逆境中自強不息
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德勤會計師事務所全國首席知識主任及資深稅務合夥人羅盛慕嫻女士表示，各行各業的從業員均需於逆境中自強不息，持續提升自己及機構的競爭力
Ms. Law Shing Mo-han Yvonne, National Chief Knowledge Officer & Partner at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu stated that people in all industries should equip yourself to raise your own professional standards and the competitiveness of the company |
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上一期的學院通訊中，特許公認會計師公會（ACCA香港分會）教育及發展主管林凱茵認為會計行業仍向好，考取國際認可的會計資格將有助有志人士入行。究竟會計行業中人認為金融海嘯對行業有何影響？這些專業人士又應何去何從？
於四大會計師行之一－「德勤會計師事務所」，擔任全國首席知識主任及資深稅務合夥人的羅盛慕嫻女士表示：「在金融海嘯下，每個行業都不能獨善其身。會計行業雖然因為經濟環境的轉變而面對一定的衝擊，但相對於其他行業而言，會計從業員受到的影響較為輕微。」
羅女士提醒會計從業員應趁此經濟環境找出自己須增值以精益求精的正確方向。她指出：「由於會計工作性質較為多元化，行業一向需要從業員具備專業資格及廣泛知識，故即使經濟不景，會計從業員仍可於業內不同的工作範疇盡展所長。如在逆市中會計師樓在合併收購方面的生意會減少，清盤及債務重組的生意則增多，專責合併收購的會計從業員便可通過人手調配，分擔清盤及債務重組的工作。當然，亦有不少會計師樓的員工選擇轉到其他商業機構從事會計工作。」
具豐富客戶服務及相關人力培訓經驗的羅女士指出：「無論何時或身處不同的經濟環境下，各行各業的從業員均需於逆境中自強不息，持續提升自己及機構的競爭力。其中，大型國際企業或上市公司都希望員工能掌握最新的專業知識，從而幫助減低業務在危機中所受的影響，幫助公司作出長遠及有利的決策。電腦審計在現時資訊科技普及的環境下已是必備的技能，風險管理在雷曼事件及其他國際金融機構經歷沉重危機後亦愈受重視，而不少課程的內容涵蓋這兩方面及更全面的商業知識。」
SPEED 與英國University of Wales 合辦的Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Accounting 獲多個國際會計專業學會認可，包括ACCA、CIMA及AIA。此課程的設計乃配合現時會計行業對人才的需求，以培育更多會計專才。
Professional Education Keeps You on Top of the Tides
In the previous issue, Ms. Brenda Lam, Head of Learning and Development of ACCA Hong Kong, mentioned that large local companies and multinational companies require candidates to have accounting degrees and internationally recognised qualifications. Under the financial tsunami, how are the current accountants doing?
Ms. Law Shing Mo-han Yvonne, National Chief Knowledge Officer & Partner at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu said, "The financial crisis has adversely affected every industry to a certain extent. Apparently, the accounting industry has been hit but the actual influence on accounting practitioners is comparatively less devastating. Professional accounting knowledge comprises a wide spectrum of areas. Accountants who are equipped with multiple accounting know-hows are now applying their multiple knowledge and skills to various areas within an accounting firm and such practice is one of the cost-saving measures of the firm. For instance, the same accountant can handle liquidation and debt relief projects during recession and acquisition and merger projects when the market rebounds. It is also common for accounting staff to change to other business sectors as accountants."
From her years of client services and related human resource management experience, Yvonne suggested, "Whether you are in the profession of accounting or not, it is essential to keep up your competitive edge as well as that of your serving organisation. Recently, I suggest keeping an eye on areas like computer auditing skills and risk management. Professional education is always important to employers when seeking for competent candidates, during rising or falling tides. Multi-national corporations or listed companies expect that their employees will acquire these knowledge to minimise the risk of the enterprise in the economic crises and help the company to make long-term and effective decisions."
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Accounting offered by SPEED in collaboration with University of Wales, UK is recognised by several professional accounting organisations, including ACCA, CIMA and AIA. This programme is designed to meet the manpower needs of accounting industry. |
