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. 

This module only contains 100% pre-recorded lecture videos, there will be no online tutorial sessions. 

Lecture Profile

Mr. Jeremy Ng
Bachelor of Laws, LLB (Hons), University of London
Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP)
Advocates & Solicitors High Court Malaya




Mr. Jeremy specialised in Corporate and Business Laws since 2015. Mr. Jeremy has comprehensive legal practising experience in civil litigation which strengthen the industry academia-linkage that enable students to obtain a real insight and holistic skills development. Mr. Jeremy adopts a deep learning approach by analysing the rationale of the legal policy involved and makes studying law fun with his humorous approach which enable learners to sustain interest and look at the law from multiple perspective. Combining his drafting experience in legal documents and legal research, Mr. Jeremy develops students writing skills and turn them into great problem solver. 

Introduction & Sample Lecture

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

Lecture Profile

Mr. Hoo Sen Kai
ACCA Affiliate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)





Mr. Hoo has over 15 years of lecturing experience in Singapore and Malaysia under his belt. Taxation, Management Accounting and Financial Management is his specialty. He trains his students to think broadly and deeply, sharpening their minds and skills further and further as they delve into their subject of interest. A firm believer in "measuring twice, cut once", Mr. Hoo never fails to throw in thought provoking questions that disciplines students to be well-prepared in handling hard exam questions well. 

Introduction

Sample Lecture 

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

Lecture Profile

Mr. Hoo Sen Kai
ACCA Affiliate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)





Mr. Hoo has over 15 years of lecturing experience in Singapore and Malaysia under his belt. Taxation, Management Accounting and Financial Management is his specialty. He trains his students to think broadly and deeply, sharpening their minds and skills further and further as they delve into their subject of interest. A firm believer in "measuring twice, cut once", Mr. Hoo never fails to throw in thought provoking questions that disciplines students to be well-prepared in handling hard exam questions well. 

Introduction

Sample Lecture 

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

Lecture Profile

Ms. Natelie Ang 
Executive Master of Business Accounting, Asia e University
ACCA Affiliate





Ms. Natelie Ang is known for her dedication to education and innovative teaching. Her openness to new ideas and passion for improvement have helped many students achieve excellent exam results. With 19 years of teaching experience in courses like LCCI, CAT, and ACCA, her methods, such as incorporating mind maps, make complex topics easy to understand. Her notes are consistently praised for their clarity.

Adaptable to changes in accounting standards, Ms. Natelie continually explores fresh teaching approaches to deliver accurate, updated content. Her flexible style not only keeps her ahead but ensures her students benefit from an engaging, effective learning experience.

Introduction

Sample Lecture 

Covers key auditing principles, risk assessment, internal control evaluations, and professional ethics.

Temporarily not available at Crescendo International College until further notice. 

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

Lecture Profile

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 specialises 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.

Introduction 

Sample Lecture

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