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Overview – The ACCA
Qualification
The ACCA
Professional Scheme is a highly relevant, targeted combination of study and
practical experience. The syllabus is a result of extensive research and
consultation with governments, students, colleges and employers from a
range of public and private sector organisations.
Wherever
you are in the world, ACCA strives to offer consistently high standards of
training and support. Our personal and virtual study options have been
developed to ensure that you have maximum control over what you learn, the
way that you learn it, and the pace at which you work.
Future
employers will be aware of your potential, because the ACCA qualification
is highly regarded throughout the world. ACCA have effective relationships
with local and multinational organisations,
accounting bodies, corporations and institutions including governments and
even the United Nations.
The ACCA
qualification is a passport to a new world of opportunity - once you become
a member, the learning process continues throughout your career. The range
of educational opportunities includes a degree qualification, plans for a
specifically tailored MBA and a constantly updated range of courses in all
areas of finance and management.
Entry Requirements
Professional
Entry Route (PER)
Aged 18 years and above, with a minimum of 5 SPM / O-Level
credits, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
In addition, students must fulfill one of the criteria
below:
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2 Credits at
STPM or A-Level
·
3 Credits at
LCCI Higher Stage or Level 3
·
Pre-University
pass, with Distinction
·
Degree from an
approved university (Note: Recognition of these qualifications are solely
determined at the discretion of ACCA, UK)
·
Students can
enter into ACCA Knowledge Module (Part 1) if they achieve 2 As and 3 Bs (including English and Mathematics) in UEC
results, plus the 5 credits inclusive of English and Mathematics in SPM.
Should you have a relevant degree from an ACCA-accredited
institution, you may be granted exemptions of up to all 9 Papers at the Fundamentals Level. No
exemptions are awarded at the Professional Level.
Intakes
January &
July 2011 (Full-time & Part-time)
Examination Periods
June & December 2011
Time Frame for Completion of Studies
Most students attempt from 2 to 3 papers each semester and
thus graduate in 3 years. However, ACCA grants up to a maximum of 10 years
to attain its qualification
Structured Teaching and Learning Approaches
Kasturi School of Accountancy has a structured approach in
imparting knowledge to its students. Each paper consists of a minimum of 20
lectures and tutorials, comprising 3 hours each per week. Attendance is
mandatory for all lectures.
Intensive
Revision classes for each paper are compulsory, comprising a minimum of 18 to
21 hours per paper. These sessions are designed to refresh students’
knowledge, enhance the application skills, and improve examination
technique.
In addition, each paper consists of 2 internal exams. These
internal exams are indicators of students’ progress in their studies.
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