ICAEW Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

The ICAEW ACA programme offers a structured pathway from Certificate to Advanced Level, combining academic learning, professional exams, and work-based training.

• Entry Requirements

  • Level	Entry Requirement
    Certificate – CFAB	Pass SPM / O-level or its equivalent with minimum of Grade ‘C’ in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English; OR Pass UEC with minimum of grade B in at least three (3) subjects inclusive of English; OR Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government. English Entry Requirement for International Students: a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent.
    Professional level	Obtained ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB) OR Passs Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree in any field of studies from a nationally accredited university (with exemptions obtained for CFAB modules)
    Advanced level	Completed the Professional Level

• Programme Structure
  • 1. Certificate Level – Certificate in Finance, Accountancy and Business (CFAB)
    • Duration: 1 year
      Mode: Full-time
      Modules:
      1. Accounting Fundamentals
      2. Assurance & Risk Fundamentals
      3. Business Insights and Performance
      4. Sustainability and Ethics
      5. Business Law
      6. Tax Fundamentals
  • 2. Professional Level
    • Duration: 1.5 years
      Mode: Full time/Part-time/Modular
      Modules:
      1. Fundamental Case Study
      2. Business & Digital Strategy
      3. Tax Compliance & Planning
      4. Corporate Financial Strategy
      5. Assurance, Risk & Reporting
      6. Corporate Reporting, Data & Assurance
  • 3. Advanced Level
    • Duration: Up to 2.5 years (with work-based learning)
      Mode: Part-time while being employed under ATE* agreement (Weekend, hybrid classes)
      Modules:
      1. Technical Case Study
      2. Strategic Case Study

      *Students need to have work experience with ICAEW Approved Training Employer (ATE) (at least 1.5 years) to take the Advanced Level modules.

• Career Pathways
  • Graduates may join leading accounting firms such as PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, BDO and financial institutions.
  • Students will sign a Training Agreement with an ATE before completing the Professional Level. Top ATE partners include:
  • • PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Sdn Bhd
    • Ernst & Young
    • KPMG PLT
    • BDO PLT
    • Deloitte Regional Services Centre – Audit
    • Deloitte PLT
    • Bank Negara Malaysia
    • Ambank Malaysia Berhad (Internal Audit)
    • MustaphaRaj PLT

  • Note: Currently, ATE-sponsored opportunities are available to students without any existing sponsorship, covering tuition fees, examination fees and monthly salary.

• Why Choose This Programme?
  • • Globally recognised ICAEW ACA qualification
    • Strong industry partnerships
    • Earn while you learn opportunities
    • Flexible study modes
  • Fee Structure:
    

    ICAEW Level	Fee/Module	Total fee/level (RM)
    Certificate (CFAB) – 6 modules	RM2,600	RM15,600
    Professional – 6 modules	RM5,500	RM33,000
    Advanced – 2 modules	RM5,700	RM11,400