3 Years (6 Semesters)

Total: Malaysian - RM 92,500 | International - RM 93,500

• 22 Mar 2023
• 20 Jul 2023
• 21 Sep 2023

Degree awarded by APU, Malaysia

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

International Students

Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. 

Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.

Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.

Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

LEVEL 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every accounting and finance professional, and the basic understanding of the legal, business and social environment in which accounting operates. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, mathematical skill and entrepreneurial skills. 

LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of the practices of taxation principles, the requirement and compliance of tax law in preparing accounting records. They will also familiarise themselves with business processes through the SAP, the world-leading enterprise software. Students will have the hands-on training with the system. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.

INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS)

Students will undertake an Internship/ Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

LEVEL 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to learn about the comprehensive study of taxation principles and issues related to tax activities, with aims to groom them as a leader in taxation. They will also expand their knowledge in the taxation world by learning to plan and apply advanced tax principles in business practices. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript. 

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency)

APU has been leading the way for its graduates in Professional recognition and exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Studies. These are valuable not only for moving your career as a full-time professional forward but also for expanding your skills and expertise to become a more well-rounded employee. These recognitions help you become a more desirable job candidate or employee, one who can command a higher salary.

Upon completion of BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance (with a specialism in Taxation), students are eligible for exemptions in the below Professional Accounting Bodies. Students who articulate from the APU Diploma Programme will be granted exemptions based on the prevalent policy of the relevant professional bodies.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)*
(9 papers exemptions out of 13 papers)

Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a maximum 9-paper exemption at the Fundamental level, out of the total 13 papers in Professional Accountancy qualification. ACCA does not provide exemptions at the Professional Level. However, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and ACCA, students may also opt to go for the APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Australia**
(6 papers exemptions out of 12 papers)

Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of the 12 papers from CPA Australia. Under the CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme, students may have the option to attain the CPA professional qualification, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and CPA.

The Institute of Certified Management Accountant

The ICMA (Australia) grant accreditation to the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Graduates as having satisfied the examination requirements of its 16-subject Graduate Programme. Such students will be automatically eligible to take out Graduate membership of the ICMA. and use the post-nominals GMA (Graduate Management Accountant).

The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAISCA)
(12 papers exemptions out of 16 papers)

Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MAISCA.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
(8 papers exemptions out of 15 papers)

Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to an 8-paper exemption out of 15 papers from ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
(5-6 papers exemptions out of 8 papers)

Students who graduate from the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with a specialism in Taxation will be entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of 8 papers from CTIM. Students who are undergoing other specialisms of BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance are entitled to a 5-paper exemption out of 8 papers from CTIM.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
(8 papers exemptions out of 16 papers)

Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 8-paper exemption out of 16 papers from CIMA.

Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS)

Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MACS - Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries.

As part of our professional recognition and collaboration with the following bodies, students who opt for professional certifications will benefit from our fast-track professional certification schemes below:

*APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme
Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to a 9-paper exemption from ACCA. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the remaining 4 ACCA papers simultaneously with their degree programme.

**CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme

Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to the full-6-paper exemptions from CPA Foundation Programme. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the Ethics and Governance module at the Professional level simultaneously with their degree programme, and complete the remaining 5 CPA papers after completing their degree in Accounting & Finance.

As a reward for their excellence, ACCA, TraTax and CPA will be awarding the best students of Accounting and Finance programmes with a Book Prize. Click HERE for more details.