PACC. Global Tax & Governance. BBA in Professional Accountancy (PACC) Program. Global Accounting. Study Trips. Overseas Exchanges.

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1 BBA in Professional Accountancy (PACC) Program Global Tax & Governance Study Trips Overseas Exchanges PACC Global Accounting Internships Case Competitions Community Services Business Attributes Development Consulting Projects

2 Overview The BBA in Professional Accountancy (PACC) Program of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a program highly recognized by international professional and accreditation bodies, nurtures professional accountants and specialists in accounting-related areas. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and values which help them deal with the increasingly complex and inter-connected business world effectively so as to become future leaders in the accounting and business community. The First accounting degree program in Hong Kong Highlights The First accounting school in Asia accredited both by the AACSB International and The Federation of Schools of Accountancy Unique Collegiate System to enrich students learning experience Ample enrichment activities Outstanding performance in professional examinations and case competitions Graduates are most preferred and recruited by international accounting firms Strong alumni network and business connections 01 02

3 Curriculum Global Accounting (GA) Stream PACC Program offers more than just a specialization in accounting-related areas. There are other required courses that are not directly related to accounting, including areas in finance, management, marketing, business law and ethics. PACC Program not only nurtures students into experts in computing and analyzing quantitative business information, it also equips students with all the essential skills and knowledge in accounting and business. PE IT 2 units 1 unit Students are required to complete 123 units of courses, which include the major required courses in: General Education Financial Reporting Auditing Taxation Cost and Management Accounting Accounting Information System Business and Company Law 21 units PACC 67 units TOTAL 123 units Language Courses 15 units Free Electives For further information about the curriculum, please visit the program website. 17 units To cater for the growing demand in the business community for professionals with a global mindset who can play a leadership role, the GA stream is offered starting from Elite accounting students who aspire to acquire a global mindset as well as an understanding of international accounting practices and issues can apply for the GA stream after completing their first year of study. They will have internship opportunities provided by international accounting firms and gain international exposure through non-local training experience, with scholarships awarded to students with academic merit. In the past summers, students had taken short courses at the University of Oxford and Utrecht University. They also visited multinational corporations, professional accountancy bodies and international accounting firms in London and Amsterdam. GA stream students actively participate in various competitions and community services. Together with four PACC students, they swept away the tax debate championship and best presenter award for two years in a row since the Tax Debate Competition was first held by the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong in The CUHK Business School team which included a GA stream student seized the championship of Peak Time 2016, outperforming 18 finalist teams from top business schools around the world. Another team of GA stream students entered the World s Top 10 Final Presentation for the AAB s International Conference held in August 2016, among other finalist teams from Ivey Business School in Canada, Imperial College of London, University of Queensland and Singapore Management University. The GA stream graduates have received offers from diverse industries including the HKSAR Government, asset management company, investment bank, audit, tax, forensic services, advisory and risk assurance departments in international accounting firms. Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Minor Computer Science Finance Psychology Journalism and Communication PACC students have many options in taking minors to broaden their scope of studies. Almost 30% of PACC students study a minor. Modern Languages Global Tax and Governance (GTG) Stream In response to an increasing interest of our students to know more about tax and governance issues as well as the profession s desire to have more accounting graduates who are better versed in these areas, a new GTG stream is offered starting from Courses offered by the GTG stream include International Taxation, China Taxation, Taxes and Business Strategy, Corporate Governance, Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring, Securities Regulation and Chinese Legal Environment for Business

4 Enrichment Activities Overseas Exchanges CUHK has more than 250 partner universities over the world for undergraduate exchange. About two-third of our PACC students participate in overseas exchange programs every year. Internships Many PACC students have internships with international accounting firms, the Treasury, the Inland Revenue Department, the Hospital Authority and financial institutions. Majority of our students have acquired internship experience before reaching their final year of study. Study Trips PACC Program organizes study trips with prestigious overseas universities regularly to widen students exposure. Students attend lectures, conduct company visits and tour around the city

5 Other Activities PACC Program organizes a range of enrichment activities to enhance students professional knowledge and understanding of the industry. There are professional seminars, career talks, company visits and study trips to China throughout the year to help students explore career options and hone the soft skills required for their graduate careers. Students also participate in consulting projects with companies including local startups and NGOs. These activities also serve as excellent communication platforms for students to connect with the School and their schoolmates. Student Achievements Winners Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) Qualification Programme (QP) Examination in the December 2013 to June 2016 examination sessions (26 out of 54 top prizes) Gold Award in the HKICPA QP Examination for 6 consecutive examination sessions Champions and Best Debaters: The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong Tax Debate Competition 2015 & 2016 Champions: National KPMG Management Case Competition 2015 & 2016 Peak Time 2016 ETF and Stock Simulation Game 2014 Joint-University Business Management Challenge 2014 Citibank Next Generation Entrepreneur Competition 2012 ACCA Job Hunting Competition China Grand Final st Prize & Best Presentation Award for SCMP/IFPHK Financial Planner Awards 2010 Co-champion & Best Paper Award for HKICPA QP Case Analysis Competition 2010 Winning Teams: One of the two winning teams for the Deloitte China Tax Championship (Regional) 2011, 2013 and 2015 Professional Examinations PACC graduates achieved excellent results in the past QP examinations. In the December 2011 to June 2016 examination sessions, PACC graduates account for more than half of the total QP awards received by accounting graduates from all institutions. QP awards received by accounting graduates from all institutions during December 2011 to June % Other Institutions CUHK PACC 07 08

6 Case Competitions PACC students have abundant opportunities in joining case competitions to apply their business knowledge, analytical and presentation skills. Participation in case competitions also allow students to expand their network and to learn from business professionals. Our students have achieved remarkable results in various local and international case competitions. Admission Details Career Prospect PACC Program opens doors to huge varieties of opportunities and leads to rewarding careers. Accounting is the business language, and paves the way to general management position. In Hong Kong, 38% of the CPAs work in leadership positions, including president, CEO, CFO, financial controller, partner and director; and 87% of listed companies have an HKICPA member serving in senior management or board director positions. 1 PACC graduates are well sought after by international accounting firms. They have gone on to work in a wide range of careers, including investment banking, management consultancy, financial management, management trainee programs, entrepreneurs, and in the public sector and academia Annual membership survey of the HKICPA. Yr. 1-2 Associate Yr. 3-5 Senior Associate Yr. 6-8 Manager Senior Manager Yr Yr. 12+ Partner JUPAS - Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) [JUPAS Code: JS4240] Minimum requirement: Level 4 in English Language; Level 2 in Liberal Studies; and Level 3 in Chinese Language Level 3 in two best New Senior Secondary (NSS) and Mathematics (Compulsory Part); elective subjects. Admission will be based on the scores of the best 5 subjects. Non-JUPAS Other than HKDSE, applicants with the following qualifications are welcome to apply through the Non-JUPAS admission scheme: GCE Advanced Level Examination;* International Baccalaureate Diploma;* A recognized non-local qualification which qualifies them for admission to a university in the country/region where such qualification is originated (e.g. high school diploma plus SAT/ AP in the USA, UEC/ STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in Australia, OSSD in Canada, GSAT in Taiwan) More details can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (website: Career Path in Accounting Firms * Advanced standing of up to 24 units may be granted upon admission and students with maximum advanced standing may be able to complete the program in 3 years

7 Program Office / pacc@cuhk.edu.hk Room 1053, 10/F, Cheng Yu Tung Building, No.12, Chak Cheung Street, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong