ACCA Applied Skills
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualifications are a globally recognised standard for professional accountancy and consultancy professionals.
ACCA Applied Skills is one of three levels (alongside ACCA Applied Knowledge and ACCA Strategic Professional) that will put you on the path to becoming a senior accountancy professional.
At Kaplan, we offer ACCA Applied Skills courses in Malaysia to help our learners take the next step and push their careers to the next level. Our courses are all online, with part-time Live Online and OnDemand delivery available.
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ACCA Applied Skills modules and exams
Each module has a mandatory, computer-based exam which lasts for three hours each (except the Corporate and Business Law exam, which is two hours long).
Exams for each module, excluding LW, are held four times a year - in March, June, September and December. The Corporate and Business Law exam is on demand. All exams must be booked directly with ACCA.
All six exams must be passed to complete this level and move onto the ACCA Strategic Professional certification to complete your full ACCA qualification.
Entry requirements
In order to study for the ACCA Applied Skills exams you must have one of the following prerequisites:
- Completed the ACCA Applied Knowledge exams or;
- Achieved the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4) or;
- Have a relevant accounting or finance qualification at degree level.
ACCA Applied Skills curriculum for learners in Malaysia
The Applied Skills exams for ACCA help you to build on your existing knowledge by helping you apply them to real-world situations to develop strong, practical finance and accountancy skills.
The ACCA Applied Skills certification has six modules and examinations.
Subjects (6)
Compare study methods ›Corporate & Business Law (ENG)
EssentialYou’ll learn the general legal framework, as well as the specific legal areas that are relevant for business, so help you understand and identify the need to ask for specialist legal advice when necessary.
Live Online
From US $ 425.50
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Performance Management (PM)
EssentialYou’ll develop knowledge to apply management accounting techniques to quantitive and qualitive information for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation and control.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Taxation (TX)
EssentialYou’ll learn the knowledge and skills relating to the tax systems for individuals, single companies and groups of companies.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Financial Reporting (FR)
EssentialYou’ll learn the skills to apply accounting standards and the theoretical framework required to prepare financial statements of entities and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Audit & Assurance (AA)
EssentialYou’ll understand the process of implementing the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Financial Management (FM)
EssentialYou’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a finance manager, in regards to investment, financing and dividend policy decisions.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Studying for ACCA Applied Skills with Kaplan
At Kaplan, we have been offering formal training and development in the finance and accounting sectors for more than 85 years.
We are one of only a limited number of ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partners operating into Malaysia, so you can feel confident you’re learning with an award-winning, accredited team and are working within a tried and tested framework. We work with thousands of accountancy professionals every year, our ACCA pass rates 25% above the global average for ACCA courses*, a testament to the quality of our teaching and the effectiveness of our remote learning models.
Expert lecturers
Our lecturers and course leaders have extensive real-world experience in the accountancy sector.
Tutor-led support whenever you need it
Practical support from our lecturers is available 7 days a week, whatever you need assistance with.
Realistic mock exams
With up-to-date mock exam papers and extensive feedback from your tutors, you can feel confident you’re going into assessments well-prepared.
All-inclusive fees
The price you pay for access to your course materials covers all of the resources you need to succeed, so you don’t need to budget for additional materials.
*Versus the global average pass rate of 56% across all levels in 2023. Valid as of March 2024.
Study materials for ACCA Applied Skills
Kaplan Learning have developed a comprehensive set of study materials to help you get the most out of your course, however you’re learning with us. Live Online learners will receive printed and online study materials. OnDemand learners will receive digital materials.
- Study programme: Your course outline and structure, seamlessly integrated into the MyKaplan course.
- Study and application modules: A tutor-led, interactive core study material, given to all ACCA Applied Skills learners.
- Study Text: Your comprehensive textbook with activities and worked examples.
- Integrated workbook: A space to take your own notes and to refer back and revise from.
- Exam Kit: Our recommended revision approach, including a revision plan, exam technique guide and an analysis of past exams.
- Pocket Notes: An at-a-glance pocket-sized guide that gives you brief revision notes with all of the essential topics covered.
- MyKaplan: Kaplan's online learning portal with practical resources to help you prepare for your exams.
Live Online learners will receive physical copies of their study materials, while OnDemand learners will receive digital versions of the materials (with the option to buy physical copies from our bookshop). The delivery fee for all of your study materials is RM60, and delivery is between 3 and 5 working days (subject to availability).
Testing and mock examinations
Our courses all have regular testing and examinations baked in, so when it gets to your final exams, you feel confident, prepared, and ready to perform at your best.
- Knowledge checks: Gauge your understanding before moving on with these quick quizzes that test your grasp on each topic.
