Practical Experience Pathways
Explore the practical experience pathways available for membership admission.
Practical Experience Pathways
Whether you join the Institute's Authorized Employer ("AE")/ Authorized Supervisor ("AS") Scheme, MEPE-CICPA route, Grandfather Scheme or other accountancy body recognition, each pathway can help eligible applicants have relevant practical experience recognized for HKICPA membership admission.
Ideal for QP students gaining recognized practical experience through the Institute's AE or AS Scheme. Choose this pathway where training, development, and supervision are available through your organization or an eligible supervisor.
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Suitable for CICPA members applying for QP under the Mutual Examination Paper Exemptions Agreement ("MEPE") with the CICPA.
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Suitable for QP graduates with five years or more accounting or finance-related work experience, to seek recognition of relevant practical experience gained outside the supervision of an AE or AS.
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Suitable for members of recognized accountancy bodies who are seeking HKICPA membership through a relevant recognition agreement and may need to fulfil or demonstrate practical experience requirements.
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Find answers to common questions about the Practical Experience Framework, including AE/ AS Scheme, MEPE-CICPA Route and Grandfather Scheme.
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