Joining - Can I join ACCA from the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)?

If you are a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), you can apply for ACCA membership through the following route:

Step 1: Register for the ACCA Qualification 
To begin your journey, you must first register for the ACCA Qualification.

Register online here:

As part of the registration process, you will be required to submit a MIA membership certificate, letter of good standing plus other identifications and qualification documents, together with a registration code.

Please ensure you enter the correct code based on your status with MIA:

• Members - MIA

Step 2: Receive Your Exemptions
Once your application and MIA document have been reviewed and approved, you will be awarded exemptions from the following levels of the ACCA Qualification:

• Applied Knowledge Level

• Applied Skills Level

These exemptions reflect and recognise your professional achievements with MIA.

Step 3: Complete the Remaining ACCA Exam Requirements
To progress towards ACCA membership, you must complete the following Strategic Professional Level requirements:

 

• Mandatory Exams (you must complete both):

• Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

• Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

• Optional Exam (choose one):

• Advanced Financial Management (AFM)

• Advanced Performance Management (APM)

• Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) 

Ethics Requirement
You must also complete the Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM).

This module develops your ethical decision-making and professional skills, preparing you for membership.​

Step 4: Apply for Direct Admission to ACCA Membership
Once you have successfully completed all of the above requirements, you may then submit your application for direct admission to ACCA membership. <DIRECT ADMISSION APPLICATION LINK TO BE ADDED>

Supporting Documentation Required for Your Application
As part of the application, you'll need to submit a Letter of Good Standing from MIA. This letter must confirm that:

• You are currently in good standing with MIA