Accounting Professional Technician Qualification Examination

Study Texts for the New Qualification Framework

A new set of study texts for Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination and Professional Bridging Examination under the New Qualification Framework will be launched in early September 2008. Registered students and members enjoy 20% discount upon purchase at the HKIAAT counter.




Key features of these study texts include:

• A blend of the popular course notes and in-depth reference materials


• Comprehensive syllabus coverage


• Easy to navigate with easy to follow icons


• Crucial definitions and concepts are explained


• Clear diagrams and short, memorable text to highlight key points from each subject area


• Plenty of examples, activities and exam-type questions


• Study skills to offer revision guidance


• Published by a HKIAAT approved publisher

Order Now! Complete the order form and return via post to the HKIAAT.

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HKIAAT 20th Anniversary Scholarships

Take your first step to go into accountancy!

To increase your competitiveness in the job market, you are encouraged to seize this valuable opportunity to apply the HKIAAT 20th Anniversary Scholarships to obtain the AAT qualification!

There are a maximum of five awards. The value of each scholarship shall be around HK$7,500, in the form of a fee waiver to cover a one-off student registration fees and examination/ exemption fees for the Accredited Accounting Technicians Examination and Professional Bridging Examination.

Download the details and application form:

• Leaflet
• Application Form (PDF file)
• Application Form (MS Word file)

Or you may obtain the form at HKIAAT office.

Important Dates

Deadline for Application	31 August 2008
Notification of Selection Outcome	3 November 2008
Scholarship Presentation Ceremony	27 November 2008

*This scholarship is eligible for non-HKIAAT students and members only.

For enquires, please call our hotline on 2823-0600 during office hours.

Fee Structure for the New Qualification Framework

The HKIAAT is announcing the fee structure for the New Qualification Framework as follows:

(A) Student Fees

AAT Examination

Nature of Fees	Amount (HK$)	Effective Date
Initial Registration Fee	$600	Immediate
Annual Fee	$600	1 January 2009
Examination Fee	$400 (Papers 2 – 8)   $800 (Paper 1)	June and December 2009 sessions
Exemption Fee	$400 (Papers 2 – 8)   $800 (Paper 1)	1 October 2008

PBE

Nature of Fees	Amount (HK$)	Effective Date
Initial Registration Fee	$700	1 October 2008
Examination Fee	$650 (Papers 1 – IV)	June and December 2009 sessions

(B) Membership Fees

Nature of Fees	Amount (HK$)	Effective Date
Initial Registration Fee	$700	1 July 2009
Annual Fee	$700	1 January 2010

Great Offer from Esprit

HKIAAT members and students are now eligible to apply for an HKIAAT Esprit co-brand privilege card to enjoy the special year-round benefits from Esprit:

• Waiver of initial spending: HK$1,200


• 10% discount on all items (including sales items) and Esprit Salon


• Welcome gift (I-pod case for first 2,000 members)


• Ad hoc pre-sale for discounts up to 20% - 30%


• 20% discount for birthday month


• Priority Esprit pre-sale invitations (VIPs nights)

To obtain this co-brand privilege card, simply click here for registration and the card will be sent to you accordingly. The HKIAAT Esprit Club Program 2008 will take effect for one year.


Deadline for registration: 30 September 2008.

Student Registration Deadline under the New Qualification Framework

The HKIAAT New Qualification Framework (NQF) will be launched in June 2009. If you would like to take the new Accredited Accounting Technician Examination under the NQF, please kindly observe the following student registration deadlines:

Event	Student Registration Deadline
Applicants who wish to take the first examination in the June session	31 January of the current calendar year
Applicants who wish to take the first examination in the December session	15 July of the current calendar year

Learning Centre

Accounting Standards

Topic	Author	Publication Date
HKAS 10 Events after the Balance Sheet Date	Christine Leung	Oct 07
HKAS 12 Income Taxes	Dr Stella So	Jun 08
HKAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements	Lindy Yau & Morris Kwok	Dec 07
HKAS 32 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation	Lindy Yau & Morris Kwok	Feb 08
HKAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets	Christine Leung	Aug 07

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Topic	Author	Publication Date
Business Combinations and Purchase Method of Accounting	Dr Teresa M H Ho	Oct 07
Consolidation Procedures–Intra-group Transactions Between Parent and Subsidiary	Dr Teresa M H Ho	Apr 08

Auditing

Topic	Author	Publication Date
Audit Documentation	David Chow	Apr 08
Auditor's Responsibilities on Subsequent Events	Shirley Wong	Feb 08

