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Master of Professional Accounting (through Pathway 1)
Programme description
This programme develops students' professional competencies, broadens their knowledge of current developments in accounting and related disciplines, and enables them to handle today's complex businesses. Graduates have an in-depth knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, law and accounting information systems, and an understanding of the underlying theories and developments of modern accounting. They can advance their careers in accounting or related fields, or pursue senior management and executive positions.
Programme intended learning outcomes
- Apply accounting and financial management theories and techniques in preparing financial statements and providing accounting information for planning, control and decision-making.
- Analyze the roles and responsibilities of auditors, and apply key concepts related to audit planning and risk assessment to the audit process and other assurance engagements.
- Interpret and apply tax statutes to analyze practical tax problems, and apply key concepts of business and corporate laws to comply with legal requirement for doing business in Hong Kong.
- Exercise appropriate accounting judgments with a thorough understanding of the current developments in business related disciplines, both locally and globally.
Programme requirements
Programme-specific entry requirement: A recognized Master's Degree in business or a related area (or its equivalent). |
Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete 40 credits as follows:
Course code (Click the course code for details) |
Course title |
Credits |
Level |
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ACT B861 |
Accounting for Corporations |
5 |
Postgraduate |
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ACT B863 |
Financial Reporting Environment |
5 |
Postgraduate |
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ACT B865 |
Strategic Management Accounting |
5 |
Postgraduate |
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ACT B866 |
Audit Theory and Practice |
5 |
Postgraduate |
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ACT B867 |
Accounting Information Systems: A Managerial Perspective |
5 |
Postgraduate |
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FIN B862 |
Treasury and Financial Management |
5 |
Postgraduate |
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* Note: Starting from October 2008 intake, applicants to HKICPA's QP are expected to have completed at least five out of eight dayschools of the compulsory courses. For details of Professional recognition, click here. |