CUHK Master's
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Master of Accountancy
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Frontiers in Accounting

Since its launch in 1998, the Master of Accountancy has garnered respect as a leading accounting programme, recognised and accredited by all major professional accounting bodies. The programme is designed for accounting and non-accounting graduates, with the aim to nurture professional accountants who can apply accounting knowledge and data analytics to develop business insights.

Built on the strong foundation of an excellent curriculum and a world-class faculty, this programme yields graduates with outstanding academic achievements and promising career prospects.

A Globally Recognised, Accredited Programme

The Master of Accountancy has been recognised and accredited by all major professional accounting bodies, including the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—International, the Federation of Schools of Accountancy (FSA), the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong (TIHK).

MAcc Alumni Communities

We have a strong and active network of alumni in Hong Kong and in Chinese Mainland, who regularly meet with students at networking events, alumni buddy programmes and community service activities.

Alumni Contribution Award

The Alumni contribution award recognises graduates who have contributed to the Chinese Mainland in a significant way, and is presented at the annual graduation dinner reception.

All graduates of the MAcc and PDPA programmes are eligible for this award, and we will consider those who have made significant contributions in the following:

  • Supporting internship recruiting, graduate placements or other career support
  • Sharing expertise and career advice
  • Organising and supporting a range of programme activities
  • Offering financial or scholarship support
  • The award is open for nominations from current students, graduates and faculty members. Please contact us if you would like to make a nomination for the Alumni Contribution Award.
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Key Facts
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Programme Commencement
September
Entry Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree with Second Class honours or achieving an average grade of B from a recognised university, or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • English language proficiency

Full-time

  • GMAT / GRE scores are not mandatory, but a good GMAT / GRE score will strengthen the application.

Part-time

  • Preferably with relevant post-qualification full-time work experience.
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A Comprehensive Curriculum

Our well-designed curriculum covers a wide range of topics and is regularly updated to reflect current market trends. We continually strive to expand our elective course options, providing a flexible course of study tailored to individual interests.

Training by Experienced Professionals

Students will be taught by internationally renowned faculty members: professors with doctoral degrees and teaching experience at highly reputable universities worldwide, as well as finance and accounting professionals with abundant industry experience. Our faculty boasts a continuous output of top-quality publications in diverse research areas, with a focus on emerging Asian markets.

Opportunities for Practical Experience

Students will have the opportunity to undertake internships with established accounting firms in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, including Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, plus a number of other companies in accounting and finance industry. We keep scheduling flexible, so students can participate in internships without extending their study period.

Thrive in a Competitive Marketplace

This programme not only paves the way for local and international professional accounting qualifications, it also prepares students for a career in various sectors, including accounting, finance, management and consulting. We regularly invite business leaders from Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong to share their valuable industry experience and insights on the latest market developments.

Our students graduate with a high proficiency in both practical and theoretical accounting, ready for a range of promising career options. We organise a variety of recruitment talks and career workshops to give students comprehensive job market information, and ensure their career gets off to a head start.

Gain a World-class, Accredited Qualification
Vibrant Alumni Network
Industry Exposure Opportunities
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Overview

This highly regarded programme is accredited by international associations and professional bodies, and is designed to equip students with the skills needed to solve complex accounting and business problems with a global perspective.

To complete the programme, students will need to attain a total of 36 credits of coursework, comprising of 7 core courses (Part One) and 5 elective courses (Part Two) worth 3 credits each.

Part One is accredited as a conversion programme specially designed for those without accounting degrees to fulfil the requirements of professional examinations. Part Two is designed for accountants to deepen their knowledge in various aspects of accounting and apply it to the workplace.

Programme Schedule

Notes:
Core and elective courses are subject to change. Elective courses may be offered as intensive courses every alternate year or in the summer term.

