Accounting & Finance Accounting
Today and Upcoming Events
Same as Master programme, this programme is pitched at QF Level 6 of the Hong Kong Qualification Framework. International recognition - UK, Australia and HK! Fly High! The Programme is recognised by HKICPA, ACCA, CPA Aust, CIMA and AIA. And we are conducting Conversion Programmes for two of the BIG FOUR. Converting your career and changing your life! Information seminar has been recorded and placed as the first video on the right. The upcoming information seminars dated on 12 June & 20 June 2023 are now ready for registration. Our students get brilliant results in ACCA public professional examinations, cheers! - Silver Medalist (Joint) in June 2022 - Top Affiliate in June 2020 - Top Affiliate in March 2019
Programme Overview
Highlights
Excellent! Our student Ms Cheung has won the CPA Australia Distinction Award!
This Programme offers you - the accounting knowledge required in commercial world - a FAST-TRACK to become a professional accountant.
- Video recording service of each lecture is available for the module "Financial Reporting", "Cost and Management Accounting", "Financial Management" and "Business and Company Law".
- Graduates awarded excellent results in the prestigious accounting professional bodies.
- ACCA Top Achievers ; silver medallists and Top Affliates
- HKICPA QP Prize award for Top students - CPAA Distinction Award - - Conversion programmes for 2 of the Big Four
All modules of the programme are CEF reimbursable.
Non-means-tested loans Scheme from Government.
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 Details
This Programme is designed to prepare non-accounting bachelor degree graduates to become professional accountants through satisfying the educational requirements for admission to the Qualification Programme (QP) of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). This Programme is also recognised by ACCA, CIMA, CPA Aust and awarded the maximum allowable exemptions.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Accredited part-time conversion programme. Graduates are eligible for direct entry to the HKICPA's Qualification Programme (QP). |
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Graduates of this programme will be exempted 9 papers from the ACCA Qualification examinations. |
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Graduates will be exempted from all 6 Foundation Level exams and are eligible to apply for the CPA Australia Associate membership. |
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Graduates of this programme will be exempted 4 papers for Foundation Level, 4 papers for Professional Level 1 from the AIA Professional examinations. |
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Graduates of this programme will be exempted up to 7 papers from the CIMA Chartered Management Accounting Qualification. |
*Applicants bear the responsibility to confirm with HKICPA that their bachelor’s degrees are recognized by HKICPA in meeting it’s student registration requirements before enrolling on this PgD(PA) programme. The PgD(PA) awardees shall be eligible for direct entry to the QP of HKICPA. However, the final admission decision is subject to the approval of the HKICPA.
<Source from the website of HKICPA, please click link for details.>
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships will be granted from the professional bodies below to our top student:
1) HKICPA
2) ACCA
3) CPAA
ARTICULATION
This Programme offers the following articulation paths:
MSc in Professional Accountancy | Graduates of this Programme (members/ affliates of a listed professional accountancy body) are eligible to enrol in the MSc in Professional Accountancy programme offered by UCL (World ranking -top 10) of University of London. |
- HKU SPACE offers a Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy to support your study of this MSc programme.
CLASS SCHEDULE
- Weekday evenings or Saturdays afternoons/ evenings or Sundays morning/ afternoons/ evenings.
TEACHER PROFILE
Teacher (Module) | Qualification |
Mr Lenson Leung |
- ACS, ACIS, CPA (HK), FCCA |
Mr Richard Man |
- Barrister-at-Law (HK) Practising since 2016 |
Mr Cliff Kong |
- Member of CPA Australia |
Dr Zenki Kwan (Financial Management) |
- Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) - Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) - Certified Banker - Six Sigma |
Mr Albert Poon |
- QP Workshop Facilitator & Marker (HKICPA) |
Dr Gary Leung (Financial Reporting) |
- Fellow member of ACCA - Member of HKICPA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, CPABC, ICSA, ICFA |
Dr Kamsuo Wong |
- New QP Technical Author for Module 1, 6 & 11 |
Ms Edith Chan |
- New QP Technical Author for Module 9 |
Ms Janet Kam |
- Fellow member of the ACCA |
Mr Samuel Cheung |
- CGMA; HKICPA; AICPA |
Application Code | 2265-AC004A | Apply Online Now |
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Modules & Class Details
Modules
This Programme consists of six core modules and six business knowledge supporting modules:
Core Modules (40 hours each except Financial Reporting) |
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1. Financial Reporting (50 hours)* | 2. Cost and Management Accounting* |
3. Financial Management* | 4. Business and Company Law* |
5. Auditing and Professional Practice | 6. Taxation and Tax Planning |
Business Knowledge Supporting Modules (36 hours each except Basic Accounting) |
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1. Basic Accounting (54 hours) | 2. Statistics |
3. Economics | 4. Management Information Systems |
5. Principles of Marketing | 6. Business Organisation & Organisational Behaviour |
* Video recording service of each lecture is available for revision via online learning platform.
- For descriptions of the modules, please refer to the programme brochure available at the the "Leaflet" button above.
Exemption from Business Knowledge Supporting Modules
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In general, applications for exemption from the Business Knowledge Supporting modules will be considered if applicants have prior studies of equivalent modules with standard, depth and scope at higher diploma level or above.
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For Basic Accounting, equivalent modules taken 10 years ago or with results of grade D or below may not be considered for exemption.
Exemption from CORE Modules
- Applications for exemption from Business and Company Law and Cost and Management Accounting will be considered if applicants have prior studies of equivalent modules with appropriate standard, depth and scope at bachelor degree level or above.
- For Business and Company Law, equivalent module(s) taken before year 2014 may not be considered for exemption.
