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BDO holds QP in high regard for its crucial role in nurturing quality accountants

QP student shares his life story on how he combats with adversities in pursuing his goal as a professional accountant

Examination attendance dockets for sitting QP module and final examinations
(June 2011 session)

Recruiting right people

Clement Chan, managing partner of BDO Limited, says most of his firm's new recruits study QP as the programme provides training not just in technical knowledge, but also leadership and management skills. He is convinced that QP moulds the best talents into the best professional accountants with integrity and enthusiasm for the accountancy profession.

Taking on life's challenges

Lonny Mak, has struggled through his illnesses in haemophilia and liver disease to realize his dream of becoming a professional accountant. He takes every difficulty he meets as challenges. With his optimistic and can-do spirit, Mak keeps on pursuing an accountancy career via the AAT and QP qualifications.

‧		Examination attendance dockets

‧		Examination regulations

‧		The AsiaWorld-Expo as the QP examination centre

‧		Extended library opening hours during examination period

‧		Online module preparation seminars

Technical seminar on overview of auditing standards – recap and update

Please come and join the seminar on 6 July 2011 to learn about the current and latest requirements of the Hong Kong Standards of Quality Control and the Hong Kong Standards of Auditing. Seats are limited.

Sure-win interview

Job interviews are inevitable but often nerve-wracking. Emma Chamock, regional director of Hays Accountancy & Finance in Hong Kong, shares a few tips.

(The article is reprinted from A-list.)

Upcoming events

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

Complete the practical experience training records.

We welcome five new employers and 15 supervisors to the Institute's practical experience scheme.

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Technical update

Ernst & Young has published illustrative interim condensed financial statements and International GAAP disclosure checklist based on IFRS in issue at 31 March 2011.

Another publication from Ernst & Young provides an overview of the upcoming changes in IFRS for financial year ending June 2011.

For your information

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Industry news

	The Securities and Futures Commission criticizes IPO sponsors for "inadequate" due diligence.
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Books of the month

	Three notable books on sustainability and environment management are now available for your reference at the Institute's library.
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