What is the most popular accounting qualification certificate in Hong Kong?

Accountants in Hong Kong prefer local accounting qualification certificates. According to our database, the number of people holding the certificate of Hong Kong Institute of Accountants (HKICPA) is the largest, accounting for 35%. "Most local candidates take the HKICPA exam, and the Big Four also encourage employees to take the HKICPA certificate by giving them examination leave, because auditors can use it to sign clients' audit reports," said Tracy Tam, deputy director of Hong Kong Hongtu Bank and Financial Services Department.

On the contrary, ACCA (accounting for 265,438+0%) is not as popular in Hong Kong as Singapore. "Five years ago, more people in Hong Kong wanted to find jobs by taking ACCA certificates, because they could take exams without a university degree," Miky said. "But now, more and more applicants have university degrees, and the HKICPA certificate is their more direct choice. Now the accounting position of the bank requires both a bachelor's degree and an accounting qualification certificate. "

CPA certificate, especially Australian CPA certificate (accounting for 12.9%) is also very important in Hong Kong, but CPA holders need to participate in HKICPA certificate transfer if they want to do the Big Four audit. This applies to all overseas accounting certificates. "We found that some European companies in the banking circle prefer ACA certificates, while Australian banks prefer Australian CPA certificates, especially when hiring managers also hold the same certificates."

In Shanghai, things are different. In Shanghai, CICPA certificates account for 565,438+0%, followed by senior accountant and intermediate accountant certificates, which are regarded as professional title certificates in Chinese mainland. At the same time, some international certificates such as ACCA and AIA are widely used in foreign-funded enterprises. After our investigation, we found that the overall proportion of international certificates is 26%. Almost all partners in foreign enterprises have several accounting certificates, such as CPA+ACCA CPA+AIA, and Shanghai HKICPA ACA certificates are rare.