DFS Application Code: HPDFS-ACCT
HD Application Code: HDACT_AFP
More programme information and activities details could be found on the programme Facebook page:
This programme was formerly known as Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting and Financial Planning), and has been restructured and retitled as Higher Diploma in Accounting with effect from the 2016-17 academic year.
The Higher Diploma in Accounting is designed to provide students with professional and broad-based education in accounting. It consists of 2 years of study. The first year of study follows a common core curriculum, in which all students will have to enrol in the generic and core business courses. These modules provide students with training in languages and general education as well as knowledge of the foundation of business. Business courses such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation and economics will be included. This arrangement will give students the opportunity to explore the areas they are interested in before choosing their stream of study. In the second year, students will specialise in one of the following themes:
- Accounting Studies
- Accounting and Banking
- Accounting and Financial Planning
Award Title
Graduates will be awarded Higher Diploma in Accounting.
Programme Aims and Features (Accounting and Financial Planning)
- Prepares students for further studies and career opportunities in both accounting and financial planning;
- Provides students with an understanding of broad business concepts, plus specialised knowledge in accounting and financial planning;
- Students will be able to apply and integrate the various concepts and principles learnt to prepare financial statements, develop and analyse organisational strategies, as well as prepare personal financial plans.
Opportunities for further Studies
UGC-funded Universities
Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes in Accountancy, Business Administration or other related disciplines offered by local universities (including HKU).
The list below shows the degree offers that our graduates/ students received in the past*:
- The University of Hong Kong
BBA Accounting and Finance
BSc Information Management - The Chinese University of Hong Kong
BA English
BBA Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration - City University of Hong Kong
BBA Accountancy
BBA Business Analysis
BBA Finance
BBA Management
BSc Computing Mathematics
BSocSc Asian and International Studies
BSocSc Criminology and Sociology - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BBA (Hons) Accountancy
BBA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BBA (Hons) Financial Services
BSc (Hons) Enterprise Engineering with Management - Hong Kong Baptist University
BBA (Hons) Accounting Concentration
BBA (Hons) Finance Concentration - The Education University of Hong Kong
BEd (Hons) Business, Accounting & Finance Studies
*The above list is not exhaustive and only shows some of the examples.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for the below degree programmes offered by other institutions:
Other Local Institutions
- HKU SPACE
- Full-time or part-time, BSc (Hons) Accounting, offered by The University of Hull (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
- Full-time or part-time, BSc Accounting and Finance, offered by The University of London Programmes (Academic Direction: London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE) (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
- Full-time or part-time, BSc Finance, offered by The University of London Programmes (Academic Direction: London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE) (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
Overseas Universities
- The University of Queensland (Australia)
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Economics - Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for exemption from:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for up to 4 papers in the Professional Examinations;
- The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) for full exemption from the AFP Certification Education Program and students are eligible to directly enroll in the AFP Certification Examination;
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for up to 3 papers in the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting;
- The Association of International Accountants (AIA) for up to 5 papers in the Professional Examinations;
- Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) for up to 5 modules in the new Qualification Programme (QP).
Pathways are available for graduates to become CPAs and CFPs.
Career Prospects
This programme will enable graduates to explore career opportunities at junior supervisory level in accounting and financial planning fields.
Press Interview
Sing Tao Headline, 10 July 2023
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