Mazars CPA Limited praises QP for nurturing critical thinking in young accountants Graduate shares how QP helps his career advancement in internal audit field Complete the practical experience training records annually for membership admission     Not your average CPA   Edmund Chan, practising director of Mazars CPA Limited, says most of his firm's newly recruited staff study QP.  He believes that QP is beneficial to young accountants nowadays as it develops their analytical thinking, communication and presentation skills － the qualities that employers are looking for their staff.   Bringing internal audit to China   Tabo Poon, leader of internal audit function, Shougang Fushan Resources Group Limited, finds QP training to be practical and interactive.  The qualification equips him with transferable skills that help his career switches.           ‧   Studentship renewal for 2012 ‧   Collection of QP graduation certificates     The Institute has set up a "QP graduate register" which is uploaded onto the Institute's website for public access, to properly recognize our QP graduates' change of status from student to graduate.  QP graduates can now enjoy a whole host of benefits and privileges.   Seminar on HKFRS update for 2011/2012   Join the technical seminar on 18 January 2012 to learn about the latest updates and amendments on the HKFRSs and interpretations effective for and after 2011/2012.   Developing transferable skills       Transferable skills can be adapted between jobs; they are not specific to a single role.  Building these skills greatly expands your career options because they have broad appeal to potential employers.  This article gives you more details about the transferable skills that you should develop to assist with your career progression. (The article is reprinted with the permission of Michael Page.)     Upcoming events   Look out for the latest QP and examination assistance events.     Learn more… Practical experience Complete the practical experience training records on an annual basis.   We welcome four new employers and 19 supervisors to the Institute's practical experience scheme.     Learn more… Technical update A new technical training and support programme running from January to March 2012 is now open for enrolment. Take this chance to build your knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.     Learn more… For your information Accredited programmes for QP admission. High ranking mainland universities accredited. A Plus – integrated reporting. Subscription to mainland publications.     Learn more… Industry news   The Institute is developing its second specialist qualification (SQ) and specialist designation (SD), in taxation.  The specialist qualification, SQ (Taxation), is scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2012 to provide an in-depth study of different aspects of taxation.     Learn more… Books of the month   Three notable books on professional ethics are now available for your reference at the Institute’s library.     Learn more… Free subscription   If you wish to subscribe to this e-newsletter, please click here.     Useful links: Technical articles CPD programmes A Plus New books TechWatch e-learning programmes HKIAAT news A List     Enquiry and contact: Student Education & Training Department Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants 27/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: 2287 7236/ 2287 7099 Email: student@hkicpa.org.hk     Disclaimer: Some sections contain information from outside sources.  We endeavour to link to reputable sources but the Institute is not responsible for the accuracy of the content and the content does not necessarily represent the views of the Institute. This email together with the file(s) transmitted is intended solely for addressee(s) only and may contain confidential or privileged information.  If you receive this email in error, please contact the sender and delete it together with its attachment(s) from your computer(s).  You should note that the views expressed in this email are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Institute.  The recipient should check this email and all attachment(s) for the presence of virus.  The Institute will not accept liability for any damage caused by any viruses transmitted with this email.     Copyright © 2011 Hong Kong Institute of CPAs. All rights reserved.