Management Accounting

Topic	Author	Publication Date
Value Creation–The Key Performance Indicators	Dr Gerry Li	Apr 08

Mainland-related

Topic	Author	Publication Date
A Case Study on Direct Labour Costs for Small and Medium-sized Industrial Enterprises in China	Dr C C Steve Fong	Jun 07
New PRC Accounting Standards–A Milestone (Part I)	Patrick P H Ng & Chris K C Lau	Dec 06
New PRC Accounting Standards–A Milestone (Part II)	Patrick P H Ng & Chris K C Lau	Feb 07
New PRC Accounting Standards–A Milestone (Part III)	Patrick P H Ng & Chris K C Lau	Apr 07

Other Topics

Topic	Author	Publication Date
Comparison of Two Popular Accounting Software Packages for Small and Medium Enterprises	Dr C C Steve Fong	Aug 07
Examination Techniques	Dr Teresa M H Ho	Dec 07

Take your next step to success!

Wanna to go into accountancy?! Do you know the prospects of this profession? How will the AAT qualification help you in your career? What are the personal attributes of AAT? Join our FREE information session to learn more. It is your first step to success!

The information session provides an opportunity for prospective students to obtain information regarding the HKIAAT examination, membership structure and the prospect of attaining an AAT qualification. The coming ones will be held on 19 July 2008 and 16 August 2008. Details are as follows:

Date & Time:	19 July 2008 (Saturday) 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   16 August 2008 (Saturday) 11 am to 12 noon
Venue:	27/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai

How to reserve a seat?

Please email to sarah.kwok@hkiaat.org for reservations. For enquiries, please call Ms Kwok on 2823-0622 during office hours.

Reschedule of the ATE June 2008 Paper 5 (Hong Kong Taxation) Examination

Due to the hoisting of the BLACK Rainstorm Warning Signal on 7 June 2008 (Saturday), the Accounting Technician Examination Paper 5 – Hong Kong Taxation examination was cancelled and it is now re-scheduled as follows:


Date: 22 June 2008 (Sunday)

Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm


The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has sent out notification letters to individual candidates on 13 June 2008. Please be reminded that your examination centre assigned may be changed under this re-scheduling.


You are reminded to bring the following documents to the examination:

1. HKEAA's letter;

2. the ORIGINAL Examination Attendance Docket;

3. your HKIAAT Student Card; and

4. your HKID Card.


If you are unable to attend the re-scheduled examination, please write to us for applying a special arrangement to transfer your Paper 5 examination enrolment fee from June 2008 Session to December 2008 Session.


Wishing you best of luck for your examination.

Pilot Papers for the New Qualification Framework

For the benefits of students and course providers, the HKIAAT has prepared a full set of pilot papers for the New Qualification Framework to be launched in June 2009. The pilot papers can be downloaded from the following links:

• Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination


• Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)

Library Opening Hours

The library opening hours between 23 and 30 May 2008 will be as follows:

Monday	9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday	9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Sunday & Public Holidays	Closed

SME Seminar Series

Initiated by the Hong Kong SME Development Association in 2004, SME Advancement Campaign was a huge success which had attracted more than 3,000 attendees in the seminars.

This year, SME Advancement Campaign is much more sophisticated and a series of seminars on 4 major issues, namely Business Administration Strategy, Financial Management Solution, Enterprise Performance Optimization and Business Development in SME, will be held. The first seminar will be held on 29 May 2008, and members and students of the HKIAAT are invited to join it. Detail of this seminar is as follows:

Date	29 May, 2008 (Thursday)
Time	2:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Venue	Theatre, 4th Floor, Productivity Council, Tat Chee Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon

A number of industry leaders, experts and associations will be invited to share their insightful views in the seminar.

Please click here to view the details and enroll.

Special Topics for Professional Bridging Examination June 2008

A list of special topics for the captioned examinations is available for assisting candidates in preparing for the coming examinations in June 2008. Please note that this only represents about 70% of the topics that this examination will cover. Candidates are advised to do a thorough revision in order to achieve a satisfactory examination result.


For the list of special topics, please click here.

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Phillip Wain's Offer for Ladies

• 2 exercise/dance/yoga classes, gym sauna and steam facilities for free


• 40% corporate discount for 1-year exercise membership at any Phillip Wain Clubhouse (original price $14,888)


• 1-month fitness program at $688

Inspire's Offer for Men

• Inspire for men 1-year membership at $6,800


• Deluxe Treatment Experience at $1,280

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Terms & conditions

• These special offers are applicable for HKIAAT members and students and valid until 31 December 2008.


