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Education Committee
Chairperson:
Prof. Datin Dr. Hasnah Haji Haron
Members:
Abraham Verghese
Aznam Abdullah
Baharuddin Ahmad
Assoc Prof. Hashanah Ismail
Josephine Phan Su Han
Dr.
Kalsom Salleh
Prof Dr. Ku Nor Izah Ku Ismail
Mohammad
Faiz Mohammad Azmi
Assoc Prof. Dr. Mohamat Sabri Hassan
Assoc Prof. Dr. Nafsiah Mohamed
Rosini Abdul Samad
Simon Kua Choo Kai
Assoc Prof. Dr. Zulkarnain Muhamad
Sori
1. Objectives
The primary objective of the
Education Committee is to strengthen the Institute’s
functions under Section 6 of the Accountants Act namely:
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Section 6(a) to determine the qualifications of persons for
admission as members; and |
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Section 6(d) to promote, in any manner it thinks fit, the
interest of the profession of accountancy in Malaysia. |
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The secondary objective is to ensure institutions seeking
accreditation demonstrate that their courses meet the
requirements of the Institute for the purpose of admission
as members of the Institute.
2. Accountability
The Committee will report
to the Council.
3. Scope and Authority
The Committee has
authority, within the scope of its responsibilities, to:
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To evaluate and accredit accounting qualifications for purpose
of admission as members of the Institute. |
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To ensure compliance of the IFAC Statement of Membership
Obligations 2 (SMO 2). |
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To review the curriculum and syllabus of professional bodies and
universities under the First Schedule of the Accountants Act
1967 in line with the International Education Standards (IES)
issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and
meet at least 75% of the Guidelines as outlined in the Hala Tuju
2 Report issued by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). |
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To liaise with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) on
policy and matter pertaining to the accreditation of accounting
education. |
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o assist Institute in providing input to the IFAC International
Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) and to disseminate
and promote all matters relating to the Committee within the
Institute and other related parties as appropriate. |
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To work closely with Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE),
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Institutions of Higher
Learning (IHLs), and other professional bodies in enhancing and
disseminating any development in accountancy education and
profession. |
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To work closely with other Committees within the Institute in
relation to accreditation and education matters. |
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4. Term of Office
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a) Composition |
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The composition of the Committee shall be determined by the
Council and the Chairman of the Committee; |
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The Chairman of the Committee may appoint co-opted members to
become the Committee. |
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b) Quorum |
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The quorum for the Committee meetings shall be 3 members. |
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c) Meetings |
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The Committee shall meet at least twice in any financial year of
the Institute; |
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The meeting can be conducted in person or via teleconference; |
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The agenda/notice of meeting must be sent to the Committee
members not less than seven days before the meeting date. |
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In the absence of the Chairman, an acting Chairman can be
appointed to convene the meeting, provided that there is a
quorum; |
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The Committee may invite such other person to its meetings, as
it deems necessary; |
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The proceedings of all meetings shall be minuted; |
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The secretary of the Committee will be the Head of Education
Department, or such other person as appointed by the Committee. |
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