Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA, Chinese: 香港會計師公會) is the professional accounting body of Hong Kong.

香港會計師公會
AbbreviationHKICPA
PredecessorHong Kong Society of Accountants
Formation1 January 1973 (1973-01-01)
Legal statusStatutory body corporate established under Professional Accountants Ordinance
HeadquartersWanchai, Hong Kong
Membership (2021)
>47,000
President
Fong Wan Huen, Loretta
Vice President
Roy Leung
Vice President
Au Chun Hing, Edward
Chief Executive and Registrar
Margaret W.S. Chan
Students (2021)
>17,000
Websitehkicpa.org.hk
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Traditional Chinese香港會計師公會
Simplified Chinese香港会计师公会

Its main responsibilities are:

  • Registering accountants and issuing practising certificates.
  • Regulating the professional conduct and standards of members.
  • Setting codes of ethics and standards of accounting and auditing.
  • Regulating the quality of entry to the profession through its qualification programme and related courses.
  • Providing continuing education and other services to members.
  • Promoting the accountancy profession both in Hong Kong and overseas.
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