Full-time Mode (1 Year)
Term 1
Sep-Dec
  • 3-4 core courses
  • 1-2 elective course(s)
Term 2
Dec-Mar
  • 3-4 core courses
  • 1-2 elective course(s)
Term 3
Mar-Jun
  • 3-4 elective courses
Summer Term
Jun-Jul
  • 1-2 elective course(s)
Part-time Mode (2 Years)
Year 1
Year 2
Term 1
Sep-Dec
  • 2 core courses
  • 1 core course
  • 1 elective course
Term 2
Dec-Mar
  • 2 core courses
  • 1-2 elective course(s)
Term 3
Mar-Jun
  • 2 core courses
  • 1-2 elective course(s)
Summer Term (Optional)
Jun-Jul
  • 1-2 elective course(s)
Course List
Part One – Core Courses
Part Two – Elective Courses
Other Elective Courses
Fundamental Business Programme
Other Foundation Courses
Artificial Intelligence for Auditing and Accounting
This course deals with advanced aspects of financial accounting. Topics covered include the financial reporting environment in Hong Kong, fair value accounting, intangible assets, contingent liabilities, deferred income taxes, accounting for post-retirement benefits, equity and cost methods of accounting for long-term investments, business combinations (purchase and pooling), consolidation of parent/subsidiary financial statements, and interpretation of financial statements. Students will be required to critically evaluate various accounting valuation, reporting and disclosure issues.
This course will provide an examination of the economic theory of auditing, the role and responsibilities of auditors, the concepts and techniques employed by auditors, and auditing procedures for balance sheet and profit and loss items. Other topics include auditing and the public accounting profession, internal control, audit planning, financial statement audits, reporting on auditing financial statements, professional ethics and auditor's legal liability, accepting and planning the audit, evidential matter/working papers, internal controls, and system auditing. Other topics of current interest available in the literature will also be discussed.
This course covers the basic elements and statutes of Hong Kong taxation system, including salaries tax, property tax, profits tax, personal assessment, depreciation allowances, and tax administration. After this basic knowledge, the course will introduce advanced concepts of tax planning, problem solving with practical examples and the inter-relationships between different types of taxes. Local tax cases will be discussed extensively.
This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary tools and skills they need to successfully perform data analytics. The course requires students to have basic financial and managerial accounting knowledge. Students will learn about using data analytics to ask and answer accounting and business questions, preparing data for analysis, performing different types of data analysis using data analysis tools such as Excel and Tableau. Finally, students will learn how to communicate the analysis results effectively using different types of visualisations. Hands-on computer laboratory sessions will form an integral part of this course.
This course introduces the students to the basic concepts, techniques and application of cost and management accounting. Topics include cost concepts, cost behavior, costing systems, cost determination and allocation, standard costing and variance analysis, relevant costs, and budgetary planning and performance evaluation. Methods and techniques of cost management in the service sector and in the advanced manufacturing environment are discussed. Accounting implications for management planning, control, and decision making will be emphasised.
This course introduces students to the institutions, doctrine and methodology of the law in the business and corporation contents. After a discussion of the legal system of Hong Kong SAR, the first part of the course examines selected subjects in contract, tort of negligence, employment, and sales of goods. The second part of the course will focus on company law, such as formation of companies, the effects of incorporations, the division of powers and obligations among various organs of the company, its relationship with outsiders, financing and dividend issues, and options available to companies in financial difficulties.
This course identifies and provides a framework for analyzing the major financial decisions made by a firm. Issues addressed include asset valuation models, investment decision making, analysis of risk, financial planning, dividend policy, working capital management, sources of long-term finances and the cost of capital, and the financial mix for the firm.
This course deals with advanced aspects of financial accounting. Topics covered include the financial reporting environment in Hong Kong, fair value accounting, intangible assets, contingent liabilities, deferred income taxes, accounting for post-retirement benefits, equity and cost methods of accounting for long-term investments, business combinations (purchase and pooling), consolidation of parent/subsidiary financial statements, and interpretation of financial statements. Students will be required to critically evaluate various accounting valuation, reporting and disclosure issues.
This course introduces the students to the basic concepts, techniques and application of cost and management accounting. Topics include cost concepts, cost behavior, costing systems, cost determination and allocation, standard costing and variance analysis, relevant costs, and budgetary planning and performance evaluation. Methods and techniques of cost management in the service sector and in the advanced manufacturing environment are discussed. Accounting implications for management planning, control, and decision making will be emphasised.
This course will provide an examination of the economic theory of auditing, the role and responsibilities of auditors, the concepts and techniques employed by auditors, and auditing procedures for balance sheet and profit and loss items. Other topics include auditing and the public accounting profession, internal control, audit planning, financial statement audits, reporting on auditing financial statements, professional ethics and auditor's legal liability, accepting and planning the audit, evidential matter/working papers, internal controls, and system auditing. Other topics of current interest available in the literature will also be discussed.
This course introduces students to the institutions, doctrine and methodology of the law in the business and corporation contents. After a discussion of the legal system of Hong Kong SAR, the first part of the course examines selected subjects in contract, tort of negligence, employment, and sales of goods. The second part of the course will focus on company law, such as formation of companies, the effects of incorporations, the division of powers and obligations among various organs of the company, its relationship with outsiders, financing and dividend issues, and options available to companies in financial difficulties.
This course covers the basic elements and statutes of Hong Kong taxation system, including salaries tax, property tax, profits tax, personal assessment, depreciation allowances, and tax administration. After this basic knowledge, the course will introduce advanced concepts of tax planning, problem solving with practical examples and the inter-relationships between different types of taxes. Local tax cases will be discussed extensively.
This course identifies and provides a framework for analyzing the major financial decisions made by a firm. Issues addressed include asset valuation models, investment decision making, analysis of risk, financial planning, dividend policy, working capital management, sources of long-term finances and the cost of capital, and the financial mix for the firm.
This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary tools and skills they need to successfully perform data analytics. The course requires students to have basic financial and managerial accounting knowledge. Students will learn about using data analytics to ask and answer accounting and business questions, preparing data for analysis, performing different types of data analysis using data analysis tools such as Excel and Tableau. Finally, students will learn how to communicate the analysis results effectively using different types of visualisations. Hands-on computer laboratory sessions will form an integral part of this course.
This course establishes a framework for evaluating accounting choices and categorizing the strength of authority for particular accounting treatments. This is accomplished by exposing the students to empirical accounting research and by creating an awareness of the endogenous factors affecting accounting decisions. Major themes are the integration of cash flow and accrual based measures of income from a theoretical perspective and the synthesis of accounting choice questions based on the asset valuation versus income measurement dichotomy. The end result will be a deeper understanding of both the structure and the process of accounting policy-making.
This course examines the evolution of accounting under different political and economic systems and explores current theory and research on the impact of local and international institutional features on financial reporting and disclosure practices. In so doing, it provides participants with a conceptual framework for analyzing the economic causes and consequences of differences in reporting and disclosure practices and their impact on international commerce, finance, and investment. The course includes discussion of recent and proposed changes in reporting standards with a focus on the local and international reporting environment.
This is an advanced course in management accounting examining the role of management accounting systems in strategy formation and implementation and as a potential source of sustainable competitive advantage. The course blends current research with practical exposure to the issues involved in the design and implementation of these systems. Topics include cost of capacity, activity-based management systems for operational and strategic control and contemporary approaches to performance coordination and evaluation in a decentralised environment.
