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Becoming a CPA - Existing MICPA Programme

Entry Qualification Exemption

List of Approved Qualifications for Exemption from CPA Examination
No. Approved Qualifications Exemption from Examination
1. Bachelor of Accounting from UM, UKM, UPM, UUM, USM, UiTM, UIAM, UNITEN, MMU & UMT Module A and Module B
2. Bachelor of Accounting (Information Systems) (Hons) from UUM Module A and Module B
3. Bachelor of Management (Accounting) from UTM Module A
4. Advanced Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) from TAR College Module A
5. Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) from TAR College No exemption. Recognised as entry qualification
6. Bachelor of Commerce (Hons ) ( Accounting ) degree from UTAR Module A
7. Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College Module A
8. Diploma in Accountancy from UiTM and Government Politeknik in Malaysia No exemption. Recognised as entry qualification
9. Bachelor of Business & Commerce (Accounting) from Monash University, Sunway Campus Module A and Module B
10. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance, University of the West of England, conducted by Taylor's University College Module A & Module B except Business & Company Law
11. "3 + 0" Bachelor of Commerce, University of South Australia, conducted by Taylor's University College Module A and Module B
12. "3 + 0" BA (Hons) in Accounting, University of Hertfordshire, UK conducted by INTI University College

"3 + 0" BA (Hons) in Finance, University of Hertfordshire, UK conducted by INTI University College 		Financial Accounting & Taxation in Module A
13. "3 + 0" Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) from RMIT University, Australia conducted by Metropolitan College Financial Accounting & Taxation in Module A
14. "3 + 0" Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting), Murdoch University, Australia conducted by KDU College Financial Accounting & Taxation in Module A
15. "3 + 0" Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Charles Sturt University, Australia conducted by HELP University College Financial Accounting & Taxation in Module A
16. "3 + 0" BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance, Oxford Brookes University, UK conducted by Nilai University College Financial Accounting & Taxation in Module A
17. The Institute of Co-operatives Auditors Malaysia (ICA) No exemption. Recognised as entry qualification
18. Licentiates and associate members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators No exemption. Recognised as entry qualification
19. Degrees from Australian universities which are recognised by ICA Australia (ICAA) for admission to the CA programme Module A & Module B
20. Degrees from Canadian universities which meet the academic requirements for admission to the Final Uniform Examination of ICA Canada Module A & Module B except Business & Company Law
21. Graduates from New Zealand universities who are provisional members of NZICA and have completed NZICA's Professional Competence Examination (PCE) I Module A & Module B except Business & Company Law
22. Bachelor of Accountancy from National University of Singapore/Nanyang Technological University Module A & Module B except Business & Company Law
23. Degrees with a concentration in accounting from UK universities which are recognized by ICAEW or ACCA for exemption from Foundation Examination or Part I Examination Subject exemption from Module A and/or Module B provided the subject for which exemption is sought has been taught in the degree programme for at least two semesters or one academic year.
24. Degrees from US universities which are recognised by the relevant State Board of Accountancy for admission to the AICPA Uniform Examination Module A & Module B except Business & Company Law
25. Members of CPA Australia (Associate members of CPA Australia must have completed the CPA programme) Module A & Module B
26. Graduate or full members of CIMA (UK) Module A & Module B except Business & Company Law
27. Graduate and associate members of the AIA (UK) Financial Accounting & Taxation in Module A
28. Members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland Module A & Module B except Business & Company Law