Accounting Technician Examination (ATE)

Exemption Policy

Exemption from the ATE may be obtained by virtue of applicants' education attainment.
 
Alternative qualifications acquired previously can be used for exemption purpose, however, it cannot be used in claiming exemption for subjects attempted and failed.
 
Students sitting examination papers from which have already been granted exemption should note that examination status prevail irrespective of exemption granted.
 
In normal circumstances, the Institute does not grant exemption over exemption.
 
Many accounting programmes of various education institutes have been accredited by the HKIAAT and graduates are eligible to claim from various papers of the Accounting Technician Examination. Please note, however, that the information provided here is for reference only and is subject to change without notice. For further details, please refer to the complete updated Exemption Policy and Exemption Awarded List.
 
With effect from 1 January 2007, no applications for individual assessment will be entertained. Only qualifications that have been accredited by the HKIAAT will be considered when assessing whether a student can obtain exemptions from HKIAAT exemption papers.