TAR UMT - (R2/344/4/0286)(08/28)(MQA/FA 10789)
Diploma in Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 2 years
This course prepares students to transfer into Year 2 of TAR UMT's Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) or Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting & Finance.
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Course Overview
The programme provides students with broad base knowledge in financial accounting & reporting, management accounting, finance, economics, management, taxation, auditing, law and information technology & systems. Learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in accountancy and finance at the semi-professional level. Graduates can also further their education to become qualified professional accountants.
Pathway to a degree
Graduates can proceed to Year 2 of TAR UMT's Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) or Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting & Finance on credit transfer. You can also apply for admission into relevant bachelor degree programmes at TAR UMT or other universities on credit transfer.
International and professional accreditation
Students are eligible to receive exam exemptions from the following professional accounting bodies:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Career paths
Graduates can seek employment in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Administration & Finance in Public Practice
- Commerce and Industry at the Sub-professional Level
- Finance Industry
Course code according to campus
- KL (R2/344/4/0286)(08/28)(MQA/FA 10789)
- Penang (R2/0411/4/0304A)(09/28)(MQA/FA 10815)
- Perak (R2/344/4/0314)(09/28)(MQA/FA 10853)
- Johor (R2/344/4/0410)(09/28)(MQA/FA10857)
- Sabah (R2/344/4/0529)(12/28)(MQA/FA 10818)
- Pahang (R2/0411/4/0369A)(12/28)(MQA/FA 10788)
Key Facts
November, 2024
Course Structure
The course consists of 21 subjects.
- Financial Accounting I
- Economics
- Quantitative Studies
- Financial Accounting II
- IT Fundamentals and Applications
- Introduction to Business
- Taxation I
- Principles of Finance
- Taxation II
- Cost and Management Accounting I
- Entrepreneurship
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Financial Accounting III
- Cost and Management Accounting II
- Financial Management
- Business Law
- Computerized Accounting Systems
- Digital Literacy for Accounting
- Financial Accounting IV
- Corporate Law & Governance
- Principles of Auditing
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for this course, you must meet either one of the criteria below:
- SPM: Minimum three credits in the relevant subjects (including Mathematics) and a Pass in English.
- O-Level: Minimum three Grade C in the relevant subjects (including Mathematics) and a Pass in English.
- UEC: Minimum three Grade B in the relevant subjects (including one Mathematics subject) and a Grade C in English.
- Relevant certificate that is accredited by MQA.
- Relevant skilled/technical/vocational certificate that is accredited by MQA or recognised by the Malaysian government.