Application of Practising Certificate

Issuance of practising certificates

A CPA intending to perform statutory audits in Hong Kong is required to obtain a practising certificate from the AFRC.

Only a CPA (practising), a CPA firm or a corporate practice registered with the AFRC can hold an appointment or render a service, whether paid or unpaid, as an auditor of a company under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) or accounts for the purposes of any other Ordinance.

Click here to apply for a practising certificate.

Click here to continue your application, update your practising information or renew your practising certificate.

Click here to find CPA (practising).

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Guide

Find out more about the detailed criteria for a new or renewal application and related procedures for complying with the ongoing notification requirements

Forms

Find out more about the supplementary forms relevant to your application

Frequently Asked Questions

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Tutorial videos

This video explains how to log in to the system for the first time and how to reset your password.

Update your practising information

This video explains how to update your contact details and other practising information within 14 days of change(s).

Renew your practising certificate

This video guides you through the steps to submit your practising certificate renewal application between 1 November and 15 December of the year.