ACCA Applied Knowledge
ACCA Applied Knowledge is the first step on your way to becoming a fully qualified accounting professional.
Made up of three individual certificates, the ACCA Qualification is a globally recognised qualification for accountancy and consultancy professionals, and having an ACCA certificate can open a lot of doors for you in your future career.
At Kaplan, we specialise in delivering training, learning, and certifications for our learners across a range of remote, on-demand, live, and part-time learning environments, helping you maximise your future career prospects, without interfering with your day-to-day life and responsibilities.
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About ACCA Applied Knowledge
The ACCA Applied Knowledge course is the first of three modules making up a full ACCA Qualification. When the Applied Knowledge course is completed, learners will move onto the ACCA Applied Skills course, and then to the ACCA Strategic Professional course.
Entry requirements
ACCA Applied Knowledge is the first level of the ACCA qualification, so it is the appropriate level for most people starting their journey to becoming a qualified consultant or accountant.
Entry requirements for ACCA Applied Knowledge can be found on the ACCA website. For learners in Malaysia, the following paths are sufficient for registration on ACCA Applied Knowledge courses:
- 2 principal passes at STPM (grade C or above), plus 3 credits at SPM (grade C or above or grades 1-6) (in 5 separate subjects, including English/Bahasa Inggeris and Mathematics/Principles of Accounting/Prinsip Perakaunan).
- Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, including Mathematics and English.
- ATAR of at least 70 plus 5 credits (grade C or above) SPM (in five separate subjects including English/Bahasa Inggeris and Mathematics/Principles of Accounting/Prinsip Perakaunan).
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 5 subjects at grade B or above (including English and Maths).
- 2 passes at GCE A Level / Higher School Certificate [grades A-E] plus 3 passes at GCE O Level / Higher School Certificate [grades A- C/9-4] (in five separate subjects including Mathematics and English).
If you're AAT qualified, you'll be exempt from ACCA Applied Knowledge, and will start your ACCA journey at the next level, ACCA Applied Skills.
ACCA Applied Knowledge modules
The ACCA Applied Knowledge subjects are varied and have been carefully chosen to give you a strong foundation from which to continue building your knowledge and skills in accountancy in the future.
This level consists of three mandatory subjects, each with a two-hour online exam.
Subjects (3)
Compare study methods ›Management Accounting (MA)
EssentialYou’ll learn accountancy techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a range of business contexts.
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From US $ 88/month
Financial Accounting (FA)
EssentialYou’ll learn the underlying concepts relating to financial accounting and develop proficiency in techniques, such as double entry accounting and the preparation of basic financial statements.
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From US $ 292.00
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From US $ 88/month
Business and Technology (BT)
EssentialThis subject will introduce you to basic business principles and how the different systems within business interact with each other.
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From US $ 292.00
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From US $ 88/month
ACCA Applied Knowledge exams
You must pass all three mandatory exams to complete this level, and your exams must be booked directly with ACCA. There are no specific sittings for these exams so they can be sat at any point during the year.
These modules can be sat in any order, and when you've completed all three, you can move onto the next ACCA level - ACCA Applied Skills.
Why learners in Malaysia choose Kaplan for their ACCA Applied Knowledge course
Kaplan is one of only a limited number of ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partners in Malaysia, making us the best choice for your learning.
So, why choose Kaplan for your Applied Knowledge ACCA qualification?
85 years of training experience
We've been offering training to the finance and accounting sectors for over 85 years.
Join thousands of learners
Every year, Kaplan helps thousands of learners through their ACCA qualifications, both in Malaysia and internationally.
High pass rates
Our learners' ACCA pass rates are consistently 25% higher than the global average*.
Award-winning training provider
We're proud to have won many gold awards over the years for online learning, including Best Online Learning Programme (OnDemand) and Excellence in the Design of Learning Content in 2023.
Expert lecturers
All of our lecturers and academic support team have real-world experience in the accountancy sector, so are best placed to support you.
Unrivalled academic support
Practical support from our lecturers is available 7 days a week, assisting you with everything from subject queries to exam advice and progression plans.
