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

What's New

Recalling HKIAAT's Study Text for AAT Examination Paper 6

Kaplan Financial (HK) Limited (Kaplan), the publisher of the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited (HKIAAT)'s official study texts for the Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination, would like to recall all the study texts for AAT Examination Paper 6 “Fundamentals of Business Law”, with immediate effect:

Study text title: AAT Examination Paper 6 “Fundamentals of Business Law” (Paper 6 Study Text)
Editions: 2008 & 2009
ISBN: 978-988-17210-6-8

You may now redeem a copy of 2010 Edition of Paper 6 Study Text by returning your copy of either 2008 or 2009 Edition, or the redemption coupon issued by Kaplan at one of the following addresses during 11 February to 31 May 2010.

Kaplan would like to express its sincere apologies to all students of AAT Examination Paper 6 for any inconvenience caused.

HKICPA/ OUHK Top-up Degree for AAT Graduates

We are pleased to announce that AAT graduates are now eligible for direct entry into the Bachelor of Professional Accounting with Honours, a new collaborative degree programme of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs and The Open University of Hong Kong. This programme aligns closely with the Professional Bridging Examination and students can be admitted to the HKICPA’s Qualification Programme upon graduation.

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Programme Structure

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Programme Features

Awards

The degree will be awarded by Open University of Hong Kong. A certificate jointly issued by HKICPA and OUHK will be also offered to students who have completed the Professional Bridging Examination.

Entry requirements

Applicants to the programme must be graduates of the AAT examinations, i.e. have passed/ exempted from AAT Examinations.

Course commencement date

6 September 2010

Deadline for application

9 July 2010

Study duration and fees

The normal duration of study is 2-3 years. The tuition fees are calculated on a credit basis according to the levels of courses to be taken.

For students taking PBE For students taking additional 20 credits from Elective Courses
Examination or Tuition Fee $3,300* $20,300 - $27,800
Tuition fee for Compulsory Courses $113,425 $113,425
Fee for the Whole Programme $116,725 $133,725-$141,225
* Including: Initial Registration Fee $700 and Examination Fee $650 x 4 papers

Degree rule

To be awarded Bachelor of Professional Accounting with Honours degree, students must successfully complete:

a. 85 credits from compulsory courses; and
b. (i) passed the HKIAAT Professional Bridging Examination, or (ii) 20 credits from other courses offered by OUHK

Application form

Please download the application form here.

Enquiries

HKICPA/HKIAAT: Tel: 2823-0600
OUHK: Tel: 2771-2100
Website: www.ouhk.edu.hk

New Examination Format for PBE Paper IV – PBE Business Law and Taxation

The following new examination format for Professional Bridging Examination Paper IV - PBE Business Law and Taxation will be adopted effective from the June 2010 Session onwards:

Section Marks
Section A: 5 essay questions on Business Law, each 20 marks
Section B: 2 essay questions on Taxation, each 20 marks		 5 questions x 20 marks per question
Total 100
* * * Note: Candidates are required to answer 5 questions in total with at least 1 question from each section * * *

Pilot Paper for the Professional Assessment Examination

HKIAAT has prepared the pilot paper of the Professional Assessment Examination.  Please click the below link to download:

Module Certificate for the AAT Examination Preparatory Courses

Students who are planning to take the AAT Examination now have more options in preparing for their examination. The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) will offer part-time training courses for the AAT Examination, called “Module Certificate in Accredited Accounting Technician Training”. The courses are aimed at students preparing for the following AAT Examination papers:

Paper 2 Business Communication and Organization and Management
Paper 3 Management Accounting
Paper 5 Principles of Taxation
Paper 6 Fundamentals of Business Law

Course duration

Each module includes 48 hours’ tuition.

Course fee per module

$2,750 For students with a monthly income of more than HK$15,000
$825 For students whose monthly income level ranges from HK$7,001 to HK$15,000
Free For students with a monthly income less than HK$7,000

List of training bodies

Institute Contact Number
City University of Hong Kong (SCOPE) 2788 7423
Hong Kong Baptist University (SCE) 3411 2896
Hong Kong College of Technology 2711 9296 / 2711 9820
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (MEDC) 3400 2773
The Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE) 3120 9819
The University of Hong Kong (SPACE) 2867 8479
Vocational Training Council 3907 6789

For more details, check out the ERB's website or call the ERB hotline 182 182.