• Phillip Wain's offers are exclusive for ladies and Inspire's offers are exclusive for men.


• All customers must be above the age of 18.


• Prior telephone appointment has to be made before each visit.


• These offers are applicable to new customers only and not for existing customers.


• Each customer can only redeem the offer once.


• Usage is subject to the final decision of Phillip Wain.

Enquiries hotline & enrolment

• Miss Mabel Law, Tel: 2975 3864, E-mail:mabel_law@phillip-wain.com


• Website: http://www.phillipwain.com/pw/eng/hk/common/home.jsp



Free Information Sessioin held on 18 March 2008

A Free Information Session was held on 18 March 2008 at the HKIAAT Secretariat with an audience of around 40. The information session had provided an opportunity for prospective students to obtain information regarding the HKIAAT examination, membership structure, the prospect of attaining an AAT qualification and our New Qualification Framework.






Audience listening attentively.



We shall be organizing free information sessions on a regular basis. Watch out our website for the announcement.




Hot Jobs! Hot Jobs!

Are you looking for new job opportunities? It's easy with HKIAAT. Browse our Free Employment Placement Service page regularly and you'll find a list of accounting-related jobs at your fingertips.


Employers who are interested in placing their advertisement in our webpage may download the placement form, complete and return it to us by fax on 2823 0606. This service is FREE OF CHARGE. Information provided will be posted on the website for one month only. You may contact the HKIAAT on 2823 0600 for details.




New Qualification Framework for the Hong Kong Accredited Accounting Technicians

• Overview
• Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination
• Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)
• Transitional Arrangements
• Student Registration Deadline
• Fee Structure
• Study Texts
• Frequently Asked Questions

Overview




The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants has issued a finalized paper setting out the new qualification framework for Accredited Accounting Technicians (AAT) in Hong Kong. Click here to download the full version of the final paper.

The new qualification framework for Hong Kong Accredited Accounting Technicians is developed after a comprehensive review and consultation with major education providers, educationalists, employers and practitioners conducted during the second quarter of 2007. In general, the responses received during the consultation period are supportive. It is considered by most of the respondents that the new qualification framework will enhance the values and status of the AAT qualification in Hong Kong and assist members/students of its subsidiary, the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited (HKIAAT), in their career development.

The framework, to be introduced in June 2009, includes new requirements for membership admission to the HKIAAT. It comprises three key requirements as follows:
• Knowledge requirements
• Values requirements
• Practical experience requirements
It has been developed with a focus of establishing HKIAAT membership as a valid and valued attainment in its own right – rather than being seen solely as a stepping stone or route to the Institute's qualification programme. It is intended that those who hold the HKIAAT membership will meet the broadening role required to support our finance and accounting professionals in the dynamic world in which we operate.

The Council of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs and the HKIAAT Board would like to express its gratitude to all of stakeholders who have provided invaluable insights and feedback on the proposals during the drafting stages.

Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination

Structure and Syllabus

The AAT examination consists of eight papers:


Paper	Syllabus	Pilot Paper
Paper 1: Fundamentals of Accounting and Computerized Accounts	Paper 1	Paper 1
Paper 2: Business Communication and Organization and Management	Paper 2	Paper 2
Paper 3: Management Accounting	Paper 3	Paper 3
Paper 4: Business Economics and Financial Mathematics	Paper 4	Paper 4
Paper 5: Principles of Taxation	Paper 5	Paper 5
Paper 6: Fundamentals of Business Law	Paper 6	Paper 6
Paper 7: Financial Accounting	Paper 7	Paper 7
Paper 8: Principles of Auditing and Management Information Systems	Paper 8	Paper 8

Method of Assessment

The assessment is based solely on written examinations conducted in English. All papers last for 3 hours except for Paper 1 which lasts for 3 hours and 15 minutes, and includes the time needed for basic data input and for printing reports.

Examination Format

Format of Paper 1:


Section	Marks
Section A: 10 to 20 multiple choice questions	20
Section B: 2 out of 3 optional questions	50
Section C: 1 to 3 compulsory questions	30
Total	100


Format of Papers 2 to 8:


Section	Marks
Section A: 10 to 20 multiple choice questions	20
Section B: 1 to 3 compulsory questions	30
Section C: 2 out of 3 optional questions	50
Total	100

The Six-month Rule

Candidates have to respond to examination questions according to legislation and pronouncements of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants which are released six months prior to the examination date. It should be noted that the six-month rule refers to the enactment date of the legislation and the release date of the pronouncements, not their effective date.

Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)

Structure and Syllabus

The PBE consists of four papers:


Paper	Syllabus	Pilot Paper
Paper I: PBE Financial Accounting	Paper I	Paper I
Paper II: PBE Management Accounting and Finance	Paper II	Paper II
Paper III: PBE Auditing and Information Systems	Paper III	Paper III
Paper IV: PBE Business Law and Taxation	Paper IV	Paper IV

Method of Assessment

Each paper consists of a three-hour closed-book written examination comprising 100 marks with a mix of assessment methods. These include short questions, computational questions and case studies.

Examination Format

Each paper is made up of two sections, Section A and Section B, as follows:


Section	Marks
Section A: 1 case with 1 to 3 questions	40
Section B: 3 out of 4 optional questions	60
Total	100

The Six-month Rule

Candidates have to respond to examination questions according to legislation and pronouncements of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants which are released six months prior to the examination date. It should be noted that the six-month rule refers to the enactment date of the legislation and the release date of the pronouncements, not their effective date.

Transitional Arrangements

A comprehensive set of transitional arrangements has been designed to ensure smooth transition fom the existing HKIAAT membership requirements to the proposed new requirements. Please click the below link for details.
• Transitional arrangements

Student Registration Deadline

The HKIAAT New Qualification Framework (NQF) will be launched in June 2009. If you would like to take the new Accredited Accounting Technician Examination under the NQF, please kindly observe the following student registration deadlines:



Event	Student Registration Deadline
Applicants who wish to take the first examination in the June session	31 January of the current calendar year
Applicants who wish to take the first examination in the December session	15 July of the current calendar year

Fee Structure

(A) Student Fees

AAT Examination


Nature of Fees	Amount (HK$)	Effective Date
Initial Registration Fee	$600	Immediate
Annual Fee	$600	1 January 2009
Examination Fee	$400 (Papers 2 – 8)   $800 (Paper 1)	June and December 2009 sessions
Exemption Fee	$400 (Papers 2 – 8)   $800 (Paper 1)	1 October 2008


PBE


Nature of Fees	Amount (HK$)	Effective Date
Initial Registration Fee	$700	1 October 2008
Examination Fee	$650 (Papers 1 – IV)	June and December 2009 sessions


(B) Membership Fees



Nature of Fees	Amount (HK$)	Effective Date
Initial Registration Fee	$700	1 July 2009
Annual Fee	$700	1 January 2010

Study Texts

A new set of study texts for Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination and Professional Bridging Examination under the New Qualification Framework will be launched in early September 2008. Registered students and members enjoy 20% discount upon purchase at the HKIAAT counter.



Key features of these study texts include:
• A blend of the popular course notes and in-depth reference materials
• Comprehensive syllabus coverage
• Easy to navigate with easy to follow icons
• Crucial definitions and concepts are explained
• Clear diagrams and short, memorable text to highlight key points from each subject area
• Plenty of examples, activities and exam-type questions
• Study skills to offer revision guidance
• Published by a HKIAAT approved publisher
Order Now! Complete the order form and return via post to the HKIAAT.

Frequently Asked Questions

To address the concerns of students and other stakeholders, here below are the answers to some questions about the future arrangements of the New Qualification Framework. Case studies are provided to illustrate different cases. Should you have further queries, please feel free to contact us at 2823 0600.
• Frequently asked questions

New Qualification Framework for the Hong Kong Accredited Accounting Technicians



The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants has issued a finalized paper setting out the new qualification framework for Accredited Accounting Technicians (AAT) in Hong Kong.

The new qualification framework for Hong Kong Accredited Accounting Technicians is developed after a comprehensive review and consultation with major education providers, educationalists, employers and practitioners conducted during the second quarter of 2007. In general, the responses received during the consultation period are supportive. It is considered by most of the respondents that the new qualification framework will enhance the values and status of the AAT qualification in Hong Kong and assist members/students of its subsidiary, the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited (HKIAAT), in their career development.

The framework, to be introduced in June 2009, includes new requirements for membership admission to the HKIAAT. It comprises three key requirements as follows:




• Knowledge requirements


• Values requirements


• Practical experience requirements



It has been developed with a focus of establishing HKIAAT membership as a valid and valued attainment in its own right – rather than being seen solely as a stepping stone or route to the Institute's qualification programme. It is intended that those who hold the HKIAAT membership will meet the broadening role required to support our finance and accounting professionals in the dynamic world in which we operate.

