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Accountancy programme on radio
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (香港會計師公會) and Radio Television Hong Kong (香港電台) have jointly produced an educational programme on accountancy, by name of 精釆會計 in Chinese. The programme consists of 13 episodes, with a view to provide more insights into the scope of accountancy profession and, in particular, the opportunities and challenges facing certified public accountants.
The programme named 精釆會計 is now being broadcasted at RTHK Radio 1 on every Sunday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please click here for the topics and the broadcasting dates of the 13 episodes. To listen the archived episodes, please click here for the link to the RTHK website.
ApL "Practical Accounting for SMEs" new grading system
Please be informed that, with immediate effect, the grading system for the Applied Learning course "Practical Accounting for SMEs" offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians Limited (HKIAAT) has been changed as follows:
| Old grading system | New grading system |
| 1. Students should have a minimum 80% attendance rate; and 2. pass BOTH the ongoing assessments AND examinations |
1. Students should have a minimum 80% attendance rate; and 2. obtain a pass on AGGREGATE marks of the ongoing assessments and examinations |
由香港財務會計協會有限公司(HKIAAT)開辦之「中小企實用電腦會計」應用學習課程之評分制度更改如下：
| 舊評分制度 | 新評分制度 |
| 1. 學生之出席率必須最少達80%; 及 2. 取得持續評估及考試兩部份及格。 |
1. 學生之出席率必須最少達80%; 及 2. 於持續評估及考試兩部份之總計成績取得及格。 |
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CPD Seminar on 22 February 2012
Our CPD seminars can help you update your skills and knowledge. The next event is:
| Topic: | Workshop on Profits Tax Computation |
| Date: | Wednesday, 22 February 2012 |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | HK$120 for HKIAAT members / students HK$150 for non-HKIAAT members |
Subscription to Mainland Publications
Subscription to the "The Chinese Certified Public Accountant" (中國注冊會計師), "International Taxation in China" (涉外稅務) and “China Taxation” (中國稅務) are now invited. Please subscribe before Friday, 6 January 2012.+
AAT Qualification Information Session
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!
Why AAT qualification?
- All-rounded & practical skills for every aspect of accounting job
- Well recognized by HKSAR Government & commercial
- Articulation to CPA qualification and bachelor degrees
| Date: | 6 January 2012 (Friday) |
| Time: | 7:00pm to 8:00pm |
| Venue: | 27/F Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
How to reserve a seat?
Please click here to register online or email to tinky.wong@hkiaat.org . You may also contact 2823-0600 for reservations or enquiries.
Remarks:
- The Information Session is conducted in Cantonese.
- Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you could not attend the above Information Session, but would like to receive the latest news from HKIAAT and its upcoming seminars, please click here to register.
New release of question and answer booklets
Question and answer booklets for the examinations held in June 2011 are now available for sale, and will cost HK$15 each.
The HKIAAT Accounting and Business Management Case Competition 2010-2011 - Tertiary Institute Group
The Oral Presentation of the Accounting and Business Management Case Competition 2010-2011 for Tertiary Institute Group was successfully held on 16 April 2011 at The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building. 187 entries from 20 institutions have registered for the competition.
FOR THE EVENT VIDEO, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
FOR THE EVENT PHOTOS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Convenience Retail Asia Limited (CRA) is the selected company for case study this year. Participating teams are required to submit a written report to give recommendations on strategies to sustain CRA's business growth for the next three years. Students may refer to the CRA's financial report for better understanding of the company's financial status and its overall business strategies. Based on these written reports, the reviewers shortlisted, through a blind review, the best six teams in each group to enter the final round of the 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 adjudicators.
The adjudication panel on the oral presentation included:
- Ms Winnie Chu, Associate Director, Poly Genius Consulting Ltd.
- Mr. Sam Hui, Group Finance Director, Convenience Retail Asia Ltd.
- Dr. Shirley Kan, Senior Instructor/ Associate Director, Professional Accountancy Program, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Mr. Thomas Wong, Board Member, HKIAAT/ Senior Partner, Nexia Charles Mar Fan & Co.
| Prizes | Institutions | Team Members |
| Champion | Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong) | Wong Fuk Ying, Giann (Leader); Lam Chun Yee, Irene; Lau Ngai Fai; Wong Kin, Ben |
| 1st Runner-up | School of Continuing & Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Cheung Mei Kwan, Veronica (Leader); Chan Yin Ling, Eling; Ho Yuen Kwan, Michelle; Leung Yuk Ting, Cynthia |
| 2nd Runner-up | HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community College | Tsui Ka Man, Gloria (Leader); Chung Hau Ming, Catherine; Lam Wai Yung, Rachel; Lo Chui Shan, Connie |
| Merit Team | HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community College | Mak Chun Kit, Donald (Leader); Ip Kei Tung, Anna; Kwok Wing Shan, Sella |
| Merit Team | Caritas Bianchi College of Careers | Chan Hoi Kei, Crystal (Leader);Cheng On Ki, Angel; Mak Cheong Fuk, Alan |
| Merit Team | Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung) | Leung Suet Hung (Leader);Chui Lai Him; Ko Sui Chi; Tam Ka Long |
| Best Presenter | HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community College | Kwok Wing Shan, Sella |
| Best Written Report | HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community College | Tsui Ka Man, Gloria (Leader); Chung Hau Ming, Catherine; Lam Wai Yung, Rachel; Lo Chui Shan, Connie |
Winners of Outstanding Performance Award
Please click HERE to view the list of winners of the Outstanding Performance Award.
Free Seminars and Workshop
To help students prepare for the competition and enhance their technical skills, the HKIAAT organized a series of business seminars and workshop for the participating students.
| Date | Seminar | Speaker |
| Saturday, 4 December 2010 | Seminar on "Financial analysis and budget planning" | Mr. Michael Wong, Lecturer, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Community College |
| Seminar on "Business Operation of CRA" | Mr. Sam Hui, Group Finance Director, Convenience Retail Asia Limited | |
| Thursday, 30 December 2010 | Seminar on "Proposal Writing Skills | Ms. Vivien Ho, Lecturer, HKU SPACE |
| Monday, 28 March 2011 | Presentation Skills Workshop (Exclusive for finalists) | Dr. Harry Wong, Director and Lead Consultant, WYH International Consultancy |
Final Competition - Oral Presentation
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Saturday, 16 April 2011 | 0900 - 1400 | Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building |
The HKIAAT Accounting and Business Management Case Competition 2010-2011 - Secondary School Group
The Oral Presentation of the Accounting and Business Management Case Competition 2010-2011 for Secondary School Group was successfully held on 16 April 2011 at The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building. 230 entries from 81 schools have registered for the competition.
FOR THE EVENT VIDEO, PLEASE CLICK HERE
FOR THE EVENT PHOTOS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Convenience Retail Asia Limited (CRA) is the selected company for case study this year. Participating teams are required to submit a written report to give recommendations on strategies to sustain the business growth of Circle K, a major business of CRA, for the next three years. Students may refer to the CRA's financial report for better understanding of the company's financial status and its overall business strategies. Based on these written reports, the reviewers shortlisted, through a blind review, the best six teams in each group to enter the final round of the 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 adjudicators.
The adjudication panel on the oral presentation included:
- Professor Cho Lung Pui Lan, Stella, Vice-president of HKIAAT/ Dean, Division of Business and Management, Beijing Normal University – HKBU United International College
- Ms. Carol Chan, Senior Finance Manager, Convenience Retail Asia Limited.
- Mr. Edward Chiu, Assistant Director, Undergraduate Enrichment Programs, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong
- Mr. Lin Chun Pong, Principal, Ng Yuk Secondary School
| Prizes | Schools | Team Members |
| Champion | La Salle College | Lui Ting Fung, Max (Leader); Chow Yuk Kee, Raphael; Hui Ka Fai, Raymond |
| 1st Runner-up | Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College | Chan Kwan Hang, Kate (Leader); Lee Long Tat, Kelvin; Leung Fionna Leony; Leung Yuen Ying, Chantel |
| 2nd Runner-up | King's College | Chu Ka Chung (Leader); Cheng Ming Kwan, Kelvin; Chan Ching Yeung James |
| Merit Team | Sha Tin Government Secondary School | Tse Tin Chi (Leader); Chan Chiu Kin; Ho Kin Chung |
| Merit Team | Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College | Cheung Ines, Carmen (Leader);Cheng Hoi Tan, Coco; Lam Lok Yin, Nicole; Ng Kai Sze, Kathy |
| Merit Team | Diocesan Girls' School | Yau Cheuk Ting (Leader);Hui Lok Sum, Sally; Law Siu Yee; Yip Ka Man, Carmen |
| Best Presenter | Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College | Chan Kwan Hang, Kate |
| Best Written Report | Sha Tin Government Secondary School | Tse Tin Chi (Leader); Chan Chu Kin; Ho Kin Chung |
Winners of Outstanding Performance Award
Please click HERE to view the list of winners of the Outstanding Performance Award.
Free Seminars and Workshop
To help students prepare for the competition and enhance their technical skills, the HKIAAT organized a series of business seminars and workshop for the participating students.
| Date | Seminar | Speaker |
| Saturday, 4 December 2010 | Seminar on "Financial analysis and budget planning" | Mr. Michael Wong, Lecturer, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Community College |
| Seminar on "Business Operation of CRA" | Mr. Sam Hui, Group Finance Director, Convenience Retail Asia Limited | |
| Thursday, 30 December 2010 | Seminar on "Proposal Writing Skills | Ms. Vivien Ho, Lecturer, HKU SPACE |
| Monday, 28 March 2011 | Presentation Skills Workshop (Exclusive for finalists) | Dr. Harry Wong, Director and Lead Consultant, WYH International Consultancy |
Final Competition - Oral Presentation
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Saturday, 16 April 2011 | 0900 - 1400 | Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building |