Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies
Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies
Overview
The Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies (DDAS) offered by The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) is specially designed for those who wish to enter in the accounting and finance industries at para-professional level. This programme provide a good opportunity for candidates to build up solid accountancy knowledge and techniques.
DDAS aims at developing students’ fundamental accountancy knowledge and skills. It is designed for those who have not studied accountancy before.
Articulation Path
Graduates of DDAS programme can articulate to the Advanced Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies (DADAS) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance (BAAF) offered by University of Greenwich, UK.
University of Greenwich, UK
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Accounting and Finance (1 year)
(Reg. no. 251227)
Diploma in
Professional Accounting Studies (9 months)
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which these courses may lead.
Talent Development Fund
Talent Development Fund: Now open for application. Successful applicant will be awarded $5,000. (Applicants must meet the requirements of the scheme. Only new application of the programmes are accepted and students are not allowed to apply fund for programmes which are currently enrolled.)
Information at a Glance
Code:
Commencement Date:
Deadline for New Application:
Tuition fee for Members:
HKD$2,700Tuition fee for Non-members:
HKD$3,300Medium of Instruction:
EnglishMode of Instruction:
Face-to-faceDue to current COVID-19 situation, the mode of instruction might be changed from face-to-face to online teaching if necessary in the event that face-to-face classes cannot be held. The Association will contact the students concerned with details of such arrangements as necessary.
Details
The DDAS programme is a part-time evening programme and can be completed in 8 months. The Programme consists of 4 modules and the structure is listed as follows:
| Module | No. of Lectures | Lecture Time |
|---|---|---|
| DDAS 01 Fundamental Accounting | 10 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| DDAS 02 Financial Accounting | ||
| DDAS 03 Introduction to Finance | ||
| DDAS 04 Costing |
Graduates of DDAS programme can articulate to the Advanced Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies (DADAS) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance (BAAF) offered by University of Greenwich, UK.
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (1 year)
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Audit and Assurance
- Finance
- Strategic Financial Management
Advanced Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies (1 year)
- Financial Reporting
- Performance Management
- Hong Kong Taxation
- Corporate & Business Law
Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies (9 months)
- Fundamental Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Costing
Admissions
Fee
Application Fee: HK$250 (Waived)
HKMA member: HK$10,800 (HK$2,700 x 4 modules)
Non-member: HK$13,200 (HK$3,300 x 4 modules)
Entry Requirements
- Obtained Level 2 or above in 5 HKDSE subjects including English and Mathematics; or
- Obtained grade E or above in 5 HKCEE subject including English (Syllabus B) and Mathematics; or
- Obtained grade E or above in 2 AS Level and/or 1 A Level subject including English; or
- Completed Yijin Diploma, business-related Foundation Diploma, Pre-Associate Degree; or
- Equivalent qualifications.
No relevant work experience is required.
Exemption
Exemption may be offered to applicants based on prior learning in accountancy studies in diploma level. It is subject to the final decision of the Association.
Enquiry
Course Details
| Ms Mandy Kwok | |
| Phone: | 2774 8599 |
| Email: | dadas.dpd@hkma.org.hk |
| Mr Sam Wong | |
| Phone: | 2774 8513 |
| Email: | dadas.dpd@hkma.org.hk |
General Enquiry / Course Enrolment / Membership
| Phone: | 2774 8500 or 2774 8501 |
| Email: | hkma@hkma.org.hk / enrol@hkma.org.hk |
| Fax: | 2365 1000 |
