About The Programme

The Diploma in Accounting (DACC) programme is designed to prepare students with the competencies that are functional, personal and provides a broad business perspective relating to the needs of the business organisations.

DACC allows for progression to professional accounting qualifications offered by ACCA and ICAEW.

Graduates can further choose to continue into:

• BSc. (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, Sunway University
• Bachelor of Business, Victoria University
• and other degree programmes.

Obtaining the Diploma in Accounting is the first step towards becoming a professional accountant.

Programme Highlight

A holistic and wholesome learning approach is adopted with the aim to provide students with a broad-based education, in areas of financial and management accounting, auditing and taxation to support organisational planning and decision-making in a variety of business context.

Student’s accounting skills are covered in the following subjects:

• Cost Management Accounting
• Principles of Taxation
• Malaysian Taxation
• Public Sector Accounting
• Company Law

Decision making and formulating organisational strategies to the profession are taught in modules such as:

• Business Organisation
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Introduction to Financial Management

Fundamental guidelines practised in auditing financial and non-financial information are taught through the:

• Audit and Assurance module

Intakes

January / April / August

Duration

2 years

Assessment & Examinations

The major objective of the assessment and examination procedures is to improve student learning and measure their comprehension.

Final grades reflect:

– 40% Coursework

– 60% Final Examination

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level:

Pass with minimum 3 credits including Mathematics and Pass in EnglishUEC:

Pass with minimum 3 Bs including Mathematics and EnglishLCCI Level 3 Diploma:

PassOther Qualifications:

Any other equivalent qualifications accredited by MQA

English Language Requirement

For International Students only:

• IELTS – Minimum Band 5
• Other equivalent

Career Prospect

The Diploma in Accounting graduates can expect excellent career prospects, good starting salaries and a fast career progression track with the strong technical skills acquired in this diploma course.  It will place them in good stead for flexible career options, opportunities and stability in diversified fields such as portfolio management, investment banking, broking and finance.

The option of further educational advancement is also possible through the diploma.

Graduates of Diploma in Accounting – pathway to a career as: 

• Chartered Accountant
• Auditor
• Tax Consultant
• Finance Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Commercial Banker
• Marketing Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Investment Banker

All of these careers involve practising finance and investment principles as the primary career emphasis.

Programme Structure

YEAR 1

• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Business Communication
• Business Mathematics and Statistics
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Financial Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Marketing
• Introduction to Financial Management
• Cost Management Accounting
• Financial Accounting Application
• Employability Skills

YEAR 2

• Principles of Taxation
• Business Law
• Management Accounting
• Business Organisation
• Introduction to Auditing
• Introduction to Performance Management
• Computerised Accounting Systems
• Malaysian Taxation
• Company Law
• Principles of Performance Management
• Auditing and Assurance
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Public Sector Accounting

MOHE General Studies

Malaysian and International students are required to pass the MOHE General Studies subjects

For international students:

• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Creativity & Innovative Thinking Skills
• Moral Education / Islam Education
• Community Service

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