Mission & Objects Organisation Structure
Pathway to Success Certified Accounts Clerk (CAC) Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination Professional Bridging Examination (PBE) Applied Learning for Senior Secondary Students Employees Retraining Course Learning Support Views of HKIAAT Stakeholders
Membership Structure Professional Assessment Registration Procedures Reciprocal Membership Agreement
Guidelines on CPD Activities CPD Programmes
Member and Student Activities Learning Centre Services and Support Discount Offers Library and Members' Lounge AAT-branded Merchandise
全國會計從業資格考試 全國會計專業技術資格考試 Links to HKICPA PRC related issues PRC related Information
AAT Express Prospective AAT e-Flash Journal Annual Report Study Text Q & A
Job Opportunity at HKIAAT Placement Service
Secondary School Group Tertiary Institute Group

Views of HKIAAT Stakeholders

Employers

The AAT qualification is popular and widely recognized by the employers in Hong Kong. It has become the key requirement when recruiting accounting professionals. Let's see what the professionals are saying about the AAT qualification!
image Roy Lo, Partner of Assurance and Business Advisory Services, SHINEWING (HK) CPA Limited
"The AAT qualification provides hope and opportunity to those who want to continue on a professional career path but who, for one reason or another, did not quite make it on the academic path." - AAT Express July 2008
image Dr. Terence Wan, Terence Wan & Co.
"I believe that AAT exam already gives candidates sufficient skills required in a middle-size firm. AATs are well trained and equipped with the relevant knowledge to support CPAs." - AAT Express September 2008
image Ted Ho, Director, World Link CPA Limited
"Staffs with the AAT qualification are doing well in their positions and they give me greater confidence since they have all received the professional training via their strenuous examination preparation." - T/Dialogue January 2009
image Adrian Lee, Head of Finance and Accounts, Hong Yip Service Company Ltd.
"AATs give strong support to the supervisory staff or management. Their assistance allows management to have much more time to engage in business development and strategic planning tasks." - AAT Express February 2009
image Rena Lim, Executive Director, Boardroom Corporate Services (HK) Limited
"The HKIAAT is a locally established accounting both with its training strongly tied to Hong Kong's accounting practices. It has becoming more popular, is creating a strong foothold in Hong Kong and is well-received by employers and accounting technicians alike." - AAT Express August 2008
image Alford Cho, Managing Director, Cre8 (Greater China) Ltd.
"Our management uses the professional qualification as a benchmark in assessing the suitability for a post with greater responsibility. The AAT qualification represents a high standard of professionalism at the accounting technician level.” - AAT Express October 2009
image Donald Chau, Principal Partner, CC Alliance CPA & Co.
"The AAT qualification is a great start for those who want to take up a professional career path. It can serve as a sort of a node for different career pursuits." - T/Dialogue June 2008
image Jacky Cheung, Financial Controller from an office leasing and dining club
"I noticed AATs were trained in a more all-rounded manner than our other counterparts. From then on, I started to recommend my colleagues taking the AAT exams." - T/Dialogue April 2008
image Teresa Cheung, Regional Finance Director, Far East, APC Asia Pacific Cargo (HK) Ltd
"A professional qualification, such as the AAT, is the very first step. Without a qualification you cannot show that you have reached the common industry standard and it will be hard for you to handle your job or win recognition.”- AAT Express July 2009
image Jenny Kun, Sole proprietor, Jenny Kun & Co. CPA
"AATs are important as they provide strong support for CPAs and the operations of an accounting firm. I am sure that as they spend more time in the profession, they will become highflyers in accounting fields.” - AAT Express March 2009
image Steve Lee, Sole proprietor, Steve T. W. Lee & Co.
"I always have great confidence in my colleagues with the AAT qualification handling audit tasks since they demonstrate impressive communication skills through email or other forms of communication.” - T/Dialogue April 2009
image Peggie Chu, Senior Vice President (Finance Department), Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited
"Many people around me, colleagues and friends, have acquired the AAT qualification or are currently studying for the AAT examinations. I think that the syllabus is very comprehensive and provides a strong foundation for new starters in the profession." - AAT Express July 2010
image L. Y. Chiang, Financial Manager, SAHK
"The AAT qualification offers an all-round qualification with wide recognition under the HKICPA umbrella. This makes it appealing to any business firm and NGO" - AAT Express April 2009
image Patrick Rozario, Principal - Business Risk Services, Grant Thornton
"In an international financial hub like Hong Kong, accounting talent is always in constant demand. AAT qualification is a perfect bridge between employers and talent in filling this demand.” - AAT Express May 2009
image K T Tam, Practising Director, C K Yau & Partners CPA Ltd. and W H Lam & Partners CPA Ltd.
"AAT students tend to be more spontaneous in acquiring knowledge because they have a stronger commitment to the accounting field and devote extra time and effort to preparing for the examinations." - T/Dialogue October 2009
image Jacqueline Leung, Director, Yan Tin Chemical Co. Ltd
"Based on the reports AATs produce, I am convinced that they must have acquired their technical knowhow from a systematic examination syllabus, and this enables them to present financial information in a precise and concise way.” - AAT Express November 2009
image Irene Chin, Director of Finance, Shama Management Limited
"The AAT qualification was a brilliant option for sub-degree holders to join the accounting profession step-by-step." - AAT Express December 2008
image Ken Loh, Financial Controller, Advance Thermo Control Ltd / Advance Heat Products Ltd
"Most employers value professional qualifications. The AAT qualification is an all-round qualification with wide recognition. It offers students the opportunity to enter the accounting profession and advance their careers." - AAT Express March 2010
image Gary Lam, Group Accountant, Event Elite Production & Promotion Ltd
"The IT competency of AAT was built up during the studies for the AAT examination. This competitive edge distinguishes AATs from their counterparts.” - T/Dialogue July 2009
image Joyce Lui, Accounting Manager, Yulan International Co. Ltd
"The AAT examination meets the ever-changing market environment and business needs. This continuous strive for excellence makes the AAT qualification and its graduates the backbone of every successful business.” - AAT Express December 2009
image Susie Kwong, Consulting Manager, Poly-Asia (China) Co. Ltd.
"I believe AAT is an all rounded qualification that equips trainees with a wide array of disciplines as well as practical skill sets for the workplace." - AAT Express November 2008
image Kent Lai, Financial Controller, GP Electronics (HK) Limited
"I believe that AATs are very good at dealing with the mechanics of the accounting process, especially in maintaining financial records and preparing financial analysis." - AAT Express October 2008
image Alan Cheung, Accounting Officer, APT Pharm Ltd
"I always say it is important to ask the right questions and learn the right knowledge. Having a professional qualification like the AAT is definitely one of the best steps towards this." - AAT Express April 2010
image Jeffrey Lam, Sole Proprietor, Potential Packaging Co.
"After getting the AAT qualification, the accounting staff gained more confidence and improved a great deal in handling accounting reports and documents.” - AAT Express June 2009