Bachelor of Accounting (Hons.)

(R/344/6/0207) 06/19 (A10454)

Become the backbone of strong economies by becoming managers of value

This program is designed to develop versatile and capable future leaders who can navigate the challenges of digital economies.  In addition to gaining technical competencies in the core accounting skills, students will also be provided with hands-on training with the world’s leading ERP system, SAP, accounting and e-auditing software.

Given a competitive advantage with maximum exemptions from professional bodies (ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, MICPA) and strategic credits from ICAEW, our graduates can look forward to promising careers in any industry with the ability to slot into any business function made easier by opportunities to engage with leading firms and corporations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Pass Foundation / Matriculation from a recognised institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level/O Level or its equivalent; OR
  • Pass STPM / A level or its equivalent with minimum Grade (C+) in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics / Accounting and a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level/O Level or its equivalent; OR
  • Pass STAM with minimum grade Jayyid in 2 subjects and a credit in Mathematic and a pass in English at SPM level; OR
  • Pass UEC with minimum of grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English; OR
  • Pass Diploma in the related field from a recognised institution with minimum CGPA of 2.50, a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level, AND
  • A minimum score of band 2 in MUET* *Candidates not meeting this requirement may be subjected to an internal review process.
  • English Entry Requirement for International Students: All undergraduate programmes offered by Faculty of Management require a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent, except for Bachelor of Finance (Hons.) and Bachelor of Financial Engineering (Hons.), which require higher minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or its equivalent.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

English for Business Studies
Quantitative Analysis
Microeconomics
Fundamental to Financial Accounting
Management
Introduction to Cyberpreneurship
English for Business Communication
Management Accounting 1
Financial Accounting & Reporting 1
Principles of Finance
Macroeconomics
Principles of Marketing
Hubungan Etnik
Pengajian Malaysia 3
TITAS (local)
BM Komunikasi 2 (International)

Year 2

Financial Accounting and Reporting 2
Accounting Information System 1
Taxation 1
Auditing
Management Accounting 2
Corporate Finance
Organisational Behavior
Business Law
Taxation 2
Co-Curriculum
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Foreign Language Beginners Level
Islamic Institutions in Malaysia
Introduction to Multicultural Studies in Malaysia
Stress and Well-Being Among Malaysian

Year 3

Corporate Accounting 1
Accounting Information System 1
Company Law and Secretarial Practice
Public Sector Accounting
Securities Investment and Portfolio Management
Advanced Auditing
Accounting Theory
Professional Ethics
Corporate Accounting 2
Practical Training

Year 4

Practical Training
Advanced Taxation
Advanced Accounting Information Systems
Strategy
Advanced Management Accounting
Management Decision Science
Integrated Case Study in Accounting

Electives

Financial Statement Analysis
Knowledge Economy
E-Commerce
Technology Management
Human Resource Management
Internal Auditing
International Accounting
Forensic Accounting
Management Consultancy
E-Auditing
Production and Operation Management
Enterprise Resource Planning

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION EXEMPTIONS

ACCA

Exemptions:
9 of 13

Papers to take:

Essentials:
Strategic Business Leadership
P1 Governance Risk and Ethics
P2 Business Analyst
*P1 & P2 considered as 1 Paper
Strategic Business Reporting
P2 Corporate Accounting
And  choose TWO optional papers below:
P4 Advanced Financial Management
P5 Advanced Performance Management
P6 Advanced Taxation
P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance

MoU Benefits:
Can sit for papers before graduation
Fee waivers worth £273 (RM1,500)

ICAEW

Exemptions:
8 of 15

Papers to take:
Business Planning
Audit and Assurance
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Tax Compliance
Case Study
Corporate Reporting
Strategic Business Management

MoU Benefits:
Can sit for papers before graduation
Fee waivers worth £620 (RM5,400)

CIMA

Exemptions:
9 of 13

Papers to take:
E2 Project and Relationship Management
E3 Strategic Management
P3 Risk Management
F3 Financial Strategy

MICPA

Exemptions:
Direct entry to Advanced Stage

Papers to take:
Audit & Assurance
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Management Accounting & Applied Finance
Taxation
Capstone

MoU Benefits:
Can sit for papers before graduation if accepted by a sponsoring employer

CPA Australia

Exemptions:
Direct entry to CPA Program

Papers to take:
Ethics and Governance
Financial Reporting
Strategic Management Accounting
Global Strategy & Leadership
TWO Electives

MoU Benefits:
Can sit for papers before graduation

CAREER PROSPECTS

  • Professional accountants that may specialise in taxation, forensic accounting and investigation, auditing, management accounting, financial accounting, government accounting, and accounting information systems.

STAFF

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nahariah Jaffar

Associate Professor

Dr. Mariati Norhashim

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Abadan Jasmon

Lecturer

Dr. Abby Ashraff Saprudin

Lecturer

Dr. Abdul Aziz Ahmad

Lecturer

Dr. Hasni Mohd. Hanafi

Lecturer

Dr. Sellywati Mohd Faizal

Lecturer

Azleen Shabrina Mohd Nor

Lecturer

Hamsatulazura Hamzah

Lecturer

Haslin Johari

Lecturer

Mohamad Iruwan Ghuslan

Lecturer

Nithyaroobini Munian

Assistant Lecturer

Norzarina Md. Yatim

Lecturer

Nurbani Md. Hassan

Lecturer

Putri Nurul Aainaa Rusli

Lecturer

Putri Nurul Izza Rusli

Lecturer

Rapiah Mohd Zaini

Lecturer

Rekha Thangatorai

Lecturer

Sunita Lylia Hamdan

Lecturer

Dr. Abdullah Sallehhuddin Abdullah Salim

Senior Lecturer

INDUSTRIAL ADVISOR

FLORENCE CHUA LEI CHOON

KPMG Malaysia

Florence Chua Lei Choon is a Partner in the Audit division of KPMG in Malaysia. She received her Bachelor of Accounting and Finance from University of Western Australia. She is the member of CPA Australia and the chartered accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). She has more than 20 years of audit experience in various industries such as consumer markets and retail, manufacturing and oil and gas. She currently heads the Enterprise audit department. Professional and Industry Experience.

During her tenure in KPMG, she has worked on various audit and non-audit engagements and currently sits on the MICPA Financial Statements Review Committee where she reviews financial statements and provides comments on quality and/or compliance with accounting standards and Companies Act. She has been appointed as the Industrial Advisor for Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) in FOM since 2018.

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

PROF. DR. NORMAN MOHD SALEH

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Prof. Dr. Norman Mohd Saleh is a Professor at the School of Accounting, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He received his bachelor degree from UKM, Master of Science from University of East Anglia, United Kingdom and Ph.D from La Trobe University, Australia. He actively involved in research in the area of accounting policy choice, earnings quality, corporate disclosure practices and the effect of corporate governance to accounting issues. He also secured funding from the University as well as professional and government bodies.

He is successfully supervised (as main and co-supervisor) for more than 30 students at Doctoral and Masters levels. He has served as council member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a member of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).  Currently he is the Dean of the Faculty. He has been appointed as the External Examiner for Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) in FOM since 2017.