Training
The Accountancy Traineeship Scheme
The Accountancy Traineeship Scheme is organised by the Accountancy Training Board of the Vocational Training Council. The purpose of the scheme is to provide the local market with well-trained young accounting personnel. The traineeship period will be 3 years. The trainee and his employer are required to sign a properly drawn-up contract of traineeship and have it registered with the Director of Apprenticeship.
Eligibility
(1) Holders of HKCEE with Grade E or above in 4 subjects (including English (Syllabus B))
(2) Sponsored by the employer
(3) In full-time employment, engaged in accounting related post
Training
Employers will provide organised on-the-job training to their trainees and release them to attend a 2-year part-time day release course in accountancy offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education.
Further Accountancy Training
Having joined the traineeship scheme, accounting staff can proceed to sit for examinations conducted by the Hong Kong Association of Accounting Technicians (HKAAT). Upon the completion of the examinations, they are qualified to enroll in a Foundation Programme or an accounting degree accredited by HKSA. After they have completed the Programme, they are eligible to register as HKSA students to attend the Qualification Programme. Those who successfully complete the Qualification Programme and acquire the required relevant experience can apply for HKSA membership.
Where to Obtain Further Information
You may contact the following institutions or organizations for detailed information about the relevant courses or training programmes:
The University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
 | 6/F & 7/F, Fong Shu Chuen Library, Ho Sin Hang Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University, Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon |
 | 3411 7847 |
 | http://www.hkbu.edu.hk |
Lingnan University
The Open University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Shue Yan College
Vocational Training Council
IVE Admissions Office, The Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
The following schools or institutions also offer courses in accountancy:
- School of Professional and Continuing Education of The University of Hong Kong
- School of Continuing Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Centre for Professional and Continuing Education of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- School of Continuing Education of Hong Kong Baptist University
- Kwun Tong Vocational Training Centre
- Caritas Continuing and Adult Education Service
Remarks: The course brochures / leaflets of respective institutions are also available at the Careers Information Centre of the Labour Department for the reference of interested parties.