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1) Previous thread to refer: ACCA V7
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1934593

2) ACCA Approved Learning Partners/Publishers
http://www2.accaglobal.com/learningprovide.../cpd_directory/

3) ACCA BPP Textbook,Revision Kits and Passcards
http://dl.com.my/ListProduct.asp?Subject=A...%20Order%20Form

4) Kaplan Textbook, Revision Kits and Passcards
http://kaplan-publishing.kaplan.co.uk/acca...es/default.aspx

5) GTG Textbook, Revision Kits and Passcards
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Tel: (+6) 03 - 6277 5652 / Fax: (+6) 03 - 6277 0852 Email: tdkr@streamyx.com

6) Changes to the ACCA Qualification for 2011
http://www2.accaglobal.com/pubs/students/p...AQual2011v3.pdf

7) ACCA Official Website
http://www.accaglobal.com/


Other resources


1) OpenTuition.com Free ACCA course notes
http://opentuition.com/

2) ACCA books

3) Harvard Business (additional reading)
http://hbr.org/


This post has been edited by muppet: Oct 1 2012, 09:41 AM

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actually, he started it first... on the internet i think it is not a problem to use conversational english... he kept going around correcting my english... i was trying to make a point that he makes mistakes too... :-)

Can anyone tell me is there changes on P7 syllabus for june 2012 sitting? for those students who onli attend for revision course is it enuf for them to go for P7 exam in june 2012 as i am taking the third time exam for P7

This is not meant to criticise but to help you. Is there any valid reason why you cannot check this by yrself? If there is not, why? Is it because you're not committed enough? Is this why you r taking P7 for the 3rd time?

To be successful in anything, you need to be interested in it and being committed is one of the ways of developing interest. React in any way that you like. I don't know u n u don't know me but why should I bother to help u?

enough is enough. stop it and that's it. stick to the topic

It's always better to develop a good habit in using a proper English language. We, as accountants are professional, during after work as well. We depend on reputation and connections to succeed.

Can you imagine you speak like an English at work, but turn into an Ah Beng after work. How will your client feel?

Correcting other people's mistake might be rude, but I believe the intention is good, it's just how you perceive it to be.

Hi everyone,
I had just recieve my SPM result recently and I am lost for which path of study should I choose to continue studying accountancy. Which is better? Going for gov matriculation>UM/USM>ACCA or going for private institution to take perhaps a foundation/diploma>degree>ACCA or CAT>ACCA? Which is a good choice to be made? Btw, I got all A's(7A+,2A), LCCI-band 1,1119-1A.
Hope you guys would lend me a help. Thanks.

okay i agree... don't u think its equally valid for me to correct his english as well??

gov matriculation>UM/USM>ACCA------not recommended.

foundation/diploma>degree>ACCA------slow & expensive but enjoy college life at early stage.

CAT>ACCA-----fast & cheap but boring

This post has been edited by caillech: Mar 24 2012, 10:51 PM

sry to bother but may i noe why the 1st path is not recommended
the 2nd i understand it is very exp in monash its self needs at least 100k+++
the 3rd path is cheap but some said 2nd is better
so which is a better one?

lols as i know, msia uni takes 4~5 years to complete degree ( if i am not mistaken), that is too long.

it really depends on individual, just be a man and make your own decision, don't follow others.

hmmm... i haf no one to follow too
wow 4~5 years? is it for degree itself or including courses like matrik or foundation studies?

i don't know, if you're interested, go their website check lor.

If you want a fast route, take the CAT/ACCA route.

If you want a slower, safe, and easy route, take the govt matriculation>UM/USM route. Anyway, if you take this route, you don't need ACCA anymore. MIA recognises the accountancy degrees from public unis. So, there is no need for one to take a professional exam anymore.

Each route has its pros and cons. CAT/ACCA route is fast but it won't give you a strong foundation in research, if you wish to pursue a postgraduate degree, you might face a culture shock. However, taking this route gives you a very strong technical knowledge in accountancy.

Going for the degree route would give you a stronger foundation in research but it is a slower route compared to ACCA.

So, it's your choice.

This post has been edited by Blofeld: Mar 25 2012, 12:21 AM

there's no more CAT--->ACCA, now it's FIA--->ACCA. they are similar though

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Added on March 25, 2012, 12:32 amthe FIA--->ACCA route will be faster if you are on full time study and always pass exams at the first time. this route will also give you flexibility if you want to work full time and study part time.

however, if you fail exams regularly, it will be more time consuming than you take degree course. you may end up stuck in between of whether to continue or to give up then go for other courses

This post has been edited by nothingz: Mar 25 2012, 12:32 AM

He is a straight A student with good English, he wouldn't fail ACCA if he put in the effort.


Whatshouldido, it is always better to follow the traditional pathway, i.e., do a pre-U and complete your degree - it opens more doors for you and develops you better as an individual. Do make sure you are gaining your degree from a credible institution though, otherwise you might as well go straight for ACCA. For a student of your caliber, you do not have to worry about all this 'if I don't pass I am only an SPM holder' hype. Pass it first time, period.

Thanks for helping.
You said credible institution, may you reccommend me for any?
Well, since I am from a not really rich family, my parents asked me to go for gov matriculation and later on to UM/USM to continue my degree. However, I heard that we must obtain a CGPA of 4. How is it like compared to the old SPM standard? Is it like getting all A+ or all A's? Is it a good choice going for the path?

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Added on March 25, 2012, 12:49 pmHi there, thx for helping
If I take the gov matiruculation>UM/USM I do not need ACCA anymore? But if I take it in the future is that meant I will be able to have a better prospect in job? Perhaps like higher salary or etc? Another thing, is it right after graduating I will be a MIA member automatically without waiting for like 3 years of working experiences? Btw, which path is more likely to have a better prospect? Like an employee's choice of hiring?
So sorry for asking to much.

This post has been edited by Whatshouldido: Mar 25 2012, 12:49 PM

Having an ACCA will give you a wider prospect globally.

No, you will not get the MIA membership automatically. After graduating from a public university, you need to work for 3 years to gain the accounting experience in order to apply for MIA membership. Of course, you can always choose to study ACCA as an additional professional qualification.

MIA or ACCA? Does employer really care? I don't think so. What they need to see is that you are a Chartered Accountant. What's more important is your job performance and your attitude in the workplace. Even the Big Four firms are sponsoring its employees to study the MIA Qualifying Exams, MICPA, or any other professional exams. So, the Big Four do not give preference over one professional exam to another.

Hi, aim for the top universities in Malaysia if you want to go for the matriculation program. You should be looking at UM, UKM, and UPM.

I did not do the matriculation program and so could not provide you with any advice on the toughness of the program. But I do know a friend who have straight 1A's in SPM who went on to do the matriculation program and achieved a CGPA of 4.00. She is now reading medicine in UKM. She is also a non-bumi and did not have stellar extra-curricular activities if you are wondering.