Foundation in Accountancy (ACCA-FIA)
About
About
The Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) serves as a stepping stone to the ACCA Qualification, offering a flexible and comprehensive approach to higher education in accounting and finance. This program includes a range of Foundation-level certificates and diplomas, perfect for those new to the field. After completing the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4), students can progress to the ACCA Qualification and gain exemptions from the Applied Knowledge exams, continuing their journey to become fully qualified accountants.
UOW Malaysia is an ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner (ALP), the highest level of recognition from ACCA. This status reflects the institution’s high-quality education and excellent student pass rates.
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONPre-U (Foundation, A-level, etc)
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION1 year
LOCAL COSTMYR 11,450
FOREIGN COSTMYR 16,150
SUBJECTSAccounting
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 11,450 | MYR 16,150 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 11,450 | MYR 16,150 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 11,450 | MYR 16,150 |
Entry Requirements
SPM / O-Level: Min. 5 credits (5Cs) inclusive of English and Mathematics
UEC: Min. 3 Credits (3Bs) inclusive of English and Mathematics
English Requirements
Local Student:
Credit (SPM / 1119 / UEC / GCE O-Level examination)
Band 4 in MUET
International Student:
Band 6.0 in IELTS
Minimum score of 60 (IBT) or 8.5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL
Cambridge English (169)
PTE Academic (59)
Note: 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.
UEC: Min. 3 Credits (3Bs) inclusive of English and Mathematics
English Requirements
Local Student:
Credit (SPM / 1119 / UEC / GCE O-Level examination)
Band 4 in MUET
International Student:
Band 6.0 in IELTS
Minimum score of 60 (IBT) or 8.5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL
Cambridge English (169)
PTE Academic (59)
Note: 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.
Curriculum
ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting
(RQF Level 2) (2 Papers)
FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
MA1 Management Information
(RQF Level 3) (2 Papers)
FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
MA2 Managing Costs & Finance
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business
(RQF Level 4) (3 Papers)
FBT Business and Technology
FMA Management Accounting
FFA Financial Accounting
Foundations in Professionalism (FiP)
FiP is an online and interactive module that helps develop students’ understanding of what it means to act professionally and ethically as a finance professional.
Compulsory Subjects
Introduction to Financial Planning
Introduction to Taxation
(RQF Level 2) (2 Papers)
FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
MA1 Management Information
(RQF Level 3) (2 Papers)
FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
MA2 Managing Costs & Finance
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business
(RQF Level 4) (3 Papers)
FBT Business and Technology
FMA Management Accounting
FFA Financial Accounting
Foundations in Professionalism (FiP)
FiP is an online and interactive module that helps develop students’ understanding of what it means to act professionally and ethically as a finance professional.
Compulsory Subjects
Introduction to Financial Planning
Introduction to Taxation