In this issue:
1) Employer in the spotlight   5) Other matters
2) Featured AAT   6) Featured articles
3) Examination matters   7) AAT hot jobs
4) Upcoming events   8) Event calendar
 
In the sea of job applicants, it can be difficult for employers to find the right talent for their company. Kent Lai, Financial Controller of GP Electronics (HK) Limited, is convinced that the AAT qualification sets a benchmark which helps him select suitable employees and enables his colleagues to brush up on their accounting skills. +
Accounting is the lifeblood for every business. Fiona Lau, Accountant at GP Electronics (HK) Limited, believes that accounting professionals play a vital role in ensuring smooth business operations. That is why she opted for the AAT qualification, which equips her with the core knowledge and skills she needs to pursue her higher career goals. +

Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)
Candidates should check to ensure that all details contained in their Examination Entry Acknowledgements are correct and be aware of the notes and regulations for the December 2008 Examinations. Click here for the timetable of December 2008 PBE.

Examinable Accounting & Financial Reporting Standards in the December 2008 Examination

Candidates taking Paper 1 – Financial Reporting should note the list of standards relevant to the forthcoming examination.

Top students

Congratulations to the Top Students in the June 2008 Examinations. Their prizes will be presented at the Award Presentation Ceremony to be held in March 2009. Click their names to find the secrets of their success.

 
Top Students of PBE  
Paper I - Financial Reporting
Lau Ka Wai
Title: Senior Accounts Clerk
Company: GZI Transport Limited
Ms Lau completed the PBE Preparatory Programme for Paper I at Kaplan Financial (HK) Limited.
Paper II - Management Accounting
Ip Wai Chong
Title: Accounting Officer
Company: Kanto Kasei (HK) Pte Limited
Paper III - Financial Management
Cheung Yiu Kuen
Title: Semi-Senior Accountant
Company: SHINEWING Tax and Business Advisory Limited
Paper IV - Legal Environment
Chang Chi Wai Stanley
Title: Assistant Accountant
Company: Hanison Construction Company Limited
Mr. Chang completed the PBE Preparatory Programme for Paper IV at the Hong Kong School of Commerce.
 

Accounting Technician Examination (ATE)
Candidates should check to ensure that all details contained in their Examination Entry Acknowledgements are correct and be aware of the format and regulations for the December 2008 Examinations. Click here for the timetable of December 2008 ATE.

Examinable Accounting & Financial Reporting and Auditing Standards in the December 2008 Examination

Candidates taking Paper 7 – Advanced Accounting and Paper 8 – Auditing should note the list of standards relevant to the forthcoming examination.

Top students

Congratulations to the Top Students in the June 2008 Examinations. Their prizes will be presented at the Award Presentation Ceremony to be held in March 2009. Click their names to find out the secrets of their success.

 
Top Students of ATE  
Paper 1 - Financial Accounting
Au Yin Ping
Title: Clerk
Company: Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College
Paper 2 - Business Communication
Tai Nga Ting
Miss Tai completed the ATE Preparatory Programme for Paper 2 at HKU SPACE.
Paper 3 - Cost Accounting
Au Yin Ping
Title: Clerk
Company: Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College
Paper 4 - Information Technology Applications in Accounting
Ng Sui Kai
Title: Accounts Clerk
Company: Best Fine (HK) Limited
Mr. Ng completed the ATE Preparatory Programme for Paper 4 at the Hong Kong School of Commerce.
Paper 5 - Hong Kong Taxation
Wong Wing Fong
Title: Accounts Clerk
Company: Vtrek International Trading Company Limited
Miss Wong completed the ATE Preparatory Programme for Paper 5 at the Hong Kong Management Association.
Paper 6 - Hong Kong Business Law
Chan Wing Yan Daisy
Title: Accounts Assistant
Company: Fish (Consumables) Trading
Miss Chan completed the ATE Preparatory Programme for Paper 6 at HKU SPACE.
Paper 7 - Advanced Accounting
Ng Man Hin
Title: Clerk
Company: Modern Corporate Services Limited
Mr. Ng completed the ATE Preparatory Programme for Paper 7 at the Hong Kong Management Association.
Paper 8 - Auditing
Lin Hiu Wun
Title: Audit Clerk
Company: Cheung Lee Ng & Co. (CPA) Limited
Miss Lin completed the ATE Preparatory Programme for Paper 8 at the Hong Kong School of Commerce.
 
Certified Accounts Clerks (CAC) Qualification

Click here to view the application details for the last session of the Book-keeping and Accounts Examination (BAE) and the Computerised Accounts Examination (CAE).

Top students
Congratulations to the Top Students in the June and July 2008 Examinations. Their prizes will be presented at the Award Presentation Ceremony to be held in March 2009. Click their names to find the secrets of their success.
 
Top Students  
June 2008 BAE
Ma Man Hin
Mr. Ma is a Form 7 student at La Salle College.
Tong Chung Kit Adrian
Mr. Tong is a Form 7 student at Saint Joseph's College.
Wong Po Yin
Miss Wong is a full-time student of the Advanced Executive and Secretarial Administration Diploma Course at the True Light Middle School of Hong Kong Commercial and Language Section.
Fung Yan Yan
Miss Fung is a Form 5 student at Yan Chai Hospital Lim Por Yen Secondary School.
July 2008 CAE
Choi Lai Yee
Miss Choi is a full-time student of the Advanced Executive and Secretarial Administration Diploma Course at the True Light Middle School of Hong Kong Commercial and Language Section.
Tsui Wai Ho
Mr. Tsui is a full-time student of Diploma in Business Accounting Programme at the Kwun Tong Vocational Training Centre.

Examination technique seminars
HKIAAT is organizing a series of examination technique seminars to help students prepare for the upcoming examinations. A free Q&A booklet from the latest examination session will be distributed to all participants. Make the most of this great opportunity to improve your exam techniques through these useful and targeted seminars. Click below for the enrolment details for the examination technique seminars for PBE and ATE papers.


 
HKIAAT CPD Seminar
We are proud to offer specially-designed 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:
Date: 7 November 2008
Seminar: "HKAS 32 and 39 and HKFRS 7 – Financial Instruments" Enrol here.

New members
Congratulations to our new 20 Fellow members and 49 Associate members. Click here for the list of new members.

Your Magical Coach - Part 4 (Improvement)
In this 4th instalment, coach Wilson Wan shared about how you can improve yourself. Many people find it difficult to improve because they don't know how to change. Our beliefs sometimes restrict our chances for improvement. Read more. +

English Corner - Business English
Dr. Mable Chan is a lecturer at the Department of English, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She was awarded the Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching in the 2005/2006 academic year and has vast experience teaching business English to students. In this column, she advocates using simple, concise English for business writing. +

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