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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

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), 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)*
(9 papers exemptions out of 13 papers)

Upon completion of our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) programmes, students are entitled to a maximum 9-paper exemption at the Fundamental level, out of the total 13 papers in Professional Accountancy qualification. ACCA does not provide exemptions at the Professional Level. However, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and ACCA, students may also opt to go for the ACCA Accelerate Scheme*.

  

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Australia**
(6 papers exemptions out of 12 papers)

Upon completion of our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) programmes, students are entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of 12 papers from CPA Australia. Under the CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme**, students may have the option to attain the CPA professional qualification, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and CPA.

  

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)
(8 papers exemptions out of 15 papers)
 

Upon completion of our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) programmes, students are entitled to an 8-paper exemption out of 15 papers from ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

  

Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
(5 papers exemptions out of 8 papers)

Students who are undergoing Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) are entitled to a 5-paper exemption out of 8 papers from CTIM.

  

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
(8 papers exemptions out of 12 papers)

Upon completion of our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) programmes, students are entitled to a 8-paper exemption out of 12 papers from CIMA.

 

*APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme

Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to a 9-paper exemption from ACCA. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the remaining 4 ACCA papers simultaneously with their degree programme.
 

**CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme

Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to the full-6-paper exemptions from CPA Foundation Programme. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the Ethics and Governance module at the Professional level simultaneously with their degree programme, and complete the remaining 5 CPA papers after completing their degree in Accounting & Finance.