CPA QP in China
On 15 February 2006, a Student Orientation Session was held in Beijing to welcome the Institute's first intake of CPA QP students in China. These students will commence their QP study from the February 2006 session at the Beijing National Accounting Institute, our cooperation party in Beijing.
Newly Accredited Accountancy Programmes under the CPA QP
We are pleased to announce that the following degree programmes of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have been accredited as approved accountancy degree programmes for direct entry to the Institute's CPA QP for five years until February 2011:
- BBA (Hons) in Accountancy/ BBA (Hons) with a major in Accountancy (full-time mode)
- BBA (Hons) in Accountancy/ BBA (Hons) with a major in Accountancy (mixed mode)
- BBA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance/ BBA (Hons) with a major in Accounting & Finance (full-time mode)
For the full list of accountancy programmes accredited by the Institute, please refer to our homepage.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) is the largest professional accountancy body in Europe, with over 126,000 members working in business and public practice in 133 countries. Under the cooperation agreement between our two professional bodies, Hong Kong Institute of CPAs members who qualified through the QP and under an authorised supervisor/employer practical experience framework will be able to take up full membership of the ICAEW without any additional tests. This will enable you to enjoy the prestige of holding a Chartered Accountant credential and receive advice and support from the ICAEW. Other Institute members may also become ICAEW members. You can find more details at www.icaew.co.uk/hongkong, which is specially designed by the ICAEW for our members and QP students. The website contains an open letter from Dr Raymond Madden, ICAEW executive director of learning and professional development. |