The Master of Accountancy programme stands as a testament to excellence, holding esteemed recognitions from renowned professional bodies. Accredited by a various of professional bodies, the curriculum aligns with industry standards, ensuring that graduates are not only well-versed in academic theory but also equipped with the qualifications recognized globally. Join the Programme and elevate the career prospects with a degree that carries the weight of esteemed accreditations, opening doors to a world of opportunities in the field of accountancy.

HKICPA HKICPA

10 module exemptions from HKICPA New Qualification Programme (QP)

  • M1 Accounting

  • M2 Management Accounting

  • M3 Business Economics

  • M4 Business Management

  • M5 Information Management

  • M6 Financial Accounting

  • M7 Financial Management

  • M8 Principles of Auditing

  • M9 Principles of Taxation

  • M10 Business & Company Law
ACCA ACCA

9 exemptions from ACCA

  • Business and Technology (BT)

  • Financial Accounting (FA)

  • Management Accounting (MA)

  • Corporate and Business Law (LW)

  • Taxation (TX)

  • Financial Reporting (FR)

  • Performance Management (PM)

  • Financial Management (FM)

  • Audit and Assurance (A)
CPA Australia CPA Australia

6 paper exemptions in CPA Australia:

  • Economics and Markets

  • Foundations of Accounting

  • Fundamentals of Business Law

  • Business Finance

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting

  • Management Accounting
CIMA CIMA

11 exemptions from CIMA professional examinations through Master’s Gateway Route:

Certificate BA Level

  • BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics

  • BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting

  • BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

  • BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

Operational Level

  • E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World

  • P1 Management Accounting

  • F1 Financial Reporting

  • Operational Case Study Exam

Management Level

  • E2 Managing Performance

  • P2 Advanced Management Accounting

  • F2 Advanced Financial Reporting
The Association of International Accountants (AIA) The Association of International Accountants (AIA)

9 exemptions from AIA professional examination

Foundation Level

  • Financial Accounting

  • Management Accounting

  • Corporate Governace and Audit

  • Business Management

Professional 1 Level

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting 1

  • Principles of Goverance and Audit

  • Management Accounting

  • Business Law for Accountants

  • Taxation (UK)
CMA CMA

Exemption of 16 courses in the Certified Management Accountants program:

  • Organizational Management

  • Accounting Principles & Practice

  • Accounting Control Systems

  • Financial Information Systems

  • Financial Economics

  • International Business Law & Governance

  • Business Analysis & Audit

  • International Business Taxation

  • Financial Accounting

  • Marketing Management

  • Information Management

  • Strategic Management

  • Financial Management

  • Financial Statement Analysis

  • Financial Modelling

  • Managerial Accounting
Notes for Applicants
  • Applicants bear the responsibility to confirm with HKICPA that their bachelor’s degrees are recognised in meeting the student registration requirements of the HKICPA QP.

  • Expecting bachelor’s degree holders who will acquire the requisite academic qualification before the programme commencement may also apply for admission.

  • Both business and non-business degree holders are required to fulfill the pre-core program requirements before completing the MAcc program. The pre-core program encompasses courses in accounting, economics, information systems, intermediate accounting, management, marketing for accountants, and statistics. Applicants should demonstrate their fundamental knowledge in these areas through their official academic transcripts. Alternatively, students may fulfill the pre-core program requirements by completing equivalent courses from recognized programs. If applicants have deficiencies in any of these courses, they must, at their own expense, enroll in the prescribed pre-core program courses. These courses are non-unit courses with a pass/fail option and are designed to fulfill the competency requirements of the HKICPA QP. The availability of pre-core program courses offered by the Department is contingent upon admission demand.