• ACCA is the global body for professional accountants
  • Business-relevant, first-choice qualifications for a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management

ACCA Programme Syllabus

1. Applied Knowledge 

  • Business Technology
  • Management Accounting 
  • Financial Accounting


2. Applied Skills 

  • Corporate and Business Law* 
  • Performance Management 
  • Taxation**
  • Financial Reporting 
  • Audit and Assurance 
  • Financial Management


3. Strategic Professional Essentials 

  • Strategic Business Reporting 
  • Strategic Business Leader


4. Options (Any 2 papers) 

  • Advanced Financial Management 
  • Advanced Performance Management 
  • Advanced Taxation**
  • Advanced Audit and Assurance

    * Variants available (MYS/ENG)  
    ** Variants available (MYS/UK) 

Progression Pathway

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

(R3/344/4/0066)(12/26)(A7649)

 Entry Requirements:

  • STPM: 2 subjects (A to C+) + SPM / O-Level: 3 Cs (including English and Mathematics)
  • A Level: 2 subjects (A to C) + SPM / O-Level: 3 Cs (including English and Mathematics)
  • UEC: 5 Bs (including English and Mathematics)
  • Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT):  Minimum ATAR 70 + SPM / O-Level:  5 Cs (including English and Mathematics)
  • Canadian Pre-University (CIMP): Minimum average of 70% 
  • MUFY: 70%
  • Sunway Foundation in Arts: Minimum CGPA 2.80
  • CAT/ACCA FIA: Pass
  • LCCI Level 4: Pass
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP): Minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Any foundations approved by MQA: Average mark of 70% or CGPA 2.80
  • Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree in any field of studies from a nationally accredited university: CGPA 2.50 or pass 

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 550 paper-based,  213 computer-based, 80 internet-based 
  • IELTS: 6:0

Intakes
Full Time - January, June, September
Part Time - January, July

Duration
2 to 2.5 years 

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Bookkeeper
  • Business analyst
  • CFO
  • Compliance/risk
  • Finance business partner
  • Financial analyst
  • Financial controller
  • Forensic accountant
  • Fund accountant
  • Internal audit
  • Management accountant
  • Tax

Career Prospects: