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 KDU, 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 And Professional Skills Module (EPSM)
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
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2 Ds PLUS Credit in Mathematics and English at SPM level or its equivalent
2. STPM
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2 C+s PLUS Credit in Mathematics and English at SPM level or its equivalent
3. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
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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)
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Pass
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Exemptions will be awarded for ACCA BT, MA and FA.
6. Foundation Studies / Matriculation
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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 CAT programme.
ACCA – Career Opportunities
Professional accountant is a career that had consistently been in demand in all industries and through all economic climates.
Accountants holding an ACCA qualification are recognized as possessing a distinct competitive advantage that enables them to excel in their career.
At UOW Malaysia KDU College, we are committed to leading and guiding our students towards achieving their dream of becoming qualified accountants who are able to demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and competency.
Public Practice
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Auditor
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Consultant
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Tax Manager
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Business Advisory
Commercial Sector
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CEO
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CFO
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Financial Controller
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Business Consultant
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Accountant
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Entrepreneur
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Internal Audit Manager
Government Sector
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Tax Officer
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MACC Executive
Academic Sector
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Lecturer