Many people think of accounting and finance as one big field, but they’re actually two distinct disciplines. Accounting looks backward at a company’s financial performance to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance, while finance looks forward to guide financial decisions, manage risks, and leverage opportunities to generate wealth. This programme combines the fundamentals of both, offering a comprehensive curriculum that builds a solid foundation for careers across the accounting and finance sectors.

The first year introduces core concepts, followed by more in-depth modules in Years 2 and 3. Accounting modules cover financial accounting, management or cost accounting, taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems, while finance modules focus on corporate finance, investments, derivatives, financial markets, and personal financial planning.

Graduates of this programme can pursue various career paths in accountancy (with other paths also available):

• Public accounting: Work as an accountant, external auditor, or tax consultant while pursuing professional accounting qualifications such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
• Corporate accounting: Work in a company as an accountant, specialising in financial, management or cost accounting, internal audit, or tax compliance.
• Entrepreneurship: Establish your own accounting practice after gaining professional experience and obtaining relevant qualifications.
• Public and non-profit: Work as an accountant or finance professional in government agencies or non-profit organisations.

Wherever money is managed, accountants will always be in demand.

This programme supports professional accounting qualifications by providing recognition from several local, regional, and international accounting bodies:

• Local and regional bodies: Recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM), and the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA).
• International bodies: Recognised by ACCA and ICAEW, as well as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant Australia), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Graduates may be eligible for exemptions from specific professional exams, depending on the modules they complete and each body’s requirements.

AI and automation are transforming accounting, but they will not make accountants obsolete. While routine tasks such as data entry, reconciliations, and basic bookkeeping are increasingly streamlined, roles requiring critical thinking, decision-making, ethics, and strategic reasoning—such as external audits, tax consulting, forensic accounting, financial analysis, and advisory services—remain highly relevant, with opportunities emerging in data analytics, financial strategy, and sustainability reporting.

Yes! Taylor’s Business School offers overseas transfer options with established partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Each partner university’s programme follows a set progression format, such as 1+2 or 2+1, showing how your time is divided between Taylor’s and the partner university. To be eligible, you must maintain a sufficient CGPA. 

Yes. Internships are a compulsory component of the programme, with every student required to complete two 10-week internships during the short semesters. These are structured as core modules—Internship I and Internship II—and carry four credits each. Beyond this requirement, you also have access to a range of resources for additional industry exposure, including Taylor’s SEEDS (Student Employability Enhancement & Development System), a one-stop career portal for internships, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities, as well as guidance from the Career Services team to support your ongoing professional development.

One key facility is Taylor's Trading Room, equipped with 12 Bloomberg Terminals—the same interface used by finance and investment professionals to analyse markets, evaluate opportunities, and execute trades. Students can use the terminals to access financial and non-financial data, company ratios, and results from local and international firms, giving them hands-on, real-world experience.

Other facilities available to students include X‑Space classrooms for flexible, technology-rich learning, lecture theatres for formal instruction, and a well-equipped library, which houses computer labs, 24-hour study spaces, and discussion rooms. Together, these facilities provide versatile environments for individual study, collaborative work, and project preparation.

Taylor’s University offers an array of extracurricular activities through over 50 student clubs and societies, spanning personal interest groups, professional organisations, and local chapters of international bodies like AIESEC and Rotaract. Each semester begins with Clubs and Societies (C&S) Week, where students can explore and join these communities.

Those related to accounting and finance include:

1. Taylor’s AKPK Club
2. Taylor’s Blockchain Club
3. Bursa Young Investors Club (BYIC)
4. Taylor’s Economics Club
5. Taylor’s Business School Society

Students can also gain leadership and finance-related experience by joining committees in other clubs, many with Treasurer roles or finance departments.

International students have a slightly different admissions process compared to local students. Once you receive your offer letter, you should promptly apply for your student visa through Malaysia’s Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) platform. The university will provide guidance, but obtaining your visa before the intake begins is your responsibility. It’s best to start the process early to avoid delays. It’s also important to plan ahead by researching your living arrangements, finances, and daily commuting. This preparation will help ensure a smooth start to your studies at Taylor’s University.