Bachelor in Accounting (Honours)

This programme prepares students to become professional accountants by offering a comprehensive education that includes both theoretical and conceptual knowledge essential for the accounting profession.

Overview

This programme covers the theoretical and conceptual accounting matters combined with the basic accounting skills needed to make graduates employable. It prepares students to become professional accountants.

The curriculum has been designed to fulfill the requirements of professional accounting bodies like CPA Australia, ACCA, ICAEW, MIA and many others where exemptions can be obtained. At the same time, the curriculum provides a student with a broad-based education, thus enabling success in the highly competitive work environment.

Furthermore, top accounting professionals from the Big 4 accounting firms are invited to participate in teaching as adjunct staff. They bring real-world perspectives into the classroom setting, enriching the knowledge base of students aiming for a job in accounting.

Intakes
Jan, Feb, May, Aug, Oct*
* Not available to students seeking credit exemptions

Duration
3-years

Location
Damansara Heights & Subang Bestari

Indicative Total Fees (For Malaysian Students)
including Application Fee, Registration Fee, Resources Fee (Full) and Tuition Fee (Full)  
RM 82,100

Course Code
(R3/0411/6/0053) (10/29) (A10833)

Why study Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) at HELP?

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting is distinguished for the quality of its academic staff and the depth of its programmes and its close links with the industry.

  • More than 40% of our lecturers have doctoral degrees in their specialised fields and most of our lecturers have more than 10 years of teaching experience at HELP University and substantial corporate work experience. Their background includes practical exposures such as bookkeeping, auditing, and financial analysis.

  • The Industry Advisory Board ensures that the Business programmes offered by the faculty are relevant and meet the expectation of the industry.

  • Our students have won various competitions such as CPA AustraliaKMPG Case Competition, CIMB ASEAN Stock Challenge, Maybank Go Ahead. Challenge, EY Young Tax Professional of the Year, OSK Stock Market Challenge and many others.

  • Recognition accorded by world class universities, and accreditation from professional bodies

Programme Overview

  • Entry Requirements

    • Applicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

    • Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent
      Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00**
    • Diploma in Accounting / related field or its equivalent
      Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00**
    • STPM or its equivalent Minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in any two subjects**
    • Certificate in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 3, MQF)
      Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
    • Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
      Minimum grade of Jayyid (good)**
    • A-Level
      2 passes
    • Senior Middle 3 (UEC)
      5 B’s***
    • CPU
      5 passes with a minimum average of 50%
    • Australian Matriculation Programmes
      University Aggregate of 50% or ATAR score of at least 50 for various programmes
    • Equivalent qualification

      **The stated qualifications must be supported with a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level. This requirement can be waived should the qualification contains Mathematics and/or English subject(s) with equivalent/higher achievement.
    ***Please refer to the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting on the Mathematics and English requirement.

  • English Requirements

    • MUET Band 2 (Malaysian students) * or IELTS 5.5 (international students) or equivalent international English Language qualification.

    *Waived if students have completed a pre-university or diploma programme that is conducted in English.

HELP University has strong partnerships with many international universities. Our links extend to universities in Australia, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Our bachelor’s degree students have the flexibility to plan for a 1+2 or 2+1 arrangements with many high-ranking universities that have collaborations with HELP University while our diploma students can plan for a 2+2 or 2+1 1⁄2 or even a 2+ 1⁄2+ 1 or 2+1+1 arrangements.

  • Australia / New Zealand

  • UK / US / Ireland

Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) programme. The graduates can further their studies and do a postgraduate degree to further unlock more career pathways.

  • Possible Career Pathways

    • Accountant
    • Chartered Accountant
    • Forensic Accounting
    • Financial Planner
    • Auditor
    • Chartered Financial Analyst 
    • Bookkeeper
    • Taxation
    • Financial Controller
    • Finance Manager
    • Group Accounting
    • Chief Financial Officer
    • Payroll Accountant
    • Chief Audit Executive
    • Business Analysti
    • Accounting Clerk
    • Management Accounting