Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

ACCA is the world’s most forward-thinking professional accountancy body with more than 227,000 fully qualified members and 544,000 students worldwide creating innovative, strategic thinking accountants that our fast-changing world needs.

Here at UOW Malaysia, we aim to develop students to meet global standards and groom students to harness growth in a broad spectrum of skills ranging from technical, ethical and interpersonal skills and competencies vital for future job placements.

 

Course Structure

The 13 ACCA exams are divided into 3 levels – Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional.

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE (3 PAPERS)
The Applied Knowledge exams provide students with a broad introduction to the world of finance and develop students’ essential understanding and techniques in accounting.

BT          Business and Technology
MA        Management Accounting
FA          Financial Accounting

APPLIED SKILLS (6 PAPERS)
The Applied Skills exams build on existing knowledge and understanding while developing strong, broad and practical
finance skills required for future strategic professional accountant in any sector or industry.

LW         Corporate & Business Law (MYS)
PM         Performance Management
TX          Taxation (MYS)
FR          Financial Reporting
AA         Audit & Assurance
FM         Financial Management

STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL (4 PAPERS)
The Strategic Professional exams prepare students for future leadership positions. They develop the strategic vision using students’ unique blend of technical, ethical and professional skills. Students can specialize in areas that best suit their career ambitions. Students must complete both Essentials exams and choose two of the Options.

Essentials
SBL        Strategic Business Leader

SBR        Strategic Business Reporting

Options (Choose 2 only)
AFM       Advanced Financial Management

APM       Advanced Performance Management
ATX        Advanced Taxation (MYS)
AAA       Advanced Audit & Assurance

ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS MODULE

EPSM is an online learning module that tests students’ decision making and behavior in a number of real-world business scenarios. The module uses realistic business simulations to develop a number of professional skills such as leadership, communication and commercial awareness.

MPU

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
  • Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International Students)
  • English for Business
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
  • Life in Malaysia
  • Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Student)
  • Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Malaysian Students)
  • Community Services & Co-Curricular Activities

*Notes:
Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students:-

  • Without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia
  • Without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)

 


Entry Requirement

1. A Levels

  • 2 Ds PLUS Credit in Mathematics and English at SPM level or its equivalent

2. STPM

  • 2 C+s PLUS Credit in Mathematics and English at SPM level or its equivalent

3. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

  • 5 Bs inclusive of Mathematics and English

4. Diploma (Accounting and Business related)

  • Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 

5. Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) / ACCA FIA

  • Passed all 9 (CAT) or 7 (ACCA FIA) papers. 

  • Exemptions will be awarded for ACCA BT, MA and FA. 

6.  Foundation Studies / Matriculation

  • Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 PLUS Credit in Mathematics and English at SPM level or its equivalent

7. Degree

  • Pass
  • Exemptions up to 9 papers in ACCA

English Requirement:-

Credit for SPM / 1119 / O-Level English; minimum score of Band 4 in MUET, Band 6 in IELTS, or a score of 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based) in TOEFL.

Malaysian students who do not possess the English requirement stated above, will have to attempt and pass a compulsory English module concurrently in the first semester of ACCA FIA program


ACCA – Career Opportunities

The profession of accounting maintains a consistent demand across industries and economic conditions, making it a perennially sought-after career.

Those with an ACCA qualification stand out, possessing a unique competitive edge that empowers them to thrive and excel within their respective careers.

At UOW Malaysia, our commitment is dedicated to guiding and mentoring our students, fostering their journey towards becoming proficient accountants. We aim to equip them with the skills and values to showcase the utmost integrity and competency in their field.

 

Public Practice

  • Auditor

  • Consultant

  • Tax Manager

  • Business Advisory

Commercial Sector

  • CEO

  • CFO

  • Financial Controller

  • Business Consultant

  • Accountant

  • Entrepreneur

  • Internal Audit Manager

Government Sector

  • Tax Officer

  • MACC Executive

Academic Sector

  • Lecturer