Programme Overview

DISTED’s Diploma in Accounting programme provides cutting-edge knowledge and practical techniques of accounting, finance management, auditing, law, taxation and accounting information system. Students will learn to prepare and maintain a full set of accounts for small and medium-sized organisations, and will be competent in using international computerised accounting software. The programme builds a solid stepping stone into diverse employment opportunities in the areas of accounting, finance and management. Upon completion, students can progress to HELP University to continue their accounting degree or progress to ACCA Qualification studies with 3 paper exemptions, which leads to globally recognised professional accountancy status. 
Intakes 2025: January, April, June, August & October
Progress to degree courses at DISTED College, selected Universities in Malaysia or Overseas:
  • National
    • HELP University
    • Wawasan Open University (WOU)
    • Herriot-Watt University Malaysia
  • International
    • University of Canterbury (New Zealand)
    • University of Essex (United Kingdom)
    • Macquarie University (Australia)
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Accounting Diploma Course in Penang

Programme Structure & Courses

  • Accounting and Finance

    • Financial Accounting 1
    • Financial Accounting 2
    • Financial Accounting 3
    • Financial Accounting 4
    • Financial Reporting
    • Accounting Theory & Practice
    • Financial Management
  • Taxation

    • Taxation 1
    • Taxation 2
  • Auditing

    • Audit Practice 1
    • Audit Practice 2
  • Technology

    • Computerised Accounting
    • Accounting Information Systems
    • FinTech for Accountants
    • E-commerce
  • General Management

    • Principles and Practice of Management
    • Introduction to Marketing
    • Human Resource Management
    • Business Law
    • Corporate Law
  • Economics

    • Microeconomics
    • Macroeconomics
  • Statistics

    • Business Statistics
  • Costing

    • Cost Accounting
    • Management Accounting
    • Performance Management
  • General Management

    • Principles and Practice of Management
    • Introduction to Marketing
    • Human Resource Management
    • Business Law
    • Corporate Law
  • Language And General Studies

    All Diploma students are to undergo the following General Studies during their studies at DISTED

    • Academic English
    • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
    • Philosophy and Current Issues
    • Customer Service Excellence / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
    • Community Service and Co-Curriculum

    *  For international students only.

Study Pathway

 

Minimum Entry Requirements
  • SPM: 3 credits including Mathematics and a Pass in English
  • IGCSE O-Level: 3 credits including Mathematics and a Pass in English
  • UEC: 3 credits (Grade B) including Mathematics and a Pass in English

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Fees & Intakes

2025 Intakes:

  • Jan, Apr, Jun, Aug & Oct

Full Fees (Approximately):

  • RM29,180
  • Call us for more information on rebate available for Diploma + Degree bundle programmes. 

 

Scholarships & Merit Award:

  • Terms & Condition Apply
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Companies Our Graduates Work With

WeConnect                                                                   Dell Technologies

McMillan Woods                                                          Deloitte

Moore Stephens Associate PLT (Penang)             Motorola Solutions Malaysia

T & K Tax Savvy Sdn Bhd                                           KCK Associates PLT                                         

SH Malaysia                                                                  Cosmopolitan Homes Management Sdn Bhd

KPMG                                                                            J Heng GBS Sdn Bhd

PwC                                                                                R Karti & Co

Tax Advisory PLT                                                         Jabil Global Business Centre

IQI Holdings Sdn Bhd                                                JS Soo & Co PLT

Khor, Heng & Associates                                            W.G Ooi & Associates

Chan & Co PLT                                                              Marubun Arrow (M) Sdn Bhd

KYC & Associates                                                         Pina Auto Machinery Services Sdn Bhd

NCTS Consulting Sdn Bhd                                        The Suburban Food Sdn Bhd

Teh Eng Aun & Co PLT                                               Liang & Associates

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