Course Information

Course Overview

The Bachelors in Accounting (Honours) at Kings University College is a professionally rigorous undergraduate degree that develops the full spectrum of accounting knowledge, financial expertise, and analytical capabilities required for a successful career in accounting, finance, audit, and taxation across Malaysia’s dynamic business environment. Building on the foundations established at diploma level, this MQA-accredited honours degree takes students through advanced financial reporting, corporate finance, strategic management accounting, auditing, and taxation — equipping graduates to work confidently across the full range of accounting roles in public practice, corporate finance, and public sector organisations.

Studying a bachelor’s degree in accounting in Malaysia at Kings University College gives international students access to a recognised, employer-respected qualification in one of Southeast Asia’s most sophisticated financial and accounting markets. Kuala Lumpur is home to a thriving accounting and professional services sector — including the Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms, the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, multinational corporate headquarters, and a growing Islamic finance industry — all of which drive consistent demand for qualified, degree-holding accounting professionals.

The degree is delivered across three years of structured academic study, covering advanced financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, business taxation, auditing and assurance, financial management, corporate law, and research methodology. Students who have completed the Kings Diploma in Accounting can enter directly into Year 2 — achieving the combined diploma and degree pathway in approximately 4 years total. Upon graduation, students have the foundational academic credentials required to pursue professional accounting qualifications including ACCA, CPA Australia, MICPA, or ICAEW.

Why Choose This Degree?

Here is why this programme at Kings University College stands out:

Who Should Study This Course?

This degree is ideal for:

• Diploma in Accounting Graduates: Students who have completed the Kings Diploma in Accounting and want to continue directly into Year 2 of the bachelor’s degree — completing both qualifications in an efficient combined 4-year pathway.
• Aspiring Professional Accountants: Students from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Hong Kong, and beyond who want a recognised Malaysian accounting degree as the foundation for ACCA, CPA Australia, MICPA, or ICAEW professional qualifications.
• Students Targeting Finance and Audit Careers: Those who want to work in financial accounting, management accounting, external audit, internal audit, taxation, or corporate finance across Malaysia’s financial services sector.
• Foundation and A-Level Graduates: Students who have completed STPM, A-Levels, UEC, or equivalent qualifications and want to enter a degree programme directly in accounting.
• International Students Seeking Malaysian Finance Careers: Those who want to study accounting in Malaysia, gain professional credentials, and build careers in KL’s accounting, finance, and corporate sectors.

Programme Content

The programme is delivered across three years:

Career Outcomes

Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers including:

• Chartered Accountant / Public Accountant: Practising accountancy in public practice — providing audit, tax, advisory, and financial reporting services to corporate and individual clients.
• Financial Analyst: Analysing financial data, preparing investment reports, and supporting strategic financial decisions within corporate finance departments, banks, and investment firms.
• Tax Consultant / Tax Manager: Advising businesses and individuals on Malaysian tax compliance, tax planning, and transfer pricing strategies across corporate and personal taxation.
• Internal / External Auditor: Conducting financial and operational audits — examining accounting records, testing internal controls, and producing audit reports for organisations across all sectors.
• Management Accountant: Supporting budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, and strategic financial planning within the management accounting functions of larger organisations.
• Finance Manager / CFO Track: Progressing through accounting and finance roles toward senior financial management, financial controller, and Chief Financial Officer positions.

How to Apply

• Step 1 — Check Eligibility: Confirm you meet the entry requirements. Boomerang International provides free personalised eligibility assessments for bachelor’s degree applicants.
• Step 2 — Prepare Documents: Certified academic transcripts, passport copy, English proficiency results (IELTS/PTE or equivalent), and any prior qualification certificates.
• Step 3 — Submit Application: Apply through Boomerang International — Kings University College’s official education partner — for a fully guided application process.
• Step 4 — Receive Offer Letter: Kings University College issues your conditional or unconditional offer of enrolment once your application is reviewed.
• Step 5 — Accept and Pay Deposit: Confirm your place by accepting the offer and paying the required enrolment deposit.
• Step 6 — Student Visa: Boomerang International provides full Malaysian Student Pass application support and immigration documentation guidance.
• Step 7 — Arrive and Begin: Travel to Kuala Lumpur and start your bachelor’s degree at Kings University College.