This course examines and discusses the relationship between accounting information systems and internal controls. This course also offers an in-depth analysis on how to take advantages of information technology to enhance an organi尸ation’s internal controls. By improving internal controls, this course will discuss how accounting information systems assist an organisation to produce a set of reliable and accurate financial statements, address regulatory requirements, meet managerial decision needs, and improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency.
The OECD Guidelines for Corporate Governance identify four elements namely objectives, transparency, benchmarks and accountability as key factors that transcend both legal and national boundaries. As a concept it delineates the rights and responsibilities of each group of stakeholders in the company by providing for appropriate checks and balance to be incorporated into the process of performance, decision making and monitoring. This course will address issues within the rubric of corporate governance from an accounting and legal perspective.
This course equips the student with a deeper understanding of the current state of play as regards Corporate Governance principles & rules, and the institutions through which Corporate Governance rules are applied to capital market participants, with a special focus on the Hong Kong and mainland China capital markets, but also addresses the challenges and trends in the real-life market place and how the linkages between effective Enterprise Governance, Risk Management and Compliance can contribute to superior business performance and thereby to enhanced investor confidence in the capital markets.
Independent study gives students added flexibility to design study programmes suited to a particular area of interest or to delve more deeply into a specific topic. Students need to find a faculty member willing to serve as your supervisor, and together, devise a format. There are a wide range of possibilities under independent study. The more common alternatives are: (a) Selection of a topic not normally covered in our curriculum in which the student has an interest. Normally the student would prepare a literature review on the selected topic. It would then be common for the student to perform some application or extension of this body of knowledge by extending or substantiating that knowledge by some data collection. (b) Preparation of a case and accompanying teacher's note. The case must be based on real organizations and substantial data collection would be expected. The student would be expected to demonstrate application of theory in preparation of the teacher's note.
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience with data analytics and exposure to the challenges and opportunities big data presents to the profession. It will provide a basis for handling and analyzing large-scale data stored within and outside an organisation and finding business insights from analyses. Basic concepts and techniques related to data preprocessing, data exploration, model building and results interpretation will be covered. Instead of digging deep into technical details, a broad survey of common approaches and focus on the pragmatic implementation of data analytics will be provided. The emerging trends in big data and their applications in the accounting profession as well as other industries will be discussed. The course will try to utilise real datasets related to accounting and finance and enable students to “learn by doing” through hands-on experience with data.
The course is designed to expose students to a wide spectrum of global accounting related issues in a non-local business environment. Students will take a week-long residential programme in various countries or regions. Course learning activities include lectures at universities, case projects, seminars and discussions with local accounting professionals and/or government officials, and site visits to enterprises.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examinations is increasingly important nowadays. This course helps students to understand the roles of forensic accountants in today’s economy and how forensic accountants identify various types of fraud. Course topics include fraud principles and fraud risk assessment; fraud investigation and engagement processes; evidence collection process; fraud impact on business enterprises and how forensic accountants can help the management to prevent, detect, and correct fraud etc. This course also explores how analytics tools help forensic accountants to detect frauds.
This course introduces basic Python programming techniques for accounting data analytics. It guides students through Python programming logic, data processing, and graphical visualization in an accounting and finance context. The focus is on Python's fundamental aspects, including syntax, control structures, and handling complex, unstructured data in practical situations. Students will learn effective data handling with Python to support decision-making and business analysis.
This course discusses selected contemporary issues in accounting, financial markets, management practices, and business environments.
The course introduces a framework for business valuation analysis using corporate disclosure and financial statement data. The framework identifies four key components of valuation: business strategy analysis, accounting analysis, financial analysis, and prospective analysis. Employing a case methodology, applications of this framework in a variety of decision-making contexts including securities analysis, credit analysis, and merger and acquisition decisions are examined.
Designed properly, management control systems serve to influence and structure employee behaviour in ways that increase the likelihood that organisational objectives are achieved or exceeded. This course provides an advanced- level examination of the alternative control mechanisms available to organisations, theories underlying their use, and their intended--and often unintended--effects on behaviour. Particular attention is directed to the critical decisions underlying the design of effective accounting based control systems including decision support and intelligent system for accounting, choice of responsibility structure, performance measures, performance standards, and incentive systems, and to emerging issues in corporate governance.
This course examines Hong Kong legal environment and discuss how it will affect audit risk, audit planning, internal controls, analytical procedures, and substantive tests. Building on this foundation, this course then focuses on information technology and examines its impacts on financial reporting systems. Specifically, we emphasise on how auditors can leverage information technology and use Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAAT) to attest clients' financial statements.
This course is designed to familiarise students with the Chinese tax law and practice. After an introduction to the normative and institutional backgrounds of tax administration, it will examine the country’s major state and local tax regimes. The course will also touch on administrative and professional aspects of tax practice in this emerging market economy.
This course introduces accounting recognition, derecognition, and impairment of financial instruments which include financial assets, liabilities, equity and derivatives. In addition, hedge accounting and the framework of using derivatives to manage market risks such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, inflation risk, equity risk and commodity risk are also examined. Various real-life hedging cases are studied and discussed.
Entrepreneurial activities have become a potent source of economic power that generates enormous job opportunities and business innovation globally. This is particularly spectacular in the context of China where there are numerous cases of successful and failure cases of privately owned enterprises and collectively owned township and village enterprises growing from an embryonic stage into a larger firm. The course adopts a “life-cycle” approach and develops a set of accounting and managerial skills to analyze companies from the start-up stage to eventually cashing out.
Financial markets play a pivotal and central role in the formation of investment capital and, therefore, societal wealth. This function, in addition to many others, is explored in this course. Attention will also focus on the forms and structures of financial markets (i.e. equity, debt, derivatives, gold and foreign exchange markets) both locally and internationally. Within this brief, detailed consideration is also given to the various institutions participating in the markets and to the form and functions of instruments quoted.
This course introduces the tax concern of cross-border economic activities. It introduces the key concepts of international taxation, such as the tax jurisdiction of residence and source, international double taxation, relief from double taxation under domestic law and double taxation agreements. It also examines measures to prevent international tax avoidance, procedural mechanisms by which international tax issues are resolved, and bilateral administrative issues.
This course explores the use of financial and non-financial data in the capital market contexts. Students will gain exposure to different data analytics techniques and predictive models to predict fundamentals and bankruptcies, to detect accounting fraud, and to identify trading strategies based on accounting anomalies. Students will gain knowledge and hands-on experience in applying these techniques generate value from accounting data.
This course aims to provide students with fundamental yet comprehensive knowledge of blockchain technology. Students who wish to explore what blockchain technology’s potential applications are and how they can change the accounting industry are encouraged to take this course. By the end of the course, students are expected to appreciate and reflect on their role as a professional accountant and be ready for the upcoming transition to the new business environment.

