Fast track to chartered accountancy
THE Henley-ICAEW programme (HIP) is a partnership between Henley Business School Malaysia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
The Henley Business School at the University of Reading has a long-established reputation as one of the UK’s premier business schools, ranking in the Top 10 of UK Business Schools according to the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2021.
ICAEW is one of the industry’s most respected professional bodies for those seeking to become a chartered accountant.
One of the key benefits of ICAEW is the global recognition of its ACA qualification – ICAEW has reciprocal memberships with professional bodies in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada.
Fast-track to chartered accountancy
Designed as an integrated, career-focused programme, HIP offers students a fast-track to chartered accountancy which includes a credited, one year industry placement, typically at a major firm such EY, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, GrantThornton, BDO or other ICAEW Authorised Training Employer (ATE).
HIP graduates can claim up to a maximum of 8 Credit for Prior learning (CPL) or paper exemptions from ICAEW, as well as a waiver of about £850 (RM4,398) in exemption and registration fees.
HIP has an established track record of producing industry-ready talent. This year, 100% of the 2022 graduating batch received job offers even before graduating.
Prof Wing Lam, Provost at University of Reading Malaysia, highlighted the key advantages of HIP: “The HIP programme is one of the few programmes in Malaysia with an integrated full year industry work placement. It is often the first time that students have the opportunity to work in a professional setting at a major firm, so it gives them a real taste of what the industry is about. Students not only get to apply what they learn in the classroom, they also develop the soft skills that companies are seeking but often missing from fresh graduates.”
With the industry work placement, students gain valuable work experience that enhances their employability. Students are not only able to put into practice what they learn in the classroom, but develop valuable workplace skills such as business communication, time management and client interaction.
Furthermore, eligible students can also receive the ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) and use the Business and Finance Professional (BFP) designation after their name.
Top-tier business school
At Henley Business School Malaysia, students can be reassured they will receive an excellent learning experience. 75% of Henley’s academics in Malaysia are PhD-qualified and many have further industry and professional certifications.
Henley’s approach to teaching and learning ensures students not only acquire the technical knowledge they need, but also the ability to think critically and solve problems.
Another benefit of studying at Henley Business School in Malaysia is the low student to staff ratio.
Class sizes are typically no larger than 35, which allows students to receive a more personalised learning experience and benefit from a high degree of interaction with their lecturers. In addition, each student is assigned an academic tutor to provide support and mentoring where required.
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