The Institute received tremendous responses for the QP Case Analysis Competition this year. 149 teams comprising 550 students registered for the QP Case Analysis Competition 2007. The written reports are currently being reviewed by a panel of reviewers and the list of finalists will be announced on 5 November 2007. Earlier, around 250 students attended a seminar on "Corporate re-engineering: strategies and implementation", to prepare for the Competition. Through powerful and interactive presentations on 22 September 2007, participants gained valuable insights into case preparation by understanding more about making a business plan, using financial analytical tools and applying various corporate turnaround processes. The finalists will come together for the QP Case Analysis Competition Presentation Day, followed by a Luncheon with CPAs, on Saturday, 17 November 2007. If you want to be part of this exciting event, here's a wonderful chance for you to participate – free of charge. As a QP Affiliate Club member, you can enjoy the privilege of being part of this special luncheon gathering. Take this golden opportunity to meet students from other universities, leading accounting practitioners and business leaders. The number of seats is limited, and they will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. So reserve your place by clicking here now. All applications must be received by 5 November 2007. Please note that priority will be given to all participating teams.       A presentation skills workshop, with the aim of helping students build confidence when speaking publicly was successfully organized by the Institute's QP Support Committee on 1 September 2007. Ms. Cheung Wai Tze, a winner of the Asian Top 10 Corporate Trainer 2006, led this workshop and introduced 54 participants to some useful techniques on how to deliver a powerful speech and to communicate effectively. Through Ms. Cheung's lively demonstration and interactive class activities, all participants enjoyed themselves and found the workshop very useful.       Name: Chris Lau Job title: Assistant Finance Manager Company: Win Hanverky Holdings Limited Click here to see Chris' career profile: - career and study history - job involvement - career achievement - career progression       Authorized supervisor: Mrs. Chiu Yeo Gek Ngoh, KCS Ltd. Mrs. Chiu Yeo Gek Ngoh has been working in the accounting profession for over 30 years. A graduate of the University of New South Wales, with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1972, Mrs. Chiu became a chartered accountant three years later in Australia. She came to Hong Kong in 1978 and worked at KPMG for 25 years. 2003 saw a turning point when KCS Ltd. spinned off from KPMG, and Mrs. Chiu was appointed as a director of the company in 2006. Now one of Asia's leading providers of corporate accounting, corporate secretarial, payroll outsourcing as well as trust and estate administration services, KCS helps companies manage their business from the planning and set-up stages to on-going administration and even corporate restructuring. Mrs. Chiu has been registered as an Authorized Supervisor (AS) with the Institute's Qualification Programme (QP) since 2004. She believes that QP is an excellent programme for students pursuing a career in accounting for a number of reasons. "First of all, it is the fastest way to a professional qualification. Also, it is very well structured and covers a wide-ranging fundamental topics. Lastly, it is internationally recognised." Click here for details.       Top final examination candidates in the June 2007 session Our special congratulations go to the top candidates of the final examination in June 2007 session. The gold and silver prize winners are Mr. Wong Wai Chung, Philip and Ms. Chui Wai Man, and the two bronze prize winners are Ms. Chan Wai Ying and Mr. Wong Wah.   Gold award prize winner (Li Fook Shu Memorial Prize winner) Wong Wai Chung, Philip obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Accountancy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2006. He is now an assistant assessor at the Inland Revenue Department of the Government of HKSAR.     Silver award prize winner Chui Wai Man, Jasmine obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2006. She is now an audit associate at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.     Bronze award prize winners Chan Wai Ying obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Accountancy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2006. She is now an associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers.     Wong Wah obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2006. He is now an associate at Grant Thornton.       Chevening Scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK 2008 Chevening Scholarship will be awarded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to outstanding professionals from Hong Kong and Macao in 2008. Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship covering tuition fee, airfares and living costs up to a total of around HK$350,000. Please click here for scholarship details.    Another free paper The Standard has become the first local English daily to switch to free circulation, a business trend already adopted by three Chinese dailies. Starting 10 September 2007, 120,000 copies are distributed in business districts and high-traffic locations.       Moving to a new role in an organization can often be as daunting as the prospect of moving to a different company. A new position in a company brings with it fresh opportunities but also new expectations. It is an opportunity to prove yourself again while building a fresh set of skills. Certainly, there are ways to make the transition to a new role as painless as possible. Click here for the full article.  This article is reprinted from South China Morning Post "JOBCOACH" series with permission from DBM (14 April 2007).