Experience-Based Pathway
Application form
Important information
Please submit an online membership application prior to completing this form to support your Experience-Based
Pathway application. Your supporting documents should be uploaded into the online membership application
under the Supporting Documents page.
Please provide all information below unless fields are marked as optional.
Applicant information
Title Mr
First name Ka Shing
Middle name
Family name kwong
CPA Australia ID 10669482
Social media profile link (optional) [Link]
(This needs to be a professional social media profile, such as LinkedIn)
Work experience
Total years of work experience in accounting, finance, business or a relevant field.
Less than 3 years 5 years or more, but less than 15 years
3 years or more, but less than 5 years 15 years or more
Employment history
Job title Employer Employment dates (mm/yy)
Fund Accounting Director Qube Research Technology 09/2022 to present
Product Controller, Finance Department Morgan Stanley 06/14 to 09/22
Licences/certificates
Credentials that prove you have acquired competencies, developed skills, and gained knowledge required
to successfully perform certain job tasks and duties. e.g., Certificate of Quality Auditing. Evidence of your
credentials should be uploaded into the online membership application under the Supporting Documents page.
Licence/Certificate 1
Issued by
Licence/Certificate 2
Issued by
Licence/Certificate 3
Issued by
Self-assessment
Please complete the self-assessment table by indicating your level of knowledge in a range of different competencies.
A detailed list of competencies is found on our website. This self-assessment will be considered in conjunction with
your curriculum vitae and supporting evidence.
No Proficiency Functional Knowledge Proficient Knowledge Subject Matter Expert
1 2 3 4
Competencies 1 2 3 4
Knowledge of Accounting Systems and Processes
Use accounting software to record business transactions
Application of relevant Accounting Standards (e.g., IFRS)
Understanding of Financial Accounting and Reporting
Preparing financial statements
Knowledge of regulatory framework (e.g., GAAP)
Provide key insights on financial information
Budgeting and business performance evaluation
Identify financial risks and ensure compliance with regulations
Understands legislative requirements within jurisdiction
Application of Contract Law and Commercial Law
Research in economic impact, pricing strategy, competitor analysis
Collect and analyse financial / non-financial data
Knowledge of business finance, capital expenditure, financial risks
Manage the financial and capital needs of an organisation
Being involved in a full audit cycle
Provision of tax advice to both individuals and businesses
Understand the key areas of management accounting and how they apply in business
decision making processes
Utilise critical data to create organisational value, measure performance and
achieve strategic goals
Knowledge of how to apply ethical principles and the key corporate governance concepts
and mechanisms
Ensure the organisation meets compliance and regulatory requirements for corporate
governance and reporting
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No Proficiency Functional Knowledge Proficient Knowledge Subject Matter Expert
1 2 3 4
Competencies 1 2 3 4
Knowledge of applying accounting standards, interpreting financial reports, and understanding their
business impacts
Evaluate and advise on the appropriateness of the organisation's accounting policies used to prepare
financial statements
Identify the financial risks facing businesses and understand the key mechanisms and frameworks used
to address and manage these risks
Use a risk management framework to assess a range of positive and negative scenarios to minimise
the risks involved
Analyse and evaluate the role of the CPA in contemporary business and how the accounting profession
continues to evolve
Understanding trendy business issues in relation to innovation and technology, business models,
resource management etc.
Understand and apply the fundamental principles of Australian local tax law (or equivalent) affecting
individuals, business and investment entities
Understand both external and internal audit procedures and can apply international standards to audits
Knowledge of Assurance services framework
Ability to use strategic analysis to address complex business issues in a competitive and uncertain
business environment
Design, develop and implement strategic plans to support business growth
Understand and being able to navigate the complex world of digital finance
Understand technology development and its use in Finance
Personal statement
Please elaborate how your key competencies relates to CPA core knowledge areas if not covered in the
self-assessment (400 word limit).
For details about CPA core knowledge areas please see Foundation Program and CPA Program
Please refer to my resume, it should cover the CPA core knowledge area deeply.
