Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The global accountancy qualification, taught in small classes with mock exams before every session.
About This Programme
ACCA is a professional accountancy qualification recognised in many countries. You complete the exams, an ethics requirement and 36 months of practical experience. ACCA is redesigning its qualification: from 2027 the levels become Knowledge, Expertise and Strategic Professional. Our timetable follows the version you will sit.
Programme Structure
Current structure (exams to June 2027)
Applied Knowledge: Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting. Applied Skills: Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management. Strategic Professional: Strategic Business Leader, Strategic Business Reporting, plus two options.
New structure (from July and September 2027)
Knowledge: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Law. Expertise replaces Applied Skills. Strategic Professional keeps two core exams with one option.
Exam sessions
ACCA runs exam sessions in March, June, September and December. Knowledge-level exams are available on demand by computer-based exam.
Practical experience
You record 36 months of relevant work experience to become a member, which can be completed during or after your exams.
Key Highlights of ACCA
Mock exams every session
A full mock under exam conditions before each ACCA session, with written feedback.
Small classes
Tutors know where each student is losing marks.
Firm visits
Visits to audit and advisory firms in Penang, and help finding training places.
Two ways in
Start directly after A Level, a foundation or a degree, or begin with ACCA FIA after SPM.
Meet Our ACCA Students
ACCA
Cheah Wen Qi
Passed all six Applied Skills papers at the first attempt.
ACCA
Kevin Ooi Jun Kit
Finished his exams in three years. Now an audit associate in Penang.
ACCA FIA
Lim Shu Fen
Started with FIA after SPM and moved straight into ACCA.
ACCA
Muhammad Hafiz Rosli
Kenward's Merit Award holder, balancing ACCA with a part-time bookkeeping role.
Entry Requirements
- Two A Level passes and three SPM credits including English and Mathematics, or
- A recognised foundation, diploma or degree, or
- The ACCA Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) Diploma, which exempts the three Knowledge exams
Where It Leads
Graduates can progress into ACCA membership after completing the practical experience requirement, or into accounting and finance roles across Penang. Our placement team helps you compare options before you finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study ACCA without an accounting degree?
How long does ACCA take?
What is changing in 2027?
Are ACCA exam fees included?
Start ACCA in January
Next intakes: January, July. Talk to a counsellor about entry, fees and scholarships.