The Qualification Programme (QP) of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs (HKICPA) is a comprehensive training programme that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to become a CPA. QP builds on an accounting degree and progresses to course work and examinations by students requiring to participate in workshops for resolving practical cases. QP graduates will have the knowledge, skills and values it takes to carry the designation of CPA. Completing the QP exempts the requirement of taking the Hong Kong practising certificate examinations, which are necessary to register as an auditor who has the statutory authority to sign audited accounts.
Structure And Syllabus
The QP comprises four modules and a final examination.
The coming intake is your final opportunity to pass the module examinations before the launch of the new enhanced QP.
The following modules are offered in the September intake :
\Module B – Financial Management
Module D – Taxation Requirements for each module :
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Self-study for 15 weeks using study materials (ie the Candidate Learning Pack ) provided by the HKICPA
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Complete four workshops led by 2 experienced facilitators (first and fourth workshops last 3.5 hours, second and third workshops last 3 hours)
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Pass a three-hour open-book examination.
(Section A : Case questions – 50 marks;
Section B : Essay/Short questions – 50 marks)