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Benefits for mentors
Mentors can further enhance their coaching skills
and help mentees fulfill their potential which would
benefit the accounting profession as a whole.
Mentors will be awarded up to five non-verifiable
CPD hours on guiding a mentee during the one-year
mentorship process and up to three verifiable CPD
hours for attending mentorship related briefings.
Who can be a mentor?
A member in good standing, with post-qualification
experience of seven years or above, who has the
desire to give back and invest in the future
profession, is welcome to be a mentor.
What are the roles of a mentor?
A mentor serves as an advisor and counsellor to a
mentee by sharing his/her professional experience
and knowledge to facilitate development and
progression of the mentees.
Mentors are expected to:
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Have the mentee’s best interests in mind.
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Provide non-judgmental support.
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Provide guidance on issues raised.
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Pass on knowledge and experience but
encourage the mentee to be self-reliant.
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Help develop learning plans.
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Be a good listener and appreciate mentee’s point
of view.
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Inspire mentee to meet or exceed his/her chosen
goals.
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Provide honest feedback.
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Follow through on commitments.
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Be respectful, responsive and committed.
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Trustworthy – the issues discussed during a
mentoring session should be treated in strictest
of confidence.
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Show passion for the accounting profession.
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Be a role model of an accounting professional
with high standard of integrity and
professionalism.
Mentors are not expected to:
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Act as a sponsor.
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Find job for the mentee.
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Be an expert in all areas.
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Carry out a mentee’s work on his/her behalf.
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