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The Institute is sponsoring "The Apprentice V". Tune in to TVB Pearl every Saturday at 8:30 pm starting from 29 July. We are taking the opportunity to inform the public about our CPA qualification programme (QP) with a one-minute "informercial" during the programme explaining the QP and the accountancy profession. A print advertising campaign over the course of the summer will broaden our reach beyond this television audience. You will also find "Spot the CPA" print advertisement at the end of July's SCMP, Apple Daily, Mingpao and Hong Kong Economic Times.

 
 

 

Sun Alliance & London Insurance plc: Authorised Employer

With the number of students taking QP continues to grow, more and more organisations decide to become authorised employers. While many CPA firms are already fully-fledged stakeholders in QP, the growing trend for commercial organisations operating in the broader business arena widens QP students' choice as to where and how they fulfil their practical experience requirements.

Sun Alliance & London Insurance plc is one of the multinational companies which joined the QP bandwagon in 2005. Its Hong Kong office's finance department currently employs nine qualified accountants and another two have just completed their practical experience requirements. Click here for more details.

 
 

 

CPA QP Results for February 2006 Session

  Workshop Module Examination Overall Pass Rates*
Module No. of Candidates Pass Rate No. of Candidates Pass Rate  
A (Financial Reporting) 1001 97% 1342 57% 61%
C (Auditing & Information Management 1055 98% 1585 49% 55%

*Overall pass rates refer to passes in both the workshop assessments and the module examinations.

CPA QP Examination Panelists' Reports

The panelists' reports for the Module A (Financial Reporting) and Module C (Auditing & Information Management) February 2006 Session are now available at the online QP learning support centre.

Top CPA Candidates in the February 2006 Session

Module A (Financial Reporting)
Mr. Kong Wing Hung, Ken obtained his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Hong Kong University of Science & Technology in 1996. He is now an accountant at KPMG.

Module C (Auditing and Information Management)
Ms. Cheng Yuet Chi, Grace obtained her Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from McGill University in 2005. She is now an Accountant at KPMG.

 
 

 

Revision Courses for September and December 2006 Sessions

The Institute will organise revision courses for candidates sitting the Module A and C examinations in September 2006 and the final examination in December 2006. Click here for more information.

 

 

Students' Social Activity

A happy hour gathering and networking event will be held on Wednesday, 6 September 2006. Students and workshop facilitators are all welcome. Top candidates from the CPA QP will share their views and experience on exam-related topics. In addition, you can also use this valuable opportunity to find out more about career development and practical experience requirements. The Institute's President had specially made time to meet students at this gathering. So, come and meet the President, members from our Student Services Committee and secretariat. Refreshments and souvenirs will be provided. Click here for application details.

 
 

 
Name: Taco Poon
Job Title: Senior Internal Audit Manager
Company: Denway Motors Limited
 
Click here to see Taco's career profile:
- career and study history
- job involvement
- salary
- career progression
 
 

 

Tips for Successful Interviews

The interview process does not need to be a daunting experience. By following a few simple guidelines you can ensure you are fully prepared and that you put yourself forward in the best possible light.

This article discusses the types of interviews you may experience with tips on how to make the most of your opportunities. Click here to find out more.

Contributed by Mr Jason Hemens, Corporate Communications Manager, Michael Page International

 
 

 

Recent Council Ruling on Character Reference Requirement

The Institute's Registration & Practising Committee and Council have recently reviewed the character reference requirement for membership admission and ruled that, with immediate effect, all completed character reference forms should be submitted by the two referees directly to the Institute by post. Submission of the character reference forms by the applicant will not be accepted. The objective of this change is to have direct confirmation from the referees on the fitness and propriety of the applicant to become a member of the Institute.

Students should refer to the membership application Form R-3 and character reference Form CR for further details.



The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) was established by Royal Charter in 1888. It is the largest and longest established accountancy body in Ireland. The ICAI has a membership of over 15,000 of whom 12,500 work on the island of Ireland. Over 2,500 Irish chartered accountants work in 90 countries globally. Around 65% of Irish CAs make their careers in the arenas of finance, business and industry while 35% work in practice, offering expertise in audit, tax accountancy and consultancy to a wide range of clients.

Through the reciprocal membership agreement signed between the ICAI and the Institute in 2002, Institute members who are qualified through our CPA QP and who have trained under an authorised employer / supervisor registered with the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs may apply for the prestigious ICAI membership (other conditions apply). You can find more details about the ICAI from their website at http://www.icai.ie

 
 

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Dates     Events
June
29 June-7 September 2006 E - Revision course on Module D
July
1 July-9 September 2006 E - Revision course on Module B
August
4-6 August 2006 Q - Modules B & D — 3rd workshops
5 August 2006 P - Workshop on consolidation skills — 2nd session
7 August 2006 Q - Announcement of examination results for Modules A & C
11 August 2006 Q - Modules A & C enrolment deadline
12 August 2006 P - Workshop on consolidation skills — 3rd session
P - Seminar on Hong Kong tax update
19 August 2006 Q - Announcement of final examination results
25-27 August 2006 Q - Modules B & D — 4th workshops
September
1 September 2006 P - Workshop on practical profits tax computation
6 September 2006 S - Happy hour gathering
9-30 September 2006 O - Workshops on PRC taxation
11 September 2006 Q - Commencement of Modules A & C
Q - Continuing Education Fund application for Modules A & C — submission deadline
12 September 2006 Q - Annual award and graduation ceremony
16 September 2006 P - Putonghua workshop
23 September 2006 Q - Modules B & D examinations
October
11, 18 & 25 October 2006 P - Workshop on auditing planning and completion
13-15 October 2006 Q - Modules A & C — 1st workshops
21 October 2006 P - Seminar on HKAS 32 & 39 — Financial assets and liabilities: recognition and measurements
28 October 2006 P - Seminar on HKAS 32 & 39 — Financial instruments: complex and presentation issues
29 October -
26 November 2006
E - Final examination revision course
November
3-5 November 2006 Q - Modules A & C — 2nd workshops
17-19 November 2006 Q - Modules A & C — 3rd workshops
December
8-10 December 2006 Q - Modules A & C — 4th workshops
9 December 2006 Q - Final examination
27 December 2006 Q - Modules A & C examinations
 
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