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[Please enroll as soon as possible] Suitable for those who want to Start UP his own Business; be an Accounting Clerk or executives who want more knowledge in accounting or those who join back the industry after a break!! Provides a very practical and all-round knowledge in financial accounting, costing, taxation, finance and auditing!! Internationally recognised by a number of professional accounting organization (see professional path below). All modules of the programme are CEF reimbursable. Non-means-tested loans Scheme from Government. (Programme Code: B00600048) Holders of the HKU SPACE MasterCard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000.
Programme Overview
Highlights
*The co-payment ratios by learners (i.e. the percentage of fees to be borne by learners) for the first HK$10,000 subsidy is 20% of the course fee and that for the remaining HK$15,000 subsidy is 40% of the course fee.
This programme is designed for working adults who aspire to acquire knowledge in the field of accounting. Graduates will have the necessary skills to allow them to support the work of professional accountants. Exemption from various professional examinations and university are granted to our graduates. Scholarships are available for students to pursue further accounting study.
- Better career path in accounting or related fields
- Practical and workplace knowledge
- Job opportunities
** Scholarships up to HK$7,300 for top students for further Accounting study!
**Our student won the Hong Kong Top Score Winner of the Paper F7& F8 with respect to ACCA June 2015 Exam sessions.
1. Professional Path
a ) ACCA (The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants)
Full exemption on Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) leading to a suite of ACCA awards such as :
- CAT (Certified Accounting Technicians) Qualification and you are entitled to use the designatory letters CAT
- ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Management Accounting (RQF Level 2) and ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4);
- Exemptions of Applied Knowledge exams from the ACCA;
- Particularly suitable for those who have a break in the career life --- could start as an Accounts Clerk and specialize in an audit, tax or financial managerial role as you progress upwards
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ACCA
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Graduates will be eligible for exemption as follows:
b) AIA (The Association of International Accountants) - Exemption of 5 papers;
c) CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) - Exemption of 4 papers
2. Academic Path
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Up to 3 modules' exemptions;
- University of Hull Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Up to 9 modules' exemptions
Programme Details
This programme will assist graduates to acquire core accounting skills which will allow them to support the work of professional accountants. It suits those working adults who do not have prior accounting education and training.
Upon completion of 10 modules, an award of Diploma in Accounting and Business will be conferred. An intermediate award of “Certificate in Accounting and Business” will be conferred upon successful completion of the first 5 modules.
To complete the programme, students take 10 modules, each with 33 hours of lectures:
1. Transaction Accounting # |
2. Accountant in Business |
3. Financial Accounting I |
4. Cost Accounting I |
5. Financial Accounting II |
6. Cost Accounting II |
7. Taxation |
8. Auditing Practice and Procedure |
9. Managing Finances |
10. Corporate and Business Law |
# Applicants with LCCI Level 2 Certificate in Accounting can submit applications for exemption from “Transaction Accounting” . Application fee for exemption: HK$500.
Application Code | 2270-AC014A | Apply Online Now |
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Days / Time
- Monday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 10:00/ 10:15/ 10:30 pm
- Wednesday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Friday, 7:00 pm - 10:00/10:30 pm
- Students are expected to enrol 2 modules per semester, and be eligible to graduate in about one year and eight months. The maximum duration to complete the whole programme is 4 years.
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Coming Modules offered in Feb 2025 intake*:
Students are strongly encouraged to register "Transaction Accounting" as the first module in this intake.
- Transaction Accounting
- Cost Accounting I
- Financial Accounting II
- Taxation
Beginning From June 2025
Coming Modules offered in June 2025 intake*:
Students are strongly encouraged to register "Transaction Accounting" as the first module in this intake.
- Transaction Accounting
- Cost Accounting II
- Auditing Practice and Procedure
- Managing Finances
^Some classes are held at weekends in the morning/afternoon.
Coming Modules offered in Oct 2025 intake*:
Students are strongly encouraged to register "Transaction Accounting" as the first module in this intake.
- Transaction Accounting
- Accountant in Business
- Financial Accounting I
- Corporate and Business Law
^Some classes are held at weekends in the morning/afternoon.
* The above is tentative only and is provided to assist student's advanced planning, possible changes may be necessary due to teaching / Administrative reasons.