The Council of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs and the HKIAAT Board would like to express its gratitude to all of stakeholders who have provided invaluable insights and feedback on the proposals during the drafting stages.



• Full version of the final paper


• Frequently asked questions







Updates on the HKIAAT New Qualification Framework

Following the consultation of the proposed New Qualification Framework for the Hong Kong Accredited Accounting Technicians, we are pleased to announce the finalised syllabuses for the new Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination, Professional Assessment (PA), Professional Bridging Examination (PBE) and details of the transitional arrangements as appended below:


• Finalised syllabus of AAT Examination
• Finalised syllabus of PA
• Finalised syllabus of PBE
• Transitional arrangements

A final paper, setting out the blueprint for the HKIAAT’s New Qualification Framework, will be issued in due course.  Please watch out our website for the announcement.

Results of the Accounting Case Competition 2007

The Accounting Case Competition, jointly organized by the HKIAAT with the Education Bureau and Hong Kong Association for Business Education, was successfully held on 15 December 2007.

Initiated by HKIAAT in 2002, the Competition aims to enhance students' ability in using accounting information for business development. All participating teams are required to study an annual report of a selected listing company. This year the 2006 Annual Report of Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is chosen to be the real case study. Students are then requested to answer a set of diversified questions in accounting and business disciplines.

Every year it attracts students from secondary schools and tertiary institutes in Hong Kong. The response of the sixth year running is overwhelming. 145 schools and institutes have participated in this year's event and the competition took place at Po Leung Kuk C W Chu College on 15 December 2007. The top three entrants and the merits award winners of each group are selected based on their knowledge in accountancy as well as their problem solving and analytical skills.

The top three prizes were awarded at the HKIAAT Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation Ceremony held on 30 January 2008.





Mr Chris Wardlaw, Deputy Secretary for Education, presenting prizes at the annual dinner.

The following are the winners for the 3 groups:

Secondary 4 to 5 Group


Prize	Name of School
Champion	Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Shatin)
1st runner-up	St. Joseph's College
2nd runner-up	Cheung Chuk Shan College
Merit	St Paul's Secondary School Sing Yin Secondary School Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School Good Hope School Immanuel Lutheran College Clementi Secondary School Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School Wong Shui Chi Secondary School CCC Kei Heep Secondary School King's College SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School


Secondary 6 to 7 Group


Prize	Name of School
Champion	Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club College
1st runner-up	La Salle College
2nd runner-up	CCC Kei Heep Secondary School
Merit	King Ling College Po Leung Kuk C W Chu College King's College TWGHs Chen Zao Men College Lingnan Hang Yee Memorial Secondary School St. Francis Xavier's College St. Joseph's College Wah Yan College, Hong Kong TWGHs Yau Tze Tin Memorial College St Paul's Secondary School SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School


Tertiary Institute Group


Prize	Name of School
Champion	HKU SPACE Community College
Merit	Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan) City University of Hong Kong

Updated ATE Syllabus/Reading List for June and December 2008 Examinations

Students are advised that the syllabuses/reading lists have been updated in the following papers:



	Syllabus	Reading List
Paper 1 – Financial Accounting		√
Paper 2 – Business Communication	√	√
Paper 4 – Information Technology Applications in Accounting	√	√
Paper 5 – Hong Kong Taxation	√	√
Paper 6 – Hong Kong Business Law		√


The amendments have been marked in the syllabuses appended below:

• Paper 1 – Financial Accounting


• Paper 2 – Business Communication


• Paper 4 – Information Technology Applications in Accounting


• Paper 5 – Hong Kong Taxation


• Paper 6 – Hong Kong Business Law



New AAT-branded Merchandise

Two new items of AAT-branded merchandise – scarf and name card holder – are now available for you to buy at the HKIAAT office. Remember that by presenting your member/student card you can get a discount on these great items!


