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Accounting & Finance Accounting

Certificate for Module (Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing)
證書(單元 : 內部審計商務知識)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
AC143A
Application Code
2255-AC143A

Credit
12
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
23 Nov 2024 (Sat)
Next intake(s)
May 2025
Duration
2.5 months to 3 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$7500
Deadline on 21 Nov 2024 (Thu)
Enquiries
2867 8475 / 2867 8409
2861 0278
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We are excited to announce that our course will begin on November 23, 2024! Limited offers are available, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. 

Upon successfully completing Certificate for Module (Essentials of Internal Auditing); CM(Practice of Internal Auditing) and CM(Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing); students will be awarded the Certificate in Auditing. That is, students will be able to get 4 certificates in total. Graduates of ‘Certificate in Auditing’ will be admitted as members of Association of Chinese Internal Auditors (ACIA) and with the title of CCIA.

Special Announcement:

ACIA website (For more information)

Certificate for Module (Practice of Internal Auditing)
https://www.acia.org.hk/event-details/certificate-for-module-practice-of-internal-auditing
Certificate for Module (Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing)
https://www.acia.org.hk/event-details/certificate-for-module-business-knowledge-for-internal-auditing
Certificate for Module (Essentials of Internal Auditing)
https://www.acia.org.hk/event-details/certificate-for-module-essentials-of-internal-auditing-1

 

Highlights

The programme aims to provide students with essential business knowledge and skills necessary for performing internal audits in various organisational contexts and enhancing audit quality and efficiency. It also develops students’ ability in evaluating information security controls and utilizing financial information for performance measurement. In addition, it equips students with the necessary knowledge for the CIA examination conducted by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
 

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. identify and assess risks and controls associated with various organisational structures and business processes;
  2. evaluate information security policies and controls to ensure effective protection of data and systems;
  3. explain the concepts of IT infrastructure, IT control framework and disaster recovery; and
  4. apply the concepts and principles of financial and managerial accounting for decision making.
Syllabus

 

1. Business Acumen

  • Organizational objectives, behavior, and performance
  • Organizational structure and business processes
  • Data Analytics

 

2. Information Security

  • Physical security controls
  • User authentication and authorization controls
  • Information security controls
  • Data privacy laws, data security policies and practices
  • Emerging technology practices and their impacts on security
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Cybersecurity and information security-related policies

 

3. Information Technology

  • Application and system software
  • IT infrastructure and IT control frameworks
  • Disaster Recovery

 

4. Financial Management

  • Concepts and principles of financial accounting
  • Financial analysis
  • Revenue cycle, current asset management and supply chain management
  • Capital budgeting, capital structure, basic taxation, and transfer pricing
  • Concepts of managerial accounting
  • Costing systems
  • Decision-making based on costs

 

Assessment

A 3-hour written examination 

Attendance Requirement

At least 70%

Award

Upon successful completion of the programme and achieve at least 70% of attendance, students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a "Certificate for Module (Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing)".

Application Code 2255-AC143A Apply Online Now
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Class Details

Term: 2255 (November 2024)
Tutor: Ms Clara Tsui      
Lecture Date Day Time Venue
1 23 November 2024 Saturday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 TBC
2 30 November 2024 Saturday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 TBC
3 07 December 2024 Saturday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 TBC
4 14 December 2024 Saturday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 TBC
5 21 December 2024 Saturday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 TBC
6 28 December 2024 Saturday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 TBC
7 04 January 2025 Saturday 10:00-13:00 TBC
Final Examination 18 January 2025 Saturday 10:00-13:00 TBC
         
Venue: To be confirmed (TBC)      
HKU SPACE reserves the right to make changes.  
Please bring along your identity card and the relevant course fee receipt for registration.

Ms. Clara Tsui has over 17 years of extensive experience in the field of internal auditing. She has held key positions in the internal audit departments of international accounting firms, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, Jebsen & Co., The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Ms. Tsui has worked across a wide range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, real estate development, property management, hospitality, agriculture, production, metal trading, medical clinics, engineering, beauty salons, printing, mobile game software development and agency, telecommunications, and port operations. She holds professional qualifications as a senior accountant in Hong Kong, an internal auditor, and an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) analyst.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$7500

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

(a)          hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised university or equivalent; or

(b)          hold relevant and recognised professional qualifications.

Applicants with other qualifications and substantial work experience will be considered on individual merits.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
CERTIFICATE FOR MODULE (BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE FOR INTERNAL AUDITING)
證書(單元:內部審計商務知識)
COURSE CODE 33C158507 FEES $7,500 ENQUIRY 2867-8475
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 (Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

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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 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 personal information and 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 (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, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or 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 Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • 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, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • 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.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information 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.