MICPA x CA ANZ Qualifying Programme

The MICPA x CA ANZ Qualifying Programme will commence in Term 1, 2022 and will help candidates become equipped with diverse capabilities to:

• Effectively operate through and lead digital transformation.
• Understand the implications that data and technology have on business decision making, risk management, and performance analysis.
• Assess, navigate, and leverage emerging technologies.
• Take the lead in volatile environments and solve complex business problems through adaptive,
  and critical thinking.
• Understand the needs of diverse team members and stakeholders through better communication, collaboration, and influence.

Curriculum changes

• Relevant content to meet industry needs:
  Subjects will focus on topics such as Risk, Ethics, Governance & Technology.
• Embedded Professional Skills across the entire programme:
  Focusing on the capabilities required for future success, the MICPA x CA ANZ Qualifying Programme will offer real world engagement, authentic simulations & challenges taught in context.
• Electives created to improve learning relevance & choice:
  Providing increased candidate choice, the program will include Specialty Assurance & Financial Reporting content as electives. Additional content has also been added for data analytics & insights, strategy & performance &financial modelling.
• Content covered at university treated as assumed knowledge:
  Allowing a focus on content to improve upon candidates existing knowledge, freeing up space to develop high value technical & professional skills.

The Programme, coupled with three years of mentored practical experience is designed to create well-rounded business leaders striving to make a difference. They’ll be equipped with the unique skills, the expertise and the vision needed to become trusted partners in business. They’ll also be prepared for the challenges of the present and future as they help to shape the course of companies, organisations, and economies around the world.

The MICPA x CA ANZ Qualifying Programme offers a balanced curriculum between technical & professional capabilities, as well as the introduction of future priorities for the accounting profession. It allows for greater specialisation through elective content, & the hours have been adjusted for personalised, & impactful learning.

Key features:

• 4 terms offered per year (Refer to Scheduling on the MICPA website)
• Full-time or part-time study.
• Candidates may commence the Programme as early as Year 3 of an accredited Degree. (Terms & conditions apply)
• Can complete all subjects within 1 year for full-time study, or within 2 or more years part-time
• Self-study or tuition support available (Refer to Tuition Service Providers on the MICPA website)
• Open book assessments train candidates to think critically & analytically, to problem-solve & provide
  workable solutions
• Workshops & group work encourage development of people skills, teamwork & self-confidence in a safe
  environment
• *Fully coursework-based subjects
• Subjects with an invigilated exam component will have the exams conducted online & invigilated
  remotely
• In Malaysia, the Taxation subject is based on Malaysian taxation laws
• For each subject, candidates receive the Study Guide digitally
• Subject Discussion Forums: Discussion forums are where candidates can ask questions & contribute to
  discussions in the learning portal.

The subject outlines & descriptions can be found at the links below:

Recognised Qualifications

Direct entry into the MICPA x CA ANZ Qualifying Programme is a Degree in Accounting from universities accredited by MICPA or CA ANZ.

	List of universities accredited by MICPA
	List of universities accredited by CA ANZ

Candidates must have completed core accounting subjects at university-level in order to commence the Programme. Our Education Department will review your academic transcripts and inform you if there are any pre-requisite subjects that need to be completed at the point of registration as a candidate of the Programme.

Non-accounting degree holders from accredited universities will need to undergo the Conversion Programme before embarking on the ASE.

Information on the MICPA Conversion Programme

We require candidates to be employed with an Approved Training Employer (ATE) to fulfil the 3 years of relevant practical experience

	List of ATEs
	Practical Experience Requirement

Candidates are given a duration of 8 years from the time of registration as a candidate to complete the MICPA x CA ANZ Qualifying Programme.

There are 4 terms offered each year, and candidates are allowed to sit for up to two (2) subjects per term.

It is important to note the subject enrolment dates and ensure that the candidate registration process is complete well before enrolling for your first subject.

Programme Time-Table

Candidates should also adhere to the following co-requisite & pre-requisite requirements when planning which subjects to take:

*Note: Core 1: Ethics & Business is also listed as a co-requisite for Core 2: Risk &Technology, Core 3: Financial Accounting & Reporting, and Core 4: Taxation (MY) which means candidates can enrol in Ethics & Business alongside one of those other subjects. If a candidate fails Ethics & Business, they will be allowed to continue to complete the co-requisite core subject, but will need to pass Ethics & Business before commencing any subject that requires it as a pre-requisite