- For Cost and Management Accounting, equivalent module(s) taken with grade D or below may not be considered for exemption.
- Applications fee for each Core module exemption is HK$500 (non-refundable).
- Those with exempted Core modules are required to pay a fee of HK$1,000 rather than HK$7,300.
Applicants who would like to apply for exemption should complete the relevant part in the application form and submit together with course syllabuses of equivalent modules in their prior studies. The Admission Committee will grant exemptions to qualified applicants who could provide sufficient documentary evidences before the respective application deadlines. Late submission of relevant information will result in no exemption.
Class Details
CORE Modules | FR | CMA | FM | LAW | APP | TAX |
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Jan 2025 |
Period: 8 Jan-2 Apr 2025 (Mon & Wed) Time: 19:00-22:00 Venue: TBC |
Period: 9 Jan-17 Apr 2025 (Thu) Time: 19:00-22:15 Venue: TBC |
Period: 7 Jan-8 Apr 2025 (Thu & 1 x Sat) Time: 19:00-22:15 Venue : TBC |
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Period: 3 Jan-25 Apr 2025 (Fri) Time: 19:00-22:15 Venue : TBC |
May 2025 | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
Sep 2025 | Y | Y | Y | Y |
The above schedules are subject to change. (The end date is the examination date.)
FR - Financial Reporting
CMA - Cost and Management Accounting
FM - Financial Management
LAW - Business and Company Law
APP - Auditing and Professional Practice
TAX - Taxation and Tax Planning
Business Knowledges Supporting Modules | BA | STAT | BOOB | MKT | ECON | MIS |
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Jan 2025 |
Period: 13 Jan-25 Apr 2025 (Mon & Sun) Time: 19:00-22:00 / 14:00-18:00 Venue : TBC |
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Period: 14 Jan-23 Apr 2025 (Tue) Time: 19:00-22:00 Venue: TBC |
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Period: 4 Jan-29 Mar 2025 (Sat) Time: 14:30-17:30 Venue: TBC |
May 2025 | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
Sep 2025 |
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The above schedules are subject to change. (The end date is the examination date.)
BA - Basic Accounting
STAT - Statistics
BOOB - Business Organisations & Organisational Behaviour
MKT - Principles of Marketing
ECON - Economics
MIS - Management Information Systems
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$200 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- HK$7,800 per module (Core modules except Financial Reporting (For academic year 2024/25))
- HK$8,000 per module (Financial Reporting (For academic year 2024/25))
- HK$3,900 - 5,200 (Business Knowledge Supporting Modules (For academic year 2024/25))
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall hold a first or second-class honours bachelor’s degree(*) awarded by a recognized university.
If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
- an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS;
- a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL;
- HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above;
- HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
- equivalent qualifications.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
(*) A bachelor’s degree with an average grade of “B” or above is considered as equivalent.
Notes to applicants:
- Applicants with relevant prior studies can apply for exemption from Business knowledge supporting modules. Please complete relevant part in the application form and furnish course syllabuses.
- Admission decisions at each cohort are made on competitive basis. Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements are not necessarily be admitted.
- Unsuccessful applicants will, normally, receive written notification within one month after the respective closing dates for applications or after the respective class commencement dates, whichever is later.
SINGLE MODULE ENROLMENT
You can enrol selected modules on "Single module basis" in order to fulfill the educational requirement of HKICPA and CPA Australia. Copy of HKID card and Assessment letter from HKICPA/ CPA Australia should be provided for enrolment purpose.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Financial Reporting (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148904 | FEES $8,000 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Cost and Management Accounting (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148912 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Financial Management (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148920 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Business and Company Law (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148939 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Auditing and Professional Practice (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148947 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Taxation and Tax Planning (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148955 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Basic Accounting (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148963 | FEES $5,200 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Statistics (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148971 | FEES $3,950 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
ECONOMICS (MODULE FROM POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z14898A | FEES $3,950 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Management Information Systems (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z148998 | FEES $4,250 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Business Organisation & Organisational Behaviour (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149013 | FEES $4,250 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
Principles of Marketing (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149005 | FEES $3,950 | ENQUIRY 2867-8469 |
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 MethodPlease submit the following documents along with your applicaton and payment in person to any of enrolment counters:
- Completed and signed application form
- Copies of ID card, academic certificates and transcripts (Please bring along the originals to any HKU SPACE Learning Centres upon submission of application for certification purposes.)
- Copies of course syllabuses of equivalent modules in your prior studies for exemption purposes (Please specify the source of information or URL for verification.) <Not required for applicants who do not apply for exemption>
- A non-refundable applicaton fee of HK$200. Payment made by cheque should be crossed and made payable to "HKU SPACE".
*** For applicants apply the programme via ONLINE APPLICATION, please also upload the following documents for assessment.
- Copy of HKID card, academic certificates and transcripts (For non-local applicants, please attach the valid visa if any)
- Professional path you would like to attempt
- Application for exemption from Business Knowledge Supporting/ Core modules (Applicants apply for exemptions, please attach the course syllabuses of equivalent modules in your prior studies.)
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SINGLE MODULE ENROLMENT
You can enrol selected modules on "Single module basis" in order to fulfill the educational requirement of HKICPA and CPA Australia. Copy of HKID and Assessment letter from HKICPA/ CPA Australia should be provided for enrolment purpose.
*** For applicants enrolling on "Single module basis" via ONLINE APPLICATION, please upload the following documents for enrolment purpose:
- Copy of HKID card (For non-local applicants, please attach the valid visa if any)
- Assessment letter from HKICPA/ CPA Australia
- Course fees paid are not refundable and transferable if courses are successfully commenced in any one of HKU SPACE Learning Centers except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances.
- For details of payment method, please click here.
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