Crowe Horwath (HK) says QP provides the sort of talents it needs Graduate appreciates QP for polishing her skills and widening her horizons Education and careers expo 2012 RTHK programme on Wonderful Accounting (精采會計)     Development programme   Pammy Fung, human resource and administration director of Crowe Horwath(HK) CPA Limited, advocates QP because of its good professional training for staff.  The firm finds QP graduates are more competent and have positive attitudes toward work.     The chief executive of the Institute, Ms. Winnie Cheung, would like to share with you a few issues being tackled at the Institute that have a global and China relevance.         Hunger for knowledge   Stephanie Ma enjoys the interactive and practical learning mode of QP.   She says QP has equipped her with a life-long ability to apply knowledge and skills to different roles at work.           ‧   Release of examination results ‧   Celebration party for QP graduates of the December 2011 session ‧   On-line module enrolment for the June 2012 session   Education and careers expo 2012   The Institute will participate in the education and careers expo from 9 to 12 February 2012.  We aim to introduce QP and showcase the accounting profession to visitors.  A seminar on "Moving forward to a successful accountancy career" as well as an information session with representatives from recruitment agencies and CPA firms will be arranged at the expo on 10 and 11 February 2012 respectively.  Come and join this annual event to obtain the latest information about the profession.       A new radio programme, "Wonderful Accounting" (精采會計) is now being aired on RTHK Radio 1 on every Sunday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. until end of February 2012.  The programme, hosted by the Institute's deputy executive director (qualifications) Jonathan Ng and DJ Chung Kit-leung, explores the exciting life of accounting.     Upcoming events   Look out for the latest QP and examination assistance events.     Learn more… Practical experience Register as a CPA. We welcome three new employers and 19 supervisors to the Institute's practical experience scheme.     Learn more… Technical update BDO, Deloitte and KPMG have published updates to provide an overview of new and revised financial reporting standards that are effective for December 2011 year-ends and subsequent accounting periods. For your information Training statistics in 2011. HKICPA platinum card issued by Bank of China. New discount offers.     Learn more… Industry news   Keith Pogson has been elected as president of the Institute at its 39th annual general meeting held on 16 December 2011.  Chiu Lai-kuen, Susanna, and Chan Kam-wing, Clement, were elected as vice presidents.     Learn more… Careers & development   A succinct, detailed career plan is one of the most useful tools you can use to identify where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there.  Here are five key steps to help you create your own career plan. (The article is reprinted with the permission of Michael Page.)     Learn more… Books of the month   Three notable books on International financial reporting standards (IFRS) 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.