Coming Modules offered in Feb 2026 intake*:
Students could register for "Transaction Accounting " as co-requisite module
- Transaction Accounting
- Cost Accounting I
- Financial Accounting II
- Taxation
^Some classes are held at weekends in the morning/afternoon.
Class Details
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
2025 Feb Intake (Tentative)
Module |
Course Name |
Class Period |
Time |
Venue |
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ACCT3039 |
Transaction Accounting |
07/02/2025 - 16/05/2025 (*Fri) |
19:00 - 22:00 |
ADC/UNC |
ACCT3041 |
Cost Accounting I *Pre-requisite modules of Transaction Accounting |
05/02/2025 - 30/04/2025 (*Wed) |
19:00 - 22:00 |
KWC |
ACCT4079 |
Financial Accounting II *Pre-requisite modules of Financial Accounting I |
06/02/2025 - 10/04/2025(*Thu) Sun: 16,23/02, 16,23/03 13:30-17:30 |
19:00 - 22:00 |
ADC/UNC |
ACCT4080 |
Taxation |
04/02/2025 - 06/05/2025(*Tue) |
18:45 - 22:15 |
FTC |
ADC: Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong (access via the shopping arcade escalators through Exit A, Admiralty MTR Station)
UNC: 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK (Exit D, Admiralty MTR Station)
KWC: 5/F, 7/F, 8/F, 10/F, 11/F & 12/F, NCB Innovation Centre, 888 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon (Exit D1 or D2, Lai Chi Kok MTR Station)
FTC:1/F, 4/F, 10/F, 14/F, 16/F, 19/F, 20/F & 22/F, Fortress Tower, 250 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Notes: The venue, time and date arrangements are subject to final confirmation, HKU SPACE reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The date of examination is included in the above class period.
June 2025 (tentative)
- Transaction Accounting
- Managing Finances
- Auditing Practice and Procedure
- Cost Accounting II
Oct 2025 (tentative)
- Transaction Accounting
- Accountant in Business
- Financial Accounting I
- Corporate and Business Law
Feb 2026 (tentative)
- Transaction Accounting
- Cost Accounting I
- Financial Accounting II
- Taxation
Our Edge
Professional Accreditation
ACCA
- Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting and Business programme will be exempted from up to three subjects in the Professional Examinations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Graduates are eligible for full exemption from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Foundations in Accountancy (FIA). Graduates will be entitled for the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification if they register as a student for FIA, complete the online module, “Foundations in Professionalism” and have one year’s relevant working experience.
- Students with the Certificate in Accounting and Business awarded by HKU SPACE and passing one of the three examinations (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting or Accountant in Business) of ACCA will be awarded “Diploma in Accounting and Business” by ACCA.
AIA
- 4 exemptions for foundation level; 1 for Professional Level 1.
CIMA
- Up to 2 Papers' exemption from CIMA Professional Examination.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- HK$3,800 per module (Modules 1-4)
HK$4,300 per module (Modules 5-10)
Entry Requirements
Applicants should:
- have gained in the HKCEE Grade E in 3 subjects, and Level 2 in Chinese Language and English Language*; or
- have gained in the HKDSE Level 2 in 5 subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language; or
- have successfully completed the Project Yi Jin; or
- be aged at least 18 with one year's relevant work experience.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A)) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in these two subjects at HKCEE.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Transaction Accounting (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149153 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Accountant in Business (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148777 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Financial Accounting I (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149021 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Cost Accounting I (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149161 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Financial Accounting II (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149102 | FEES $4,300 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Cost Accounting II (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z14917A | FEES $4,300 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Auditing Practice and Procedure (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149110 | FEES $4,300 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Taxation (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149188 | FEES $4,300 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Managing Finances (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149129 | FEES $4,300 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Corporate and Business Law (Module from Diploma in Accounting and Business) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z14934A | FEES $4,300 | ENQUIRY 2867-8421 |
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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Complete the online application form
Applicant may click the icon on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.
Some programmes/courses may admit by selection, and may require applicants to provide electronic copy of any required documents (e.g. proof of qualification) as indicated on the programme/course webpage. Only file format in doc, docx, jpg and pdf are supported. -
Make Online Payment
Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:
"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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