ACCA Malaysia Sdn Bhd

ACCA Malaysia Sdn Bhd is the Malaysian arm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the global professional accountancy body with over 250,000 members across 180 countries. Based in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, ACCA Malaysia delivers Continuing Professional Development training for finance and accounting professionals in tax, audit, financial reporting, governance, and ethics. All programmes are HRD Corp claimable. Finance and accounting professionals in Kuala Lumpur can find other HRD Corp training providers in Kuala Lumpur operating in the same city.

Is ACCA Malaysia Registered with HRD Corp?

Yes. ACCA Malaysia Sdn Bhd is listed in the HRD Corp ETRIS registry as a registered training provider. Finance and accounting teams whose companies contribute to the HRD Corp levy can claim CPD programme costs through the standard ETRIS application process.

ACCA Malaysia CPD and Training Programmes

ACCA Malaysia structures its CPD calendar around the core technical areas that practising accountants and finance professionals must stay current with. Programmes are delivered as seminars, workshops, and conferences throughout the year. Among Professional Services training providers listed in ETRIS, ACCA Malaysia is one of the few offering CPD aligned to a globally recognised accountancy body.

Tax

Tax seminars cover Malaysian income tax updates, GST and SST compliance, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax considerations. These sessions are particularly relevant following annual budget announcements, when practitioners need to update clients and employers on legislative changes.

Audit and Assurance

Audit programmes address current auditing standards, quality management requirements, and emerging areas such as sustainability reporting assurance. Sessions are designed for practising auditors and those in finance roles who work closely with audit processes.

Financial Reporting

Financial reporting workshops cover Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), IFRS updates, and practical application of new or revised standards. These are relevant for financial controllers, CFOs, and reporting teams preparing statutory accounts or consolidated financial statements.

Governance and Risk Management

Governance programmes address board responsibilities, internal controls, risk frameworks, and corporate governance codes applicable to Malaysian listed companies and public sector entities. These sessions are useful for finance professionals in governance, compliance, or board advisory roles.

Ethics and Professional Standards

Professional ethics is a mandatory component of accounting CPD obligations. ACCA Malaysia offers ethics training aligned with the IESBA Code of Ethics, covering independence, conflict of interest, and professional conduct. These programmes meet CPD requirements for practising accountants under the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) framework.

Who Is ACCA Malaysia?

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants was founded in 1904 and is one of the largest and most recognised professional accountancy bodies in the world. ACCA members hold a qualification accepted by employers in over 180 countries, making it a common credential among Malaysian accountants working in multinational companies, public accounting firms, and the financial services sector.

ACCA operates through a network of offices globally, with the Malaysian office serving members, students, and employers across the country. The ACCA qualification is delivered through a series of professional examinations covering financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, audit, and strategic financial management, followed by a practical experience requirement.

In Malaysia, ACCA is recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants as a pathway to full membership, and ACCA graduates are found across Big Four accounting firms, listed companies, government-linked corporations, and financial institutions. The Asian Banking School offers complementary CPD for finance professionals in banking and capital markets, covering areas not addressed by ACCA’s CPD calendar.

Who Should Consider ACCA Malaysia Training?

ACCA Malaysia CPD programmes are suited to finance and accounting professionals who need structured, technically credible professional development. The following groups benefit most from their programmes.

• Practising accountants or auditors with annual CPD obligations under MIA or ACCA membership requirements
• Finance teams that need current updates on Malaysian tax legislation, budget changes, or transfer pricing rules
• Reporting functions preparing for new or revised MFRS or IFRS standards requiring practical application guidance
• Organisations requiring governance or risk training delivered by a globally recognised professional body
• Accounting professionals requiring ethics CPD that satisfies IESBA-aligned requirements

ACCA Malaysia programmes are most appropriate for mid-career and senior finance professionals. Those at the early stage of their accounting career may be better served by formal ACCA qualification tuition providers rather than CPD seminars.

How Do You Claim ACCA Malaysia Training Through HRD Corp?

Eligible employers can use their HRD Corp levy to fund ACCA Malaysia CPD programmes. The claim process follows the standard ETRIS workflow, consistent with the SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan) and SBL-Khas (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas) schemes available to all registered levy contributors.

1. Confirm your company is a registered HRD Corp levy contributor with an active ETRIS account
2. Submit a grant application through the ETRIS portal before the training date
3. Attend the ACCA Malaysia CPD programme and collect attendance documentation
4. Submit supporting documents: attendance records, tax invoice, and completion certificate
5. HRD Corp processes the reimbursement from your company levy account

Contact ACCA Malaysia at mycpd@accaglobal.com or call +603 2289 0127 for the current CPD calendar, registration details, and information on in-house training options for larger teams.