The ICAEW Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Advanced Level at MMU represents the pinnacle of the direct pathway toward achieving the prestigious Chartered Accountant designation. Offered by MMU as an official ICAEW Strategic Credit Institution, this final stage completes the comprehensive sequence following CFAB and the Professional Level.

The program elevates strategic decision-making and high-level technical expertise through structured face-to-face and hybrid learning environments. Candidates benefit from extended instruction, rigorous exam guidance, and advanced case-study training designed to handle complex business scenarios.

Through strong integration with premier Approved Training Employers (ATEs)—including Big Four firms such as PwC, EY, KPMG, and Deloitte—students combine high-level coursework with crucial work-based practical experience. This ensures candidate readiness for executive-level financial management.

By unifying top-tier academic rigor with elite corporate partnerships, the Advanced Level prepares graduates to excel at the highest echelons of the industry. Completing this stage positions candidates for rapid career advancement and global leadership in professional accounting and finance. 

Entry Requirements

• Completed the Professional Level

For other qualifications and certificates please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Career opportunities

Graduates are well-positioned to launch their careers with top-tier accounting firms, including PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and BDO, as well as leading financial institutions. Prior to completing the Professional Level, students secure a Training Agreement with an Approved Training Employer (ATE), partnering with industry leaders such as:

• PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Sdn Bhd
• Ernst & Young
• KPMG PLT
• BDO PLT
• Deloitte Regional Services Centre – Audit
• Deloitte PLT
• Bank Negara Malaysia
• Ambank Malaysia Berhad (Internal Audit)
• MustaphaRaj PLT