Universities in Malaysia with courses in ACCA

What is ACCA?

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a leading international body for professional accountants. It offers the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification, which is based on international accounting and auditing standards and is recognised globally.

The ACCA qualification emphasises on the technical aspects of accounting. Unlike an Accounting Degree that covers many subjects beyond the field of accounting, ACCA offers a more in-depth and specialised knowledge about accounting in itself, particularly at the Professional Level. It blends technical, ethical and professional skills into its programme to build competency in students to join the workforce as a forward-thinking professional accountant.

While ACCA is a professional certificate and not a degree, it is nonetheless regarded as a prestigious qualification and is highly sought after among employers.

Fast track to the ACCA Qualification

SPM students in Malaysia can enjoy a fast track into the ACCA Qualification through the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification. They will need five SPM credits (grade C or above in five separate subjects including English and Mathematics) to study CAT. As an added bonus, students who scored grade A in SPM Prinsip Perakaunan paper will be exempted one paper (Paper FA1) from the CAT Qualification. Through this pathway, SPM students can complete the CAT and ACCA Qualifications within three years thereby completing their professional exams by the age of 20 years.

Why ACCA?

Employers all over the world seek out accountants with ACCA qualification to lead their business to sustainable success.

That’s because they know that ACCA members are strategic thinkers with high ethical integrity, strong financial know-how and the right business acumen. 

To become an ACCA member, you have an exciting journey ahead: The ACCA Qualification.

This journey will take you through a combination of exams, ethics and experience. Which means you’ll enter the workplace ready to make a difference in today’s fast-paced business world.

When you qualify, you…

• Become a member of the world’s most forward-thinking accountancy body – the ACCA letters after your name are globally recognised and show employers that you work to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Open doors to opportunities all over the world – the ACCA Qualification is respected globally, and will help you to open doors wherever your career path may take you. It also gives you the flexibility to branch out into new areas and develop new skills throughout your career.
• Make the world a better place – Ethics are absolutely fundamental to your studies and the whole ACCA approach. Which means that when you go out into the world, you’ll be able to set and maintain the high standards the organisations you work with need to move into the future. 
• Get support throughout your journey – you get access to world-class resources, forums, insight and advice all the while you’re studying and throughout your professional life. 
• Develop your skills – you’ll have opportunities to learn new skills and gain many other qualifications along the way – including a BSc and an MSc.

What do you study in ACCA?

There are three stages AND Ethics and Professional Skills module:

• Applied Knowledge - 3 papers
• Applied Skills - 6 papers
• Strategic Professional - 4 papers
• Ethics and Professional Skills module