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Faculty of Management (FOM)

(R2/0411/6/0071) 06/26 (A10454)

Accounting is the language of business, and accountants help business leaders make smart financial decisions. The Bachelor in Accounting (Hons) is a three-year programme that is recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, which will enable graduates with the relevant professional working experience to qualify as a Chartered Accountant Malaysia or C.A. (M). It provides students with the knowledge and skills required to become professional accountants, including digital and entrepreneurial skills. The programme is infused with A’adab©, or the values expected when one is dealing with others and the environment, which is introduced in the Halatuju 4 Program Perakaunan published by Malaysian Institute of Accountants.The programme was designed to provide the breadth of knowledge relevant to the discipline and also impart significant values upheld by the accounting profession. With the transition from a 4-year to a 3-year study duration, MMU is committed to ensuring the exemptions from professional bodies are maintained.

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  • Entry Requirements
      1. Pass Foundation / Matriculation from a recognised institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, AND a credit in Mathematics AND a pass in English at SPM level; OR
      2. Pass STPM / A level or its equivalent with minimum Grade (C+) in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics / Accounting AND a credit in Mathematics AND a pass in English at SPM level; OR
      3. Pass STAM with minimum grade Jayyid in 2 subjects AND a credit in Mathematic AND a pass in English at SPM; OR
      4. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics AND English; OR
      5. Pass Diploma in related field from a recognised institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, a Credit in Mathematics AND a Pass in English at SPM Level; AND
      6. A minimum score of band 2 in MUET*. (Candidates not meeting this requirement may be subjected to an internal review process)
      7. English entry requirement for International students – a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent.
      8. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in 2 subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics AND a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
      9. Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field.

      * MUET Exemption will be granted if students have completed a pre-university or diploma programme that is conducted in English.

  • Programme Structure
    • Core
      • Year 1
        • Principles of Marketing
          Finance 1
          Statistics for Accounting
          Financial Accounting & Reporting 1
          Economics
          Business Law
          Financial Accounting & Reporting 2
          Taxation 1
          English for Business Communication
      • Year 2
        • Principles of Management
          Corporate Law
          Finance 2
          Management Accounting 1
          Taxation 2
          Ethics and Governance
          Financial Accounting & Reporting 3
          Financial Accounting & Reporting 4
          Audit 1
          Accounting Information Systems
          Elective 1
          Elective 2
      • Year 3
        • Management Accounting 2
          Strategic Management
          Integrated Case Study
          Analytics for Accounting
          Financial Accounting & Reporting 5
          Audit 2
          Elective 3
          Elective 4
          Accounting Internship
      • Elective Courses
        • Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting (ICAEW)
          Business Planning-Taxation (ICAEW)
          Tax Compliance (ICAEW)
          Global Business Services
          Human Resource Management
          Business Analytics
          Financial Statement Analysis
          Management Consultancy
          Production & Operation Management
          Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
          Technology Management
          Digital Transformation Technologies
          Internal Auditing
          E-Auditing
          Forensic Accounting
      • University Courses
        • Sustainable Society
          Character Building
          Fundamentals of Digital Competence with Basic ProgrammingU1:
          Philosophy and Current Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa) – both local and international students
          Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) – Local students only
          Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – International students only

          U2:
          Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Foreign Language
          *Note: Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for any local student who did not obtain credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.

          U3:
          Integrity and Leadership

          U4:
          Any course with code LMPU34XX

          Note: The above programme structure serves as a general guide.

    • Professional Qualification Exemptions
      • ACCA

        Exemptions:
        9 out of 13 papers

        Papers to take:

        Essentials papers:
        • Strategic Business Level (SBL)
        • Strategic Business Reporting

        Options (Choose TWO papers):
        • Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
        • Advanced Performance Management (APM)
        • Advanced Taxation (ATX)
        • Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

        MoU Benefits:
        • ACCA Accelerate Programme (eligible to sit for ACCA papers before graduation; T&C apply)


        ICAEW

        Exemptions:
        8 out of 15 papers (with up to 12 papers via strategic credits)

        Papers to take:
        • Business Planning
        • Audit and Assurance
        • Financial Accounting and Reporting
        • Tax Compliance
        • Corporate Reporting
        • Strategic Business Management
        • Case Study

        MoU Benefits:
        • Eligible to sit 4 ICAEW strategic papers before graduation (T&C apply)


        CIMA

        Exemptions:
        8 out of 16 papers (Final year students with CGPA 3.50 only need to sit for the Strategic Case Study Exam)

        Papers to take:
        • E2 Managing Performance
        • E3 Strategic Management
        • P2 Advanced Management Accounting
        • P3 Risk Management
        • F2 Advanced Financial Reporting
        • F3 Financial Strategy
        • Management Case Study Exam
        • Strategic Case Study Exam

        MoU Benefits:
        • Eligible to sit for papers before graduation (T&C apply)
        • CIMA A Star Program (T&C apply)
        • CGMA Finance Leadership Program (T&C apply)


        MICPA

        Exemptions:
        Direct entry to MICPA CAANZ Qualifying Programme

        MoU Benefits:
        • Students are eligible to begin the MICPA Programme as early as Year 3. (T&C apply)


        CPA Australia

        Exemptions:
        Direct entry to CPA Program

        Papers to take:
        • Ethics and Governance
        • Strategic Management Accounting
        • Financial Reporting
        • Global Strategy & Leadership
        • TWO (2) Electives

        MoU Benefits:
        • Eligible to sit for papers before graduation (T&C apply)


        MAICSA (The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators)

        Exemptions:
        up to 3 papers out of 7


        CTIM (Chartered Tax of Institute of Malaysia)

        Exemptions:
        up to 5 papers out of 8

    • Career Prospects
      • Professional accountants that may specialise in taxation, forensic accounting and investigation, auditing, management accounting, financial accounting, public sector accounting, accounting information systems, academician, consultant, and shared services.