for June 2011 AAT Examination

The examination and exemption fees for the AAT Examination will be increased to HK$450 each for Papers 2 to 8 effective from the June 2011 session. Examination enrolments and exemption applications received on or after 1 October 2010 will fall under the new fee structure.
Recalling HKIAAT's study text for AAT Examination
Paper 1 – Fundamentals of Accounting and Computerized
Accounts
Kaplan Financial (HK) Limited, the publisher of the HKIAAT's official study texts for the AAT Examination, would like to recall all the study texts for AAT Examination Paper 1 "Fundamentals of Accounting and Computerized Accounts" (Paper 1 Study Text). The new edition of Paper 1 Study Text will be available for redemption at the HKIAAT counter during 30 June to 30 September 2010. For details of recalling procedures, please click here.

 

CPD seminar
Our new series of CPD seminars can help you update your skills and knowledge. The next programme is:

Seminar: "Recap and update of financial instruments standards"
Date: Thursday, 5 August 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: HK$80 for HKIAAT members / students
HK$100 for non-HKIAAT members / students
Click here to enrol.
 
You do not need to start up your own company to gain entrepreneurship – but you need to be an entrepreneur to succeed in business. Entrepreneurship is an attitude, a mindset and a way of thinking. In this issue, Matthew Kwan tells us about the qualities that an entrepreneur should possess.+
 
Want to take your career to the next level up the ladder? Click here for the latest jobs posted.
 
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