Professional Accounting Body
Achievements
StrategicALLIANCE with ICAEW Authorized Training Employers (ATEs) |
12 Overall Order of Meritssince 2004 |
38 World Prize Winnerssince 2004 |
Overview
ICAEW
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is the largest professional accountancy body in Europe. The ICAEW ACA qualification is highly regarded globally as one of the leading business and finance qualifications, and is recognised and valued in practice, industry, commerce and the public sector globally.
Seamlessly merging examinations with practical on-the-job training, it fully equips you with all the relevant experience, skills and professional knowledge to make sound decisions in genuine business environments.
ICAEW is one of the founding members of the Global Accounting Alliance. This is an agreement between leading professional accountancy bodies in significant capital markets. It was formed in 2005 in response to the emerging challenges of globalisation. The GAA promotes quality professional services, global membership support, information sharing and collaboration on important international issues.
ICAEW
Programme Details
| Intakes | March and September |
| Duration | 5 years (including 3 years of working experience) |
| Assessments & Examinations | 100% examination based |
| Age Requirements | 18 - 23 years old |
Entry Requirements
| Academic Qualifications | Grade |
| Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree in any field of studies from a nationally accredited university | Pass with min CGPA 2.5 |
| CFAB | Pass |
| STPM/ A-Level | CGPA 3.00 (BBB) and above / BBB and above |
| AUSMAT/SAM | ATAR 80 and above + Credit in SPM English and Mathematics |
| CIMP/CPU | 80% and above + Credit in SPM English and Mathematics |
| MUFY | 80% and above + Credit in SPM English and Mathematics |
| UEC | Pass with 15 points below in best 5 subjects (including A’s in English and Mathematics, minimum of B’s in the remaining 3 subjects) + Credit in SPM English and Mathematics |
| Any foundations approved by MQA | Average mark of 80% + Credit in SPM English and Mathematics |
| Additional English Requirements |
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Choice of Subjects
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Timetable 2023
Please take a moment to browse through the overview timetable for the ICAEW subjects offered from August to December 2023 and plan your studies accordingly.
Certificate Level
Advanced Level
Professional Level
The ACA Exam Structure
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Certificate Level These papers expose you to core concepts on accountancy. |
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Professional Level These papers give you the opportunity to demonstrate your development and application of technical skills and knowledge. |
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Advanced Level This level demonstrates its world leading quality. The modules will help you to attain a multidisciplinary approach that proves you can use judgement, technical and analytical skills. |
Scholarship Scheme
Most of the ICAEW authorised training employees provide full or partial funding for tuition and examination fees. You can select from a variety of ATEs such as professional service firms, corporate organisations, multinationals or other medium-sized firms such as:
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Please visit www.icaew.com/careers or contact the ICAEW Malaysia office at malaysia@icaew.com for more information on training vacancies.
Students who are interested in pursuing our Professional Accounting programmes in Sunway College and are seeking financial aid can click here for more information.
Downloadable Materials
Detailed information about the Professional Accounting programme can be found in the Sunway TES brochure.
