Hong Kong Accounting Firms Plan 2026 Hiring Push as AI Adoption Accelerates

Hong Kong accounting firms hiring plans are set to continue into 2026 as major firms expand headcount while accelerating the use of artificial intelligence.

KPMG China’s Andrew Wong said the firm has not cut recruitment and sees AI as complementary to staff, improving audit quality and enabling new roles.

Deloitte China said it plans to hire about 1,000 people in Hong Kong and invest HKD500m (USD64m) over four years in fintech, capital-markets operations and AI capabilities.

EY restructuring partner Derek Lai said rising demand for turnarounds and liquidations is driving plans to expand his team, highlighting sustained demand for professional services.