In this issue:
1) Employer in the spotlight and versatile AAT   4) Feature article
2) Examination matters   5) AAT hot jobs
3) Other matters   6) Event calendar
 
Non-accounting major graduates can start a bright new chapter in their careers with the AAT qualification. Experienced accounting practitioner Mr. Patrick Rozario from Grant Thornton tells the success story of one e-commerce graduate, Ms. Liz Lee, who has turned into accounting professional through the AAT qualification. Liz also talks about her exciting career in corporate governance with Grant Thornton and how her AAT studies help to further her career.
    

Special Examination Notice
At the current stage, all examinations will be held as scheduled. Candidates please be aware of the precautionary measures against H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) in Public Examinations.+

Technical articles for the forthcoming examinations
To assist students preparing for the upcoming June examinations, we have issued articles to explain certain difficult technical topics. Visit the AAT Learning Centre on our website to read these useful articles.

Library opening hours
To support students during their examination preparation, we will extend our library opening hours from 18 May to 19 June.

The extended hours for the period are as follows:
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Sunday & Public Holidays Closed

Professional Bridging Examination (PBE) and Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination
PBE and AAT Examination candidates should check to ensure that all details contained in their Examination Entry Acknowledgements are correct. They should also read the notes and regulations for the June 2009 Examinations carefully. +

Examinable Accounting & Financial Reporting and Auditing Standards in the June 2009 Examination
 Candidates taking the following examinations should note the list of standards relevant to the following forthcoming examinations:

Paper I – PBE Financial accounting +
Paper III – PBE Auditing and information systems +
AAT Examination Paper 7: Financial Accounting +
AAT Examination Paper 8: Principles of Auditing and Management Information Systems +
 

  HKIAAT Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (Tertiary Institute Group)
 
This year’s Case Competition for the Tertiary Group took place on 25 April 2009. Nearly 100 teams from 19 institutes took part in this popular annual tournament. Click here to see the results and a video of the event.
  
   
  HKIAAT Study Texts Clearance Sale
 
The HKIAAT is pleased to announce a special clearance of study texts under the old HKIAAT examination syllabus. These books are being sold at an extremely attractive discount of up to 70% off the original prices. Make your purchase now. Click here for more details.
  
   
  New members
 
Congratulations to our 21 new Associate members and 12 new Fellow members. Click here for the list of new members.
 

  Business meeting in English: Part 2 – Discussing the agenda
 
A meeting agenda is usually provided ahead of time to let people know what to expect at the meeting. Reading the agenda allows participants to prepare for any discussions related to the items on it. In the second of this three-part series on business meetings, Wilda Fong from the Elite English Learning Centre tells us how to discuss items on the agenda. +
  
 

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

    

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