Item	Listed price (HK$)	Member/student price (HK$)
Scarf	180	150
Name Card Holder	100	80

青年會計大使 – 訪暨南大學

協會過去幾年舉辦的國內交流團都廣受會員及學生的歡迎。協會今年亦再度於聖誕節期間率領兩日一夜的考察團到廣州拜訪暨南大學，詳情如下:



日期	二零零七年十二月二十五日至二十六日 (星期二至星期三)
名額	四十名本會會員及註冊學生
住宿	廣州市三星級酒店
暫定活動	1. 暨南大學會計座談會   2. 參觀暨南大學校園   3. 拜訪會計師事務所   4. 拜訪廣東省稅務局或企業   5. 觀光
費用	港幣三百元正 (包括香港來回廣州及廣州市內交通、食宿、參觀入場費、等等，餘額由協會津貼)
申請手續	1. 請填妥表格連同費用，交回協會秘書處:香港灣仔皇后大道東213 號胡忠大廈27樓   2. 支票抬頭請寫 「香港財務會計協會有限公司」   3. 接納報名申請的方法是以先到先得，額滿即止為準則。成功申請與否將獲另函通知。協會擁有接受報名申請之最終決定權   4. 截止報名日期為二零零七年十二月三日   5. 協會有可能因應人數不足或其他的原因而作出任何調動更改或取消是項行程

Accounting Case Competition 2007 - List of Participants


We are pleased to announce the list of participants for the Accounting Case Competition 2007 as follows:





• Secondary 4 to 5 Group



• Secondary 6 to 7 Group



• Tertiary Institute Group




Accounting Case Competition 2007 - Announcement of Listed Company


We are pleased to announce that the 2006 Annual Report of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited has been chosen to set the questions of the Accounting Case Competition 2007. Please browse its website at www.hshgroup.com to download the report.


You may also download the annual report below:





• English version



• Chinese version



Philips Showrooms Private Sale

PHK Showrooms is pleased to offer the privileges for all HKIAAT members and students at its Private Sale from 16 – 18 November 2007 at Philips Showrooms.

Benefits
• Up to 70% off market price on Philips and Whirlpool electronic and home appliances
• Present the member/student card or the invitation letter to get the extra benefit of $100 coupon
• Some goods are subject to delivery and installation charges
Place, Time & Enquiries

Hopewell Centre Showroom
Room 1706, 17/F., Hopewell Centre, 17 Kennedy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Tel.: 2529 8321 / 2529 8510
Fax: 2528 4408
Opening hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Star House Showroom
Shop B2-3 on Basement, Starhouse Plaza, Star House, No. 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
Tel.: 2317 6350 / 2376 2032
Fax: 2376 1201
Opening hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tsuen Wan Showroom
Shop B110-111A, B1, Panda Place, 3 Tsuen Wah Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
Tel.: 2628 9033 / 2628 9932
Fax: 2628 6913
Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

New CPD Seminars for Members and Students

The HKIAAT is proud to launch its new CPD Programme for our members and students. The first two seminars are "Audit Risk Evaluation" and "Hedge Accounting under HKAS 39". As accounting technicians, you need to constantly update your technical knowledge and professional expertise. We urge you to enrol on our CPD Seminars which are catered for your needs.

Seminar 1 - Audit Risk Evaluation

HKSA 200 "Objectives and General Principles Governing an Audit of Financial Statements" states that the auditor should plan and perform the audit to reduce audit risks to an acceptable level in relation to the audit objective. This seminar will focus on areas that auditors should be aware of during the audit planning stage. The nature of materiality, audit risk components and risk assessment will be covered. Case studies will be provided to help participants get a better understanding of the audit principles and their application.



Speaker	Simon Wong
Date	Monday, 19 November 2007
Time	7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue	Hong Kong Institute of CPAs Training Centre, 27/F Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong
Fee	HK$ 80 for HKIAAT members / students   HK$100 for non-HKIAAT members / students
Enrolment Form	Download

Seminar 2 - Hedge Accounting under HKAS 39

This seminar will introduce you to hedge accounting and cover the following areas:
• What is hedge accounting?
• Different kinds of hedging, their accounting treatments and their impact on income statements
• Documentation required to establish hedge accounting
• Effectiveness testing of hedge accounting and its implications on financial statements
• Examples of hedge accounting

Speaker	Sidney Lo
Date	Monday, 17 December 2007
Time	7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue	Hong Kong Institute of CPAs Training Centre, 27/F Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong
Fee	HK$ 80 for HKIAAT members / students   HK$100 for non-HKIAAT members / students
Enrolment Form	Download

Accounting Case Competition 2007

The Accounting Case Competition, jointly organised by the HKIAAT, the Education Bureau and Hong Kong Association for Business Education, will be held on 15 December 2007 at Po Leung Kuk C W Chu College.

This is the sixth year that the HKIAAT has organised the competition. Every year the competition attracts more than 300 students from secondary schools and tertiary institutes. By adopting a real case study approach, the competition is found to be more interesting and practical than the traditional question-and-answer type format. Students are asked to download the annual report of a real listing company to prepare for their competitions. Hong Kong Economic Times, Bossini, Cathay Pacific, Jusco and Café de Coral have generously supported our event in the past years.





