About The Webinar

This webinar is helpful to those who would like to embark in obtaining a professional accounting qualification, but unsure which to choose: ACCA or CIMA?
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Selecting the right professional accounting qualification is a very important decision, but yet for some, it is a complicated and confusing decision to make.

The ACCA and CIMA are two of the most popular professional qualifications in the world for finance, accounting, and management. It’s difficult to decide which one to take, and it’s hard to know what the differences are between them. More importantly is which is more suitable to your career goals, learning capability, and study budget.

• Many are aware of the advantages of obtaining an internationally recognised accounting qualification. Lucrative rewards such as promotion, better pay, higher annual increments, overseas job opportunities, etc are given to those who possess professional accounting qualification.
• Those are some reasons even Degree graduates continue to pursue a professional accounting qualification.
• However, starting a professional accounting study is easy, but the ability to sustain throughout the study process, passing all exams, and successfully completing one are more crucial.
• Many have heard the horror stories of high failure rate, the need to retake the subject, but failed again when taking professional accounting qualification.
• For some, it is hard to find time to study as they could juggle a full-time job, having other commitments, etc.
• So, is failing an exam because of insufficient time to prepare for the exam?
• Or, there are other factors as well?
• What does it take to enjoy a smooth journey in completing one?
• Would having guidance from a qualified mentor be helpful?
• Is professional accounting qualification all the same?
• Does it matter if I choose another professional accounting qualification instead?
• What are the determining factors which you ought to know before making the final decision?

Attend the FREE webinar by Professional Accountant Lecturer, Eilynn Ng!

Get answers to

Important questions that would help you decide which professional accounting qualification is

RIGHT FOR YOU!

ACCA vs CIMA: Which is Better for me​​​​​​​

• Follow the tips by Eilynn Ng, the Professional Accountant Lecturer and be able to make a well-informed decision over which professional accounting qualification to embark into. Be on your way to build a successful accounting career!

Professional recognition

• How well is the qualification being recognised by Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and employers?
• I love to work in Singapore, China or other overseas countries. Is ACCA or CIMA qualifications being recognised there?

Focus of syllabus & career choices

• What skills sets can I get from these qualifications? What opportunities are there for me after obtaining these qualifications?

What qualification will I be awarded upon completed the exams

• What type of awards I can have from the accounting bodies? Do I need to complete the whole study before gaining the award? What if I can’t complete the exams, will I be getting some awards if I only complete partially?

What if I have to stop studying half-way?

• What if I can’t complete the exams? Will there be partial awards for part-qualified candidates?​​​​​​​
• Is there a maximum duration to complete the professional accounting qualification?
• What happens if I took too long to complete? Will my passed exam expire?
• Do I have to start all over again if exceeded duration of study?

Difficulty of exams ​​​​​​​

• Taking a professional accounting qualification exam is a daunting process. There are just too many things to remember and so much information to take in. It is common for one to feel overwhelmed.
• What are the chances in passing the exams?
• Are all professional accounting exams of the same level of difficulty?
• The more difficult to pass, the better the recognition?
• What are the assessment methods in each professional accounting qualification?

Budgeted study cost ​​​​​​​

• Is it costly to obtain a professional qualification from UK?
• What are the expenses needed, and how much budget should I have in order to complete the study?
• How much time needed to complete
• Can I study part-time? How about full-time? How much time is needed for me to be a Chartered Accountant?​​​​​​​

Where to get study resources​​​​​​​

• Can I self-study? Where to get the resources? Where should I get the necessary tuition supports?​​​​​​​