In the first building block, we introduce the history and fundamentals of blockchain technology. Although technical, this part is essential to establish a foundation to understand the capabilities and limitations of blockchain technology. The programming assignment will give practical experience of interacting with blockchain technology.

In the second building block, we discuss the practical applications of blockchain technology, such as how to buy, mine, store, and use cryptocurrencies, enterprise applications of blockchain (e.g., decentralized applications (DApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi)), and the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse. Industry experts and entrepreneurs will give guest lectures on the real-world blockchain applications and interact with students.

In the final building block, we discuss the accounting policies related to valuing and accounting for various crypto assets. We will also discover the regulatory risk and opportunities of the crypto markets in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the US. The course concludes by exploring how blockchain technology can shape the future landscape of the accounting industry.
This course helps students to understand and analyse ESG issues from the perspective of corporations and the capital markets. Course topics include reasons for the popularity of ESG issues in the business world; core elements of ESG and how they are measured; current reporting requirements and reporting practices; the impact of ESG on firm value; and ESG investing strategies. The course emphasises critical thinking and uses a combination of lectures and cases.
This course establishes a framework for evaluating accounting choices and categorizing the strength of authority for particular accounting treatments. This is accomplished by exposing the students to empirical accounting research and by creating an awareness of the endogenous factors affecting accounting decisions. Major themes are the integration of cash flow and accrual based measures of income from a theoretical perspective and the synthesis of accounting choice questions based on the asset valuation versus income measurement dichotomy. The end result will be a deeper understanding of both the structure and the process of accounting policy-making.
The course introduces a framework for business valuation analysis using corporate disclosure and financial statement data. The framework identifies four key components of valuation: business strategy analysis, accounting analysis, financial analysis, and prospective analysis. Employing a case methodology, applications of this framework in a variety of decision-making contexts including securities analysis, credit analysis, and merger and acquisition decisions are examined.
This course examines the evolution of accounting under different political and economic systems and explores current theory and research on the impact of local and international institutional features on financial reporting and disclosure practices. In so doing, it provides participants with a conceptual framework for analyzing the economic causes and consequences of differences in reporting and disclosure practices and their impact on international commerce, finance, and investment. The course includes discussion of recent and proposed changes in reporting standards with a focus on the local and international reporting environment.
Designed properly, management control systems serve to influence and structure employee behaviour in ways that increase the likelihood that organisational objectives are achieved or exceeded. This course provides an advanced- level examination of the alternative control mechanisms available to organisations, theories underlying their use, and their intended--and often unintended--effects on behaviour. Particular attention is directed to the critical decisions underlying the design of effective accounting based control systems including decision support and intelligent system for accounting, choice of responsibility structure, performance measures, performance standards, and incentive systems, and to emerging issues in corporate governance.
This is an advanced course in management accounting examining the role of management accounting systems in strategy formation and implementation and as a potential source of sustainable competitive advantage. The course blends current research with practical exposure to the issues involved in the design and implementation of these systems. Topics include cost of capacity, activity-based management systems for operational and strategic control and contemporary approaches to performance coordination and evaluation in a decentralised environment.
This course examines Hong Kong legal environment and discuss how it will affect audit risk, audit planning, internal controls, analytical procedures, and substantive tests. Building on this foundation, this course then focuses on information technology and examines its impacts on financial reporting systems. Specifically, we emphasise on how auditors can leverage information technology and use Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAAT) to attest clients' financial statements.
This course examines and discusses the relationship between accounting information systems and internal controls. This course also offers an in-depth analysis on how to take advantages of information technology to enhance an organi尸ation’s internal controls. By improving internal controls, this course will discuss how accounting information systems assist an organisation to produce a set of reliable and accurate financial statements, address regulatory requirements, meet managerial decision needs, and improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency.
This course is designed to familiarise students with the Chinese tax law and practice. After an introduction to the normative and institutional backgrounds of tax administration, it will examine the country’s major state and local tax regimes. The course will also touch on administrative and professional aspects of tax practice in this emerging market economy.
The OECD Guidelines for Corporate Governance identify four elements namely objectives, transparency, benchmarks and accountability as key factors that transcend both legal and national boundaries. As a concept it delineates the rights and responsibilities of each group of stakeholders in the company by providing for appropriate checks and balance to be incorporated into the process of performance, decision making and monitoring. This course will address issues within the rubric of corporate governance from an accounting and legal perspective.
This course introduces accounting recognition, derecognition, and impairment of financial instruments which include financial assets, liabilities, equity and derivatives. In addition, hedge accounting and the framework of using derivatives to manage market risks such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, inflation risk, equity risk and commodity risk are also examined. Various real-life hedging cases are studied and discussed.
This course equips the student with a deeper understanding of the current state of play as regards Corporate Governance principles & rules, and the institutions through which Corporate Governance rules are applied to capital market participants, with a special focus on the Hong Kong and mainland China capital markets, but also addresses the challenges and trends in the real-life market place and how the linkages between effective Enterprise Governance, Risk Management and Compliance can contribute to superior business performance and thereby to enhanced investor confidence in the capital markets.
Entrepreneurial activities have become a potent source of economic power that generates enormous job opportunities and business innovation globally. This is particularly spectacular in the context of China where there are numerous cases of successful and failure cases of privately owned enterprises and collectively owned township and village enterprises growing from an embryonic stage into a larger firm. The course adopts a “life-cycle” approach and develops a set of accounting and managerial skills to analyze companies from the start-up stage to eventually cashing out.
Independent study gives students added flexibility to design study programmes suited to a particular area of interest or to delve more deeply into a specific topic. Students need to find a faculty member willing to serve as your supervisor, and together, devise a format. There are a wide range of possibilities under independent study. The more common alternatives are: (a) Selection of a topic not normally covered in our curriculum in which the student has an interest. Normally the student would prepare a literature review on the selected topic. It would then be common for the student to perform some application or extension of this body of knowledge by extending or substantiating that knowledge by some data collection. (b) Preparation of a case and accompanying teacher's note. The case must be based on real organizations and substantial data collection would be expected. The student would be expected to demonstrate application of theory in preparation of the teacher's note.
Financial markets play a pivotal and central role in the formation of investment capital and, therefore, societal wealth. This function, in addition to many others, is explored in this course. Attention will also focus on the forms and structures of financial markets (i.e. equity, debt, derivatives, gold and foreign exchange markets) both locally and internationally. Within this brief, detailed consideration is also given to the various institutions participating in the markets and to the form and functions of instruments quoted.
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience with data analytics and exposure to the challenges and opportunities big data presents to the profession. It will provide a basis for handling and analyzing large-scale data stored within and outside an organisation and finding business insights from analyses. Basic concepts and techniques related to data preprocessing, data exploration, model building and results interpretation will be covered. Instead of digging deep into technical details, a broad survey of common approaches and focus on the pragmatic implementation of data analytics will be provided. The emerging trends in big data and their applications in the accounting profession as well as other industries will be discussed. The course will try to utilise real datasets related to accounting and finance and enable students to “learn by doing” through hands-on experience with data.
This course introduces the tax concern of cross-border economic activities. It introduces the key concepts of international taxation, such as the tax jurisdiction of residence and source, international double taxation, relief from double taxation under domestic law and double taxation agreements. It also examines measures to prevent international tax avoidance, procedural mechanisms by which international tax issues are resolved, and bilateral administrative issues.
The course is designed to expose students to a wide spectrum of global accounting related issues in a non-local business environment. Students will take a week-long residential programme in various countries or regions. Course learning activities include lectures at universities, case projects, seminars and discussions with local accounting professionals and/or government officials, and site visits to enterprises.
This course explores the use of financial and non-financial data in the capital market contexts. Students will gain exposure to different data analytics techniques and predictive models to predict fundamentals and bankruptcies, to detect accounting fraud, and to identify trading strategies based on accounting anomalies. Students will gain knowledge and hands-on experience in applying these techniques generate value from accounting data.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examinations is increasingly important nowadays. This course helps students to understand the roles of forensic accountants in today’s economy and how forensic accountants identify various types of fraud. Course topics include fraud principles and fraud risk assessment; fraud investigation and engagement processes; evidence collection process; fraud impact on business enterprises and how forensic accountants can help the management to prevent, detect, and correct fraud etc. This course also explores how analytics tools help forensic accountants to detect frauds.
This course aims to provide students with fundamental yet comprehensive knowledge of blockchain technology. Students who wish to explore what blockchain technology’s potential applications are and how they can change the accounting industry are encouraged to take this course. By the end of the course, students are expected to appreciate and reflect on their role as a professional accountant and be ready for the upcoming transition to the new business environment. In the first building block, we introduce the history and fundamentals of blockchain technology. Although technical, this part is essential to establish a foundation to understand the capabilities and limitations of blockchain technology. The programming assignment will give practical experience of interacting with blockchain technology. In the second building block, we discuss the practical applications of blockchain technology, such as how to buy, mine, store, and use cryptocurrencies, enterprise applications of blockchain (e.g., decentralized applications (DApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi)), and the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse. Industry experts and entrepreneurs will give guest lectures on the real-world blockchain applications and interact with students. In the final building block, we discuss the accounting policies related to valuing and accounting for various crypto assets. We will also discover the regulatory risk and opportunities of the crypto markets in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the US. The course concludes by exploring how blockchain technology can shape the future landscape of the accounting industry.
This course introduces basic Python programming techniques for accounting data analytics. It guides students through Python programming logic, data processing, and graphical visualization in an accounting and finance context. The focus is on Python's fundamental aspects, including syntax, control structures, and handling complex, unstructured data in practical situations. Students will learn effective data handling with Python to support decision-making and business analysis.
This course helps students to understand and analyse ESG issues from the perspective of corporations and the capital markets. Course topics include reasons for the popularity of ESG issues in the business world; core elements of ESG and how they are measured; current reporting requirements and reporting practices; the impact of ESG on firm value; and ESG investing strategies. The course emphasises critical thinking and uses a combination of lectures and cases.
This course discusses selected contemporary issues in accounting, financial markets, management practices, and business environments.

