Studying the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology Degree in Malaysia at Asia Pacific University (APU)
- APU’s BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with a specialism in Accounting Technology degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
- Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology programme outline, entry requirements and course details
- Professional Recognition and Paper Exemptions for the UK Dual Award Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology Degree at Asia Pacific University (APU)
There are many public and private universities in Malaysia offering the accounting & finance degree. Thousands of students are also studying the accounting & finance course in Malaysia. So, how do you set yourself apart from the rest in the competitive world of accounting. Students can consider taking the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology at Asia Pacific University (APU) where they are the only university in Malaysia offering the Taxation specialisation.
Students after SPM or IGCSE/O-Levels can go for the Diploma in Accounting with 3 credits and then enter into Year 2 of the degree. Alternatively, SPM or O-Level students with at least 5 credits may go for the Foundation in Business & Finance at Asia Pacific University and then enter into the Accounting & Finance degree. Upon completion of the degree, students will receive a degree from APU and another from De Montfort University, UK.
- APU’s Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Accounting Technology degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
- Powered by FinTech – All Accounting & Finance and Banking & Finance Programme comprise modules in Financial Technology (FinTech).
- ACCA Accelerate Programme
- Exemptions from top Professional Accounting Bodies
Other Accounting & Finance degree programmes at APU:
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with specialisms in:
What you will Learn Degree in Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology at Asia Pacific University in Malaysia
Kar Jun (Left), Accounting graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology at Asia Pacific University (APU) is an excellent springboard from which to launch a professional career in accountancy or to pursue further study. It is well established, and is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of accounting and related subjects.
Students on the course have the flexibility of developing and building their specialist knowledge within an Accounting and Finance context whether in industry or public service. The award covers an in-depth knowledge of the core areas for those intending to move into the Accounting profession as well as those specialised areas such as tax, forensic and investment.
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology at Asia Pacific University also includes an option for students to undergo an industrial internship programme which will equip them with practical employment skills.
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology programme Outline
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- Knowledge and skills in the application of technologies and data analytics that relevant to accounting and finance for today’s fast moving business world.
- Maximum exemptions from the professional bodies.
- Competency not only in preparing and analysing financial reports but also to successfully guide and lead their organisations.
- Emerging technologies on accounting & finance knowledge and soft skills will be embedded in the programme as early as Level 1.
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme – Double Your Advantage
- APU’s partnership with De Montfort University (DMU), UK enables students to be awarded Dual Awards – separate degree certificates from each institution – and enhances not just teaching and learning experiences, but also career prospects.
- Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from DMU, UK.
Both degrees are recognised locally & internationally. - The APU-DMU Dual Degree Programmes are offered under an approved collaboration in accordance with the QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education as published by the United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
Admission Requirements
| General Requirements | |
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students) |
| A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent. |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students) |
| MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. |
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING | • Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE level. |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Malaysian Students
Band 2 in Malaysian Unified English Test (MUET) or IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 or equivalent is required for Malaysian Students. Applicants who do not possess the above will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Degree Programme.
Year 1 Subjects for the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology at Asia Pacific University
Kar Jun (Left), Accounting graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every accounting and finance professional, and the basic understanding of the legal, business and social environment in which accounting operates. They will familiarise themselves with business processes through the accounting software and the world leading enterprise resource planning software, SAP. Students will have the hands-on training with the system.
Common Modules
- Quantitative Skills
- Introduction to Management
- Business and Communication Skills
- Financial Accounting 1
- Accounting Information System
- Business Economics
- Financial Accounting 2
- SAP ERP System in Accounting
- Business Law
- Marketing
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Year 2 Subjects for the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology at Asia Pacific University
Hui Ying, Diploma in Accounting Graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of traditional areas of Accounting and Finance, such as Management Accounting, Taxation, Financial Management, Advanced Corporate Reporting etc. Technology savviness is the soft skills that important to nurture the students for independent learning and to prepare them for the workplace and for further research. We will expose them through modules such as Emerging Technologies for Accounting and Finance, Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance and Application of AI in Finance.
Common Modules
- Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Taxation
- Management Accounting
- Auditing and Assurance
- Emerging Technologies for Accounting and Finance
- Financial Management
- Corporate Governance and Risk Management
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance
- Company Law
- Performance Management
Specialised Modules
- Application of AI in Finance
INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
Year 3 Subjects for the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Specialism in Accounting Technology at Asia Pacific University
Vincent Yeoh, Accounting & Finance at Asia Pacific University (APU)
Students will expand their knowledge in the application of technologies and data analytics in accounting and finance.
