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Qualified accountants are highly sought-after worldwide for assisting businesses, governments, organizations, and individuals with finance management. A Curtin accounting qualification is recognized internationally, allowing you to work globally. At Curtin University Malaysia, studying accounting includes learning cutting-edge industry technologies such as the ‘e-invoicing’ system and Power BI tools.
Audit Analytics
Technology-savvy accounting professionals are in high demand worldwide. Expertise in audit analytics enhances traditional accounting methods and helps detect and prevent fraud and corruption.
This course provides hands-on experience with professional software for analyzing financial transactions and data sets. Topics covered include technology in accounting, data visualization, analytics, business valuation, and a solid foundation in accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, and financial management.
Students engage with industry through real-world projects, and guest lectures, and culminate their studies with immersive experiences like internships or study tours with large organizations, connecting them to potential employers. Past students have completed internships with firms such as Kroll and other major finance companies.
Location
Perth, Malaysia
Study Method
Full-time
Study Mode
On-campus
Intake
February or July
Duration
3 years
SPM English Grade C or better
IELTS Overall 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL 79 (band minimum W-21, L-13, R-13, S-18)
IGCSE/GCE ‘A’ Level English Grade E or better
IGCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level English Grade C or better
Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with 3 credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject.
Course Prerequisites
Mathematics desirable
This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and CPA Australia. It is recognised by the Institute of Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Diploma applications will be treated on case to case basis.
Possible career include:
Audit analyst
Chartered account
Company secretary
Corporate treasurer
Forensic account
Financial analyst
IT auditor
Internal or external auditor
Risk manager
Systems accountant
Unit name
Prerequisite(s)
Year 1 Semester 1
Financial Decision Making
NIL
Markets and Legal Frameworks
NIL
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
NIL
Strategic Career Design
NIL
Year 1 Semester 2
Analytics for Decision Making
NIL
Applied Contract Law
NIL
Introductory Economics
NIL
Quantitative Techniques for Business
NIL
Year 2 Semester 1
Company Law for Business
NIL
Cost Analysis for Decision Making
Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business OR Financial Decision Making
Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business
Financial Decision Making
Introduction to Finance Principles
NIL
Year 2 Semester 2
Business Processes and Internal Controls
Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business OR Financial Decision Making
Computerised Accounting Systems
Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business OR Financial Decision Making
Accounting for Corporations
Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business
Introduction to Australian Taxation Law
NIL
Year 3 Semester 1
Accounting, Behaviour and Control
Cost Analysis for Decision Making
Auditing, Assurance and Risk Assessment
Accounting for Corporations
Business Technologies and Data Management for Accountants
NIL
Business Valuation Using Accounting Analytics
Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business
Year 3 Semester 2
Accounting Modelling and Data Visualisation
Cost Analysis for Decision Making
Complex Corporate Issues
Accounting for Corporations
Data Analytics in Accounting
Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business
Business Internship, OR
Successful completion of 300 credit points
Enhancing Your Business Mind
Successful completion of 400 credit points
Business Study Tour
NIL
RM22,400 per annum for local student
RM33,128 per annum for international student
*The indicative course fee shown on the Letter of Offer might vary from the actual course fee according to the units undertaken. The indicative fee is just a guide as to what the course fee will be, until semester enrolment is completed.