Students may take up to two elective courses from other MSc programmes or MBA programme within CUHK Business School, and MSc in Financial Technology of the Faculty of Engineering, subject to approval from Programme Directors.

This course is essentially an introduction to financial accounting. It emphasizes accounting concepts and principles, and introduces the use of accounting data in controlling and planning business operations. Major topics include basic structure of accounting; accounting for current assets, current liabilities, and long-term assets.
This course introduces you to concepts and theories of organization and management that will help you to understand and analyze various aspects of management. However, management is practical concept, and just learning concepts and theories is not enough. Students need to integrate them with their own observations and experience and apply them in case studies and real-life situations. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to gain a basic understanding of key management skills, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
This course deals with fundamentals of statistical methods including descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference from both large and small samples, F test for equality of variances, tests using Chi-square in categorical data analysis, and simple correlation. Application of statistical methods to problems pertaining to business will be emphasized.
This course aims to provide participants with practical and conceptual training in marketing management with specific objectives as follows: - Provide participants with knowledge of new and fundamental marketing concepts and techniques. - Increase participants' understanding and awareness of marketing environment in HK. - Enhance participants' ability in analyzing marketing issues in local and international markets. - Develop and sharpen participants' marketing skills in doing business in local and international markets.
This course is the extension of Intermediate Accounting I. For those who do not have a business degree, we strongly advise you take both Intermediate Accounting I and II for better understanding of the core course Financial Accounting and External Reporting.
This course is a general introduction to the theory of price in a market economy. Topics include basic economic concepts, the theory of demand, production and cost, the operation of firms in competitive, oligopolistic and monopolistic market, cost and benefits of government intervention in market economy, and introductory issues to game theory and informational economics. Analytical approach is used whenever appropriate. Applications on practical business problems are emphasized.
This course provides students a conceptual knowledge concerning contemporary information technology and information processing. It also introduces students to the basic computer concept, communications and networks (The internet, intranet, WWW and E-Commerce Applications), Information System and Its Development, Security, Ethics and Privacy Issues, etc.
This course is essentially an introduction to financial accounting. It emphasizes accounting concepts and principles, and introduces the use of accounting data in controlling and planning business operations. Major topics include basic structure of accounting; accounting for current assets, current liabilities, and long-term assets.
This course is the extension of Intermediate Accounting I. For those who do not have a business degree, we strongly advise you take both Intermediate Accounting I and II for better understanding of the core course Financial Accounting and External Reporting.
This course introduces you to concepts and theories of organization and management that will help you to understand and analyze various aspects of management. However, management is practical concept, and just learning concepts and theories is not enough. Students need to integrate them with their own observations and experience and apply them in case studies and real-life situations. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to gain a basic understanding of key management skills, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
This course is a general introduction to the theory of price in a market economy. Topics include basic economic concepts, the theory of demand, production and cost, the operation of firms in competitive, oligopolistic and monopolistic market, cost and benefits of government intervention in market economy, and introductory issues to game theory and informational economics. Analytical approach is used whenever appropriate. Applications on practical business problems are emphasized.
This course deals with fundamentals of statistical methods including descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference from both large and small samples, F test for equality of variances, tests using Chi-square in categorical data analysis, and simple correlation. Application of statistical methods to problems pertaining to business will be emphasized.
This course provides students a conceptual knowledge concerning contemporary information technology and information processing. It also introduces students to the basic computer concept, communications and networks (The internet, intranet, WWW and E-Commerce Applications), Information System and Its Development, Security, Ethics and Privacy Issues, etc.
This course aims to provide participants with practical and conceptual training in marketing management with specific objectives as follows: - Provide participants with knowledge of new and fundamental marketing concepts and techniques. - Increase participants' understanding and awareness of marketing environment in HK. - Enhance participants' ability in analyzing marketing issues in local and international markets. - Develop and sharpen participants' marketing skills in doing business in local and international markets.

This programme consists of 7 non-credit courses with pass/fail options. Students with non-accounting background are required to take all/partial FBP courses to fulfill the competency requirements for admission to HKICPA’s Qualification Programme (QP).

Students my take other non-credit foundation courses at their own discretions.

 

This introductory course in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) aims to provide students with basic concepts and knowledge about AI and to understand the advantages and limitations of applying modern AI methods in accounting and auditing practices. The course does not focus on technical implementation details but on explaining AI’s basics and fundamental concepts. It does not require a prior understanding of the subject matter or a mathematical/computer science background. Students will be-encouraged to use this course as motivation and a basis for further studies.

