ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

Duration:2.5 years - 3 years

Intakes:January & July

Campus:MCKL - Kuala Lumpur

Level of Study:Professional Certificate

Faculty:Professional Accounting

Course Code:KPT/JPS(R2/344/6/0064)(FA1206)06/29

About this course

ACCA-trained professionals are one of the most sought-after finance professionals by employers across the globe. ACCA qualification holders are known globally to have strategic thinking, technical skills, professional values, and the ability to deliver across every aspect and area of the profession.

The ACCA qualification will prepare students to apply and integrate the vast knowledge of accounting, finance, business, corporate law, governance, and ethics into current business environments. ACCA’s programme structure ensures that the latest in-demand skills are covered to build future-proof careers for students.

Upon completion of this programme, ACCA graduates have the opportunity to become Certified Chartered Accountants. They will have the opportunity to delve deeper into different roles of expertise, such as Advisory and Consultancy, Audit and Assurance, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Performance, Management, Risk Management, Sustainability, and Taxation.

International Recognition: The Platinum Status
MCKL is one of the top 3 institutions in Kuala Lumpur that have been awarded the Platinum Status Approved Learning Partner of ACCA. Get high-quality education and study with ease of mind.

Professional Recognition
Upon graduation, students have the opportunity to acquire ACCA membership status. They may also apply to become members of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), thus gaining the ability to use the designation of Chartered Accountant Malaysia, abbreviated C.A. (M).

Pathway to Gaining Internationally Recognised Degree Qualification
Students will have the opportunity to earn a BSc. (Hons) in Applied Accounting upon completing a Research and Analysis project by Oxford Brookes University while studying towards the ACCA qualification.

From Theory to Application
In this programme, students will gain exposure to real-world scenarios through industry-relevant case studies and learn about best practices via engaging workshops by the Big Four accounting firms and multinational companies.

Holistic Learning Experience
At MCKL, we focus on the comprehensive growth of the student, pairing community-based projects and service-learning activities with the programme’s academic content to create a holistic approach to tertiary education. The exposure to Service Learning, hands-on learning environment, and two-way interaction between lecturers and students allows students to learn and collaborate in an active learning environment, supported by modern technology such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Qualified and Experienced Lecturers
Our experienced and reputable lecturers offer high-quality learning experiences to students. With valuable industry knowledge, they have trained and produced many successful chartered accountant professionals, prize winners and ACCA lecturers in the field today.

Industry Certification
Digital transformation has evolved the workplace to be technology-driven, and in today’s competitive environment, companies highly value digital skills. At MCKL, students can obtain International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL) for various IR 4.0 skills set throughout the programme. This certification will enable students to showcase their digital literacy and technical skills to future employers.

Strong Accounting Focus

Develop strong accountancy skills and knowledge in a technology-driven learning environment. Students will have access to ACCA Approved Content from BPP Learning Media.

BPP Learning Media offers up-to-date learning materials such as study texts, workbooks, and practise & revision kits. Their materials undergo frequent review by the ACCA examining team to ensure that the syllabus is fully covered and focused on the exams.

Total Course Fees

Local: RM18,600 International: RM29,900 *Fees above are just an estimated fees which exclude general fees, deposit, registration fees and other miscellaneous fees.

To find out more on scholarships, visit us at https://mckl.edu.my/admission/scholarship-financial-aid/

For more information, please email admission@mckl.edu.my

Subject Offered

Level 1:

 

Applied Knowledge

  • Business and Technology
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting

Level 2:

 

Applied Skills

  • Corporate and Business Law
  • Performance Management
  • Taxation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Financial Management

Level 3:

 

Strategic Professional

  • Strategic Business Leader
  • Strategic Business Reporting
  • Options I
  • Options II

OPTIONS (select two)

  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Advanced Performance Management
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Advanced Audit and Assurance
*Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) Subjects:

  • Hubungan Etnik
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)
  • Pengajian Malaysia
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Business Ethics and Social Corporate Responsibility’
  • Service Learning
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
    • For local students who do not have credit in SPM BM
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
    • For international students

NOTE:
*MPU Subjects: The Ministry of Education (MOE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) (i.e. General Studies) within the duration of their studies. MCKL established a series of subjects that different programmes need to implement for all students to meet the Ministry’s requirements. Subjects will differ depending on the institution and the level of studies the student is taking.

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM) / IGCSE / Equivalent
Min. 5 credits including English and Mathematics and a pass in Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah (History)

SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA (STPM)
Min. Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any 2 subjects

A LEVEL
Min. Grade D in any 2 subjects

UNIFIED EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE (UEC)
Min. 5Bs including English and Mathematics

AUSTRALIAN MATRICULATION (AUSMAT)
Min. 70.00 ATAR in Australian Year 12

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MATRICULATION PROGRAMME (CIMP)
Min. average of 60%

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT)
Completed

LCCI LEVEL 4
Pass

OTHER MQA APPROVED FOUNDATION QUALIFICATION
Min. average of 60% or CGPA 2.50

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) or Malaysian Government will be considered on a case-by-case basis

English Requirements
TOEFL    550
IELTS    5.5
MUET    Band 2
or equivalent

NOTE:

  • Students who possess relevant qualifications may be entitled to ACCA qualification exemptions. For further information on exemption, kindly refer to the ACCA website.
  • Students who have completed a full year preparatory / foundation study in English may be exempted from meeting the English requirements.

International Student Only

Entry requirements for international students – please contact: admission@mckl.edu.my

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