Sunway TES CPA Australia Program

Make Your Accounting Expertise Internationally Recognised with

Established to promote excellence in accounting training in Malaysia, Sunway TES CAE is a multilevel collaborative initiative between Sunway TES CAE and its strategic partners which include professional accounting bodies, global and local professional accounting firms, public institutions of higher education and large corporations.

SUNWAY TES CPA Australia Program

Complete full-time (12 months) or part-time (3 years)

Who is CPA Australia?

Sunway TES is your stepping stone to becoming tomorrow's business leaders.

Why Undertake the CPA Program With Sunway TES?

57-72 hours of
support per subject

Unparalleled support
from subject matter experts

Strategic alliances
with the 'Big 5' - Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, BDO & EY

Produced over 6,087
professional
graduates since 1996

CPA Program Structure

Entry Requirements

CPA candidates must

About Sunway TES CAE

In 2013, Sunway TES CAE was selected by the Malaysian government for this first-of-its-kind public-private partnership with the specific focus on accountancy and financial programmes. The centre offers internationally renowned professional accounting programmes with three key objectives:

1. Talent upgrade and development
2. Enhancing public and private partnerships
3. Human capital development

CPA Program, includes four compulsory subjects, two electives and an experience component that will give you skills to stand out in the real world.

SEMESTER 1
- Ethics and Governance
- Financial Reporting

SEMESTER 2
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Malaysia Taxation

SEMESTER 3
- Advanced Audit and Assurance
- Global Strategy and Leadership

Full-Time
Weekday Classes

- Ethics
- Governance
- Malaysian Taxation
- One other segment

We encourage part-time student to take 1 subject each semester.

Each intake only offers
FOUR Segments.
(offering every intake)

Part-Time
Weekend Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why Us

*To be qualified as CPA member

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Apply by 16 Jan 2021 to enjoy 10% discount on tuition fee for Ethics and Governance.

One of the world's largest accounting bodies

Learn about the impact they have made in different career stages with the knowledge from the CPA Program.

Testimonials from
CPA Australia Members in Big Four Firms

SURPASSING the
national figure

passing rate

71%

Registered tuition provider for CPA Australia in Malaysia

Global membership of more than
168,000 members*

*As of February 2021

in over 100 countries

Internationally recognized for its
depth, breadth and quality

of business, leadership and technical accountancy knowledge.

A rigorous
educational and practical experience program

comprising of education segments and integrated workplace learning.

A world-class provider

of education, training, technical support and advocacy.

Intake: January | July

Hold a
Bachelor's degree

Be in his/her final year of a Bachelor's degree program at time of registration

3 years of relevant working experience*

Study in a campus environment with

Is there any exemption fees that I have to pay?

CPA Australia does not charge any exemption fees.

Am I eligible for Associate membership?

To be eligible for Associate membership, applicants must successfully cover the required knowledge areas. The required knowledge areas can be obtained through CPA Australia foundation exams:
· Economics and Markets
· Foundations of Accounting
· Fundamentals of Business Law
· Business Finance
· Financial Accounting and Reporting
· Management Accounting

What is the requirement to get exemptions in foundation level?

Applicants may be granted exemptions from the foundation exams if they can demonstrate that they have completed studies of equivalent content and depth. These studies may be:
· Tertiary degree studies
· Professional qualifications

Can I get exemptions in CPA Program?

Applicants may be granted exemptions from the CPA Program subjects (other than Global Strategy and Leadership) if they can demonstrate that they have completed studies of equivalent contact and depth. These studies may be:
· Postgraduate tertiary degree studies
· Professional qualifications

Do I need to have work experience to become a CPA?

Yes. To become a CPA you need 36 months of relevant experience. You can complete your experience before, after, or concurrently with your CPA Program subjects. You will gain skills in four skill areas:
· Technical
· Personal effectiveness
· Business
· Leadership

Is there any fixed sequence of subject that I should enrol?

You can enrol in any available subject as your first enrolment, except for Global Strategy and Leadership.

How many subjects can I sit for exam in one exam sitting?

CPA candidates can only schedule maximum 3 subjects in each exam sitting.

How many exam sittings are there?

There are two exam sittings in each year, April and October exam.

How long do I take to complete the CPA Program? Is there any timeframe to complete the whole program?

CPA Australia allows their candidate to complete all 6 subjects with minimum One year duration or maximum Six years of duration.

Do I still need to have MIA membership after CPA membership?

Yes. CPA Australia is a scheduled body of MIA, meaning that CPA Australia members can gain direct entry into the MIA. This means once associate members have successfully completed the CPA Program, including the professional experience requirement component, they can gain direct entry into the MIA without further examinations or work experience.

71%

PASSING RATE

SURPASSING the national figure.