Intakes

March and September

Duration

5.5 years (including 3 years of working experience)

Academic Requirements

Aged between 18 to 23 years, with one  of the criteria below:

i. Diploma / Advanced Diploma and Degree in any field of studies from  a nationally accredited university  (CGPA 2.50 / pass)
ii. CFAB (pass)
iii. STPM / A-Level (CGPA 3.00 (BBB)  and above / BBB and above)
iv. AUSMAT / SAM (ATAR 80 and above)
v. CIMP / CPU (80% and above)
vi. MUFY (80% and above)
vii. UEC (15 points and below in best  5 subjects (including A’s in English and Mathematics, minimum of B’s in the remaining 3 subjects)
viii. Any foundations approved by MQA (average mark of 80% and above)

For pathways iii, iv, v, vi and viii credit in SPM Mathematics and English is required.

English Language Requirements

English language proficiency may be demonstrated by any of the following:

The ACA Exam Structure

Certificate Level
Accounting Fundamentals
Assurance and Risk Fundamentals
Business Insight and Performance
Business Law
Sustainability and Ethics
Tax Fundamentals
3 months work based learning with an ATE*

Professional Level
Fundamental Case Study
Assurance, Risk and Reporting
Business and Digital Strategy
Corporate Financial Strategy
Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance
Tax Compliance and Planning
MPU Subjects

Advanced Level (ATE)
Technical Case Study
Strategic Case Study
Training Contract
Minimum duration of 3 years of working experience with an ATE*

*ICAEW Authorised Training Employer (ATE)

ICAEW is the largest professional accountancy body in Europe, with over 147,000 members in 160 countries. It awards ACA qualification as well as CFAB, which are both recognised around the world.