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Entrance Year Sept 2023

Programme Code 21046

Stream Code

MAF for Master (Full-time)
PAF for PgD (Full-time)
MAE for Master (Part-time)
PAP for PgD (Part-time)

Mode of Study Mixed Mode

Normal Duration

1 year for Master (Full-time)
1 year for PgD (Full-time)
2 years for Master (Part-time)
1.5 years for PgD (Part-time)

Credits Required for Graduation

36 for Master,
21 for PgD

Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2023

Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2023

Programme Leaders

Programme Director

Dr Yuan HUANG
PhD, MPhil, BBA 

Programme Manager

Dr Jody WONG
PhD, MSc, BA, FCPA, FCCA, CTA

Remarks

  • Mode of study: Mixed-mode
  • Students can pursue their studies in either full-time stream (MAF/PAF) or part-time stream (MAE/PAP). In general, one daytime/evening class per week will be scheduled for each subject over a regular 13-week semester and two daytime/evening classes per week over a 7-week Summer Term. For the MPA, students should normally be able to complete the programme full-time in 1 year and part-time in 2 years. For the PgDPA, students should normally be able to complete the programme full-time in 1 year and part-time in 1.5 years.

 

Notes to Applicants

  • An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and would reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and upload all necessary documents.
  • Applicants for the full-time stream are recommended to submit their GMAT scores.

Aims and Characteristics

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Programme Aims

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) programme is a conversion Master's programme aiming to provide business degree graduates with an intensive education in accounting and related knowledge and skills. Students' achievement is targeted at two levels:

  • To become professional user, preparer, and auditor of accounting information upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma;

  • To become expert users of accounting information for making executive decisions upon completion of the Master’s degree.

Characteristics

The completion of seven Core Subjects leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (PgDPA). On completion of the PgDPA components, graduates will be able to:

  • Evaluate external financial reporting;

  • Apply accounting and finance concepts and data analytical tools in decision making;

  • Understand the legal, regulatory and ethical issues in accounting.

In addition to the above seven Core Subjects, the completion of two additional Compulsory Subjects and three Elective Subjects leads to the award of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA).  On completion of the MPA components, graduates will be able to:

  • Master theoretical frameworks in accounting, finance and corporate governance;

  • Develop expertise in accounting and finance.

Professional Recognition

The seven Core Subjects of the programme (which lead to the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (PgDPA) award, and constitute part of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) award) have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Graduates completing these seven Core Subjects, together with the Fundamental Business Courses, will be eligible for the exemption of 10 Modules in the HKICPA Qualification Programme (QP). Upon completion of another five subjects (i.e. two additional Compulsory Subjects and three Elective Subjects), students will be awarded the MPA.

 

The programme is also accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and CPA (Australia). PgDPA and MPA graduates are eligible to claim a maximum exemption of 9 papers from the ACCA examination. Together with meeting other undergraduate pre-requisites, graduates will also be eligible to apply for associate membership of CPA (Australia).

 

In addition, graduates are eligible to apply for exemption of three papers under the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme of the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute, and exemption of two papers under the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualifying Programme of the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong.

Message from Alumni

Many lecturers were experienced practitioners or reputable scholars in the fields of accounting, finance and taxation. They helped me gain extensive knowledge and specialist skills.

HO Kwok Lun

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The programme further enhanced and updated my technical knowledge as well as practical skills which have been critical to my career success. It also kept me abreast of the latest development in the accounting profession.

REN Fang

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