The programme is designed for recent graduates (non-accounting) who intend to pursue a career in professional accounting. It will also benefit those working in other non-accounting areas, who seek a thorough education in the principles and practice of accounting. The programme emphasises substantive and operational knowledge as well as the skills and competencies for an accounting professional/practitioner. Upon completion of the programme, students are eligible to register in the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Qualification Programme (HKICPA QP), provided they hold a recognized bachelor's degree.

The programme provides 2-year part-time and 1-year full-time mode of study. It requires the completion of 12 core courses. In addition, all students must satisfy the pre-core programme requirements in 5 courses. All the courses would be taught by the faculty with relevant academic and professional qualifications and experience in order to provide the most updated information for the development in professional accounting.

Students who has successfully completed all the 12 core courses with a total of 36 units, satisfied the pre-core programme requirements, obtained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above will be awarded the Master of Accountancy.