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.

• Entry Requirements
  1. 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.

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.