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Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting
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APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK. |
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MORE THAN JUST AN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE DEGREE
APU's Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module before enrolment. |
| A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent. Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module before enrolment. |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics. Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module before enrolment. |
| MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module before enrolment. |
| ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE ACCOUNTING, BANKING OR FINANCE DEGREE | |
| DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING | • Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level. |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | • IELTS : 5.0
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- Knowledge & skills in identifying investigating, and examining evidence, including the processes of how to identify financial statement misrepresentation, transaction reconstruction, tax evasion and other improper accounting activities.
- The necessary skills, key competencies and required knowledge for today’s fast moving business world.
- Maximum exemptions from the professional bodies.
- Competency not only in preparing and analysing financial reports but also to successfully guide and lead their organisations.
- Emerging technologies on accounting & finance knowledge and soft skills will be embedded in the programme as early as Level 1.
DEGREE LEVEL 1 |
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every accounting and finance professional, and the basic understanding of the legal, business and social environment in which accounting operates. They will familiarise themselves with business processes through the accounting software and the world leading enterprise resource planning software, SAP. Students will have the hands-on training with the system.
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DEGREE LEVEL 2 |
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of traditional areas of Accounting and Finance, such as Management Accounting, Taxation, Financial Management, Advanced Corporate Reporting, Forensic Accounting etc. Technology savviness is the soft skills that important to nurture the students for independent learning and to prepare them for the workplace and for further research. We will expose them through modules such as Emerging Technologies for Accounting and Finance and Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance.
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INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS) |
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
DEGREE LEVEL 3 |
Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to learn about the detailed study of audit, examination and investigation issues from a financial perspective, with aims to groom them as a leader in forensic accounting. They will also expand their knowledge in the forensic accounting world by learning to find areas for potential concern. This area of understanding will be supported by Fraud Investigation Techniques, Digital Forensic Analysis and Criminology. To expand the problem-solving skills after students, return from their internship, capstone module such as Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance will be exposed to students. Students will also expose to the effects of a decision or activity on the environment, society, and governance (ESG) modules and a final year project to demonstrate their ability in the chosen area of study.
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MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS* |
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(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.) Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript. | |
CAREER OPTIONS
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS
APU has been leading the way for its graduates in Professional recognition and exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Finance and Actuarial Studies. These are valuable not only for moving your career as a full-time professional forward but also for expanding your skills and expertise to become a more well-rounded employee. These recognitions help you become a more desirable job candidate or employee, one who can command a higher salary.
Upon completion of Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting, students are eligible for exemptions in the below Professional Accounting Bodies. Students who articulate from the APU Diploma Programme will be granted exemptions based on the prevalent policy of the relevant professional bodies.
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)* |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Australia** |
| MICPA Professional Stage Examination Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours), students are granted exemptions for the MICPA Professional Stage Examination in the following papers: Business & Company Law, Business Strategy & Financial Management, and Financial Reporting. |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) |
| Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia |
| Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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*APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme **CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme |
BOOK PRIZE
| As a reward for their excellence, ACCA, TraTax and CPA will be awarding the best students of Accounting and Finance programmes with a Book Prize. Click HERE for more details. |
COURSE FEES
Malaysian Students | International Students |
Year 1: RM 31,000 | Year 1: RM 32,000 (USD 8,000) |
* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.
MQA ACCREDITATION
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(R2/0411/6/0011)(07/25)(A6227) |
| All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement. |
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