This area of application of accounting technologies will be supported by Big Data and Visual Analytics in Accounting and Finance, Cybersecurity and Robo Auditing and Analytics through hands-on trainings.
To expand the problem-solving skills, modules such as Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance will be exposed to students by having capstone.
Students will expose to the effects of a decision or activity on the environment, society, and governance (ESG) modules such as Strategy, Sustainability and Leadership and Seminar in Accounting & Finance.
A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.
Common Modules
- Advanced Auditing
- Research Methodology in Accounting and Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Advanced Taxation
- Strategy, Sustainability & Leadership
- Advanced Performance Management
- Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance
- Seminar in Accounting & Finance
- Specialised Accounting
- Accounting & Finance Research Project
Specialised Modules
- Big Data and Visual Analytical in Accounting & Finance
- Cybersecurity
- Robo Auditing & Analytics
Note: The specialism will only appear in the academic transcript.
MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Communication Skills
- Employee & Employment Trends
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency)
Career in Accounting Technology in Malaysia
- RPA Manager
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- System Analyst
- Accounting Analytics Analyst
- IT Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Treasury Analyst
ACCA ACCELERATE PROGRAMME
APU is one of the few selected universities to join the ACCA Accelerate Scheme. This special arrangement between ACCA and APU gives an opportunity for students to register early with ACCA and accelerate their career in accounting and finance.
Through the ACCA Accelerate Scheme, you have the option to complete the remaining four ACCA professional level papers simultaneously with your ongoing degree course.
You can now get exemptions on Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams papers F1 up to F9, to complete your ACCA Strategic Professional Papers while you are studying in your degree programme or even if you have graduated. Classes will be conducted during weekends at APU, to provide the convenience to study in APU’s conducive learning environment.
Professional Recognition and Paper Exemptions
Wai Hou, Diploma in Accounting at Asia Pacific University (APU)
As part of our professional recognition and collaboration with the following bodies, students who opt for professional certifications will benefit from our fast-track professional certification schemes below:
*APU has been leading the way for its graduates in Professional recognition and exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Studies. These are valuable not only for moving your career as a full-time professional forward but also for expanding your skills and expertise to become a more well-rounded employee. These recognitions help you become a more desirable job candidate or employee, one who can command a higher salary.
Upon completion of BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance (with a specialism in Accounting Technology), students are eligible for exemptions in the below Professional Accounting Bodies. Students who articulate from the APU Diploma Programme will be granted exemptions based on the prevalent policy of the relevant professional bodies.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)*
(9 papers exemptions out of 13 papers)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a maximum 9-paper exemption at the Fundamental level, out of the total 13 papers in Professional Accountancy qualification. ACCA does not provide exemptions at the Professional Level. However, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and ACCA, students may also opt to go for the APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Australia**
(6 papers exemptions out of 12 papers)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of the 12 papers from CPA Australia. Under the CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme, students may have the option to attain the CPA professional qualification, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and CPA.
The Institute of Certified Management Accountant
The ICMA (Australia) grant accreditation to the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Graduates as having satisfied the examination requirements of its 16-subject Graduate Programme. Such students will be automatically eligible to take out Graduate membership of the ICMA. and use the post-nominals GMA (Graduate Management Accountant).
The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAISCA)
(12 papers exemptions out of 16 papers)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MAISCA.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
(8 papers exemptions out of 15 papers)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to an 8-paper exemption out of 15 papers from ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
(5-6 papers exemptions out of 8 papers)
Students who graduate from the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with a specialism in Taxation will be entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of 8 papers from CTIM. Students who are undergoing other specialisms of BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance are entitled to a 5-paper exemption out of 8 papers from CTIM.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
(8 papers exemptions out of 16 papers)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 8-paper exemption out of 16 papers from CIMA.
Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MACS – Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries.
*APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme
Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to a 9-paper exemption from ACCA. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the remaining 4 ACCA papers simultaneously with their degree programme.
**CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme
Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to the full-6-paper exemptions from CPA Foundation Programme. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the Ethics and Governance module at the Professional level simultaneously with their degree programme, and complete the remaining 5 CPA papers after completing their degree in Accounting & Finance.
BOOK PRIZE
As a reward for their excellence, ACCA, TraTax and CPA will be awarding the best students of Accounting and Finance programmes with a Book Prize.