Morgan Stanley
Financial Control Group, Equity Product Controller
• Oversee the monthly financial close by performing analytical review prior to signing-off the balance sheet and P&L
accounts.
• Sign off on daily P&L with performance attribution and commentaries.
• Monitor financing charges for business unit and act as liaison with Treasury department.
• Provide weekly/monthly/quarterly revenue commentaries to regional finance management committee.
• Perform as an expertise for any China related questions; Review restricted currency on strategy level and ensure
business unit and treasury manage the FX exposure correctly.
• Initiate process improvement on an ongoing basis through data refinement and enhanced controls.
• Review and give regular presentations to APAC CFO and APAC COO on:
-Due Diligence reports (quarterly)
-Monthly Board Review reports (monthly)
-MTD revenue projection (monthly)
-Country Pnl reports for flow business (weekly)
• Manage ad-hoc projects or new product approval from regional business units and firm management.
• Act as point of liaison between regional business unit and global sales & management reporting team.
• Resolve ad-hoc issues and requests from regional business units and internal/external auditors.
• Participate in new equity product launch and coordinate with various teams to ensure smooth deliveries.
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Document checklist
This completed application form should to be emailed to [Link]@[Link]
For all other compulsory or optional supporting documents please upload these to your
online membership application under the Supporting Documents page.
Compulsory
Proof of identity e.g. passport (ID page), national ID card, drivers licence (with photo)
Tertiary qualifications including award certificate and academic transcripts
Completed curriculum vitae (CV) with a detailed task list for each role, corresponding
to your self-assessment
Workplace testimonial from your current or most recent position
International Federation of Accountants (CPA Australia member preferred) referral letter
(if workplace testimonial is not available)
For a list of IFAC membership bodies please refer to the IFAC website
Optional
Tertiary qualifications – course syllabus
Job description
Employment contract/offer letter/promotion letter
(You may choose not to disclose salary information)
Licenses/certificates
Online references (e.g., LinkedIn, company profile, online publications etc.)
Portfolio/project list demonstrating your competencies and achievements
Cover letter for any additional information you would like to supply that addresses your competencies
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Declaration
I acknowledge:
• That my personal information will be handled in accordance with the CPA Australia’s Privacy Policy, and
additional privacy information outlined on this application form
• If any of the information I have provided changes, I will inform CPA Australia in writing
• The provision of false information in connection with my application may result in the rejection of my application
or revocation of my membership with CPA Australia
• CPA Australia may make all reasonable enquiries of any person or entity to verify the information and/or
evidence I have provided in connection with my application. I authorise such person or entity to disclose
the information to CPA Australia in order to verify my application
• The decision to approve my application or vary my level of membership is at the discretion of CPA Australia
in accordance with CPA Australia’s Constitution and By Laws
• I am required to notify CPA Australia about any matter(s) arising that may bear upon my fitness for continuing
membership. If my membership is approved I will be required to comply with CPA Australia’s Constitution
and By Laws, APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, Applicable Regulations, and any
other relevant directives, which may be varied from time to time.
I declare:
• The information I have provided in connection with my application including in any supporting document(s)
is true and correct
• That I am and will continue to be a fit and proper person in accordance with CPA Australia By-Law 3.16
and will immediately disclose to CPA Australia any circumstances that would affect this requirement.
Signature
Date 22/10/2024
Please print and sign. Alternatively, CPA Australia accepts digital signatures, provided that the applicant’s signed
application form is sent via an email address registered to the applicant in the online membership application
(a personal or individual work email address is acceptable).
Submit your application
• T
o complete your Experience-Based Pathway application, first you must complete an online membership application
and attach all of your required documents under the Supporting Documents page.
• O
nce your online membership application has been submitted, please email this Experience-Based Pathway
application form to: [Link]@[Link].
For any further inquiries, please contact us or call your local divisional office.
What happens next?
1. We will send you an acknowledgement email to let you know when we have received your application.
2. We will let you know if your application cannot be processed due to being incomplete or if there are any
missing supporting documents that you will need to provide.
3. We will let you know the outcome of your application.
