INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Accounting (Information Systems) (Honours) [B.Acct. (IS) (Hons.)]  is offered to add value to the accounting programme in line with the development in information system technology. The programme is established and developed considering the requirement of accounting professional body in Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) to be consistent with other accountancy degree programme offered by other local and foreign universities. The programme is continuously reviewed to ensure that graduates possess the necessary knowledge and skills in accounting and information system technology, as well as are able to apply the knowledge and skills in an ethical and professional manner.

PROGRAMME AIM

The aim of the programme is to produce competent accounting graduates who are professionally prepared to meet the challenges of the dynamic global business environment.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

The School aspires to develop students as:

• Graduates who are competent in applying accounting and other relevant knowledge and skills in exercising their leadership roles.

• Graduates who possess the ability to think critically, and communicate and collaborate effectively.

• Graduates who act ethically and professionally, possess entrepreneurial capability and pursue continuous professional development through lifelong learning.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)

PLO1 - Apply advanced knowledge in accounting and information systems to assist in making business and organizational decisions in the areas of financial, managerial, audit and taxation.

PLO2 - Demonstrate ability in problem diagnosis and application of current knowledge or theories in solving problems in the dynamic global business environment.

PLO3 - Demonstrate ability to apply, design, develop, manage, assess and govern business information systems to embrace opportunities and challenges of the rapid growth in the business environment.

PLO4 - Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in diverse learning and working communities.

PLO5 - Demonstrate ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing to various stakeholders.

PLO6 - Apply a wide range of resources and digital technologies for the attainment of organisational objectives.

PLO7 - Demonstrate ability to use and integrate numerical and graphical/visual data in addressing issues in the dynamic global business environment.

PLO8 - Demonstrate characteristics of professional and autonomous leadership appropriate to the assigned responsibility.

PLO9 - Identify and develop ability for a continuous learning and professional pathway.

PLO10 - Demonstrate entrepreneurial competency and responsiveness towards dynamic socio political economic and cultural issues.

PLO11 - Demonstrate adherence and ability to identify ethical issues, make decision ethically, and act professionally within various social and professional context.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The establishment and development of the accountancy programme is to produce graduates who possess specific knowledge in accounting with necessary skills in information technology, culture, ethics in work place and business. The programme is aimed to produce professional accountants who are able to convert theory into practice as well as are able to analyze and solve business and accounting issues. Graduates can choose to work as managers, business consultants, accountants, auditors or even entrepreneurs. With the accountancy degree, B.Acct. (IS) (Hons.), and working experience in the relevant field, graduates are eligible to apply as certified accountant and become a member of the accounting professional body in Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). The accountancy programme is also recognised by other accountancy professional bodies, MICPA, ACCA (UK), CIMA (UK), CPA (Australia) and NIA (Australia).

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme comprises three components as follows:

In order to be conferred with a B.Acct. (IS) (Hons.) degree, a student must take and pass a minimum of 138 credits following the structure as below:

A.  UNIVERSITY CORE

COURSE NAME

• Philosophy & Current Issues
• Appreciation of Ethics & Civilization
• Nationhood Studies
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• English for Professional Communication
• Co-curriculum

B.  PROGRAMME CORE

COURSE NAME

• Financial Accounting and Reporting (5 papers)
• Management Accounting (3 papers)
• Audit and Assurance (2 papers)
• Taxation (2 papers)
• Accounting Information System (6 papers)
• Public Sector Accounting
• Company Secretarial Practice
• Risk Management and Corporate Governance
• Integrated Case Study
• Management (3 papers)
• Finance (3 papers)
• Law (2 papers)
• Economics (2 papers)
• Mathematics/ Statistics (2 papers)
• Practicum (6 months)

C.  PROGRAM ELECTIVE

It is COMPULSORY for students to choose THREE (3) courses from the following:

COURSE NAME

• Strategic Information Systems Planning
• Seminar in Accounting Information Systems
• Governance of Enterprise Information Technology
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Business Applications using Spreadsheet
• E-Commerce in Accounting