Bachelor In Accounting And Finance (Hons)

The Bachelor in Accounting and Finance (Hons) provide students with a specialised education in and understanding of the legal, business and social environments in which accountancy and finance operates.

It also enables students to be conversant in the technical languages and practices of the accounting and finance sector in a market economy. These include measurement and disclosure in financial statements, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation and corporate finance.

Upon completion of UOW Malaysia’s Bachelor in Accounting and Finance (Hons) program, graduates will be granted exemptions from the following recognised professional bodies.

• ACCA – Exempted from all 9 ACCA Fundamental papers
• CPA Australia – Exempted from 6 Foundation level papers
• CIMA – Exempted from 8 CIMA papers to complete the professional qualification
• Subject to revision without prior notice.

Difference Between Accounting And Finance:

• Accounting and finance are related fields.
• The main difference between the two is that accounting looks at the day to day flow of money that comes in and goes out of an organization. Finance refers to the management of assets and liabilities as well as the planning future growth of the organization.
• That said, for most real world professions, these two go hand in hand. It is good to have a handle on both, as doing so will open up more job opportunities and career advancements.

Why Study Accounting And Finance?

• This program is developed for students looking at pursuing a career in accountancy, consulting, or other financial services. Here are a number of reasons to consider studying accounting and finance.
• There will be excellent graduate prospects and opportunities to work in prestigious companies.
• The awareness and insights that you gain will prepare you for a business career. Those who study accounting and finance have the skills to move into other areas of business and have career advancement.
• Those who graduate in this field can work in any industry as their skills and knowledge are needed in all businesses. Accountants are important in all organizations.
• It will help you if you plan on joining a graduate training schemes for career progression
• Every business needs finance professionals and accountants to comply with legislation. Remain updated on the changes within the industry and you will always be employable.
• Accounting and finance degrees have a placement or internship period, providing you with the chance to gain experience to start off your accounting career.

Course Structure:

• Core
• Year 1
• Oral Communication
• Writing and Referencing
• Principles of Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting 1 & 2
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Finance
• Business Law
• Quantitative Methods
• Year 2
• Accounting Information Systems
• Auditing
• Company Law
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets and Institution
• Financial Reporting 1 & 2
• Financial Management
• Intermediate Taxation
• Introduction to Taxation
• Research Methodology
• Year 3
• Advanced Audit and Assurance
• International Finance
• Investment Analysis
• Elective (1 subject)
• Final Year Project
• Internship
• Electives
• Organisational Behaviour
• Operations Management
• Business Digitalization
• Digital Strategy
• MPU
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Entrepreneurship
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Global Social Responsibility
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*