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How to Get There

 
In the UK students can register on the basis of GCE 'A' level passes however Malaysian training organisations require ACA students to have degree.
The subjects you study at A Level aren't as important as the grades.





 
An excellent degree.
84.8% of the total graduate intake had a first or upper second class degree. You don't need to have studied Accountancy to become an ACA - in fact, only 4% of our trainees are Accountancy graduates. The rest come from all areas of the academic spectrum.






 
Application to training organisations
You need to apply directly to the training organisation(s) you are interested in working for. A list of authorised training organisations in Malaysia is available here. If you're successful, you'll begin your work experience with your chosen employer.






 
Examinations
First comes the Professional Stage, which will give you an understanding of the concepts and principles of accounting. You'll sit exams in Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Business Finance, Business Management, Financial Reporting and Taxation, and take devolved assessments in Commercial and Company Law.






The Training Contract
You'll spend three to five years working in your training organisation and studying to gain the professional knowledge, array of skills, broad experience and personal development you'll need to qualify.
Next is the Advanced Stage. You'll apply your theoretical knowledge to real business issues, in preparation for a final assessment which tests your ability to identify and respond to genuine problems that arise in commercial situations. You'll sit 2 tests of Advanced Technical Competence and, in the last year of your training contract, the in-depth Advanced Case Study.






 
     
Application for membership to the ICAEW
Once a member, you'll have those exclusive three letters 'ACA' after your name, and a glittering career ahead of you.  
 




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