Background:

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is one of the world’s leading accountancy organizations. Its members are internationally recognized in public practice, industry, commerce and the public sector. ACCA membership also allows you to obtain status as a Register Member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA), and hold the title Chartered Accountant (CA).

The ACCA Professional Scheme:

ACCA’s Professional Scheme is a highly relevant, targeted combination of study and practical experience. Future employers will be aware of your ability and potential, because the ACCA qualification is highly regarded throughout the world.

The exams ensure that you have the necessary theoretical knowledge required to work as a finance professional in any sector. In addition, the practical work-based experience enables you to demonstrate that you can apply the theoretical knowledge you have acquired in an effective way.

ACCA entry requirements:

The minimum entry age is 18 years, 2 principal passes (at least C and above) from STPM/A Levels with 5 SPM or equivalent in separate subjects including English and Mathematics OR age 21 with no formal academic qualification (Mature Student Entry Route).

You will be allowed up to ten years to complete all exam papers from the date of registration.

ACCA exam entry deadlines:

You must register to sit exams:

By 31 March – for June exams

By 30 September – for December exams

Exemptions:

Relevant graduates may be awarded some exemptions for papers in Parts 1 and 2. An exemption fee must be paid for each paper awarded. Contact ACCA for further information.

Exemption application dates:

By 15 July – for December exams

By 15 January – for June exams

ACCA exam dates:

There are two exam sittings each year:

- June

- December

ACCA enquiry service:

For further information on entry requirements, ACCA exam registration and exemptions contact:

ACCA Connect

64, Finnieston Square

Glasgow G3 8DT

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 141 582 2000

Fax: +44 (0) 141 582 2222

Email : students@accaglobal.com

Website: www.accaglobal.com

ACCA Subjects:

Part 1 – This part develops understanding at accounting principles

1.1 Preparing Financial Statements

1.2 Financial Information For Management

1.3 Managing People

Part 2 – This part develops core technical skills

2.1 Information Systems

2.2 Corporate and Business Law

2.3 Business Taxation

2.4 Financial Management and Control

2.5 Financial Reporting

2.6 Audit and Internal Review

Part 3 – This part develops strategic management and business analysis skills

Options

3.1 Audit and Assurance Services

3.2 Advanced Taxation

3.3 Performance Measurement

3.4 Business Information Management

Core

3.5 Strategic Business Planning and Development

3.6 Advanced Corporate Reporting

3.7 Strategic Financial Management

Computer-based exams (CBE)

CBEs are available for Papers 1.1 and 1.2 only of the Professional Scheme. Please contact the College for details of CBE fees and dates.

Exam regulations:

• You must sit for 14 papers.

• You may sit between one and four papers per exam sittings.

• Paper must be sat in numerical order unless you have been awarded an exemption.

• You must complete all Part 1 papers before sitting any Part 3 papers.

• For Part 3, two optional papers must be chosen and at least one completed before the core papers are     sat.

• The three core papers must be sat together. They may be attempted alongside an optional paper or a remaining Part 2 paper provided one optional paper has been passed.

Fees:

Subscription Fees

• Initial subscription (payable on registration) £57

• Annual subscription (payable from 1 January following date of registration) £57

Exam Fees (payable before each exam)

• Part 1: £40 per paper (total for Level £120)

• Part 2: £48 per paper (total for Level £288)

• Part 3: £56 per paper (total for Level £280)

Exemptions fees are the same as examination fees.

Official Site:

www.accaglobal.com

Timetable & Application Forms:

Background:

The Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification is structured and examined by ACCA. It is ACCA’s vocational, open entry introduction to accounting. The Scheme is designed to equip you with all the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to fulfill a support role in accountancy.

There is no time limit in completing the qualification and it offers anyone who has no formal qualifications the opportunity to pursue an internationally recognized qualification.

CAT entry requirements:

You must normally be age 16 or above to register, but there are no formal academic qualifications necessary. Malaysian students are required to obtain 2 credits in the SPM for the entry into the CAT Introductory Level.

CAT exam entry deadlines:

You must register to sit exams:

By 31 March – for June exams

By 31 July – for December exams

Exemptions:

Holders of certain qualifications may receive exemptions from some of the papers.

Exemption application dates

By 15 July – for December exams

By 15 January – for June exams

CAT exam dates:

There are two exam sittings each year:

- June

- December

Course progression:

Upon completion of the CAT exams and gaining one year’s relevant work experience, you will be eligible to apply for Certified Accounting Technician status and use the letters CAT after your name.

Should you wish to pursue your career further, completion of the CAT Scheme means you may enter ACCA at Part 2.

The final level examinations of CAT are of equivalent standard to the first year of a university degree.

CAT enquiry service:

For further information on entry requirements, CAT exam registration and exemptions contact:

ACCA Connect

64, Finnieston Square

Glasgow G3 8DT

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 141 582 2000

Fax: +44 (0) 141 582 2222

Email : students@accaglobal.com

Website: www.accaglobal.com

CAT Syllabus:

Introductory Level

P1: Recording Financial Transactions

P2: Information for Management Control Intermediate Level

P3: Maintaining Financial Records

P4: Accounting for Costs Advanced Level

P5: Managing People and System

P6: Drafting Financial Statements

P7: Planning Control & Performance Management

Two Options From

P8: Implementing Audit Procedures

P9: Preparing Taxation Computations

P10: Managing Finances

Computer-based exams (CBE)

CBEs are available for Papers 1 to 4 only. Please contact the College for details of CBE fees and dates.

Exam regulations:

• You only need to pass 9 papers unless exemptions are awarded.

• You can sit the papers in any order, taking as many or as few papers as you feel ready for at each exam session.

• However, ACCA would strongly advise you to sit the paper in numerical order and attempt not more than four papers per exam session.

• Exams at Introductory and Intermediate Levels and Paper 5 are of two hours duration.

• Exams at Advanced Level are of three hours in duration.

• You have the choice of sitting computer-based or paper-based exams for papers at Introductory and Intermediate Levels.

Fees:

Subscription Fees

• Initial subscription (payable on registration) £52

• Annual subscription (payable from 1 January following date of registration) £52

Exam Fees (payable before each exam)

• Introductory Level: £30 per paper (total for Level £60)

• Intermediate Level: £30 per paper (total for Level £60)

• Advanced Level: £35 per paper (total for Level £175)

The re-registration fee is £52 (an additional penalty fee of £52 will be charged if you resigned or were removed from the register with fees outstanding in your account).

Exemption fees are not charged at Introductory and Intermediate Level. Exemption fees at Advanced Level are the same as the exam fees for this level.

 Timetable & Application Forms:

Background:

ACCA has developed a unique relationship with Oxford Brookes University (United Kingdom), which enable ACCA students to gain a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting.

Completion of the degree helps to develop and demonstrate your research and analysis skills, invaluable skills for future professional development. The degree compliments your ACCA studies and maximizes your employability.

Who is eligible for this degree:

ACCA students who have passed Parts 1 and 2 of the ACCA qualification are eligible to sit for an Oxford Brookes BSc Honours Degree in Applied Accounting.

What is required for the degree:

Students are required to complete two pieces of work (in addition to passing Parts 1 and 2 of the ACCA qualification) in order to demonstrate the ability to research, analyse and use key skills:

• Research and Analysis Project - 5,000 word report

• Key skill statement - a 1,500 word statement.

Your mentor:

It is a requirement from Oxford Brookes University that all students who wish to submit a research and analysis project must have a mentor and schedule formal meetings with this mentor during the period when the project is written.

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