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ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)

KPT/JPS (N/344/6/0524)(MQA/PA11487) 10/23

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, offering business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

For more information, visit: www.accaglobal.com

INTAKES: JANUARY, JULY

DURATION: 3 YEARS

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ACCA PROGRAMME SYLLABUS

Applied Knowledge (3 papers, 0.5 years)

AB: Accountant in Business
MA: Management Accounting
FA: Financial Accounting

Applied Skills (6 papers, 1.5 years)

LW: Corporate and Business Law*
PM: Performance Management
TX: Taxation*
FR: Financial Reporting
AA: Audit and Assurance
FM: Financial Management

4 papers, 1 year:

Strategic Professional Essentials (2 papers)

SBR: Strategic Business Reporting
SBL: Strategic Business Leader

Options (2 out of 4 papers)

AFM: Advanced Financial Management
APM: Advanced Performance Management
ATX: Advanced Taxation*
AAA: Advanced Audit and Assurance

* Variants available (MYS)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Australian Matriculation

Pass Australian Year 12, Australia: South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) / Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) / Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) / New South Wales: Higher School Certificate (HSC) / Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) with at least 5 subjects with a minimum score of ATAR 60.

A Level

Pass A Level with a minimum grade C in any two subjects with credit in Mathematics in O Level.

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Pass CPU Canada in 5 subjects with a minimum of 60%.

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Pass STPM with minimum grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects, with credits in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level.

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and English.

Foundation / Diploma

Pass Matriculation / Foundation Programme or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.50 over 4.00 and obtain credits in Mathematics including a pass in English at SPM level.

International Baccalaureate

Pass International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme with at least a score of 24 points.

Other Equivalent Qualifications

Pass Diploma in Accounting (Level 4, SKM) or related field or equivalent with a minimum of CGPA 2.50, and credit in Mathematics including a pass in English in SPM; Pass Certified Accounting Technician (CAT); Other qualifications which are recognised as equivalent by the Malaysian Government.

ACCA EXAM SYLLABUS

Resources to help you prepare for Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams.

KNOWLEDGE MODULE

AB: Accountant in Business

To develop knowledge and understanding of the business and its environment and the influence this has on how organisations are structured and on the role of the accounting and other key business functions in contributing to the efficient, effective and ethical management and development of an organisation and its people and systems.

MA: Management Accounting

To develop knowledge and understand of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a variety of business contexts.

FA: Financial Accounting

To develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency in the use of double-entry accounting techniques including the preparation of basic financial statements.

SKILL MODULE

LW: Corporate and Business Law *

To develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business, recognising the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary.

PM: Performance Management

To develop knowledge and understanding of how to prepare, process and present basic cost information to support management in planning and decision-making in a variety of business contexts.

TX: Taxation *

To develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals and companies.

FR: Financial Reporting

To develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, including groups and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements.

AA: Audit and Assurance

To develop knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.

FM: Financial Management

To develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing and dividend policy decisions.

* Variants available (MYS)

ESSENTIALS MODULE

SBL: Strategic Business Leaders

To develop organisational leadership and senior consultancy or advisory capabilities and relevant professional skills, through the context of an integrated case study.

SBR: Strategic Business Reporting

To discuss, apply and evaluate the concepts, principles and practices that underpin the preparation and interpretation of corporate reports in various contexts including the ethical assessment of managements’ stewardship and the information needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.

OPTION MODULE

AFM: Advanced Financial Management

To apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement as expected of a senior financial executive or advisor, in taking or recommending decisions relating to the financial management of an organisation in private and public sectors.

APM: Advanced Performance Management

To apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts and to contribute to the evaluation of the performance of an organisation and its strategic development.

ATX: Advanced Taxation *

To apply relevant knowledge and skills and exercise professional judgement in providing relevant information and advice to individuals and businesses on the impact of the major taxes on financial decisions and situations.

AAA: Advanced Audit and Assurance

To analyse, evaluate and conclude on the assurance engagement and other audit and assurance issues in the context of best practice and current developments.

* Variants available (MYS)

Joe Fang, Lecturer

A renowned ACCA lecturer in Malaysia and Singapore specializing in both Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) and Financial Reporting (FR) papers. He has lectured thousands of ACCA students over the past 18 years in colleges & universities in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

Sanjeetha Sidhu a/p Geethan Singh, Lecturer

Has been lecturing Law on the University of London External Law Degree Programme for the last 15 years. She has also authored a textbook titled ‘Corporate & Business Law made easy for Accounting, Business & Finance students’.

Dr Siva Subramaniam a/l A.R. Nair, Lecturer

Has been teaching Malaysian Taxation for 26 years. He acquired extensive experience in taxation whilst being employed in the tax department of one of the Big Five accounting firms.

Yap Wai Wing, Lecturer

An ACCA member and also an MIA member, started his accountancy career practising as an audit executive. he has also developed an excellent understanding of auditing techniques, which are helpful in explaining to students the application of technical accounting and auditing standards.

Oviyan a/l Ilancheran, Lecturer

With over 24 years lecturing experience in the areas of finance, Oviyan has made his mark specialising in FM (F9) Financial Management and AFM (P4) Advanced Financial Management.

Stephy Lim, Lecturer

An affiliate of ACCA (UK) with more than 13 years of teaching experience in ACCA papers and other professional qualifications in various countries such as Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Mongolia.

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