- Consolidation test: Test your progress halfway through the course with this 50-point assessment. Computer-marked for instant feedback, it identifies your strengths and weaknesses for targeted revision.
- Progress tests: Get an early progress check with this exam-style test. Mirroring the real format, it's computer-marked (Sections A & B**) with some human marking (except Corporate and Business Law) to give you bespoke individual feedback.
- Mock exam: Simulate the final exam experience with mock exams mirroring the real ACCA Applied Skills exam format. Get computer-marked feedback (Sections A & B**) with some human marking (except Corporate and Business Law) to analyse your performance and improve.
- Pre-exam workshop (Live Online learners only): Boost your exam confidence with a pre-exam workshop led by expert tutors. These tailored sessions cover essential exam techniques like presentation, time management, and using the CBE software. Additionally, benefit from question debriefs with marked feedback, targeted practice for common weak areas, extra tuition on tricky topics, and the opportunity to discuss questions with your tutor and peers.
- Test Yourself (Available for some subjects): Craft your own personalised mock exam by choosing multi-choice questions from specific topics. This self-made test is computer-marked for immediate feedback, allowing you to focus on areas needing improvement.
**Section A applies to AA only.
Flexible study options for everyone
At Kaplan, our courses are designed to fit around busy lifestyles and other commitments, making it simple to learn in a way that is right for you. We offer part-time, remote and at-home study options to let you choose how best to complete your studies.
All of our ACCA courses, including Applied Skills courses, are available in Live Online and OnDemand learning formats for learners in Malaysia.
Live Online
Live Online allows you to join live classes with your cohort from wherever you are. You get the collaborative environment of in-person learning without the need to commute or take full days out of your schedule.
See our Live Online timetable, for weekday, weekend, and evening learners.
Even without the physical classroom setting, Live Online learners have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded learners and work with their tutors to gain a deep understanding of the subject matter. You can get a taste of ACCA Live Online with a 5-day free trial.
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OnDemand
OnDemand allows our learners to work independently in a way that is completely tailored to you, your schedule, and your commitments.
The OnDemand course has been designed specifically for the unique needs of part-time, online learning learners. This course offers a high level of flexibility, support, and progression, without tying you into timetabled classes. The course has also been developed to support lone learners and help you manage your learning without having a set timetable.
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 six mandatory exams to complete this level. All exams are computer based (CBE) and assess all areas of the syllabus.
All the subjects, except Corporate and Business Law (LW), are assessed by 3 hour session computer based exams in March, June, September and December sittings. LW is a two hour exam, and the English and Global variants are assessed as an on demand Computer Based Exam. 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 12 -18 months, however this varies and will depend on how quickly you want to complete the course. Applied Skills exams are to be taken at specific times - the exam timetable can be found on the ACCA Global website launch.
Study materials and delivery costs
Live Online 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
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 and an analysis of past exams* with exam specific information. Ensure you’re exam ready with interactive practice questions replicated in the exam environment. Available 24/7 and covering all areas of the syllabus, you can learn whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.
*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. The mock exam is computer marked (Section A and B*) and part human marked (with the exception of the Corporate and Business Law (LW) subject) with feedback provided directly to you so you can understand the answer and improve your own.
*Section A only for AA
Consolidation test
This is a short assessment designed to be attempted mid way through the course, of approximately 50 marks designed to show where your knowledge strengths and weaknesses are. It’s computer marked for instant feedback.
Progress test
This is an exam that closely reflects the real exam format to give you an early indication of your progress. It’s computer marked (Section A and B*) and part human marked (except for Corporate and Business Law (LW)) to provide individual student feedback.
*Section A only for AA
Revision Question Debriefs and Walkthroughs
Videos that walk you through an answer to an exam-standard question highlighting the correct approach to the question and how you could score marks.
Pre-exam workshop
Available from September 2023, our pre-exam workshop offers the opportunity for focussed guidance from expert tutors to get you exam ready. The workshops will be tailored to those learners who attend to make sure everyone gets the most benefit from the session, but will include:
- the essentials of exam technique such as presentation, time management, and CBE software
- question debriefs and marked feedback
- suggestions of additional questions to attempt based on common weak areas
- additional tuition on tricky topic areas
- the opportunity to discuss any final questions with your tutor and peers.
For a live online course your answers are submitted in advance of the session. You get valuable exam style question practice at a crucial point in your study journey.
Test yourself
Available for some subjects*, choose multi-choice questions from the relevant topics and create your own mock exam to test areas of the syllabus you want to focus on. This is computer marked for immediate feedback.
*LW, PM, FR, AA, FM
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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