Qualification Programme
What are the completion requirements of each module?
Completion of each module requires about 120 hours of self-study using study materials provided by the Institute, satisfactory attendance at and participation in two prescribed full-day workshops and passing of a three-hour open-book module examination.
Can I apply special consideration for absence from workshops under the enhanced QP if I am unable to attend my original workshop due to a valid reason such as illness or urgent business trip?
For candidates who are absent from a full-day workshop without a valid reason, they will be graded as “absent”. The candidates will be required to retake the whole module (workshops + examination) again in the next session, similar to existing practice. For candidates who are prevented from attending a full-day workshop with a valid reason, they may appeal for special consideration to the Director of Education & Training within two days from the date of absence. Provided that the absence from the workshop is justified with valid reason and proof, such as medical certificate or employer’s letter, as in the current practice, the candidates will be allowed to attend any remaining workshop and to sit the relevant module examination. However, the candidates will be required to re-take the workshop component in the next session and must obtain a “satisfactory score” before being graded a “pass” in a module.
I am a QP student and I understand that I have 10 years from the date of registration to complete the QP. However, until now I have not passed all the QP modules. Can I ask for an extension of the time limit?
In accordance with the By-law 39(1)(b) of the Professional Accountants Ordinance, the Registrar shall remove from the register the name of any registered student who has not passed the final section of the examinations of the Institute within 10 years from the date of his registration as a registered student. However, under the By-law 39(2), Council may extend the period of time specified in any particular case.The Institute's Qualification and Examinations Board stipulates that the 10-year rule must be administered rigorously and only students with exceptional circumstances could be granted extension under the By-law 39(2). That is, for those who have expired the 10-year time limit, the passes obtained in the QP modules previously taken will lapse and the students will be required to start afresh. Only those students with special consideration granted under exceptional circumstances, under the By-law 39(2), Council may extend the period of time specified in any particular case. This granting of extension shall be one-off, and there will be no more extension irrespective of any circumstances.
I would like to attend the Institute's examination support seminars to prepare for my professional examinations. Where can I find this information?
Students can obtain details of examination support seminars either from our bi-monthly e-newsletters, Prospective CPA, or on the Institute's website in the "Become a Hong Kong CPA / QP Student support and benefits/ Examination support " section.
Apart from examination support, what other student programmes does the Institute organize for QP students? Where can I find this information?
The Institute organizes Career Forum annually to provide a chance for QP students to meet with CPAs and executives to get updates on the programme. Event details are announced via Prospective CPA or on the Institute's website in the "Become a Hong Kong CPA / support and training" section.
What are the opening hours of the Institute's service counter and library?
The Institute's service counter:
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Sundays and public holidays: Closed
The Institute's library:
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Sundays and public holidays: Closed
How to enrol in the HKICPA/HKABE BAFS Mock Examination?
Candidates can enrol in the BAFS Mock Examination via their school teachers.
Are the syllabuses of HKICPA/HKABE BAFS Mock Examination Paper 1 same as the BAFS compulsory part while Papers 2(A) and 2(B) correspond respectively to the accounting and business managment elective parts?
Yes, HKICPA/HKABE BAFS Mock Examination adopted the syllabuses and assessment framework of HKDSE BAFS
subject.
Who can join the Pre-examination technique and Post-examination question review seminars?
All BAFS teachers and their enrolled students can join the seminars free-of-charge.
Who should fill in the “Prospective Member's Record of Practical Experience” and “Detailed Record of Practical Experience Components”?
Forms should be completed by registered students and duly reviewed and signed off by their Authorized Supervisor/Counselor of an Authorized Employer periodically, at least on an annual basis.
If a registered student starts working under the supervision of an Authorized Supervisor/Counselor some time after s/he joined the practice/organization, should the Authorized Supervisor/Counselor sign the Training Record from the date the registered student joined the practice/organization or after the registered student works under the supervision of that Authorized Supervisor /Counselor?
The Authorized Supervisor/Counselor should sign off Training Records from the date the registered student starts to work under his/her supervision.
Is it appropriate for a Counselor or an Authorized Supervisor to issue Training Records of a registered student who works under his/her supervision for less than 1 year but who has been working with the organization for over 1 year under other colleague(s) who are not Authorized Supervisor/Counselor?
The Authorized Supervisor/Counselor should only sign off Training Records from the date the registered student is under his/her supervision.