Job recognition by the Civil Service Bureau

The NQF is recognized by the Civil Service Bureau for their appointments. PBE graduates will be regarded as meeting the entry requirement of being “a registered student of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Qualification Programme” for appointment to the following civil service posts:

Post Department
Accounting Officer II Treasury
Assistant Assessor Inland Revenue Department
Assistant Insurance Officer Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Examiner Audit Commission
Insolvency Officer II Official Receiver’s Office
AAT graduates may be considered as having the relevant accounting knowledge for appointment to the grades of Assistant Taxation Officer and Tax Inspector II.

*Apart from meeting the professional and academic requirements for the posts concerned, candidates also have to meet the language proficiency and other appointment requirements as specified for appointment to the respective posts.

HKIAAT and Education Bureau Seminar

Seminar on “Applying Business Cases to Promote Learning and Teaching of Business Subjects”

As an initiative to provide the secondary school teachers with the techniques in teaching new subject of Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS) that will be introduced in the new senior secondary curriculum, HKIAAT and Education Bureau jointly presented a seminar on “Applying Business Cases to Promote Learning and Teaching of Business Subjects” on 25 May 2009. We were delighted to have Mr. Wan Shiu Kee, Vice-Principal of C.C.C. Kei Heep Secondary School and Ms. Lindy Yau, Practising Director of C K Yau & Partners CPA Limited as our honourable speakers. The 3-hour seminar was well attended by more than 250 teachers and they found the seminar very informative.
Speakers Topics Powerpoint
Mr. Wan Shiu Kee, Vice-Principal of C.C.C. Kei Heep Secondary School Business and Financial Analysis on Public Enterprises – Case Study of MTR Corporation Limited Download
Ms. Lindy Yau, Practising Director of C K Yau & Partners CPA Limited Corporate Governance Download

HKIAAT Information Session - Your next step to success!

Do you want to go into accountancy? Do you want to know more about the AAT qualification? How will the AAT qualification progress your career? If you wish to know more, come and sign up for the FREE information session. It is your first step to success!

The free information session provides an opportunity for prospective students to obtain information regarding the AAT examination, membership structure and the prospect of attaining an AAT qualification. The coming one will be held with details as follows:

Date: 25 June 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 27/F Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Date: 9 July 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 27/F Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong

How to reserve a seat?

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

Student Handbook for Hong Kong Accredited Accounting Technicians

A revised Student Handbook (May 2009 version) is available now for students’ information. Please note that all information contained in this Handbook is correct as at the date of publication. All changes affecting students will be announced through the HKIAAT e-newsletter “AAT Express”. It is therefore very important that students read this Handbook, the e-newsletter and the Journal with great care and observe the rules and regulations contained therein.


For the Student Handbook (May 2009 version), please click here.

Advanced Standing for AAT and PBE Graduates under the New Qualification Framework

We are pleased to announce that the HKIAAT New Qualification Framework (NQF) is recognized by the Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) for entry to their degree programmes. Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination and Professional Bridging Examination (PBE) graduates of the NQF are eligible for advanced standing as follows:

Graduates Programme Advanced Standing
AAT BBA (Hons) in Accounting and other programmes offered by OUHK Lee Shau Kee School of Business & Administration
(Please click here for details) 		55 credits
PBE BBA (Hons) in Accounting and other programmes offered by OUHK Lee Shau Kee School of Business & Administration
(Please click here for details) 		80 credits

Special Examination Notice to Candidates regarding the H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu)

At the current stage, all examinations will be held as scheduled. However, since Hong Kong has entered the Emergency Response Level, based on the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection of the HKSAR Government, HKIAAT has implemented the following precautionary measures at the examination centres:


1. Candidates should check their body temperature before leaving for examination centres.

2. Candidates who have a fever or influenza symptoms, such as runny nose, coughing and sneezing, are strongly advised NOT to go to any examination centre and seek medical advice promptly.

