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Hong Kong Institute of CPAs signs recognition Agreement with its American counterpart

Graduate says QP creates a fast route for career advancement

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

Vision A.S. Limited discusses how QP complements the firm's training

Small firm, big task

Helen Kun, director of Vision A. S. Limited, says her firm benefits from the Institute's authorized employer scheme. The scheme helps the company attract high quality candidates to maintain its workforce competitiveness.

Fired up by finance

Gaston Cheung, assistant vice president, fund administration and finance of Sun Hung Kai Securities Limited, chose QP because of its local relevance and global recognition. He finds QP training is all-rounded which helps consolidate accountancy knowledge and business management skills.

‧		QP examination attendance dockets for module and final examinations (December 2011 session)
‧		Final examination – optional questions
‧		Question & answer booklets for previous sessions

Important notes for students regarding QP workshops:
‧		Workshop preparation
‧		Workshop completion as a prerequisite to sit the module examination
‧		Transfer to temporary workshop group
‧		Appeal for special consideration on absence from a QP workshop
‧		Release of workshop results


	Celebration cocktail for QP graduates of the June 2011 session


	The QP celebration cocktail for the June 2011 session was held on 24 September 2011 at Excelsior hotel. More than 270 graduates celebrated together for their successful completion of QP in this fun-filled cocktail. Please click here for the photo gallery.


	Managing your online reputation

	An increasing number of employers are using social networking sites and online search engines to research job applicants. Similar to your resume, your online profile creates an image of you for potential employers. This article provides you with tips to help manage and protect your online reputation. (The article is reprinted with the permission of Michael Page.)

Mutual recognition agreement between Hong Kong and U.S.

	The mutual recognition agreement was signed between the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the U.S. International Qualifications Appraisal Board representing the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The agreement covers the period from 24 October 2011 to 23 October 2016.
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Upcoming events

	Look out for the latest QP and examination assistance events for the December 2011 session.
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Practical experience

Updated practical experience framework support manual.

We welcome five new employers and 23 supervisors to the Institute's practical experience scheme.

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Technical update

Ernst & Young has issued a publication on challenges in adopting IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements.

PricewaterhouseCoopers has published FAQs on some common issues related to share-based payments in a business combination.

For your information

How do you communicate effectively in your workplace and handle audiences' questions in your presentation? Come join the business management skills series between November and December to learn more.

Industry news

	Institutes pledge to stay on path to auditing convergence. A joint declaration signed in October 2011 by Hong Kong and China auditing standard setters will help keep the convergence between the mainland and Hong Kong standards on course.
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Books of the month

	Three notable books on internal auditing are now available for your reference at the Institute's library.
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