All-inclusive fees
Our course fees cover all of the resources you need to succeed, with no surprise costs later on.
Affordable payment breakdown
Each subject model is priced individually, so you can purchase them all together, or separately as you need them. In some cases, our courses are 100% claimable via the HRD Corp**. Learners who are members of the MIA receive a 10% discount on our Live Online courses.
*Versus the global average pass rate of 56% across all levels in 2023. Valid as of March 2024.
**Terms and conditions apply.
ACCA Applied Knowledge study materials
OnDemand learners receive all of their study materials online, but can buy physical copies on our bookshop. Live Online learners will receive physical copies of all study materials - delivery costs RM60 and most learners will receive their materials within 3-5 days.
- Study programme: Your ACCA Applied Knowledge course roadmap, built seamlessly into MyKaplan, outlines the structure and key topics you'll cover.
- Application modules: Interactive core learning materials, led by tutors, provide the foundation for all ACCA Applied Knowledge learners.
- Study Text: Your in-depth learning companion, the study text includes activities and worked examples to solidify your understanding.
- Integrated workbook: Your personalised learning space, the integrated workbook allows you to take notes, revisit concepts, and revise effectively.
- Exam Kit: Your strategic exam preparation guide, the exam kit provides a recommended revision plan, exam technique tips, and past paper analysis.
- Pocket Notes: Your on-the-go revision buddy, these pocket-sized guides offer concise summaries of all essential topics at a glance.
- MyKaplan: Kaplan's online learning portal with practical resources to help you prepare for your exams.
ACCA Applied Knowledge testing
Throughout the course, you’ll undergo a range of different assessments designed to assess your knowledge and keep you on track.
- Knowledge checks: Regular topic testing to assess your knowledge of each topic in the syllabus.
- Consolidation test: A short, 50-mark assessment that is computer-marked for individual feedback. This is a short assessment of approximately 50 marks. Computer marked with feedback provided directly to you
- Mock exams and progress tests: Aligned with the format of the final exam, mocks and progress tests are computer-marked with online feedback to help you learn from your answers.
- Exam preparation tests: Covering all areas of the syllabus.
- Practice tests x 3: Scored across the syllabus and based on exam-style questions, practice tests can help you highlight your strengths and weaknesses to plan for the exam.
Flexible study options for learners in Malaysia
We know that family and work commitments and busy lifestyles can make gaining a new qualification feel impossible. That's why our ACCA Applied Skills courses in Malaysia are available in both Live Online and OnDemand formats, making learning accessible for you.
Live Online
Live Online is a remote learning platform where you join live lectures, classes, and tutorials online, at a set time and on a set schedule. You can see the current ACCA schedule.
This style of learning gives you all the benefits of remote learning, without losing out on the collaborative nature of in-person learning with a class and cohort.
You can get a taste of ACCA Live Online with a 5-day free trial.
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OnDemand
ACCA Applied Knowledge OnDemand is a course that is made for part-time, online learners. With OnDemand, you can take classes online when it's right for you.
OnDemand allows our learners to work independently in a way that is completely tailored to you, your schedule, and your commitments.
You can find out whether this study method is right for you with a 5-day ACCA OnDemand free trial.
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Timetables and study methods
Study methods available for this level
Live Online
The benefits of a traditional classroom but with the flexibility of an online environment. Live interactive classes at a scheduled time delivered by expert lecturers following the same exam focused material and structure as traditional classroom courses.
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OnDemand
OnDemand gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with unique online resources designed to give you structure, keep you motivated, and cement your understanding of the subject.
Exams and sittings
Timings and working towards a sitting
You must pass all three mandatory exams to complete this level. All exams are computer based (CBE) and assess all areas of the syllabus. CBEs must be booked directly with the ACCA.
Book an exam directly with the ACCA launch
How long does it take to pass?
Most students complete this level within 6 to 12 months, however this varies and will depend on how quickly you want to complete the course. Applied Knowledge exams are on demand computer-based exams, which means that they can be sat at any point in the year as there are no specific exam sittings.
