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Certificate for Module (Transforming Audit through AI and Big Data Analytics)
證書(單元 : 人工智能及大數據分析變革審計)

Course Code
AC183A
Application Code
2455-AC183A
Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
04 Nov 2026 (Wed)
Next intake(s)
04-2027
Duration
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$9000
Enquiries
2867 8409 / 2867 8474
2861 0278
pgdcc@hkuspace.hku.hk
How to Apply
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Highlights

Artificial Intelligence, Big data and machine learning become the more efficient and effective ways which  have been widespreadly adopted to the accounting and auditing practices. The Transforming Audit through AI and Big Data Analytics program could empower those who always get involved into the complicated accounting and auditing operations to rapidly, correctly and visually analyze and present the data into dynamic and readable insights. They could not only receive a lot of technical knowledge, but also take part into the hand on work practice.

Programme Details

The programme empowers students to master artificial intelligence (AI), big data and machine learning – the driving forces behind the next-generation audit practices. It aims to provide students with contemporary knowledge of AI and big data methodologies for auditing. Students will develop skills to contextualise audit analytics in assurance and understand the roles of AI, big data, machine learning in audit workflows. They will also learn techniques and tools to enhance audit quality, efficiency and fraud detection.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. Use essential techniques in audit analytics for planning, fieldwork, and reporting;
  2. Operate audit related software and relevant data analytics tools to ingest, transform, and analyse audit data;
  3. Interpret big data analytics auditing scenarios (e.g., high volume transactions, anomaly detection, control testing) and recommend AI/analytics approaches; and
  4. Implement audit analytics for continuous monitoring of controls, risks, and performance indicators within organisations.

Mode: Part-time

The duration of the programme is  10 weeks (Contact hours: 30 hours)

Assessment and Award

  • Assessment is based on the one 3-hour in-class individual exercise(50%) and an individual assignment (50%).
  • On successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded within HKU System through HKU SPACE a Certificate for Module (Transforming Audit through AI and Big Data Analytics).

Module: Transforming Audit through AI and Big Data Analytics

Syllabus:

 

1. Introduction of Analytics in Auditing

2. Data Foundations for Audit Analytics

3. Analytical Procedures with Big Data (Descriptive Diagnostics)

4. Advanced Analytics & AI in Auditing (Predictive & Prescriptive)

5. Visualisation and Communication of Audit Insights

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Tutor Profile

Ms. Eva Tsoi  - B.Com. (Acc), CPA

Ms. Eva is the practising CPA and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience. She has been much auditing and control experiences in different industries. She is also much experienced in applying AI tools and methods to the auditing for diagnosis, analysis and visual insight.

Application Code 2455-AC183A -

Modules

Transforming Audit through AI and Big Data Analytics

* Tentative Schedule

 

Date: 04 November 2026 - 06 January 2027  (Wednesday) 

Time: To be confirmed

Venue: To be confirmed

Week Teaching Mode Date and Time Venue
1 Lecture TBC TBC
2 Lecture TBC TBC
3 Lecture TBC TBC
4 Lecture TBC TBC
5 Computer Practice TBC TBC
6 Lecture TBC TBC
7 Lecture TBC TBC
8 Lecture TBC TBC
9 Lecture TBC TBC
10 Computer Practice TBC TBC

 

A detailed timetable will be emailed to students one week before the class begins. If not, please contact us through email at​ pdgcc@hkuspace.hku.hk.

Notes:  The venue, time and date arrangements are subject to final confirmation, HKU SPACE reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. 

Fee

Application Fee

(Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$9000

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate Degree awarded by a recognised institution where the language of teaching and assessment is English. Those with a background in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, IT or computer science would have an advantage.

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

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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.
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