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post Mar 25 2012, 12:11 AM

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QUOTE(Whatshouldido @ Mar 24 2012, 09:48 PM)
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. smile.gif
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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.

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post Mar 25 2012, 02:38 PM

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QUOTE(Whatshouldido @ Mar 25 2012, 12:42 PM)
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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Hi there, thx for helping  biggrin.gif
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? icon_question.gif
So sorry for asking to much. sweat.gif
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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.
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post Apr 6 2012, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(oOoproz @ Apr 4 2012, 06:08 AM)
Guys, whats the point of getting of OBU since I'll getting my ACCA cert also??
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OBU = academic degree

ACCA = professional qualification (not an academic degree)

Professional qualification prepares one to work in the working world.

An academic degree prepares one for critical thinking and writing, analytical writing...etc, which are meant for postgraduate studies. That's why if one study an accounting degree in a university, you will notice that there are lot of assignment questions and research being handed out to students.

If you want to apply to study for a postgraduate degree (Masters and above), you need to have a degree cert. Some universities do not allow one to use ACCA as a pre-requisite qualification to apply for Masters courses. I have asked this before. So, no choice but to do OBU.
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post May 28 2012, 07:39 PM

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Hi guys,

Mind to share any tips given by any lecturers for P1 and P2?
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post Jul 31 2012, 08:45 PM

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How many ACCA tuition providers are there in Penang?

1. PTPL
2. Sentral
3. Disted

Any other colleges offer ACCA in Penang?
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post Dec 12 2012, 09:47 PM

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QUOTE(Pius @ Dec 12 2012, 08:36 PM)
Hi all, currently i am an ACCA student and i just competed my ACCA part 2 ( fundamental level).
I'm going to take the OBU degree, and i am not going to continue my ACCA path.
May I know that whether I can go for master course by this OBU degree?
Planned to take master in business admin (MBA) in Malaysia  blush.gif
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Of course you can use OBU degree to apply to study for an MBA.
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post Dec 12 2012, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(Pius @ Dec 12 2012, 10:17 PM)
Hi there, thanks for your reply.  smile.gif
I am going to visit some education fair for more information.

Would you recommend me some good university for MBA?  smile.gif
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Different individuals will have different perceptions which are the good universities for an MBA. So, it's all up to your preference.
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post Dec 16 2012, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(shiling87 @ Dec 15 2012, 07:08 PM)
Then do u think is possible to self study instead of go for d classes?
Then just attend d revision class before final.
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Yes, it's possible. Many students do that and they passed.

When I was still an ACCA student many years ago, I hardly paid any attention in class. Instead, those who sit at the front and paid close attention were the ones failing....LOL....

I believe self-discipline and self-study are more important than any other factors. No matter how good the lecturer is but if one does not study, that student will still fail.
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post Mar 3 2013, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(imjustaboy @ Mar 1 2013, 11:43 PM)
Guys,
Is it possible to study f7 own your own. I know you must be very good in f7 in order to pass p2 but i just want to know. Is it humanly possible to study own your own? haha. Thanks
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It is possible to self study any of the ACCA papers. Many did that and passed easily.
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Hi ACCA tax experts,

I want to know what is the difference in the terms "tax-exempt" and "non-taxable"?

Thanks
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post Aug 8 2013, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(hrevijay @ Aug 8 2013, 10:06 PM)
Not taxable simply means it does not incur tax e.g if you earn less than RM2400/m, your income is not taxable.

Tax exempt means although taxable under normal circumstances, you don't have to pay for a specified duration of time. It's a form of concession. E.g Interest income earned from bank savings.
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Thanks for the explanation. smile.gif
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post Aug 27 2013, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(babygirl55 @ Aug 27 2013, 07:24 PM)
I know. I just try to see local lecturer notes here.
I study BPP myself for 1st attempt. I resit for dec 2013 as 2nd attempt.  cry.gif
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QUOTE(Critical_Fallacy @ Aug 27 2013, 07:57 PM)
If I were you, I'd probably review the P5 past exam papers and sample answers. Have you asked accountant Blofeld regarding this matter? ohmy.gif
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Haha

Exactly, I would look at the PYQ too.

To me, lecture notes are useless.

Babygirl, what you need are: textbook + revision kit + PYQ.

Practice, practice, and practice...

Practise the same question over and over again....that's the key.
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