Advanced Diploma in Accounting

會計學高級文憑

Course Description

This 2.5-year programme gives students a solid foundation in Accounting. Holders of the Advanced Diploma currently receive exemptions:

• Up to 6 papers' exemptions from the ACCA;
• Up to 8 papers' exemptions from the AIA;
• Up to 7 papers' exemptions from the HKIAAT;
• Up to 12 modules' exemptions from University of Hull Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting degree programme;
• Up to 12 units' exemptions from Curtin University of Technology (the CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J) Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) / (Accounting and Accounting Technologies) degree programmes;
• Up to 5 modules' exemptions from Dongbei University of Finance & Economics Bachelor Programme in Accounting.

Duration

2.5 years

Medium of Instruction

English (Supplemented by Cantonese when necessary)

Programme Structure

There are 13 modules, each of which has 36 hours of lectures.

Level 1

AC 41-101-01 (12)     Basic Accounting
AC 41-101-02 (12)     Legal Framework of Business
AC 41-101-03 (12)     Economics
AC 41-101-04 (12)     Statistics
AC 41-101-15 (12)     Business Communication

Level II

AC 41-101-05 (12)     Intermediate Accounting I
AC 41-101-06 (12)     Management Information Systems
AC 41-101-07 (12)     Intermediate Accounting II
AC 41-101-13 (12)     Business Organisation & Organisational Behaviour

Level III

AC 41-101-09 (12)     Management Accounting
AC 41-101-10 (12)     Auditing
AC 41-101-11 (12)     Financial Management
AC 41-101-12 (12)     Hong Kong Taxation

Exemption

Exemption from up to 8 subjects can be granted to students with suitable qualifications from recognised post-secondary institutions or professional bodies.

Assessment

Assessment is based on coursework (30%), final examination (70%), and attendance (at least 80% of the sessions).

Class Details

Either, weekday evenings, 6:45 - 9:45pm; or Saturday afternoons, 2:30 - 5:30pm, or Saturday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30pm; or Sunday mornings, 10:00am - 1:00pm, or Sunday afternoons, 2:30 - 5:30pm

Entry Requirements

Applicants should

• At least pass in 1 AL or 2 AS-level subjects in HKALE; and 3 passes in the HKCEE PLUS Level 2/Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent;
• or, have a degree or diploma from a recognised institution;
• or, be mature students aged 21 or above.

Application Deadline

15 Dec 11

Application Fee

$150, non-refundable

Course Fee

HK$3720* per module (Level 1)
HK$3950* per module (Level 2 & 3)

*Course fees do not include textbook and are subject to change without prior notice

For more information, please go to http://www.hkuspace.hku.hk/cht/prog/adv-dip-in-accounting