3. Candidates are allowed to wear masks at examination centres.

4. Candidates should comply when asked by invigilators to remove their masks during the checking of attendance in examination.

5. Candidates with serious sneezing or coughing should comply when asked by invigilators to put on masks and sit apart from other candidates.

6. For consideration of others, candidates should cover their noses and mouths when sneezing or coughing.


HKIAAT is fully aware of the current situation and will take appropriate actions according to the latest development. Candidates should visit HKIAAT’s website for the latest information. Should you have further enquiries, please feel free to contact HKIAAT at 2823 0600.

Results Announcement - Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (Tertiary Institutes)

The Oral Presentation of the Accounting and Business Management Case Competition 2008-2009 for Tertiary Institute Group was successfully held on 25 April 2009 at The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building. 98 entries from 19 institutions have registered for the competition. Participating teams are required to submit a written report for the MTR Board about the Kai Tak development project based on the 2007 Annual Report of MTR Corporation Limited (MTR). The reviewers shortlisted, through several rounds of blind review and evaluation, the best six teams to enter the final round competition – the oral presentation, in which they had 15 minutes to present the key points of their proposal and demonstrate their analytical and problem solving skills, followed by a 5 minutes’ Q&As session from the four adjudicators.

The adjudication panel on the oral presentation included: Mr. William Chan, Partner of Li, Tang, Chen & Co., Mr. Edward Chiu, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Enrichment Programs, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong, Ms. Amy Wong, Accounting Manager of Swire Properties Limited, and Dr. Harry Wong, Director and Lead Consultant of WYH International Consultancy.

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The oral presentation was also a blind review where the names of the finalists’ teams were not disclosed to the adjudicators and audience. A team led by Wong Chun Fat from Hong Kong Community College of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University finally won the Championship While Ngai Yu Ki from Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tuen Mun) was awarded the Best Presenter. The award presentation ceremony was held on the same day and winners of various awards are as follows:

Champion Team

Institute Name: Hong Kong Coummunity College, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
 
Team Leader: Wong Chun Fat
 
Team Members: Chan Siu Lung; Lo Lok Hin; Ng Wai Ka		 (Written Report)
 
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1st Runner Up Team

Institute Name: Community College of City University
 
Team Leader: Shek Ka Wai
 
Team Members: Chu Mei Po; Tai Hiu Wai, Cindy; Wong Hong Ting		 (Written Report)
 
(Presentation Powerpoint)

2nd Runner Up Team

Institute Name: Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tuen Mun)
 
Team Leader: Lo Fong
 
Team Members: Au Yan Ho; Li Yan Kit; Ngai Yu Ki		 (Written Report)
 
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Merit Teams

Institute Name: School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK
 
Team Leader: Fung Yuen Ting
 
Team Members: Chan Yan Yi; Chan Yung; Cho Wai Ping
School Name: Community College of City University
 
Team Leader: Lam Kwong Yiu
 
Team Members: Cheung Man Chi; Lam Sung Lai; Wong Ka Yan
School Name: Community College of City University
 
Team Leader: Lee Kam To, Sam
 
Team Members: Lee Wing Yin, Karen; Leung Ching Man, Kelly; Leung Hoi Nam, Genie

Best Presenter

Student Name: Ngai Yu Ki
 
School Name: Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tuen Mun)

Winners of Outstanding Performance Award

Please click here to view the list of winners of the Outstanding Performance Award.

Free Seminars, Oral Presentation and Tea Reception Details

Free Seminars Speakers
Seminar on "Financial Strategies for Property Project"
 
Date: 27 February 2009 (Friday)
 
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
Venue: HKIAAT, 27/F, Wu Chung House		 Ms. Amy Wong, Accounting Manager, Swire Properties Limited
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Presentation Skills Workshop (Exclusive for Finalists)
 
Date: 16 April 2009 (Thursday)
 
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
Venue: HKIAAT, 27/F, Wu Chung House		 Dr. Harry Wong, Director and Lead Consultant, WYH International Consultancy
Oral Presentation with Tea Reception Adjudicators
Date: 25 April 2009 (Saturday)
 
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Venue: Auditorium, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building		 Mr. William Chan, Past President of Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited, Partner of Li, Tang, Chen & Co.
 
