Prospective CPA e-newsletter

Institute Chief Executive end of year update

Employer finds the AE scheme an effective way to connect with young prospective CPAs

Graduate chose QP
as her preferred accountancy qualification

Release of QP module examination results for May 2010 session

This year is an exciting year for the Institute. As the year comes to an end, the chief executive of the Institute,
Ms. Winnie Cheung, would like to share with our prospective CPAs news about the Institute's and the profession's recent developments.

Everybody's mentor

Louis Leung, president of
Wing On CPA & Associates, shares how he extends public service into his professional life through his involvement as the Institute's authorized employer and external supervisor. As an authorized supervisor, he can nurture the next generation of accountants.

‧		QP results for May 2010 session

‧		Top students of modules B and D ( May 2010 session)

‧		Studentship renewal for 2011

‧		Print function of e-book for module learning packs

‧		Collection of QP graduation certificates

Seminar on HKFRS update 2010/2011

Join the seminar on 7 January 2011 to learn about the latest updates and amendments on the HKFRSs and interpretations effective for and after 2010/2011.

Meeting challenges with QP

Alice Lau shares how the technical knowledge and soft skills she learned from QP equips her for the challenging work as an auditor. Through QP world-class training, her communication and team-building skills got polished up, which are the success ingredients for professional accountants.

Upcoming events

	Look out for the latest QP and examination assistance events.
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Practical experience

Complete the practical experience training records on an annual basis.

We welcome six new employers and 18 new supervisors to the Institute's practical experience scheme.

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Technical update

	KPMG's financial reporting update provides a summary of the requirements for classification and measurement of financial liabilities added to HKFRS 9 financial instruments.
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Industry news

Institute Chief Executive, Ms. Winnie Cheung, gave an interview to Metro Finance Radio on 16 December 2010 to talk about the HKEx announcement on accounting and auditing standards for mainland incorporated companies listed in Hong Kong.

You may click here to hear the recording. You may also see her electronic circular to all members on the day of the announcement to explain the details of the reciprocal arrangement. If you have comments or questions, please write to us at AandHshares@hkicpa.org.hk

Careers and development

	Hirings increase in Hong Kong in the fourth quarter. Biggest demand for skilled risk, compliance, product control and IT positions. (The article is reprinted from A-list.)
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Books of the month

	Three notable books on directors and corporate governance are now available for your reference at the Institute’s library.
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