Thinking about becoming a Chartered Accountant (Malaysia), or CA(M)?
The right qualification pathway depends on your current academic or professional qualifications. The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) recognises several routes for individuals who wish to qualify as a CA(M).
Recognised Pathways
Depending on your background, you may qualify through one of the following routes:
- Passing a final examination from a recognised Malaysian university under Part I of the First Schedule, together with at least three years of relevant experience;
- Obtaining membership of a recognised professional accountancy body under Part II of the First Schedule; or
- Passing the MIA Qualifying Examination, together with three years of relevant experience.
The CARE Programme
For experience-based pathways, the CARE Programme helps candidates convert their practical work experience into documented professional competencies.
Candidates may be required to:
- Appoint an MIA mentor;
- Record their technical competencies; and
- Demonstrate generic competencies through work-based examples.
This process helps show how a candidate’s practical experience has contributed to the development of the competencies expected of a professional accountant.
Applying Through MIA
When ready to apply, applicants complete the process online through the MIA Member Services Portal.
Applicants should prepare the relevant certified documents, which may include:
- Identification documents;
- Degree and academic transcript documents;
- Evidence of professional membership; and
- CARE competency records, where applicable.
The application fee stated in the supplied guidelines is RM850.
After admission, newly admitted members must complete the e-MIC Member Induction Course within six months of admission.
Non-Malaysian applicants may also need to satisfy additional membership, residency or work-permit requirements.
Why MIA Registration Matters
In Malaysia, the use of the word “Accountant” is protected under the Accountants Act 1967.
MIA registration is therefore an important professional milestone for individuals who intend to hold themselves out or practise as an Accountant in Malaysia.
Plan Your Qualification Journey
The CA(M) journey begins with identifying the pathway that applies to your current qualifications.
Check your route. Build your experience. Apply through MIA.
This overview is a general information summary based on the MIA materials provided. It does not replace the latest MIA Application Guidelines, the Accountants Act 1967 or professional advice.
Applicants should verify the current requirements directly with MIA before submitting an application.
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MIA CA(M) 资格：了解马来西亚特许会计师发展路径
有意成为**马来西亚特许会计师（Chartered Accountant Malaysia，CA(M)）**吗？
正确的资格路径，取决于你目前所拥有的学历或专业资格。**马来西亚会计师公会（Malaysian Institute of Accountants，MIA）**为有意取得 CA(M) 资格的人士认可多种申请途径。
认可的资格途径
根据个人的学历及专业背景，你可以通过以下其中一种途径申请：
- 通过《第一附表》**第一部分（Part I of the First Schedule）**所认可的马来西亚大学最终考试，并具备至少三年的相关工作经验；
- 成为《第一附表》**第二部分（Part II of the First Schedule）**所认可的专业会计机构会员；或
- 通过 MIA Qualifying Examination（MIA 资格考试），并具备三年的相关工作经验。
CARE Programme
对于以工作经验为基础的申请途径，CARE Programme可以帮助申请人把实际工作经验转化为有记录的专业能力证明。
申请人可能需要：
- 委任一名 MIA Mentor；
- 记录 Technical Competencies；以及
- 通过工作实例展示 Generic Competencies。
这个过程有助于证明申请人的实际工作经验，如何帮助其建立专业会计师应具备的相关能力。
通过 MIA 提交申请
准备申请时，申请人需要通过 MIA Member Services Portal 在线完成申请程序。
申请人应准备相关的认证文件，可能包括：
- 身份证明文件；
- 学位证书及成绩单；
- 专业机构会员资格证明；以及
- 在适用情况下，CARE Competency Records。
所提供指南中列明的申请费为：
RM850
获准成为会员后，新获准入会的会员必须在入会后的六个月内完成 e-MIC Member Induction Course。
非马来西亚申请人可能还需要符合额外的会员资格、居留或工作准证要求。
为什么 MIA 注册很重要？
在马来西亚，“Accountant（会计师）”这一称谓受到《1967 年会计师法（Accountants Act 1967）》保护。
因此，对于有意在马来西亚以 Accountant 身份自称或执业的人士而言，注册成为 MIA 会员是一个重要的专业里程碑。
规划你的资格之路
CA(M) 资格之路，首先要确定哪一种申请途径适用于你目前的学历及专业背景。
确认你的途径，累积相关经验，通过 MIA 提交申请。
本文是根据所提供的 MIA 资料整理的一般资讯摘要，并不能取代最新版本的 MIA Application Guidelines、《1967 年会计师法》或专业意见。
申请人在提交申请前，应直接向 MIA 核实最新的申请条件及相关要求。
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