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
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- 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
- 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
- Pass STAM with minimum grade Jayyid in 2 subjects AND a credit in Mathematic AND a pass in English at SPM; OR
- Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics AND English; OR
- 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
- A minimum score of band 2 in MUET*. (Candidates not meeting this requirement may be subjected to an internal review process)
- English entry requirement for International students – a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent.
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Programme Structure
Core
Year 1
Fundamentals of Financial Reporting
Microeconomics
Management
Quantitative Analysis
Fundamentals of Digital Competence with Basic Programming
Macroeconomics
Management Accounting 1
Principles of Finance
Financial Accounting and Reporting 1
Principles of Marketing
Year 2
Financial Accounting Reporting 2
Taxation 1
Auditing
Public Sector Accounting
English for Business Communication
Taxation 2
Management Accounting 2
Corporate Finance
Business Law
Organisational Behaviour
Elective 1
Year 3
Professional Ethics
Company Law and Secretarial Practice
Corporate Accounting 1
Advanced Management Accounting
Securities, Investment and Portfolio Management
Strategy
Advanced Auditing
Accounting Information Systems
Accounting Theory
Elective 2
Elective 3
Elective 4
Year 4
Integrated Case Study
Advanced Taxation
Accounting System Analysis and Design
Corporate Accounting 2
Management Decision Science
Accounting Industrial Training
Elective Modules
Elective courses (12 Credits) may be taken from any elective courses offered in B.Acc. (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
Leadership
Philosophy and Current Issues
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (Local students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
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)
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)
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)
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 out of 7 papers
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.
