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AE appreciates QP for attracting quality staff to join and stay with the firm

QP graduate shares how studying QP helps him achieve his career goals

New requirement to collect fees for QP modules registered under Continuing Education Fund by equal monthly instalments with effect from 1 April 2010

Driving to business success

Mr. Willis Cheng, principal of Willis Cheng & Company, finds QP students more competent in applying their knowledge and skills in daily work. He appreciates that QP provides structured and comprehensive training which helps small and medium practitioners hire and retain quality staff.

On the road to success

Mr. Andrew Wong shares how QP trains his analytical and problem solving skills to tackle the day-to-day challenges. He believes what he has learned from QP gives him the competitive edge for career advancement.

‧		QP results for September and December 2009 sessions

‧		Top students of modules B and D and final examination

‧		Change of module payment procedure

‧		Sign up as a QP representative

‧		Module preparation seminars and final examination revision course

‧		Online module preparation seminars

Technical seminars on financial instruments standards

The seminars will use a simple but comprehensive approach to explain the application of financial instruments standards. Please come and join the seminars on 13 and 15 April 2010.

Praying for time?

Ms. Cali Bird, an executive coach and qualified chartered accountant, shares some useful tips on how to make your working day less stressful.

This article is reproduced with the kind permission of Accountancy magazine – the official journal of the ICAEW.

Upcoming events

	Look out for the latest QP and examination assistance events.
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Where will you spend your Easter holiday?

The coming long Easter holiday is giving people a great opportunity to travel and relax. Share your plans and see where other members are going through the new online poll.

Practical experience

	We welcome three new AEs and 12 new ASs to the Institute’s practical experience scheme.
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Technical update

Grant Thornton has released a quarterly update on financial reporting standards.

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Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers have published updates on various issues in tax accounting.

For your information

Accredited and re-accredited programmes for QP admission.

Membership of the ICAEW.

GAA Accounting published.

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Industry news

Corporate rescue bill revived. Institute says financial crisis heightens urgency of adopting the bill.

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Big Four firms warn of IFRS adoption delays. IASB changes constitution to enhance accountability.

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Books of the month

	Three notable books on mergers and acquisitions are now available for your reference at the Institute’s library.
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