Mr. Edward Chiu, Assistant Director, Undergraduate Enrichment Programs, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong
 
Ms. Amy Wong, Accounting Manager, Swire Properties Limited
 
Dr. Harry Wong, Director and Lead Consultant, WYH International Consultancy

Examiner's Reports for ATE and PBE December 2008 session

The examiner's reports for the Accounting Technician Examination (ATE) and Professional Bridging Examination (PBE) December 2008 session are as follows:-

Accounting Technician Examination (ATE)

Paper Examiner's report
Paper 1: Financial Accounting Paper 1
Paper 2: Business Communication Paper 2
Paper 3: Cost Accounting Paper 3
Paper 4: IT Applications in Accounting Paper 4
Paper 5: Hong Kong Taxation Paper 5
Paper 6: Hong Kong Business Law Paper 6
Paper 7: Advanced Accounting Paper 7
Paper 8: Auditing Paper 8

Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)

Paper Examiner's report
Paper I: Financial Reporting Paper I
Paper II: Management Accounting Paper II
Paper III: Financial Management Paper III
Paper IV: Legal Environment Paper IV

Employees Retraining Board - "Certificate in HKIAAT Certified Accounts Clerk Training"

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會計服務在各行各業，無論工業以至公營機構、商界以至會計師事務所均不可或缺。對會計有興趣的人士，可透過進修及考取專業資格，逐步發展會計事業。

要投身會計業，你可以從會計文員開始做起。會計文員的職責一般包括資料編纂、入帳、平衡帳戶等等。會計文員在取得更高會計專業資格(例如HKIAAT認可財務會計員資格)再累積一定經驗，便有機會晉升至主任級。能力較佳或有志者，更可繼續進修，朝著專業會計師之路邁進。

Accounting services are required by all sectors of the economy, from industry to public services, and from commerce to accountancy practices. If you are interested, you can advance your accountancy career through relevant studies and by attaining a professional qualification.

To begin your accountancy career, you can start out as an accounts clerk. Normal job duties include compiling data, posting entries, balancing books, etc. That can then lead to attaining a professional accountancy qualification (such as the AAT qualification); with this plus relevant work experience, you will have the opportunity to be promoted to a supervisory level. Further career pathways are open to those who show competence or who aspire to become a Certified Public Accountant.

課程對象
Course Target		 有志從事會計文員或入職相關行業之失業或待業人士。

Unemployed or unengaged people who intend to work as an accounts clerk or enter the relevant accounting field.
課程目標
Course Objectives 		HKIAAT認可會計文員證書課程乃僱員再培訓局推出的全新課程，旨在讓學員認識基本會計理論，掌握在中小企業務上應用會計知識的技巧及操作常用的會計軟件，為投身會計行業打好根基。

The Certificate in HKIAAT Certified Accounts Clerk Training is a new course offered by the Employees Retraining Board. The course aims at teaching basic accounting theory, the skills in applying accounting knowledge in small and medium-sized enterprises and how to use common accounting software. Through the course, trainees can prepare to launch themselves into an accounting career.
課程特色
Course Highlights 		內容實用: 以中小企業務運作為藍本，會計理論與實踐並重
質素保證: 由HKIAAT監管，三間具規模及經驗的培訓機構負責培訓，確保課程質素
專業證書: 畢業學員可獲發HKIAAT認可會計文員證書
銜接進修: 畢業學員可申請豁免HKIAAT財務會計員考試卷一「會計基礎及軟件應用」*

Practical contents: Using the daily operations of small and medium-sized enterprises as a blueprint to learn and apply accounting knowledge
Quality assured: The course is monitored by the HKIAAT and delivered by three ERB appointed, well-established and experienced training bodies, ensuring its quality
Professional certificate: Graduates will receive the HKIAAT Certified Accounts Clerk certificate
Articulation: Graduates from this course can apply for an exemption from Paper 1 "Fundamentals of Accounting and Computerized Accounts" of the HKIAAT Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination*

