Revised Practical Experience Framework

The Institute’s Practical Experience Framework (“PE Framework”) became mandatory for all Qualification Programme (“QP”) students on 1 January 2005 and for prospective members from recognized overseas accountancy bodies on 1 July 2005. The PE Framework governs the attainment of practical experience for HKICPA membership admission purpose to ensure professional accountants are trained with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience.

Under the PE Framework, QP students must acquire at least three years of relevant practical experience under the supervision of an Authorized Employer or an Authorized Supervisor accredited by the Institute.

Download the Support Manual (PDF, 9.57MB) for full details of the revised PE Framework and Key comparison of the revised PE Framework (PDF, 442KB) for a table showing a comparison of key features under the revised PE Framework and the old PE Framework.