Study materials and delivery costs
Live Online and OnDemand learners will receive printed and online study materials. OnDemand learners will receive digital materials but are able to purchase hard copy materials from our bookshop.
Materials included in every Live Online course:
Study text
A textbook covering the full subject syllabus with worked examples and activities. We’re an ACCA Content Partner, so you can be confident you're learning exactly what you need for the exam.
Integrated workbook (Live Online and OnDemand students only)
Helps you work through the syllabus, with room to write your notes. It helps you keep everything in one place to make it easy to study and revise from.
Exam kit
Included in the exam kit is our recommended revision approach and a revision plan, exam technique guide, an analysis of past exams* with exam specific information, and practice questions with answers covering all areas of the syllabus.
*Where past papers have been made available by ACCA.
Pocket notes
Our ACCA pocket notes are pocket-sized, brief revision notes that highlight and prioritise the essential topics you need to understand to pass your exams.
Study programme
Integrated into your MyKaplan course, this outlines the course structure, providing guidance on what to do, and when.
Application modules
Core study material that all students receive. It’s tutor-led with interactive tasks to help deepen your understanding of key topic areas.
For OnDemand learners to buy the materials separately
As an ACCA Content Partner, we offer a range of ACCA books for each subject at this level.
Delivery costs
How much it costs to deliver your study materials and how long it takes depends on where in the world you live.
Delivery fees are as follows:
Malaysia - RM60
Rest of Asia/America - $47
All other countries - 40EUR
Please note that due to varying interpretations of the post-Brexit EU/UK trading agreement, some EU countries are imposing import duty on the value of the goods received from the UK. It is payable by the end consumer via the delivery company and your delivery may be withheld until paid. This may vary from country to country and be up to a value of 20% of the value of the study material.
Our standard delivery times are:
Malaysia - 3 to 5 working days*
EU – 5 to 7 working days*
Rest of the World – 7 to 10 working days*
*Subject to availability.
Delivery charges apply to all OnDemand and Live Online courses which include printed materials. If delivery charges are applicable for your course, they will be shown during the online checkout process, before you complete your payment details.
Tutor support
We’ll support you every step of the way throughout your learning experience with us. You can contact a tutor and get the help you need quickly and easily.
Provided by our Academic Support team (our dedicated team of expert tutors):
- LiveChat (instant feedback)
- Email (we'll get back to you within 4 hrs)
- Online community (we’ll get back to you within 4 hrs)
Testing and mocks
We have a wealth of materials to help you revise for and pass your exams.
All study methods come with:
Knowledge checks
As you go along, knowledge checks help assess your understanding of a topic before you move onto the next one.
Mock exam
Practice your exam technique with a mock exam, which replicates the format of the final exam, so you can check your progress. Mocks are computer marked and correct answers can be viewed online so you can learn from your answers. We provide you with model answers so you can learn and look to improve your own answer.
Exam preparation tests
This includes a minimum of 2 questions per syllabus area.
Consolidation test
This is a short assessment of approximately 50 marks. Computer marked with feedback provided directly to you.
Progress test
This is a mock exam that closely reflects the real exam format. Computer marked with immediate access to review and learn from your answers.
Practice tests x 3
Once you complete the exam-style questions, you’ll receive a score showing how you have performed across the syllabus. This will highlight your strengths and weaknesses, and help you to plan your revision before the real exam.
MyKaplan: online learning environment
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MyKaplan is an online learning portal with practical resources to help you prepare for your exams.
Online features
- View your online materials in one place and access your content in a few clicks
- Contact a tutor directly using live chat or email
- Complete tests and get instant feedback
- Take part in forum discussions with students and tutors and find answers to common questions
- See instantly when your assessments have been marked
- Access on mobile, tablet, computer or through the dedicated mobile app
Access duration
Your chosen study method determines how long you can access your content for. All extensions are for existing content and do not include any updated content.
Live Online
Three months from last lesson date, with one three month free extension on request.
OnDemand
As long as the subscription is active, content will be made available.
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