Financial controllership
The Financial Controllership Programme ("FCP") is a unique, tailor-made, practical training programme providing participants with insights into the work involved as a financial controller. Over 16 days, participants will learn from experienced course directors and facilitators how to become an effective financial controller who adds value to their employer's business.
FCP 2019
The FCP is entering its fourth session. Please click for details about the 2019 programme or individual module(s).
Objective
The objective of the programme is to develop competencies expected of a skilled financial controller,
providing participants with:
• The core technical knowledge and skills expected of a financial controller
• Insights into the work involved as a financial controller and how to add value to the business
Successful completion of the FCP leads to a professional certificate from the Institute.
Target Participants and Eligibility
I. Aspiring and recently appointed financial controllers
II. Existing financial controllers who wish to refresh their skills
III. Members preparing to move from practice into business
HKICPA members with at least 5 years post-CPA qualification work experience are eligible to enrol.
Practical experience is highly desirable for participants to benefit fully from the FCP.
Recognition by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
CIMA offers additional examination paper exemption to HKICPA members who have successfully completed the FCP.
FCP graduates will only need to pass CIMA/CGMA's final Strategic Case Study Exam and meet practical experience
requirements to obtain CIMA membership and CGMA designation.
Teaching Professionals
Course directors and facilitators are industry experts and experienced professional accountants in business with expertise in different subject
areas covered by the programme.
Programme Coverage
The FCP combines face-to-face learning, experience sharing and case studies for interactive participation.
The FCP covers 5 modules over the 16-day programme:
Testimonials from the Graduates
FCP Graduates
FCP graduates have come from major local and multinational organisations. These include amongst others:
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
- CLP Holdings Limited
- DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
- Gammon Construction Limited
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
- Jardine Matheson Limited
- Orient Overseas Container Line Limited
- Swire Pacific Limited
- West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
27 candidates graduated from the FCP pilot programme in 2016. A graduation ceremony was held where certificates of completion and best assignment prizes were presented. Click to see details and photos.
43 candidates graduated from FCP 2017 and FCP 2018. Click to see photos.
Enquiries
Tel: 2287 7233 or 2287 7464 / e-mail: fcp@hkicpa.org.hk
Learning Support Centre for Financial Controllership Programme (For current enrolled candidates only)
