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Student Handbook

6.3 Examination Regulations

Candidates should carefully read the Examination Regulations printed on the Examination
Attendance Docket ("EAD") prior to sitting the examinations. Failure to follow any of these
regulations may result in marks penalty or even disqualification from the entire examination.
Candidates can read the Sample EAD for module examinations and the Sample EAD for final
examination for details. A video, which highlights some of the examination regulations for
candidates' attention, is available in the QP Learning Centre (Members' area > Student zone
(QP) > QP Learning Centre > Examination Support).

To uphold the integrity and fairness in the examinations, all violations of the examination
regulations will be duly considered by the Qualification and Examinations Board. Effective
from December 2014, candidates who have violated any examination regulation for the first
time, the script booklets will be marked and processed as normal.

For candidates who have violated the same examination regulation for the second time, two
marks will be deducted from the candidates' results of the concerned examination. For
candidates who have violated the same regulation for the third time or more, a stricter penalty
of five marks deduction will apply.

In all the above cases, a letter will be sent to warn the offenders of the violation and to inform
them of the imposition of marks penalty if appropriate. Please note that all offences will be
recorded in the candidates' personal file for future reference.

6.4 Examination Day and Time

Candidates should plan ahead when they enrol in a particular examination. Examination
dates will be publicised in advance on the Institute's website (Becoming a Hong Kong CPA >
How to apply > QP timetable).

6.5 Examination Attendance Docket

An Examination Attendance Docket ("EAD") will be mailed to each candidate approximately
two weeks before the examination. Candidates who do not receive their EAD five working
days before the examination should contact the Education & Training Department immediately.
For more information, please visit the Institute's Noticeboard under the QP Learning Centre
(Members' area > Student zone (QP) > QP Learning Centre > Noticeboard).

The EAD contains information such as the examination session, examination name,
examination centre, time, desk number and student registration number. It also serves as a
personal identification and entry permit to the examination centre. Please notify the
Education & Training Department immediately if incorrect information are found on the EAD.

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