Winners of 2006 receiving the awards at the HKIAAT annual dinner.




Visiting Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd.

Full-time secondary 4 to 7 students and sub-degree tertiary students are eligible to apply to take part in the competition and enter the appropriate group: Secondary 4 to 5 Group, Secondary 6 to 7 Group and Tertiary Institute Group. Each secondary school can nominate only one team each for the Secondary 4 to 5 Group and Secondary 6 to 7 Group, and each group shall consist of two members. Each institute can nominate a maximum of two teams each consisting of two members. Schools or institutes who are interested in participating should submit their applications on or before 2 November 2007.



Download area

Registration Form for Accounting Case Competition
Notes for briefing session on 25 October 2007

Past question papers:

2006
Sixth Form Group (Chinese)
Sixth Form Group (English)
Senior Secondary Group (Chinese)
Senior Secondary Group (English)
Tertiary Institutes Group (English)

2005
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Secondary Schools Group (English)
Tertiary Institutes Group (English)

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Secondary Schools Group (Chinese)
Secondary Schools Group (English)
Tertiary Institutes Group (English)

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Secondary Schools Group (Chinese)
Secondary Schools Group (English)
Tertiary Institutes Group (English)

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Secondary Schools Group (Chinese)
Secondary Schools Group (English)
Tertiary Institutes Group (English)



Free Information Session

The demand for accounting personnel has been ever increasing, especially for supporting staff who work as an Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT).


As an AAT, you will be highly sought after in the public and private sectors. You can work within an accounting practice, a small or medium-sized company, or with a multinational organisation. You can work in any industry sector you choose.


To let prospective students know how to become an AAT, the prospect and reward of attaining an AAT qualification, we will be organsing free information sessions in the coming months. Register now to reserve a place!






• Information session enrollment form







Early Closure on 25 September 2007

The office and library will close at 4:00 p.m. on 25 September 2007 for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Get Fit with California Fitness



California Fitness is pleased to announce the Workplace Health Benefit Program for HKIAAT members and students. Details of the Program are as follows:-

Membership Type: VIP Platinum Membership - All Clubs All Hours

Membership Fee:

Joining fee	HK$0 (Original Club Rate = HK$999)
Processing fee	HK$0 (Original Club Rate = HK$499)
Monthly fee	HK$288* (Original Club Rate = HK$598)

*Initial payment includes first & last two months' fee (HK$288 x 3)

Benefits:
• Access to 22 clubs in Asia (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan) & over 350 in the U.S.A.
• Access to 9 locations in HK - Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok x 2, Tuen Mun, Whampoa and Quarry Bay (NEW)
• Unlimited use of aerobic classes (such as Yoga, Pilates, Body combat, Cycling)
• Free towels, daily lockers, sauna, steam and other bathroom accessories
• One "Free" Personal Training Session is also included (normally $800 per session)
• For Fitness Locations and more benefits. Click here.
Condition: 12-month minimum commitment

Enquiries & Application Method:
• For enquiries about program details, kindly contact Kimmy Leung of California Fitness at 9684 9814 / kimmyleung@californiafitness.com
• To register, please kindly send an e-mail with your name and mobile no. to Kimmy Leung at kimmyleung@californiafitness.com before 10 November 2007.
• Interested parties will be contacted separately after the deadline for payment arrangement.
Notes:
• This membership is ONLY available by email registration as stated above and NOT available at any of the California Fitness club
• Current California Fitness monthly members may also take advantage of this program (NO refund on the existing deposit)
• Family members can join this package as well(same residential address proof is required)
• For more information about the Club, please visit www.californiafitness.com

Enroll NOW!

New Titles at HKIAAT Secretariat

Since the inception of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited (HKIAAT), it has received tremendous manpower and logistical support from its parent body, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Behind the scene, many staff members of HKICPA have contributed their time and effort to support HKIAAT's operations and activities.

