Foundation in Accountancy (ACCA-FIA)

Academic Qualification ; SPM / O-Levels : ; Min. 5 Credits inclusive of Mathematics and a Pass in English; ; UEC : ; Min. 3 Credits inclusive of Mathematics and a Pass in English; ; ; ; English Requirement ; Local Student : ; Pass (SPM / 1119 / UEC / GCE O-Levels examination) ; Min. score of Band 4 in MUET; ; International Student : ; Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 8.5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (169); or PTE Academic (59); ; ; ; Notes ; Malaysian students who do not possess the English requirement stated above, will have to attempt and pass a compulsory English module concurrently in the first semester of the ACCA-FIA program.; ; ; ; ; APPLY NOW ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Foundation in Accountancy FAQ; Who is eligible to apply for the ACCA FIA program?; ; The ACCA FIA program is open to students who have completed their SPM/O-Levels or equivalent and wish to pursue a career in finance and accountancy.; ; ; How long does it take to complete the ACCA FIA program?; ; The program can typically be completed in 1 year, depending on the student’s pace and availability.; ; ; What is the difference between FIA & ACCA?; ; FIA qualification is suitable for those who want to study accounting and finance from basic level. ACCA qualification offers courses which are more advanced and for top level management in the field of Accounting and Finance.; ; ; Is ACCA FIA a diploma?; ; The ACCA FIA is a foundation-level program that prepares you for entry into ACCA, It is also the fastest pathway to ACCA.; ; ; What are some ACCA FIA subjects?; ; The ACCA-FIA program at UOW Malaysia KDU College covers the following subjects:; Recording Financial Transactions; Management Information; Maintaining Financial Records; Managing Costs & Finance; Business and Technology; Management Accounting; Financial Accounting; Foundations in Professionalism (FiP); Introduction to Taxation; Introduction to Financial Planning; ; ; What is the assessment process for the FIA program?; ; Students will usually be assessed via coursework, assignments and written examinations. The format and weight of each assessment component depends on the institution.; ; ; Is the Foundation in Accountancy program internationally recognized?; ; Yes, it is widely accepted by employers and professional bodies since it is offered by leading international professional accountancy organisations, such as the ACCA.; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Academic profiles; ; Testimonials; ; News & events; ; Fee note: UOW Malaysia official page lists estimated international student total fee RM21,150; backend annual fee is annualised over the published duration (1 year). International student fees are not inclusive of EMGS and SST where stated. Source: UOW Malaysia official programme page https://www.uow.edu.my/programme/foundation-in-accountancy-acca-fia/