Accountancy is about providing financial information to many different types of people: managers, investors, lenders, suppliers of goods & services, customers, and governmental agencies amongst many others. The complex nature of business & organisations demands a high level of skill in analysing and interpreting financial data, so that accountants are always in demand. Accountancy is of central importance to a business: a reflection of its crucial nature is that many of the senior managers in companies of all sizes started their career as accountants.
The programme is aimed at training and upgrading taxation personnel to fulfill the manpower need of the country especially in view of the self assessment regime and the goods and service tax. It provides a strong foundation for student to embark on a career as a licensed fax agent. Upon completing the course, students will be more competent and knowledgeable in tax laws and are in position to provide consultancy services relating to Malaysian Tax System.
In collaboration with University of East London, UK
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance gives students the opportunity to acquire the in–depth knowledge of Accounting & Finance and the range of skills they need to embark on a successful career in accounting or in the finance area, a professional qualification or postgraduate study. You do not need prior knowledge of accounting to join the programme: the first year provides a foundation in accounting and related subjects. In their third year, modules contain a large element of independent research & learning, and students undertake a research-based module where they investigate & report on a topic reflecting their own interests.