MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS' TRAINING GUIDELINES

A new competency-based framework for practical experience requirement to define more accurately the types of skills that individuals should acquire during the period of practical experience before becoming a member of the Institute will be adopted, on a voluntary basis, on 1 September 2002. Mandatory implementation will occur on 1 January 2005. The new framework will bring closer the relationship between prospective members, their supervisors, employers and the Institute under a supervised training environment.

Details of the new framework are contained in the Prospective Members' Training Guidelines.

Please click here for a copy of the blank Prospective Member's Record of Practical Experience for Membership Admission.

Under the new framework, in line with practices of many overseas professional accountancy bodies, a more structured system of practical experience supervision and guidance is introduced. The scheme involves the Institute accrediting employers on a corporate level so that they have a clear understanding of their obligations in ensuring that prospective members attain the appropriate type and level of practical experience for membership admission.

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Guidelines on the Criteria and Registration Procedures for an Authorised Employer

Registration Form to be an Authorised Employer

List of Authorised Employers
- Appointments made in 2003
- Appointments made in 2004
  - from 19 April 2004
  - from 13 July 2004
  - from 2 September 2004

For prospective members who are not working for an Authorised Employer, they may apply to be trained under an Authorised Supervisor.

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Guidelines on the Criteria and Registration Procedures for an Authorised Supervisor

Application Form to train Prospective Professional Accountants

List of Authorised Supervisors
- Appointments made in 2002
- Appointments made in 2003
- Appointments made in 2004
  - from 19 April 2004
  - from 20 April 2004
  - from 8 June 2004
  - from 13 July 2004
  - from 2 September 2004

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