 

Accounting Analytics Concentration

MAcc students may elect to pursue the Accounting Analytics Concentration, which advances students’ knowledge and skills in this growing field. In addition to the common core courses required for all MAcc students, the 5 electives required for this concentration are:

ACCT6141 or ACCT6040

Accounting Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (ACCT 6141) OR Python Essentials for Accounting Analytics (ACCT6040)

MScBA, MScITM, MScISTM, MScFintech Related Courses

At least 6 units (max. 9 units) of courses from ACCT6040 OR ACCT6141 or ACCT6142 OR ACCT6143, OR DOTE-coded courses offered by the MSc in Business Analytics (MScBA), MSc in Information and Technology Management (MScITM) and MSc in Information Science and Technology Management (MScISTM) of the Faculty of Business Administration, OR courses offered by the MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech) of the Faculty of Engineering (subject to availability and approval of Programme Directors concerned).

MAcc Non-data Related Elective Courses

At least 3 units (max. 6 units) of MAcc non-data related elective courses

Navigate Your Academic Journey

Graduates of the CUHK’s Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy (PDPA) programme with a GPA of 3.0 and above are exempt from taking six core courses of the Part One curriculum. Prospective students who have an accounting degree or a postgraduate diploma from a recognised university or a recognised accounting professional qualification may be considered on case-by-case basis upon admission. However, replacement elective courses of the same credit units are required. All course exemption is subject to the discretion of the Programme Director and approval from the Dean of the Graduate School.

Students’ performance is assessed according to CUHK’s grading system.

To graduate, students must complete the prescribed coursework and achieve a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.50.

Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.50 in the term assessment will be put on academic probation. If the probation is not lifted after two consecutive terms, the student will be required to discontinue his or her studies.

Students who receive a grade D+ or below in a course must repeat the course or take an approved substitute course.

MAcc Top Academic Performance Award
The graduate with the highest cumulative GPA in full-time / part-time mode will receive this monetary award.

Dean’s List Award
Graduates with an overall GPA above 3.60 are eligible to be put on the Dean’s List. However, the total number of students on the Dean’s List for each academic year cannot exceed 20% of the graduates. In all cases, the Faculty reserves the right to make the final decision. Award recipients will receive a certificate of recognition.

Outstanding Student Award
In addition to the certificate, top 10% of MAcc graduates in terms of the overall GPA will receive a monetary award.

Subject Prize
The best performer with the highest overall mark in individual core subjects will receive the Subject Prize.

Professional Exam Scholarships
Outstanding students will be nominated to the accounting professional bodies, including ACCA, CPA Australia and TIHK, for the professional exam scholarships.

Enhancing Academic Life
Internships

Students can gain work experience with established accounting firms in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC, plus a number of other companies in accounting and finance industry.

Exchange Programme

Students can spend up to one-term study abroad at one of our partner universities worldwide.

Professional Seminars

We often invite business leaders to share their valuable industry experience and expertise through seminars or guest lectures. This allows students access to the latest insights from leading professionals in the industry.

Corporate Visits

We organise visits to local and overseas companies in various industries and government bodies to provide students with opportunities to gain industry insights.

  • Bloomberg L.P.
  • D-Link Corporation
  • Franz Collection Inc.
  • Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority
  • Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS
  • Kerry Logistics Network Limited
  • LinkedIn
  • Phoenix Satellite Television
  • Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong
  • Shopee
  • Synnex Technology International Corporation
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
  • UBS Switzerland
  • Uni-President Enterprises Corporation
  • United Nations
  • Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation
Overseas Study Tours

Our overseas study tours are a great way to broaden students’ horizons. By visiting companies and interacting with fellow postgraduates abroad, students can gain fresh views on the industry.

Language Workshop

We offer Cantonese workshops to help international students adapt to life in Hong Kong.

Orientation Day

To kick-start the new school year, we organise a fun orientation day for freshmen before the semester begins. It includes a number of team-building games, a campus tour and a dinner reception.

Class Committee

Ensuring a friendly study environment, the class committee facilitates communication between teachers and students, and organises various class bonding activities throughout the year.

  • Christmas Party
  • BBQ Gathering
  • Hiking
Gain a World-class, Accredited Qualification

The MAcc programme serves as a bridge to local and international professional qualifications. We have also been well recognised by the industry as a leading Master’s programme in accounting that yields graduates with promising career prospects.

Personalised Career Support

We offer personal advice, guidance and support throughout the job-finding process, and go the extra mile to help students realise their potential and give their career a head start. Students will even continue to receive our support after graduated.

Connect with Industry Leaders

Keeping close connections with the business communities, we offer to our graduates, plenty of networking opportunities with accounting bodies, leading firms and financial companies through social events, career talks, career workshops, corporate visits and more. Since the launch of the programme in 1998, we have maintained strong bonds with our alumni, providing students access to professionals with experience in a variety of sectors.

Career Workshops

Students will be trained in CV writing and interview preparation to help them in the job hunting process. We also organise various trainings to help students gain the professional knowledge and skills that they will need for their future career.

Trainings

  • Cantonese
  • Excel
  • Mock Interview
  • Python
  • Social and Communication Skills
  • SQL

One-to-one Coaching

We invite accounting, finance and HR professionals to serve as career advisors for our students. Students can benefit from their rich experience through the one-to-one career coaching sessions, helping students plan their career roadmap.

Mentorship Programme

The mentorship programme provides a platform to connect students with alumni from various career fields and academic mentors. Mentees will have the opportunity to receive valuable career and academic advice from their mentors.

Internship Opportunities

Students will have a variety of internship opportunities in Hong Kong and in Chinese Mainland to ensure they gain plenty of exposure to the industry through work experience at accounting firms, financial and securities companies and banks.

  • Bank of China
  • BDO
  • Citi Bank
  • CITIC Capital
  • CTI Capital Management
  • DBS Bank
  • Deloitte
  • Ernst & Young
  • General Electric Company
  • Guangfa Securities
  • Guotai Junan Securities
  • Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited
  • Huawei
  • KPMG
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Shenzhen Stock Exchange
  • SHINEWING
Where Our Graduates Work

We leverage our extensive connections in the industry and powerful alumni network to enhance the career opportunities available to our graduates. MAcc students will graduate with a high proficiency in both practical and theoretical accounting, ready for a range of promising career options.

Some of our graduates continue in the accounting industry, developing expertise in auditing, taxation, forensic accounting and consulting. Others choose to work in finance, banking and related areas, becoming management trainees, financial analysts, risk-management consultants and investment analysts in private funds, investment banks and consulting firms.

  • Bank of China
  • Bank of Communications
  • CCB (Asia)
  • CITIC Capital
  • DBS
  • Deloitte
  • Ernst & Young
  • General Electric Company
  • Guotai Junan Securities
  • Honor
  • HSBC
  • Huolala
  • IBM
  • ICBC (Asia)
  • J.P. Morgan
  • KPMG
  • Kunwu Jiuding Capital
  • Moody’s
  • P&G
  • Pinduoduo
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Shanghai Stock Exchange
  • Tencent
  • UBS
  • Uni-China Group
  • ZTE Finance
Professional Recognitions

By completing the core courses and relevant foundation courses, MAcc graduates are eligible to enrol in the HKICPA Qualification Programme (QP). For exemptions granted at QP Associate Level, please refer to here.

The ACCA grants the following exemptions to those who complete Part One:

  • Business and Technology (BT)
  • Management Accounting (MA)
  • Financial Accounting (FA)
  • Corporate and Business Law (LW)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)
  • Financial Management (FM)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Taxation (TX)

Once you have graduated, you may take the Master’s gateway route to the CIMA Professional Qualification.

If you pass the CIMA Gateway Exam, you will be granted 11 exemptions that include subjects from the certificate, operational and management level exams, allowing you to progress directly to the strategic level of the CIMA Professional Qualification.

By completing the core courses and relevant foundation courses*, MAcc graduates will be exempted for the following foundation papers and entry into the professional CPA programme.

  • Economics and Markets
  • Foundations of Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Business Law
  • Business Finance
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Management Accounting

*Economics, Computed Based Information Systems, Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions

By completing the core courses and relevant elective courses*, MAcc graduates will be exempted for four papers in Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) examination:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Hong Kong Tax
  • International Tax
  • PRC Tax

*International Tax Planning & Management, Taxation in China

Management Associate, HSBC

Joining the MAcc programme is one of the best decisions I’ve ever had. The programme offered me comprehensive accounting knowledge and data analysis skill, which can be practically applied to a business work setting. I appreciate the flexibility of the programme so I was able to do a full-time internship onsite in Hong Kong and at the same time attend courses at night and weekends. It was an unforgettable experience for me. I hence had so many chances to class with part-time students, which inspired me with new insights and an angle of thinking. The MAcc faculty are super supportive, especially in career building and job hunting, and I wouldn’t be able to make my career without that. It has been a valuable experience studying at CUHK MAcc and I would never regret it.

Elena Fang
MAcc 2022

Manager, Industrial Bank Co.,Ltd.

The MAcc programme offers us comprehensive and systematic accounting curriculums, as well as the opportunities to participate in other majors’ courses and international exchange programmes. Not only the accounting knowledge system can be built, but only can understand knowledge from other professional areas and hot topics in the industry. Teachers and classmates organise different kinds of team building, alumni, mentor-mentee activities to help us expand social networks. Although the courses are completed, helpful teachers and like-minded friends we met in the process, and the attitude of breaking through all difficulties will be beneficial for life.

Nira Xi
MAcc 2022

Exchange at The George Washington University It is always challenging to adapt to a brand new environment, but getting out of my comfort zone and studying in such a diversified city like Washington D.C. broadened my global perspective and facilitated my personal development to a great extent. I exchanged lots of ideas from people with different academic, professional and cultural backgrounds, and this made a great impact on how I see the world.

Xincheng Huang
MAcc 2020

Service Management, Tencent

The MAcc programme has opened the door for me. Recognised by top-notch employers, the programme provided me with more career choices in different industries, including finance and internet. In a challenging year, I not only gained essential knowledge in accounting and finance but also developed a different way of thinking about business, technology and society. Besides, the professors were always willing to help and gave us invaluable insights. I also found that I learnt a lot from my classmates from diverse backgrounds. I appreciate that the CUHK experience brought more possibilities to my life and get my career started.

Lely Liu
MAcc 2020

Financial Reporting Analyst, JPMorgan Chase & Co

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Diane Sohn
MAcc 2020

Exchange at ESSEC Business School

Even though starting a new term in France is full of challenges and unknowns, life here is surrounded by museums, historical sites, humanistic stories, and romantic temperament. Collaborating with classmates from different countries to investigate the cutting-edge management issue and sharing experience with local students to understand the culture shock have rewarded me global perspective and autonomy, enabling me to interface well with others, confidently solving problems.

Yong Pan
MAcc 2019

Management Associate, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

The MAcc programme equipped me with accounting knowledge and skills through well-designed curriculum. The professors are not only willing to share their knowledge, but also to provide their valuable insights about career and life. I also joined the oversea study tour to Switzerland and several corporate visits that blew my mind and opened more possibilities for me to rethink my career path. It is also a precious experience to learn from my classmates, who are supportive, self-motivated and with diversified backgrounds.

Olivia Yu
MAcc 2019

Assistant Manager, KPMG

My student days at the MAcc programme offered me the valuable chance to deepen my business knowledge and the time to broaden my intellectual horizons. The programme also provided me the opportunity to meet and interact with diverse groups of professors, lecturers, staff, students and alumni from different financial sectors. All the learning experience has equipped me with not only the essential and up-to-date accounting and finance knowledge, but also the way of thinking which helped me to build a career in one of the “Big Four” accounting firms. The time in CUHK is forever an unforgettable and meaningful moment for me.

Chi-kit Wong
MAcc 2018

Solicitor, A private Law Firm

I joined the MAcc programme and completed the QP of the HKICPA after practising as a solicitor for over 10 years. The skill set required for the legal profession is very different from accountancy, but both require an aptitude for critical analysis. This programme offered rigorous analytical training while providing invaluable knowledge and skills.

Benjamin Ho
MAcc 2017

Analyst, Structured Finance, VMS Investment

The programme has afforded me an opportunity to build a career in financial services where it would have been nearly impossible otherwise. It has provided not only an academic and theoretical perspective, but a deeper and practical insight into the daily issues often faced in the work setting, whether you are in the front-end or back-end. It has been an invaluable experience that has provided me with the tools to really progress my career forward.

Jonathan Chung
MAcc 2016

Assistant Vice President, China Construction Bank (Asia)

The MAcc programme will equip students with the essential knowledge needed for a successful career in the financial world, including extensive training in accounting and finance, useful job hunt sharing from alumni and great internship exposure. Many of the professors are experienced practitioners in the field.  I am also grateful for the well-designed and flexible Programme structure, which allowed me to take two unforgettable internships in PwC and The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. I felt so lucky to make a group of good friends and we treated each other as family members.

Zhaoxi Li
MAcc 2015

Senior Associate, Huarong International Asset Management Limited

During my internship with PwC Hong Kong, I was involved in three audit projects across different industries – transportation, bakery and technology. This gave me a comprehensive overview as well as deeper analytical skills that I still rely on in my current job. The career workshops gave practical tips like dress code and business writing that I find useful for maintaining good relationships with clients today.

Vivienne Yang
MAcc 2014

Manager, Corporate Clients, ING Bank

What attracted me to this Programme was its high-ranking.  CUHK’s School of Accountancy is recognised by top-notch employers, including the Big Four accounting firms. Also, Hong Kong is one of the best places in terms of career opportunities for business graduates. I liked the Programme because my professors were all genuinely interested in helping us accomplish both our career and academic goals.

Jin Jin
MAcc 2013

Assistant Assessor, Inland Revenue Department

Unlike other taught Master’s programmes which focus only on theoretical accounting training, the Programme places a lot of emphasis on applications. The group projects are based on real problems faced by listed companies.  I was able to master core accounting concepts and have them applied to contemporary business problems. The programme was intense but highly rewarding.  Not only did it build my accounting knowledge that prepared me for the QP exam, but it also helped me win the HKICPA scholarship.  The academic enrichment, facilitated by intellectual exchange among classmates from a diversified background, and the friendships made throughout the programme have been a truly enjoyable experience.

Carmen Wong
MAcc 2013
Entry Requirements

You should have:

  • graduated from a recognised university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
  • completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

GMAT / GRE scores are not mandatory, but a good GMAT / GRE score will strengthen the application.

Please also see the English Language Requirements for Admission.

You should have:

  • graduated from a recognised university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
  • completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.*

* The programme may consider applicants with an equivalent professional qualification, and preference will be given to those with relevant post-qualification full-time work experience.

  • Preferably with relevant post-qualification full-time work experience.

Although GMAT / GRE scores are not required, they are highly encouraged.

Please also see the English Language Requirements for Admission.

Please note:

  • Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places are filled the admission exercise is closed. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
  • If your application is successful, you will be notified by email. If you do not receive any notification from us approximately two months after the final application deadline, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

2027-28 Admission

Admission Deadline

Full-time
31 Jul 2026 (Early Round)
31 Mar 2027

Part-time
30 Apr 2027


Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places fill up. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application deadline may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Contact Us

Room 1053, 10/F, Cheng Yu Tung Building,
12 Chak Cheung Street,
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
macc@cuhk.edu.hk;
macc-admissions@cuhk.edu.hk [For admission enquiry]
+852 3943 8676 / 3943 7641

 

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Fees

The tuition fees for the academic year 2027/2028 are:

You can pay in instalments, as follows:

  1. HK$140,000 (retention fee) within 2 weeks of confirming your offer
  2. HK$140,000 at the beginning of the 2nd trimester
  3. HK$140,000 at the beginning of the 3rd trimester

You can pay in instalments, as follows:

  1. HK$60,000 (retention fee) within 2 weeks of confirming your offer
  2. HK$60,000 at the beginning of the 2nd trimester
  3. HK$60,000 at the beginning of the 3rd trimester
  4. HK$60,000 at the beginning of the 1st trimester of the 2nd year
  5. HK$60,000 at the beginning of the 2nd trimester of the 2nd year
  6. HK$60,000 at the beginning of the 3rd trimester of the 2nd year
Financial Aid

Admission Scholarships

Only qualified students are considered. No separate application is necessary.

Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

The MAcc programme is considered reimbursable for CEF purposes.

Loans for Local Students

Local students may be eligible for a loan from the Extended Non-means tested Loan Scheme (ENLS). For more information, please see the ENLS website.

How to Apply

For further details about entry requirements, visas and the online application process.

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Training by World-Class Faculty and Industry Experts

Students are taught by internationally renowned faculty members, including doctoral-level professors with teaching experience at highly reputable universities worldwide, as well as accounting and finance professionals who bring extensive industry experience. Our faculty are recognized for their teaching excellence, a sustained record of high-quality publications across diverse research areas, and strong connections with industry practitioners.

Our Faculty
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Cao, Ying
曹穎
Associate Professor
Director, Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Programme
Guan, Fiona Yanling
官艷玲
Senior Lecturer
Associate Director, Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Programme
Butt, Yiu Yu
畢耀宇
Senior Lecturer
Chen, Jun
陳軍
Assistant Professor
Ha, Sunny Lin-tat
夏連達
Lecturer
Kot, Hung Wan
葛鴻雲
Senior Lecturer
Ku, Fred Kei-tat
古紀達
Senior Lecturer
Law, Man Wai Anthony
羅敏威
Senior Lecturer
Li, Hongfei
李鴻飛
Assistant Professor
Liu, Yichang
劉一唱
Assistant Professor
Shao, Xinyuan
邵辛元
Assistant Professor
Tseng, Chun Kai Kevin
曾俊凱
Professor
Wong, Chi-sum
黃熾森
Emeritus Professor
Wong, Ka Lok Edmund
王家樂
Senior Lecturer
Wong, Kin Ho Raymond
黃建浩
Senior Lecturer
Wu, Fan
吳凡
Assistant Professor
Cao, Ying
曹穎
Associate Professor
Director, Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Programme
Guan, Fiona Yanling
官艷玲
Senior Lecturer
Associate Director, Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Programme
Zhuang, Zili
莊自力
Associate Professor
Zhang, Yinglei
張英蕾
Associate Professor
Zhang, Qi
張琪
Assistant Professor
Yung, Hei Ming Haynes
翁喜明
Senior Lecturer
Young, Danqing
楊丹青
Professor (Teaching)
Xu, Rosy Ruoxi
徐若溪
Assistant Professor
Xin, Xiangang
辛顯剛
Assistant Professor
Wu, Fan
吳凡
Assistant Professor
Wong, Kin Ho Raymond
黃建浩
Senior Lecturer
Wong, Ka Lok Edmund
王家樂
Senior Lecturer
Wong, Chi-sum
黃熾森
Emeritus Professor
Tseng, Chun Kai Kevin
曾俊凱
Professor
Shao, Xinyuan
邵辛元
Assistant Professor
Liu, Yichang
劉一唱
Assistant Professor
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