備註: *申請豁免者須為HKIAAT註冊學生並須繳交有關費用
Note: *Applicants for an exemption will need to register as HKIAAT students and pay the relevant fees.
就業服務
Employment Services		 畢業學員將獲培訓機構安排就業轉介服務
Employment placement services will be provided to graduates by training bodies
課程種類
Course Category		 全日制就業掛鈎
Full-time placement-tied
課程內容
Course Contents
  • 會計行業概況
  • 認識和有效地應用會計知識處理中小企業務的日常會計工作
  • 處理及製作基本會計報表
  • 實習MYOB會計軟件及認識Excel 的基本應用
  • 個人素養及求職技巧
  • Overview of the accountancy profession
  • Understand and apply accounting knowledge to deal with the daily accounting work of a small and medium-sized enterprise efficiently
  • Handle and prepare basic accounting reports
  • Practise MYOB and learn the basic application of Excel
  • Generic skills and tips in job hunting
教學模式
Teaching and Learning
  • 採用互動教學模式，使用電腦作輔助教學
  • 實習常用的會計軟件MYOB及Excel
  • 安排機構參觀
  • An interactive teaching and learning approach will be adopted, using computers as an aid to deliver the course
  • Students will practice using common accounting software such as MYOB and Excel
  • Company visits will be arranged for students
教學語言
Medium of Instruction		 中文/英文
Chinese/English
時數
Course Duration 		234小時 (22天全日制及15天半日制)
234 hours (22 days full-time and 15 days half-time)
入讀資格
Entry Requirements
  • 失業、待業或失學人士
  • 具中五學歷程度
  • 年滿十八歲
  • 具基本數字運算能力
  • 懂中文輸入法(倉頡或速成)
  • 具備就業意欲
  • 對會計工作有興趣
  • 通過面試、中文輸入法(註一)及數學入學試(註二)


    • (報讀英文班別者需通過英文入學試(註三))
  • Umployed or non-engaged
  • Form 5 or above
  • Aged 18 or above
  • With basic numeracy skills
  • With knowledge in Chinese input method (倉頡或速成)
  • Demonstrate inclination for employment
  • With an interest in accounting work
  • Pass admission interview, Chinese Input Method Test (Note 1) and Mathematics Entrance Test (Note 2)


    • (Applicants for English class have to pass an English Entrance Test (Note 3))
註一: 曾修讀僱員再培訓局倉頡中文輸入法單元證書課程或同等資歷的人士可豁免中文輸入法入學試。
註二: 於香港中學會考數學科取得E級或以上的人士可豁免數學入學試。
註三: 於香港中學會考英國語文科取得第二等級或以上，或於2007年以前舉行的香港中學會考英國語文科 (課程乙) 取得E級或以上，或英國語文科 (課程甲) 取得C級或以上的人士可豁免英文入學試。
Note 1: Applicants who have completed the ERB Module Certificate in Chang-jie Chinese Input Method will be exempted from the Chinese Input Method Test.
Note 2: Applicants with Grade E or above in Mathematics in the HKCEE will be exempted from the Mathematics Entrance Test.
Note 3: Applicants with Level 2 or above in English Language in the HKCEE or Grade E or above in English Language (Syllabus B) or Grade C or above in English Language (Syllabus A) in the HKCEE held before 2007 will be exempted from the English Entrance Test.
證書頒發
Award of Certificate 		學員的總出席率達80%或以上，及分別在持續評估及考試中取得及格，可獲發畢業證書及HKIAAT認可會計文員證書

A trainee who has attended 80% or above of the course and who has passed the ongoing assessment and examination will be awarded a certificate of completion and the HKIAAT Certified Accounts Clerk certificate
畢業生分享
Sharing by Graduates
上課地點
Course Venue 		香港區: 上環
九龍區: 旺角、何文田、觀塘
新界區: 元朗
Hong Kong District: Sheung Wan
Kowloon District: Mongkok, Homantin, Kwun Tong
New Territories District: Yuen Long
上課日期、時間及報名手續
Date, Time and Application Procedures		 請向各培訓機構查詢
Applicants should ask the training bodies for the details
費用
Course Fee 		費用全免。
Nil.
查詢
Enquiries		 培訓機構

