Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

The Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) program at UOW Malaysia equips students for a prosperous career in accounting by honing both their technical and analytical abilities. Developed in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the program offers an extensive curriculum that covers all essential accounting theories and practices.

Why Pursue a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons): Accounting plays a crucial role in the business sector, and this program delivers the expertise necessary for students to become skilled professionals. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ensure students acquire a solid foundation in accounting principles. The final year concentrates on preparing students for the ACCA Professional Level exams, aligning directly with global accounting standards.

Program Advantages: Graduates are eligible for exemptions from major professional exams, including:

• ACCA: Exemption from all 9 ACCA Fundamental papers
• CIMA: Exemption from 8 CIMA papers

This makes the program an ideal option for students aiming to obtain a globally recognized professional qualification in a shorter time.

Academic Qualifications

STPM:
Principal Passes (2 C+s) or CGPA of 2.33.

UEC:
5 Credits (5Bs).

GCE A Level:
2 Principal Passes (2Ds).

Diploma:
A diploma in accounting or related field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Foundation Studies:
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Note:

• In addition to the above, students must have obtained a "Credit" in Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent, and a "Band 2" in MUET for STPM, or other qualifications not conducted in English.
• Candidates without a "Credit" in Mathematics at the SPM level may be admitted if their entry qualification includes mathematics and their achievement is equivalent or higher than the required Credit in Mathematics at the SPM level.

English Requirements

Local Students:
Band 4 in MUET.

International Students:

• IELTS: Band 5.5 or
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 46 (IBT) or 8 (Essentials-Online)
• Cambridge English: 160
• PTE Academic: 51

Note:
If English language requirements are not met, students must take an additional module at UOW Malaysia.
This requirement can be waived if the Foundation/Diploma was taught in English medium.

YEAR 1:

• Oral Communication
• Writing and Referencing
• Business Law
• Company Law
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting 1
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Economics
• Principles of Finance
• Quantitative Methods

YEAR 2:

• Auditing
• Accounting Information System
• Financial Reporting 1 & 2
• Financial Management
• Intermediate Taxation
• Introduction to Taxation
• Management Accounting 2
• Principles of Marketing

YEAR 3:

• Governance, Risk & Ethics*
• Advanced Audit & Assurance*
• Advanced Taxation*
• Business Analysis*
• Corporate Reporting 1 & 2*
• Public Sector Accounting
• Research Methodology
• Internship

ACCA professional papers

MPU:

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Entrepreneurship
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Global Social Responsibility
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Note:

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students:
  • Without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (for students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs).