BA, MTax, JD, PCLL, CA, CPA, CMA, CFM, CFE, CIA, CTA, FTIHK;
Department of Accounting, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology


David obtained his J.D. (Distinction) and P.C.LL. at the City University of Hong Kong, after having studied economics at the University of British Columbia and international taxation at the University of Sydney. David is also a Chartered Accountant (Australia) and Certified Public Accountant (United States), and holds various other professional qualifications in accounting and taxation. David worked in the Big 4 accounting firms, and then joined the academia to teach accounting and taxation subjects. He has published in the Hong Kong Lawyer and the Hong Kong Law Journal.

Examination Dates

Head I Examination Date
October 23, 2026
Head VI Examination Date
November 3, 2026
Head II Examination Date
November 6, 2026
Head III Examination Date
November 10, 2026
Head V Examination Date
February 17, 2027 - February 18, 2027

Important Dates

  • Opening date for lodging application to sit the 2025 Examination
    6 Feb 2025 (Thu)
  • Closing date for receipt of application forms (Form A), all supporting documents and information and
    21 Mar 2025 (Fri)
  • Closing date for registration to sit the 2025 OLQE Examinations
    29 Aug 2025 (Fri)
  • Last date to advise on disability
    23 Sep 2025 (Tue)
  • Last day to withdraw from Examiantion to be eligible for a partial refund of registration fee
    9 Oct 2025 (Thu)
  • Provisional date for release of the results
    10 Mar 2026 (Tue)