明愛社區及高等教育服務
電話: 2709 9448/ 2478 2655/ 2474 7986
電郵: mpu@cches.edu.hk
網頁: http://www.cches.edu.hk

香港專業進修學校
電話: 2711 9296
電郵: svt@hkct.edu.hk
網頁: http://www.hkct.edu.hk

香港公開大學李嘉誠專業進修學院
電話: 3120 9988 (按 1, 1, 2)
電郵: lipacetraining@ouhk.edu.hk
網頁: http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/lipace

Training Bodies

Caritas Community & Higher Education Service
Tel: 2709 9448 / 2478 2655 / 2474 7986
Email: mpu@cches.edu.hk
Website: http://www.cches.edu.hk

Hong Kong College of Technology
Tel: 2711 9296
Email: svt@hkct.edu.hk
Website: http://www.hkct.edu.hk

OUHK LiPACE
Tel: 3120 9988 (Press 1, 1, 2)
Email: lipacetraining@ouhk.edu.hk
Website: http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/lipace

Business Seminar for Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (Tertiary Institute)

To enhance the learning of the participating teams of the HKIAAT Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (Tertiary Institute Group), we have organized a business seminar as follows:

Topic: "Financial Strategies for Property Project"
Speaker: Ms. Amy Wong, Accounting Manager, Swire Properties Limited
Date: Friday, 27 February 2009
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
Venue: Rooms 5-8, 27/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Fee: Free of Charge
Download: Dowload Seminar Powerpoint
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For enquiries, please call 2823-0600.

Questions Announcement - Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (Tertiary Institute)

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The HKIAAT Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (formerly known as Accounting Case Competition) has been organized for seven years. The Competition aims to enhance students' ability in using accounting information for business development and their generic skills as required by today's business world.

Following the success of the Secondary School Group Competition, the Competition for Tertiary Institutes is now open for entries. The format will be changed this year and includes two stages: Written Report and Oral Presentation. The Competition will adopt the 2007 Annual Report of the MTR Corporation Limited as the case study and the participating teams are required to submit a written report in response to the case problems. The most outstanding six teams will be shortlisted to enter the Oral Presentation Competition to be held on 25 April 2009.

A briefing session was held to introduce the Competition details:

Date: 6 February 2009
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Venue: 27/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Download: Briefing Session Powerpoint
Enrollment for the Competition has been closed. All participating teams are required to submit their written reports to us by hand on or before Wednesday, 11 March 2009 (before 6:00pm). To enhance the learning of the participating teams, we are organizing a business seminar and details are as follows:
Topic: "Financial Strategies for Property Project"
Speaker: Ms. Amy Wong, Accounting Manager, Swire Properties Limited
Date: Friday, 27 February 2009
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
Venue: Rooms 5-8, 27/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Fee: Free of Charge
Enrollment: Dowload enrollment form

For R.S.V.P., please complete and return the seminar enrollment form to use via fax or email on or before 24 February 2009.
For enquiries, please call 2823-0600.

Results Announcement - Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (Secondary Schools Group)

The Oral Presentation of the Accounting and Business Management Case Competition 2008-09 (Secondary School Group) was successfully held on 17 January 2009 at Australian International School. 153 teams from 73 schools took part in this annual tournament which was spread over for three months. Through a blind review by the reviewers of Hong Kong Association for Business Education and members of Competition Sub-group, eight merit teams with the best written reports were shortlisted to enter the final round competition in which they were asked to present their recommendations of business policies for MTR Corporation Limited to the judging panel within ten minutes, followed by a five minutes' Q&A session from the four adjudicators.

The adjudication panel on the oral presentation included: Mr. Johnson Kong, Vice-president of HKIAAT, Ms. Janice Fung, Finance Manager of MTR Corporation Limited, Mr. Edward Chiu, Assistant Director, Career Development Office, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong, Mr. Marty So, General Manager, Job Market Publishing Limited.

