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Special skills
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Special skills

Meanwhile, the growing popularity of forensic accounting is ascribed to the development of anti-fraud and anti-bribery legislation around the world, imposing more responsibilities on business owners.  Few CPAs in Hong Kong are specialized in this area, but many Institute members believe that the demand for forensic accountants is stronger than ever. “This industry is really going,” says Alick Fong, manager of corporate recovery and forensic services at Mazars and an Institute member.

Celebrate talent
Career Coaching & Guidance

Celebrate talent

Whether you are “Generation X” or “Y”, or even a baby boomer, it is clear that you are expected to change jobs far more regularly than in the past, writes Katharine de Vaal.

Think hard before you leave the law
Career Coaching & Guidance

Think hard before you leave the law

I am a qualified solicitor who has practised for four years and works for one of the best international firms. But the longer I stay in law, the more sure I am it’s not for me.

Initiative can reap rewards
Career Coaching & Guidance

Initiative can reap rewards

I am a mechanical engineering graduate and I have been looking for an entry-level analyst position in the finance sector for over a year now without success.

Be the centre of retention
Career Coaching & Guidance

Be the centre of retention

This week, we continue to look at some of the most effective measures employers can use to retain staff, writes Marc Burrage.

Take steps to stop job hops
Career Coaching & Guidance

Take steps to stop job hops

We have seen how jobseekers today have higher expectations about the kind of employment they …

Get career in motion with motivation
Career Coaching & Guidance

Get career in motion with motivation

Motivation is our internal drive “to do” – to achieve, to evolve or to change. It plays an important role in most areas of our lives, yet many of us find it …

Get and give credit for job well done
Career Coaching & Guidance

Get and give credit for job well done

Getting credit, or recognition for your work, is the lifeblood of your career. It leads to rewards – such as promotion and …

Three quick steps to feeling good
Career Coaching & Guidance

Three quick steps to feeling good

Self-confidence is one of the essentials for a successful career. People who feel good about themselves and their abilities tend to …