Designated Calculator and Computer Requirements

　　CALCULATOR

　　New students are required to purchase a standard calculator identified with the CGA logo. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the calculator during assignment preparations.

　　The GGA calculator is the only one allowed during CGA examinations. No exceptions will be considered.

　　COMPUTER SOFTWARE

　　Students in Levels 2, 3, 4 or the BAccS program must have access to a legitimate copy of Microsoft Office 97 Professional or Microsoft Office 2000.

　　In addition, Financial Accounting 2/PS1 and Financial Accounting 3/PS2 require the use of ACCPAC for Windows (version 4), which is included on the course Internet CD.

　　Students enrolled in courses at the PACE level require access to Microsoft Excel (version 7 or higher).

　　COMPUTER HARDWARE

　　Recommended Student Computer System

　　Students planning to purchase new computers and printers for use in the CGA program should acquire computer systems with the recommended features. These systems exceed the minimum requirement for 1999/2000 and are recommended for those beginning or continuing in the program. There is noguarantee that the recommended system specified for 1999/2000 will be adequate for future years.

　　Minimum Student Computer System

　　These minimum systems are not recommended for new purchases and may not be adequate for future years.

　　　　　　　　　　Recommended computer system　　 　　　　 Minimum computer.
　　System Unit　　 Pentium Celeron 333 MHz or faster　　　　Pentium 75 MHz or equivalent processor
　　　　　　　　　　32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended　　　　　　 32 MB RAM
　　　　　　　　　　for Windows 2000 Professional)

　　Disk Drives　　 4 GB hard drive or larger　　　　　　　　1.6 GB hard drive or larger (bigger
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 hard drive may be necessary for Windows
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 2000 Professional)
　　　　　　　　　　3.5" diskette drive　　　　　　　　　　　3.5”diskette drive
　　CD-ROM　　　　　32x or faster CD-ROM driver 　　　　　　 4x CD-ROM drive*
　　Ports　　　　　 One or more USB port
　　Display　　　　 SVGA colour graphics card 15" 　　　　　 SVGA colour graphics Card14"
　　　　　　　　　　SVGA colour monitor　　　　　　　　　　　SVGA colour monitor
　　Sound Card　　　Sound card with stereo speakers　　　　　Sound card with stereo speakers*
　　Modem　　　　　 56Kbps modem or　faster internet 　　　　28.8Kbps modem or faster internet
　　　　　　　　　　connection　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 connection
　　Keyboard　　　　Standard-size keyboard　　　　　　　　　 Standard-size keyboard
　　Mouse　　　　　 Windows-compatible mouse 　　　　　　　　Windows-compatible mouse
　　OperatingSystem Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional　Windows 95, Window98, or Windows 2000
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Professional
　　Printer　　　　 Laser printer compatible with HewLett 　 Dot-matrix or ink jet printer
　　　　　　　　　　Packard LaserJet

　　*not required for PACE Level (except for MS2, PS2, and PS3)　　Course Procedures

　　STUDY METHOD

　　The CGA educational program is a professional self-study program which requires commitment, self-discipline, organization, and planning. Students can expect to devote 15 hours or more per week to their studies.

　　Students may complete the GGA program through self-study or lectures. Student support with regard to past examinations, questions, computer tutorial support, counseling, etc., is available through the School of Professional and Continuing Education.

　　WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS

　　Each course has 10 lessons and assignments. Students are required to complete weekly assignments, which are marked and returned. Lesson assignments must be submitted according to the assignment schedule. Lecture students normally hand in their assignments at the beginning of each class. Correspondence students mail their assignments to SPACE at HKU or the nearest China Representation Office.

　　In order to qualify to write the national examination at the end of each course, a student must obtain an overall average o sixty-five percent (65%) on 9 of 10 assignments.

　　COURSE MATERIAL

　　The course fees include all textbooks (except those normally supplied with a previous subject), software and lesson notes for weekly assignments, and a Student Guide. If a student is re-enrolling in a course and the textbook is unchanged, no credit is given for textbooks.

　　LECTURES

　　Lectures help students by highlighting the important and more difficult aspects of the course. The lecture sessions also provide a forum for students to meet with the lecturer and fellow students to discuss problem areas in the course.

　　Normally, attendance is not a prerequisite for sitting the examination, but SPACE may impose minimum attendance requirements in certain courses.

　　LENGTH OF TIME IN THE STUDY PROGRAM

　　While the program is designed so that a student can finish in six years, the Association recognizes that students will progress at different rates. Ten years is, however, the maximum time permitted to complete the program. Where exemptions are granted, this time period is proportionately less:

　　Required upon initial enrolment 　　　　Maximum time allowed

　　　　　5 examinations 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　4 years
　　　　　6-7 examinations 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　5 years
　　　　　8-9 examinations 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　6 years
　　　　　10-11 examinations 　　　　　　　　　　　　　7 years
　　　　　12-13 examinations 　　　　　　　　　　　　　8 years
　　　　　14-15 examinations 　　　　　　　　　　　　　9 years
　　　　　16-18 examinations 　　　　　　　　　　　　　10 years
　　　　　Bachelor's degree 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 add two years*

　　*This extension is granted to students who register in the CGA program before satisfying the degree requirement.

　　TRANSFERS

　　Students who move from one region to another may continue in the study program. Transfers of student records between regional offices are made at the end of the academic year. Students moving during the academic year complete the current year studies with their regional office on a correspondence basis. In China, students must complete a minimum of four courses before requesting a transfer. Please request Transfer Application forms from the regional office.

　　Students transferring to Canada must provide proof of Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant status. The original document must be presented and certified at the regional office, and a copy attached to the Transfer Application form.

　　EXAMINATIONS

　　Every course has a final three-hour national examination, with the exception of ST1, COl, and PA1, which are four-hour examinations. These exams are written by all students in Canada and affiliated international regions. A minimum grade of 65% on the examination is required to pass each course. Exam results are mailed to students approximately seven weeks following the exam sitting.

　　Students writing supplemental exams must register by the deadline. Students who decide not to write a supplemental exam must submit written notice of withdrawal at least two weeks before the exam session. See Appendix D for a complete exam timetable.　

　　Deadline to register for/withdraw

　　　　　　　　　　Supplemental　　　　　Exam week　　　　　　　　　　　Marks release

　　Session 1　　 November 1,1999　　　　　Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, 1999　　　　　Jan.31,2000
　　Session 2　　 February 18,2000　　　　 March 7 to 11, 2000　　　　　　　May1,2000
　　Session 3　　 May 19,2000　　　　　 　 June 6 to 11, 2000　　　　　　 　July 31,2000
　　Session 4　　 August 18,2000　　　　　 September 7 and 8, 2000　　　　　October 30,2000

　　EXAMINATION CENTER

　　Tsinghua University 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　79
　　University of International Business and Economics　　　　　　80
　　Jinan University (Professional program)　　　　　　　　　　　 81
　　Jinan University (Diploma program)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　82
　　Fudan University　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　83
　　Shanghai University of Finance and Economics　　　　　　　　　84
　　Xiamen University　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 86
　　University of Hong Kong　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 90

　　ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY AWARDS

　　CGA-Canada International awards gold and silver medals to graduating students in recognition of the highest combined average received in Level 4 and PACE. Students must. have passed a minimum of six courses at the fourth and PAGE level with a mark of 65% or higher on the first examination attempt.

　　Reference Material

　　STUDENT GUIDE

　　Upon confirmation of enrolment a Student Guide outlining the study program抯 policies and regulations is provided. Please read it carefully and thoroughly.

　　MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS: THE CGA REFERENCE HANDBOOK

　　CGA students can purchase the Mathematics Reference Handbook upon entry into the CGA program of studies. This reference text covers topics from basic arithmetic operations, algebraic concepts, simple and compound interest, annuities and statistics, etc.

　　ETHICS READINGS HANDBOOK

　　This mandatory handbook consists of an integrated set of readings and commentaries on ethical issues, to which reference is made in many courses, It is designed as an updateable document for use throughout the program.

　　STUDY GUIDE

　　This booklet, which contains tips on effective reading, studying, and time management methods, is provided upon enrolment either as a separate publication or included on the course CD-ROM.

　　CICA HANDBOOK

　　Students in Levels 4 and above are required to have access to the CICA Handbook for reference. Students can access a copy through their place of employment or by purchasing a hard copy from the regional office. To ensure that they receive updates, students who purchase a copy should register with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. CICA抯 address is in the front of the Handbook. The Handbook will no longer be issued as part of course material.

　　Fees and Withdrawals

　　BASIC TUITION FEE

　　The Association assesses a non-refundable basic fee which represents the fixed portion of the educational costs including national education fees, examination sessions, student handbook, and portion of the education administrative costs.

　　PAYMENT OF BASIC TUITION FEE

　　Students must submit payment for the basic tuition fee at the time of registration. Partial payments will not be accepted. Students in Hong Kong must remit payment in Canadian currency by Canadian bank draft or money order payable to CGA-Canada, Students in China should remit payment in RMB to the nearest China Representation Office. Students requiring official receipts for reimbursement purposes should make the request at the end of the academic year rather than at the completion of each examination session.

　　COURSE FEES

　　Course fees include the costs of textbooks, lesson materials, lectures, marking of course assignments, educational software and examination fees (including one supplemental examination).

　　In Hong Kong, all course fees should be made payable to University of Hong Kong and must accompany the course enrolment form submitted to SPACE. Course fees are separate from the basic tuition fee. In China course fees are remitted to the nearest China Representation Office.

　　REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS

　　The policy on refunds is as follows:

　　1. If the application is rejected a full refund will be issued.
　　2. Once enrolled in a course, withdrawals are at the discretion of SPACE, University of Hong Kong. Course fees are not refunded.
　　3. Students in the China program should refer to the insert for the refund policy.

　　Appendix A. Requirements for Hong Kong Students Who Enrolled Before 1998/99

　　Students who enrolled before 1998/99 are entitled to complete the program under the requirements in place at the time of their admission. Students who must withdraw from the program and re-apply will be subject to program requirements in place at the time of their re-application. See the Student Guide for details on withdrawals and re-applications.

　　REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED BEFORE 1997/98

　　Students who enrolled before 1997/98 are required to complete or be exempted from 17 courses (see page 37).

　　Regardless of prior studies, all pre-1997/98 students must complete the professional certification requirements of: 　　　

　　Students must also demonstrate advanced practical experience (see page 13 for an overview of the Association expectations).

　　Students who enrolled before 1997/98 are not required to write PA1 or obtain a university degree prior to certification.

　　REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN 1997/98

　　Students who enrolled in 199'7/98 are required to complete or be exempted from 17 courses. This includes all courses in Level 1 through 5, one course in Level 6 and Professional Applications 1 (see page 57). Regardless of prior studies, all 1997/98 students must complete the professional certification requirements of:

　　COURSE OPTIONS

　　The following course options, open only to students who enrolled before 1998/99, will be discontinued after the 2000/01 academic year.

　　MS2 - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2 (prerequisite: MS1)

　　This is an advanced course in analysis, design and implementation of computer-based information systems from a management perspective. Topics include major components of a computerized system; identifying system requirements; the systems development life cycle; detailed systems analysis; detailed systems design, implementation, and management. Students will use Microsoft Access (either standalone or as part of Microsoft Office Professional).

　　ST1 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 1 (prerequisite: completion of Level 4)

　　This course provides a senior management perspective on strategy formulation and implementation in organizations. Topics include strategy formulation and management control; analysis of the competitive environment, organization resources and capabilities, and strategic cost analysis; organization design for effective strategy implementation and control; and the management of strategic change in a global environment.

　　PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COURSE SEQUENCE

　　Applicable only to students who enrolled before 1998/99.

　　　　　　　　　　　　Foundation 　　　　　　　　　　　　Levels

　　Level 1 　　　　　　Financial Accounting 1　　　　　　　FA1　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　Economics 1　　　　　　　　　　 　　EM1
　　　　　　　　　　　　Law 1　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　LW1

　　　　　　　　　　　　Computer Tutorials　　　　　　　　　CT1-3
　　Level 2 　　　　　　Financial Accounting 2　　　　　　　FA2
　　　　　　　　　　　　Quantitative Methods 1　　　　　　　QU1

　　　　　　　　　　　　Management Accounting 1　　　　 　　MA1
　　 　　　　　　　　　 Financial Accounting 3　　　　　　　FA3
　　Level 3　　　　　　 Finance 1　　　　　　　　　　　 　　FN1
　　　　　　　　　　　　Management Information Systems 1　　MS1

　　　　　　　　　　　　Professional Levels
　　Level 4 　　　　　　Management Accounting 2　　　　　　 MA2
　　　　　　　　　　　　Taxation 1　　　　　　　　　　　　　TX1

　　　　　　　　　　　　Auditing 1 　　　　　　　　　　　　 AU1
　　Level 5 　　　　　　Financial Accounting 4　　　　　　　FA4
　　　　　　　　　　　　Finance 2　　　　　　　　　　　　　 FN2

　　　　　　　　　　　　Auditing 2　　　　　　　　　　　　　AU2
　　 　　　　 　　　　　Accounting Theory 1　　　　　　　　 AT1
　　　　　　　　　　　　Management Information Systems 2　　MS2
　　Level 6　　　　 　　Taxation 2　　　　　　　　　　　　　TX2
　　　　　　　　　　　　Strategic Management 1　　　　　　　ST1
　　　　　　　　　　　　Management Auditing 1　　　　　　　 MU1
　　　　　　　　　　　　Professional Applications 1　　　　 PA1

　　Appendix B. Association Profile

　　Formed to promote professionalism among accountants in 1908, the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada has since become one of Canada抯 leading accounting bodies and a major force in international accounting education.

　　Today, the Association is a self-regulating professional body that represents over 60,500 Certified General Accountants and CGA students in Canada, Bermuda, the nations of the Caribbean, and the Pacific Rim.

　　Chartered by an Act of Parliament in 1913, CGA-Canada works in partnership with its provincial and territorial Associations to produce an education program that maintains recognized standards of excellence. The Association serves the public interest by ensuring that members adhere to the highest measure of professional and ethical conduct.

　　The Association is an active member of several international accounting standard-setting bodies and participates in other international accounting organizations.

　　ROOTS OF THE DESIGNATION

　　The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada was founded in Montreal in 1908 under the guidance of John Leslie, Vice-President of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

　　Leslie was approached by two staff accountants to support an Association promoting improvement in accounting skills, management abilities, job performance and general business acumen.

　　By 1915, the Association had grown to a total of 83 members from over 50 companies. On April 14, 1913, an Act incorporating the Certified General Accountants Association as a self-regulating professional Association was passed by the House of Commons in Ottawa.

　　The program is well established in Bermuda, the nations of the Caribbean and Hong Kong. In the early 1990s a number of universities in China adopted the CGA program of studies and the program continues to expand in this vital region.

　　MISSION STATEMENT

　　The objectives of the Association are:

　　to establish and monitor standards of skill and competency for its members and thereby promote proficiency in accountants; to maintain and advance the profession of accounting and its responsibility to society at large; to ensure the national and international recognition of the CGA designation as a full professional accounting qualification in all respects; to ensure that. a high quality education program is available to appropriate candidates who wish to qualify for the CGA designation; to represent views to the federal and provincial governments; to ensure CGAs keep abreast of developments in business and new government regulations.

　　TOWARDS THE FUTURE

　　Certified General Accountants have been an integral part of Canada抯 accounting and business community for over eight decades. Throughout its history, the Association has established itself as a leader in professional accounting education.

　　The Association combination of professional education and practical experience requirements has given CGAs a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Building on this tradition, the Association is exploring new methods of education while maintaining its established standards of professionalism, so that CGAs will continue their leader-ship in the world accounting community.

　　摘自www.renren.com

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