The HKIAAT Board would like to formally recognise the positions of HKICPA executives who are involved in the day-to-day management of the HKIAAT operations and to allow respective staff to sign relevant documents of HKIAAT in a proper capacity as and when necessary. The following titles for HKIAAT Secretariat are now in place:



Title at HKIAAT	Name of staff	Position at HKICPA
Institute Secretary (no change)	Ms. Winnie Cheung	Chief Executive and Registrar
Executive Director (new)	Ms. Georgina Chan	Executive Director
Director (new)	Mr. Jonathan Ng	Director, Student Education and Training
Assistant Director (new)	Ms. Bo Bo Man	-


Taking advantage of the removal of HKIAAT office to be in the same premises as the HKICPA, there will be further integration in manpower and resources, to tap greater synergies for the two organisations working together. This should enhance operational support as the HKIAAT moves to implement its new qualification framework, following the consultation that closed on 31 May 2007.



Updates on the Consultation of the proposed HKIAAT New Qualification Framework

The consultation of the proposed New Qualification Framework for Hong Kong Accredited Accounting Technicians was completed on 31 May 2007. At the conclusion of the consultation period, a total of 13 written responses were received. The distribution of respondents is as follows:



Professional bodies:	1
Course providers:	2
CPA firms:	1
Government departments:	2
HKIAAT members:	3
HKIAAT graduates and students:	2
Others	2
Total	13


The responses in general are supportive of the New Qualification Framework. It was considered by most of the respondents that the New Qualification Framework would enhance the status of the AAT qualification in Hong Kong and would also assist members/students in their career development.

As many students and course providers have requested to postpone the launch of the New Qualification Framework in order to provide sufficient time for them to prepare for the new examinations, the HKICPA Council and HKIAAT Board have decided that the new framework be postponed by one cohort, i.e. from December 2008 to June 2009. A finalised paper, setting out the blueprint for the HKIAAT's New Qualification Framework, will be issued in September 2007. Please watch out the HKIAAT website for the announcement.



Book-keeping and Accounts Examination (Chinese)

With effect from 2007, the Book-keeping and Accounts Examination Chinese Paper (中文簿記與會計考試) will ONLY be provided in the June examination session. The HKIAAT will closely monitor feedback from students and course providers and will consider reinstating the December session if appropriate.

New Operating Hours

The HKIAAT will adopt a five-day working week for the Secretariat effective from 1 July 2007. Please be assured that there will be no reduction in service. The Secretariat will extend working hours to 6 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and the reception counter and library will remain open on Saturday morning.

The new operating hours (effective from 1 July 2007) are as follows:



Counter Service	Monday to Friday   9:00 am - 6:00 pm	Saturday   9:00 am - 12 noon
Library	Monday to Friday   9:00 am - 7:00 pm	Saturday   9:00 am - 12 noon
Main Office	Monday to Thursday   9:00 am - 6:00 pm	Friday   9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Briefing Sessions for the Proposed HKIAAT New Qualification Framework

Consultation on the proposed HKIAAT new qualification framework was rolled out in mid March. Since then, we have received many written comments and suggestions which are important for us in finalising the new qualification framework.



The consultation period has been extended to 31 May 2007. If you have not submitted your comments yet, you are welcome to do so before this closing date.



In order to enable our stakeholders to understand our proposals and provide opportunities to freely exchange views, briefing sessions for various parties are organised in April. Many who care for the future of the accounting technician profession, including our members and students, and course providers, attended the briefing sessions and expressed their views on the spot.







Many members and students attended the briefing session.






Ms Georgina Chan, Executive Director (Qualification) of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs, introducing the proposed new qualification framework to the audience.







Course providers, who are one of our major stakeholders, were invited to attend the briefing session.







Mr Jonathan Ng, Director of Student Education & Training of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs, explaining the transitional arrangements.




Sharing Session for Secondary School Teachers

A sharing session on the use of case study approach for learning and teaching of business studies for secondary school teachers was organised in collaboration with the Education and Manpower Bureau on 31 March 2007. Over 60 secondary school teachers attended.

The session aimed at (i) introducing the Accounting Case Competition to secondary school teachers; (ii) finding out about the successful experience of winning school; and (iii) presenting the benefits of using real cases in understanding business.

Mr Wan Shiu Kee, convenor of the Accounting Case Competition, introduced the Accounting Case Competition to the audience, discussing the background and objectives of the competition. He also reviewed the cases used in the past years and talked about how to make best use of the cases for learning and teaching. Mr Stanley Wong, the teacher-in-charge at SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School (the winning school in the Sixth Form Group in the 2006 competition), then recaped his experience in preparing students for the competition and shared the learning and teaching of business subjects through cas study approach. Mr Nelson Lam, FCPA (Practising) followed by using real cases in assisting the audience in learning business through different perspectives. The teachers found the sharing session useful for them in learning and teaching and they raised many questions during the Q&A session which were well-addre