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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 September 2026 to jointly support students from accounting and different business disciplines in their professional career planning. HKBU is the first local higher education institution to enter such an MOU with HKICPA. The partnership will also guide students to explore opportunities in emerging business areas, such as sustainability, and promote educational development in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). 

The signing ceremony was held on the HKBU campus. The MOU was signed by Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) of HKBU and Mr Arthur Lee, Chief Executive and Registrar of HKICPA. The ceremony was witnessed by Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, and Mr Stephen Law, President of HKICPA.

Professor Alexander Wai said: “HKBU is committed to providing a holistic and transdisciplinary education to address changes in the global economic environment. By expanding our collaboration with HKICPA, we open professional pathways for students across diverse academic disciplines. Integrating sustainability education into our student development initiatives ensures our graduates emerge as socially responsible leaders capable of driving the green transition.”

Mr Stephen Law said: “This collaboration marks a significant step, as the HKICPA and HKBU join forces to put their shared vision of nurturing outstanding talent into practice. We aim to inspire students from various business disciplines, helping them gain early exposure to the diverse career paths within the accounting profession and discover future opportunities. At the same time, with the green economy becoming a major global trend, the HKICPA, as Hong Kong’s sustainability disclosure and assurance standard setter, firmly believes that a deep understanding of sustainable development is crucial for the next generation of talent and for the overall progress of society.”

Under the MOU, HKBU and HKICPA will co-design and implement a series of initiatives to support students in exploring professional qualifications and business career pathways. Significantly, the initiatives will break through traditional business boundaries and include students from non-accounting disciplines, guiding them to discover trajectories in accounting, auditing, sustainability, and corporate governance.

Addressing the growing global demand for ESG professionals, the collaboration prioritises professional sustainability education. The two institutions will jointly organise seminars, sharing sessions, and networking events focusing on sustainability reporting, assurance frameworks, and emerging green career opportunities.

To deliver whole-person business education and uphold its triple-accredited academic excellence, the School will provide academic guidance, coordinate student participation in HKICPA initiatives, and facilitate programme delivery. In parallel, HKICPA will contribute specialised industry insights, technical resources, and extensive professional networks. 

Building on a track record of strategic collaborations with globally recognised professional bodies, HKBU School of Business continues to pioneer innovative curricula that connect academic theories with market-driven business demands.