In this issue:
1) Employer in the spotlight and versatile AAT   5) Feature article
2) Examination matters   6) AAT hot jobs
3) Forthcoming activities   7) Event calendar
4) Other matters  
The accounting profession plays an indispensable role in Hong Kong’s economy and its significance has never been more apparent than in today’s difficult environment. Ms. Annie Cheung, employer of AAT graduates, talks about the importance of having a professional qualification to help develop a career in accounting. AAT graduate Mr. Kay Cheng tells us about his journey in qualifying with the AAT and how it helps to realize his career goal.

Examination Timetable
The timetable for the December 2009 session is now available. Click here to check the PBE and AAT Examination timetables. The closing date for examination applications is 30 September 2009.

Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)
Congratulations to the 44 PBE graduates in the June 2009 session. Click here for the full list of graduates. The examination pass rates and the list of top students are as follows:

Paper Pass Rate No. of
Candidates
Enrolled		 Name of
Top Students
Paper I - PBE Financial Accounting
51% 210 Chan Ming Kwan
Paper II - PBE Management Accounting and Finance
52% 150
Lau Ka Wai
Chong Chi Hoi
Paper III - PBE Auditing and Information Systems
41% 153 -
Paper IV - PBE Business Law and Taxation
17% 241 -

For Papers III and IV, the highest marks attained were below 60 marks, the minimum score required for the award of top student.

Click here for the examiners’ reports.

Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination
Congratulations to the 289 AAT Examination graduates in the June 2009 session. Click here for the full list of graduates. The examination pass rates and the list of top students are as follows:

Paper Pass Rate No. of
Candidates
Enrolled		 Name of Top Students
Paper 1 - Fundamentals of Accounting and Computerized Accounts
40% 83 Li Chun Ho
Paper 2 - Business Communication and Organization and Management
41% 150 Au Pat Nien
Paper 3 - Management Accounting
63% 187 Loon Chin Yeung
Paper 4 - Business Economics and Financial Mathematics
47% 148 Mok Chak Lau
Paper 5 - Principles of Taxation
66% 578 Wong Ka Hei
Paper 6 - Fundamentals of Business Law
39% 464 Au Yin Ping
Paper 7 - Financial Accounting
27% 742 Tang Mei Hing
Paper 8 - Principles of Auditing and Management Information Systems
25% 441 Ng Sui Kai

Click here for the examiners’ reports.

New release of questions and answers booklets
Questions and answers (Q&A) booklets for the examinations held in June 2009 will be available for sale at the HKIAAT’s reception desk after mid-September. Each booklet costs HK$15.
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 will be distributed to participants. Come and join the seminars. Please note the enrolment details for the examination technique seminars for PBE and AAT Examination.

HKIAAT Scholarship
The HKIAAT Scholarship 2009-2010 is now open for application. Full-time students of HKIAAT accredited programmes who have achieved outstanding performance in academic and extra-curricular activities are eligible to be nominated. +
Reciprocal membership Agreement with AAT Australia
The HKIAAT is pleased to announce that it has recently entered into a reciprocal membership agreement (RMA) with the Association of Accounting Technicians Australia (AAT Australia). This is the second RMA of its kind that the HKIAAT has signed with an overseas professional body, following the RMA with the UKAAT signed in 2006. Under the RMA, members of both bodies will be mutually recognized and members will be eligible to apply for the membership of the other body. The RMA will further enhance the status of HKIAAT in the international arena.

Promote a wisegiving culture
To promote a proactive wisegiving culture in the society, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service has published a brand new book, “心 ‧ 思 ‧ 量 WiseGiving”. This book introduces wisegiving with substantial giving tips and shows the positive changes brought forth to the beneficiaries. Please find an online version of the book for more inspiring stories and see how wisegiving can support your philanthropic initiatives.
The promised diamond ring
Do you know what a contract is? In this issue, training consultant Mr Henry Hui uses the story of a promised diamond ring to explain what a contract is and to tell us what elements should be included in a contract.+

 
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