The Applied Skills Level builds on the foundational knowledge from the Applied Knowledge Level, helping you develop practical expertise in key areas of finance, accounting, taxation, and auditing. These modules focus on applying technical knowledge to real-world business scenarios, equipping you with the strong, broad-based finance skills required to become a strategic professional accountant in any industry.

At this level, you will:
✔ Develop expertise in financial and management accounting, taxation, corporate law, and audit procedures.
✔ Gain a deeper understanding of financial reporting, risk management, and business decision-making.
✔ Strengthen your analytical and problem-solving abilities through practical case studies and application-based learning. 

Covers essential legal principles affecting businesses and accountants, including contract law, corporate governance, and business ethics. 

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Teaches strategic performance measurement, budgeting, and cost management techniques.

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Provides an in-depth understanding of individual and corporate tax principles, including income tax, VAT, and tax planning.

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Focuses on the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with international accounting standards.

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Temporarily not available at Crescendo International College until further notice. 

Teaches techniques for capital budgeting, risk management, and financial planning to support business growth. 

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Dr. Chow Kim Tai 
Chartered Accountant (CA) of Malaysia
Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
Former LCCI World Gold Medalist
Completed ACCA qualification in two years with top scores


With over 30 years of lecturing experience, he specializes in Financial Management and Management Accounting, teaching ACCA papers Management Accounting (MA), Performance Management (PM), Financial Management (FM), Advanced Financial Management (AFM), and Advanced Performance Management (APM) across Asia. He has trained over 20,000 students with a highly rated teaching approach.

Previously an audit and tax professional and a university academic head, he now works as a freelance lecturer and consultant, conducting training for major corporations such as Petronas, Berjaya Group, and National Panasonic. He also co-authored the Financial Management Learning Pack for the Hong Kong Society of Accountants (HKSA) and researches financial markets.

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