The oral presentation was also a blind review where the names of the finalists' teams were not disclosed to the adjudicators and audience. A team from Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School finally won the Championship and its leader Pang Hoi Yan was also awarded the Best Presenter. The award presentation ceremony was held on the same day and winners of various awards are as follows:

Champion Team

School Name: Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School
 
Team Leader: Pang Hoi Yan
 
Team Members: Chan Tsz Yan, Tsui Pan Ho, Yim Cho Kiu		 (Written Report)
 
(Presentation Powerpoint)

1st Runner Up Team

School Name: CCC Ming Yin College
 
Team Leader: Wong Wing Yan
 
Team Members: Chan Wang Pok, Chau On Yi, Ng Ho Chi		 (Written Report)
 
(Presentation Powerpoint)

2nd Runner Up Team

School Name: Cognitio College (Kowloon)
 
Team Leader: Lo Chun Yin
 
Team Members: Chan Yin Ling, Cheung Kit Yi, Lai Hiu Hung		 (Written Report)
 
(Presentation Powerpoint)

Merit Teams

School Name: Cheung Chuk Shan College
 
Team Leader: Yu Ming Wa
 
Team Members: Lam Tsz Wai, Tang Wai Ching, Wong Shu Wing
School Name: GCCITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School
 
Team Leader: Mung Wai Yan
 
Team Members: Lau Lau Har, Poon Chiu Kwan, Wong Wing Man
School Name: Law Ting Pong Secondary School
 
Team Leader: Wong Wing Chi
 
Team Members: Chung Tan Ping, Hui Ka Na, Tam Wing Yiu
School Name: St. Joseph's College
 
Team Leader: Yip Tsz Chung, Alan
 
Team Members: Kwok Tsun Yat, Terence, Luk Yin Wai, Brian, Wong Tsz Kit, Timothy
School Name: Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School
 
Team Leader: Lau Ka Yin
 
Team Members: Chan Ming Wai, Fan Man Fan, Ng Ka Wing

Best Presenter

Student Name: Pang Hoi Yan
 
School Name: Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School

Winners of Outstanding Performance Award

Please click here to view the list of winners of the Outstanding Performance Award.

Adjudicators' Comments

The Adjudicators' praised the students' outstanding performance and their hard work in preparing for the Competition. Please click here to see the Adjudicators' comments.

Free Seminars, Oral Presentation and Tea Reception Details

Free Seminars Speakers
Seminar on "Corporate Strategy of MTR Corporation Ltd."
 
Date: 13 November 2008 (Thursday)
 
Time: 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Venue: HKIAAT, 27/F, Wu Chung House		 Ms. Janice Fung, Finance Manager, MTR Corporation Limited
Seminar on "Business Analysis and Corporate Governance"
 
Date: 20 November 2008 (Thursday)
 
Time: 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Venue: HKIAAT, 27/F, Wu Chung House		 Ms. Lindy Yau, Practising Director, C K Yau & Partners CPA Limited
Download presentation materials Download
Workshop on "Presentation Skills"
 
Date: 12 January 2009 (Monday)
 
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
Venue: HKIAAT, 27/F, Wu Chung House		 Dr. Harry Wong, Director & Lead Consultant, WYH International Consultancy
Oral Presentation with Tea Reception Adjudicators
Date: 17 January 2009 (Saturday)
 
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Venue: Australian International School, 3A, Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon		 Mr. Johnson Kong, Vice President of Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited, Director of BDO McCabe Lo Limited
 
Mr. Edward Chiu, Assistant Director, Career Development Office, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong
 
Ms. Janice Fung, Finance Manager, MTR Corporation Limited
 
Mr. Marty So, General Manager, Job Market Publishing Limited

NQF Examination Timetable for 2009

The first examinations under the New Qualification Framework (NQF) will be held in June 2009. The timetables for the examinations are as follows:

Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Examination

Date and Time 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m./6:00 p.m.*
13 June 2009
5 December 2009
(Saturday)		 Paper 5
Principles of Taxation		 Paper 1*
Fundamentals of Accounting and Computerized Accounts
14 June 2009
6 December 2009
(Sunday)		 Paper 6
Fundamentals of Business Law		 Paper 2
Business Communication and Organization and Management
20 June 2009
12 December 2009
(Saturday)		 Paper 7
Financial Accounting		 Paper 3
Management Accounting
21 June 2009
13 December 2009
(Sunday)		 Paper 8
Principles of Auditing and Management Information Systems		 Paper 4
Business Economics and Financial Mathematics
* Examination duration for Paper 1: Sections A & B: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Section C: 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please note that the total time allowed for this paper is 3¼ hours (from 2:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a 45 minute break from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.)

