In this issue:
1) Employer in the spotlight   5) Other matters
2) Featured AAT   6) Featured article
3) Examination matters   7) AAT hot jobs
4) Upcoming events   8) Event calendar
 
As the Sole Proprietor of Terence Wan & Co, a CPA firm in Hong Kong, Dr. Wan has employed a few AATs this year. Impressed by the performance of AATs, Dr. Wan talks about how this energetic workforce has contributed to his firm's development and discusses their opportunities and challenges. +
Yvonne Tang has been working in the accounting field for almost 18 years. She talks to us about how her boss values her AAT qualification and also how the accounting knowledge she acquired in the AAT training helps her when giving financial advices to the company. +
Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)
Congratulations to the 74 PBE graduates of the June 2008 session.
The examination pass rates and list of top students are as follows:
 
Paper No. of Candidates Enrolled Pass Rate Name of Top Students
Paper I  -  Financial Reporting
228 59% Lau Ka Wai
Paper II - Management Accounting
262 48% Ip Wai Chong
Paper III - Financial Management
309 52% Cheung Yiu Kuen
Paper IV - Legal Environment
349 25% Chang Chi Wai Stanley
 

For the list of graduates, click here.

For the Examiners' Reports, click here.

For the timetable of PBE December 2008, click here. The closing date for examination applications is 30 September 2008. +

Examinable Accounting & Financial Reporting Standards in the December 2008 Examination

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

Accounting Technician Examination (ATE)
Congratulations to the 239 ATE graduates of the June 2008 session.

The examination pass rates and list of top students are as follows:
 
Paper No. of Candidates Enrolled Pass Rate Name of Top Students
Paper 1 - Financial Accounting
239 52% Au Yin Ping
Paper 2 - Business Communication
277 48% Tai Nga Ting
Paper 3 - Cost Accounting
357 25% Au Yin Ping
Paper 4 - Information Technology Applications in Accounting
231 43% Ng Sui Kai
Paper 5 - Hong Kong Taxation
711 53% Wong Wing Fong
Paper 6 - Hong Kong Business Law
601 31% Chan Wing Yan Daisy
Paper 7 - Advanced Accounting
860 46% Ng Man Hin
Paper 8 - Auditing
782 20% Lin Hiu Wun
 

For the list of graduates, click here.

For the Examiners' Reports, click here.

For timetable of ATE December 2008, click here. The closing date for examination applications is 30 September 2008. +

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 applicable to the forthcoming examination.
 
New release of questions and answers booklets
Questions and answers (Q&A) booklets for the June and July 2008 examinations will be available for sale at the HKIAAT's reception desk after mid-September. Each booklet costs HK$10.
 
Certified Accounts Clerks (CAC) Qualification
The examination pass rates and list of top students are as follows:
 
Examination Pass Rate Name of Top Students
June 2008 Book-keeping and Accounts Examination (BAE) 62% Ma Man Hin
Tong Chung Kit Adrian
Wong Po Yin
Fung Yan Yan
July 2008 Computerised Accounts Examination (CAE) 82% Choi Lai Yee
Tsui Wai Ho

Click here to view the application details for next session of BAE and CAE.

CAC Graduates
Congratulations to the 47 candidates who have been awarded the CAC qualification. Click here for the list of CAC holders.

Examination technique seminars
HKIAAT is organizing a series of examination technique seminars to help our students prepare for the upcoming examinations. A free Q&A booklet from the latest examination session will be distributed to participants. Come and join the seminars. Please note the enrolment details of the examination technique seminars for PBE and ATE.


 
Dress for charity
The Community Chest's annual fundraiser, Dress Special Day, will take place on Tuesday, 30 September. Enrol to support the good cause by donating $60 or more, and enjoy working in casual wear on the event day! +

New members
Congratulations to the 37 Fellow members and 164 Associate members. Click here for the list of new members.

Most people think it's easy to set goals. However, successful people look at goal setting from a different perspective. +

Want to take your career to the next level up the ladder? +

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