Bachelor in Accounting (Hons.)

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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. 1. 1. 1. A pass in Matriculation/Foundation qualification or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
           2. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in two subjects; OR
           3. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid (good); OR
           4. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in 2 subjects; OR
           5. A pass in Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with minimum of CGPA of 2.50); OR
           6. Diploma in Accounting fields (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment; OR
           7. Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Accounting fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval*; OR
           8. Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Accounting fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval*; OR
           9. Possess an Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF) in accounting or related field with a least a CGPA of 2.50; OR
           10. Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
           11. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English; OR
           12. Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Bachelor programmes.  For more information, please visit https://www.mmu.edu.my/apel-a/

        AND

        i. Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
        AND

        ii. Pass in English at SPM Level or a minimum score of band 3 in MUET or equivalent**; OR

        iii. For international student, achieve a minimum of Band 3.5 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (High B1)

Note:

Candidates without credit in Mathematics at SPM level need to take and pass the enhancement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level. The enhancement Mathematics subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.

Those without a pass in English at the SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). Students must pass the English enhancement courses as a prerequisite to related core courses taught in English.

Enhancement Mathematics and English can contribute to the overall graduating credit.

Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking enhancement Mathematics and English, provided that the Mathematics and English offered at that programme level is equivalent / more than the Mathematics and English offered at an SPM level.

A credit in Mathematics and pass in English at the SPM level or equivalent qualifications can be waived should any other higher qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with an equivalent/higher achievement.

*DKM /DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

 **Malaysian students using English as the medium of instruction in their previous study can be exempted from a pass in the English requirement.

• 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
        · Management Accounting 2
        · Elective 1
        · Elective 2
    • Year 3
      • · Strategic Management
        · Integrated Case Study
        · Analytics for Accounting
        · Financial Accounting & Reporting 5
        · Audit 2
        · Elective 3
        · Elective 4
        · Accounting Internship
  • Elective Modules
    • Elective courses (12 Credits) may be taken from any elective courses offered in Bachelor in Accounting (Hons.) or any major subjects offered by the other programmes in the faculty. The courses are offered at the faculty’s discretion:
    • • E-Auditing
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Financial Statement Analysis
      • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
      • Tax Compliance (ICAEW strategic credit course)
      • Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting (ICAEW strategic credit course)
      • Business Planning Taxation (ICAEW strategic credit course)
      • Human Resource Management
      • Bank Management
      • Credit Management
      • Internal Auditing
      • International Accounting
      • Knowledge Economy
      • Management Consultancy
      • Production and Operations Management
      • Forensic Accounting
  • University Subjects
    • · Character Building
      · Sustainable Society
      · Philosophy and Current Issues
      · Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (Local students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
      · Bahasa Kebangsaan A / U2 courses
      · Integrity and Leadership
      · Co-curriculum
• 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)

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    ICAEW

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

    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)

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    CIMA

    Exemptions:
    8 out of 16 papers

    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)

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    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)

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    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)

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    MAICSA (The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators)

    Exemptions:
    Up to 3 out of 7 papers

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    CTIM (Chartered Tax of Institute of Malaysia)

    Exemptions:
    Up to 5 out of 8 papers

• Career Prospects

  • Professional accountants that may specialise in taxation, forensic accounting and investigation, auditing, management accounting, financial accounting, government accounting, and accounting information systems.