MYOB Accounting Software Premier Version 10 (English version) will be used in the Paper 1 examination.

Examination entry and exemption application deadline
June 2009 session: 31 March 2009
December 2009 session: 30 September 2009

Professional Bridging Examination (PBE)

Date and Time 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3 June 2009
2 December 2009
(Wednesday)		 Paper I
PBE Financial Accounting
5 June 2009
4 December 2009
(Friday)		 Paper II
PBE Management Accounting and Finance
8 June 2009
7 December 2009
(Monday)		 Paper III
PBE Auditing and Information Systems
10 June 2009
9 December 2009
(Wednesday)		 Paper IV
PBE Business Law and Taxation
Examination entry deadline
June 2009 session: 31 March 2009
December 2009 session: 30 September 2009

Special Topics for Professional Bridging Examination December 2008

A list of special topics for the captioned examinations is available for assisting candidates in preparing for the coming examinations in December 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.

HKIAAT Accounting and Business Management Case Competition – Secondary School Group

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(Click image to download the competition leaflet)

The HKIAAT is organizing its annual Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (formerly the Accounting Case Competition), in conjunction with the Education Bureau and Hong Kong Association for Business Education. The competition has proved to be the perfect springboard for students to show their expertise in analyzing accounting information for business development.

This year, a new format which is more exciting and interactive will be introduced. Short-listed teams will have to give a presentation to the adjudicators on the business development plan of the selected listed company. To help students prepare for the competition and to enhance their learning experience, the HKIAAT will be offering business skills seminars and opportunities for the participating teams to meet the professional accountants and business leaders.

Questions for written reports

Submission deadline: 6:00 p.m., 3 December 2008 (Wednesday)

Annual Report 2007 of the MTR Corporation Limited

Business operation seminars

日期 Date 時間 Time 講者 Speaker 題目 Topic 講座參考資料 Seminar reference
二零零八年十一月十三日(星期四)
 
13 November 2008 (Thursday)		 下午三時四十五分至五時
 
3:45 – 5:00 p.m.		 Ms. Janice Fung, Finance Manager, MTR Corporation Limited 「香港鐵路有限公司企業策略」
 
Corporate Strategy of MTR Corporation Limited		 NA
二零零八年十一月二十日(星期四)
 
20 November 2008 (Thursday)		 下午三時四十五分至五時
 
3:45 – 5:00 p.m.		 Ms. Lindy Yau, Practising Director, C. K. Yau & Partners CPA Limited 「商業分析及企業管治」
 
Business Analysis and Corporate Governance		 Webcast
For enquiries, please call Miss Sharon Keung on 2823-0623 or Miss Alison Lee on 2823-0630.

HKIAAT Scholarships 2008-09



The HKIAAT is launching its annual scholarship scheme.  The aims of the scholarship awards are to recognise academic merits; to encourage graduates of diploma to associate degree levels to pursue the examinations run by the HKIAAT; and to serve as a new source of financial aid for deserving students. The application deadline is 7 November 2008.

Awards

An award of 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 Technician Examination and Professional Bridging Examination.

Procedure

Nominations are to be submitted through the respective department or faculty heads of academic institutions.

For enquiries, please call Miss Sharon Keung on 2823-0623. 

New Release of Questions and Answers Booklets

Questions and Answers (Q&A) booklets for the June and July 2008 examinations are now available for sale at the HKIAAT's reception desk. Each booklet costs HK$10.


If you are unable to make your purchase at our counter, you may apply for mail order. Click here to download the order form.

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:



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

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

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

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:


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.

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