A holder of a Hong Kong CPA credential may be eligible to sit for the International Qualification Examination (IQEX) if he or she meets the eligibility criteria set forth in the 2020 Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA). Member in Good StandingYou must be a member in good standing with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Your application will not be complete without a Letter of Good Standing. Note: You must have obtained the HKICPA credential on or before December 31, 2020. EducationYou must meet the following education requirements:
Note: If you did not qualify by completing HKICPA’s Qualification Programme but you obtained your HKICPA credential in or before 2001, you are grandfathered into this agreement as meeting the education criteria of the eligibility requirements of this agreement. ExaminationYou must have passed the Final Examination of HKICPA’s Qualification Programme which took effect in 1999. Note: If you did not qualify by completing HKICPA’s Qualification Programme but you obtained your HKICPA credential in or before 2001, you are grandfathered into this agreement as meeting the education criteria of the eligibility requirements of this agreement. ExperienceYou must completed a minimum of three years of relevant work experience prior to obtaining the HKICPA credential AND one of the following:
Continuing EducationYou must be in compliance with the CPD requirements of HKICPA. Materials to Be SubmittedThe following documents must be submitted to support your application:
ExclusionsHong Kong CPAs who obtained their HKICPA credential by qualifying under a reciprocal agreement that HKICPA may have with another professional accountancy organization are not eligible under this agreement. This includes all mutual recognition agreements, reciprocal membership agreements, and similar agreements which HKICPA may have or may have had at any time. |
USEFUL LINKSMutual Recognition Agreement with HKICPA CONTACT USToll Free: 1.888.MY.NASBA Phone: 615.880.4250 Mail: IQEX Coordinator |
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