The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) is designed to prepare students for successful careers in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, investment, and corporate management. The programme integrates traditional accounting and finance knowledge with the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, ensuring graduates are equipped with digital skills required by modern businesses.

Students gain practical experience using professional accounting software, including SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, while studying emerging technologies such as Accounting Technology (AccTech), Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Robo Auditing, Analytics, Sustainability (ESG), and Digital Transformation. The programme also provides maximum exemptions from several internationally recognised professional accounting bodies, helping students accelerate their path towards professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, and CIMA. A compulsory 16-week industrial internship further enhances workplace readiness and employability.

Subjects / Topics Offered / Programme Structure

Level 1

• Quantitative Skills
• Introduction to Management
• Business and Communication Skills
• Financial Accounting 1
• Financial Accounting 2
• Accounting Information System
• Business Economics
• SAP ERP System in Accounting
• Business Law
• Marketing
• Financial System

Level 2

• Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Auditing and Assurance
• Investment and Portfolio Analysis
• Financial Management
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management
• Advanced Corporate Reporting
• Financial Planning
• Company Law
• Performance Management
• Forensic Accounting

Industrial Internship

• Minimum 16-week Industrial Training

Level 3

• Advanced Auditing
• Research Methodology in Accounting & Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Advanced Taxation
• Strategy, Sustainability & Leadership
• Advanced Performance Management
• Global Banking & Finance
• Emerging Accounting Technologies and Analytics
• Specialised Accounting
• Accounting & Finance Research Project
• Accounting Theory and Emerging Issues
• Public Sector Accounting
• Robo Auditing & Analytics

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

The programme develops expertise in:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Investment Analysis
• Financial Planning
• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Forensic Accounting
• Accounting Information Systems
• Accounting Technology (AccTech)
• SAP ERP
• Robo Auditing
• Financial Analytics
• Sustainability (ESG)
• Global Banking & Finance

Highlights

• Ranked among the Top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Malaysia's Premier Digital Tech University.
• Optional APU–DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Curriculum aligned with Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation.
• Practical training using SAP ERP software.
• Exposure to Accounting Technology (AccTech).
• Modules in Robo Auditing, RPA, ESG, and Analytics.
• Maximum exemptions from several professional accounting bodies.
• Compulsory 16-week Industrial Internship.
• Students from over 130 countries.
• Strong graduate employability focus.
• Opportunity to receive ACCA, CPA, and other professional body recognition and book prizes.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers such as:

• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Cost Accountant
• Auditor
• Internal Auditor
• Tax Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Finance Executive
• Credit Analyst
• Budget Analyst
• Accounts Manager
• Business Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Financial Manager
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Management Consultant
• RPA Manager
• Corporate Finance Executive

Latest Updates / Special Requirement (if any)

• Latest published intakes are 28 September 2026 and 24 November 2026.
• The curriculum includes emerging technologies such as Accounting Technology (AccTech), Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Robo Auditing, ESG, and Financial Analytics.
• Students receive practical SAP ERP training from the first year.
• A compulsory 16-week Industrial Internship provides workplace experience.
• Applicants without the required Mathematics credit must complete a Pre-Requisite Mathematics Module before enrolment.
• Eligible students may graduate under the APU–DMU Dual Degree Scheme.

Visa Requirements

International students must obtain a Malaysian Student Pass (Student Visa) before commencing their studies.

Typical requirements include:

• Valid passport.
• Official APU Offer Letter.
• Acceptance of the admission offer.
• Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
• Academic transcripts and certificates.
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• Medical examination before and/or after arrival as required by Malaysian authorities.
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Valid medical insurance.
• Payment of applicable visa processing fees.