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Associate of Business Administration in Accountancy

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The Associate of Business Administration in Accountancy (ABAA) is a well-established programme with a strong reputation in nurturing future accounting professionals. It has been granted the maximum exemption of 5 modules by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), making it a strategic choice for students aiming to pursue professional qualifications. The curriculum equips students with accountancy knowledge, general education, and people skills, enabling smooth articulation into local and international degree programmes and diverse career paths in accounting and business. To enhance students’ practical skills, MYOB—one of the most commonly used accounting software in Hong Kong SMEs and the designated software for LCCI examinations—is adopted as the training platform. With partial exemptions from professional bodies and hands-on training, ABAA offers a comprehensive and career-oriented pathway for aspiring accountants.

 

FACULTY

Business

 

 

PROG. CODE

ABAA

 

 

CAMPUS

Tai Wai

 

QF LEVEL

4

 

DURATION

 2 years

 

CREDIT POINTS

63 CPS 

 

AWARD TYPE

Associate Degree  

 

QR REF/
VALIDITY PERIOD

17/000288/L4
01/09/2017 - 31/08/2027

 

Admission, entry requirements and fees

A range of admission options are available for students of different academic backgrounds. Find out how to apply.  

Programme-specific entry requirements

  • Candidates must also meet the following requirements for ABAA:

    • Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics

+ General entry requirements

Fees

Application Fee

$150

Application fee is payable when applicants are invited for interviews.  Application fee can be paid by the following methods:
  1. By direct deposit at any branch of the Hang Seng Bank or ATM transfer (Bank Code: 024) (A/C number: 359-300001-004)
    2. OR
  2. By Octopus Card at the College Office

Tuition Fee

All Full-time Associate Degree/Higher Diploma students are required to take 63 credits in two years at HK$1,950 per credit. Total tuition fees for two years are about HK$122,850.

Other Fee

A Graduation Fee of $400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.

Financial Assistance

Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor/Associate Degree /Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:

  • Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP)

    Provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.

    Enquiries:       2152 9000
    Website:         https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm

  • Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS)

    The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree

    Enquiries:        2150 6222
    Website:          https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.htm

  • Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

    Some of the AD programmes or course(s) in the AD programmes are included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes.

    The CEF subsidizes students over 18 years of age with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses after 1 August 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $15,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 (whichever is the less), on successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).

    Enquiries:        3142 2277
    Website:          https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/en/index.htm

Programme outcomes and structure

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:

PILO

Description

1

Demonstrate a broad knowledge base and solid foundation of generic skills including English and Chinese communication skills, critical thinking and analysis, and digital skills;

2

Appreciate the major socio-political, cultural and economic issues in the local, national, regional and international contexts;

3

Exhibit a strong sense of social responsibility and civic values, a passion in pursuing creativity and innovativeness, and the spirit of lifelong learning;

4

Apply the theories, procedures and skills of audit and assurance, financial reporting, taxation and legal framework to business organizations

5

Evaluate accounting practices by applying the knowledge and skills of accountancy in academic and work situations
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Auditing
  • Taxation

To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit points (cps) by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.

Course Code

Course Name

Core Courses (42cps)

BUS10251

Understanding Accounting

BUS10306

Management1

BUS10321

Understanding Marketing

BUS10401

Principles of Economics

BUS20119

Information Management1

BUS20251

Management Accounting

BUS20269

Financial Management1

BUS20280

Fundamentals of Business Law

BUS20281

Ethics in Accounting

BUS20282

Accounting Information Systems

BUS20283

Financial Reporting

BUS20284

Taxation

BUS20286

Auditing

BUS20309

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Language Skills (9cps)

CGE1200

Practical Chinese

CGE1000 / 1500

English for Academic Studies A / B

CGE2001

English Prof Comm. Skills for Business

General Education (12cps)

CGE10413

Hong Kong Society

CGE13113

Understanding Statistics

CGE14411

Critical Thinking

CGE26515

Understanding Contemporary China

Note 1: Course transferable to BBA programmes of CityU.

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the Institute) is the statutory body responsible for the professional training and development of certified public accountants in Hong Kong. The Institute is also the standard setter of the local accounting industry. The Institute has over 47,000 members and around 12,000 registered students.

Qualification Programme (QP)
The QP provides world-class and comprehensive training to ensure that upon completion, the newly qualified CPAs will be equipped with the necessary technical knowledge, professional skills, values and ethics, and relevant practical experience to meet the needs of employers in today's work environment.

Education and examination
The QP builds on your pre-entry education of a sub-degree or above qualification and progresses through workshops and examinations, which constitute the education and examination sides of the programme.

The QP comprises three progressive levels with 14 modules and a Capstone, i.e. Associate Level (10 modules), Professional Level (four modules) and Capstone. It offers alternative pathways and greater flexibility for students with different educational backgrounds, including sub-degree holders and non-accounting majors, to become CPAs.
(extracted from the website of HKICPA)

Associate of Business Administration in Accountancy is an accredited programme and has been granted exemptions for Modules 1-5 of the QP by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). This is the maximum exemption of associate degree programmes. Students graduated from the programme can enrol in QP and start from Module 6.

Please click links below for details.

Details of HKICPA exemptions gained by ABAA

HKICPA Module exemption at Associate Level

Press Release

Mr. Douglas Lui, Programme Leader of ABAA, has been accepted by HKICPA as a QP Advisor. He is available to counsel students on preparing for the Qualification Programme. Students are welcome to contact him for guidance and support.

According to the Graduate Exit Survey 2023, 81% of surveyed graduates went on to further studies. The following further studies pathways is not exhaustive but only aims to show some examples.

UOW College Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business of Administration (Honours) in Finance
Bachelor of Maritime Services and Operations Management (Honours)
City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Decision Analytics
Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Accounting Concentration
BaBachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Economic and Data Analytics Concentration
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Finance Concentration
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Accountancy
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Data Analytics
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Note 1: Some courses are transferable to the BBA programmes of CityU. Please visit programe structure for details.

In addition to further studies, graduates of ABAA can choose to start their career and gain experience in different sectors. One of the classic paths is to join an audit firm. You can accumulate experience in different areas of the accounting industry, such as audit, tax, financial reporting, etc. You can also work in the commercial sector and join the accounting and finance department of a company. SMEs as well as MNCs need financially capable employees to not only fulfil the annual reporting requirements but also involve in financial analysis, financial management and management accounting (e.g. budgeting) to help bringing the company to another level and sustain in this ever-changing world. The government department famous for recruiting accounting talents is the Inland Revenue Department.

MYOB is one of the commonly used accounting software systems in Hong Kong, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). MYOB is adopted in this programme as the training software for accounting students, providing them with practical experience in computerized accounting. It is also the designated software used in the LCCI accounting examinations, further reinforcing its relevance and industry recognition.

Any enquiries relating to the ABAA programme should be directed to the Programme Leader, Mr. Douglas LUI.

Programme introduction video

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