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Accounting & Finance Accounting

Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)
證書(單元:全球財務及會計議題備試班)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
AC113A
Application Code
2150-AC113A

Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
Every July and October
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$7500
Deadline on 15 Sep 2022 (Thu)
Enquiries
2867 8487 / 2867 8314
2861 0278
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21
Mar 2024
(Thu)

Information Seminar - To be a Professional Accountant cum/ Master degree holder (21 March 2024)

    - Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy* (UCL) - Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Analysing Risk for Decision Making)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capital Markets and Global Perspectives)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Issues in Investment Management) This preparatory course aims to provide tuition support to students for studying the MSc in Professional Accountancy, University of London (UoL). This MSc programme provides students with an opportunity to develop and apply master's level knowledge, understanding and skills within accountancy and finance-related content. Marvellous Results for MSc in Professional AccountancyClass of 2020 2 Distinctions  18 MeritsClass of 2019 2 Distinctions 21 Merits Class of 2018 6 Distinctions 22 Merits For more details, please contact mscpacc@hkuspace.hku.hk. PgDip(PA) This Programme is designed to prepare non-accounting bachelor degree graduates to become professional accountants through satisfying the educational requirements for admission to the Qualification Programme (QP) of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). The Programme is recognised by ACCA, CIMA, CPA Aust and HKICPA and you are eligible to enrol in their professional examinations. For more details, please contact pgdpa@hkuspace.hku.hk. PgDip(ACL) The Programme aims to equip students with essential accounting knowledge, educate students on laws, regulations governing business operations & commercial transactions. For more details, please contact pgdacl@hkuspace.hku.hk. The Programme provides a very practical and all-round knowledge in financial accounting, costing, taxation, finance and auditing and is internationally recognised by a number of professional accounting organizations. For more details, please contact dipat@hkuspace.hku.hk.

02
Apr 2024
(Tue)

Information Seminar - To be a Professional Accountant cum/ Master degree holder (2 Apr 2024)

    - Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy* (UCL) - Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Analysing Risk for Decision Making)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capital Markets and Global Perspectives)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Issues in Investment Management) This preparatory course aims to provide tuition support to students for studying the MSc in Professional Accountancy, University of London (UoL). This MSc programme provides students with an opportunity to develop and apply master's level knowledge, understanding and skills within accountancy and finance-related content. Marvellous Results for MSc in Professional AccountancyClass of 2020 2 Distinctions  18 MeritsClass of 2019 2 Distinctions 21 Merits Class of 2018 6 Distinctions 22 Merits For more details, please contact mscpacc@hkuspace.hku.hk. PgDip(PA) This Programme is designed to prepare non-accounting bachelor degree graduates to become professional accountants through satisfying the educational requirements for admission to the Qualification Programme (QP) of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). The Programme is recognised by ACCA, CIMA, CPA Aust and HKICPA and you are eligible to enrol in their professional examinations. For more details, please contact pgdpa@hkuspace.hku.hk. PgDip(ACL) The Programme aims to equip students with essential accounting knowledge, educate students on laws, regulations governing business operations & commercial transactions. For more details, please contact pgdacl@hkuspace.hku.hk. The Programme provides a very practical and all-round knowledge in financial accounting, costing, taxation, finance and auditing and is internationally recognised by a number of professional accounting organizations. For more details, please contact dipat@hkuspace.hku.hk.

University College London (UCL) ranks 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2022 & 2023. This preparatory course aims to provide tuition support to students for studying the MSc in Professional Accountancy, University of London (UCL).

120 credits recognized and accredited as prior learning, students only need to study two elective modules (15 credits each) and one project module (30 credits).

This is a CEF (Continuing Education Fund) reimbursable programme for which the maximum amount per student is up to HK$25,000.

APPLICATION OPEN - October 2023 Intake - Please enroll ASAP!!! Online enrolment is welcome
十月份課程,現正接受報名,欲報從速,歡迎網上報名

Please note the application deadline for University of London is 11  March 2024
請留意截止報名日期

The next intake will be July 2024
下期課程:預計2024年7月開課

Highlights

The programme aims to provide participants with a theoretical and practical understanding of the evolving nature and applications of finance and accounting models. The evolutions stem from changes in the economic, political, regulatory and technological environment. In doing so, students could look at the established history, the current situation, and explore implications for the future.
 
The programme provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to assess the impact of such changes on organisations and a range of relevant stakeholders. It aims to explore current issues in financial reporting, financial management and corporate finance disciplines and to provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in critical analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions.

Programme Details

For further information of Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy (University of London), please visit https://www.hkuspace.hku.hk/collection/preparatory-course-for-msc-in-professional-accountancy.

The programme "Global Issues in Finance and Accounting" is aimed at career minded finance professionals who want to stand out from the crowd and complement their professional skills with master's level understanding and skills applicable in accountancy and finance subject areas. 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. Assess the significance of issues affecting the convergence and divergence of the international harmonisation of accounting standards for financial reporting;
  2. Assess selected topical issues in sustainability, linking to integrated reporting;
  3. Assess the significance of the Basel Accord(s), in relation to financial risk management and the financial operations and reporting by organisations;
  4. Assess the significance of digital influences, including AI; and
  5. Assess the significance of issues impacting global mergers and acquisition activities.

Syllabus

  • Issues in implementing accounting standards for financial reporting
  • Sustainability and integrated reporting issues
  • Financial risk management and the Basel Accord(s)
  • The current and potential impacts of digital developments, including AI
  • Issues impacting global mergers and acquisition activities.

Teaching and Learning Activities

Lecture: 30 hours

Assessment

Coursework: One 1200-word assignment

Attendance Requirement

At least 70%

Award

Students who are able to both satisfy the attendance requirement (minimum 70%) and pass the programme assessment will be awarded within the HKU system through HKUSPACE a "Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)".

Duration

  • 30 hours per programme
    10 meetings
    3 hours per meeting
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Class Details

October 2023 Intake - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting (Tentative Schedule)

Venue: To be confirmed (Hong Kong Island)

Meeting Date Day Time
1 6-Oct-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
2 13-Oct-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
3 20-Oct-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
4 26-Oct-2023 Thursday 19:00 - 22:00
5 3-Nov-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
6 10-Nov-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
7 17-Nov-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
8 24-Nov-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
9 1-Dec-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
10 8-Dec-2023 Friday 19:00 - 22:00
  • The above schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
  • The launch of the programme is subject to sufficient enrolment and solely at the discretion of the School. 
  • ​HKU SPACE reserves all rights to make revisions or alternations to the course schedule, content, tutor or other details if necessary.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$7500

Entry Requirements

The applicant must have passed a professional qualification from the list of accepted professional bodies. Details of accepted professional bodies can be found on https://london.ac.uk/professional-accountancy-2022

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)
證書(單元:全球財務及會計議題備試班)
COURSE CODE 33C140152 FEES $7,500 ENQUIRY 2867 8409
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and the applicant’s name.. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres.