Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to: Apply creative and critical thinking to business problem-solving and the conceptual and practical aspects of mainstream accounting disciplines from an international perspective. Analyse and apply the accounting issues raised by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and professional bodies of selected countries to the interpretation of financial reports from an international perspective. Identify and demonstrate legal and ethical concepts and the code of ethics issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and HKICPA, and their application in accounting practices. Communicate, work, and manage themselves effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Applicants must: · hold an accounting or finance degree from a recognised university; or · hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to CityU; and · preferably possess 2 years of experience in accounting or business disciplines. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfil the minimum English proficiency requirement.