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Accounting

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

Department of Accounting

An accounting system is essential for industrial and commercial activities and for
international trade and finance. Knowledge and techniques of Accounting are the foundation
of industrial and commercial systems. They are also important to those who are engaged in
analysing and planning the work which is necessary for the promotion of economic
development and prosperity of society. The objective of this Department is to train competent
accountants to meet the large demand from industry and commerce. The four-year programme
will include the principles and theories of Accounting as well as the application of this
knowledge to practice. The degree programme is designed to equip students with the essential
soft skills in addition to the professional accounting skills necessary to function effectively in
management positions within profit-seeking and non-profit organizations.

Graduates of the degree programme must successfully complete a minimum of 123-124
credits, consisting of required and elective courses in both the business and liberal arts areas.
The degree requirements for the four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Accounting
programme are listed below:
2019/20 Cohort
2018/19 Cohort 2020/21 Cohort
Requirements 2021/22 Cohort
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Language Requirements 14 6 - - 14 6 - -

Departmental Core Requirements 18 18 24 11 16 15 24 5
Departmental Electives - - - 9 - -
3-6 21-24
Free Electives 2-5 3-6 0-3 6-12 2-3 6
General Education* 3 6 3 - 3 6 3 -
Total minimum number of required credits 37 33 27 26 35 33 30 26
Minimum required credits for graduation 123 124
* Students admitted into Year 1 shall complete a total of 12 credits of GE courses consisting of 3 credits
in each of the four main areas in order to fulfil graduation requirements.

Professional Recognition

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be eligible for the following
exemptions from various professional accounting bodies.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
The Accounting Degree programme has been successfully accredited by the HKICPA.
Graduates of the Accounting Degree programme are eligible for admission to the Qualification

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