The Department of Accounting was established in 1987 under the Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences. The department offers a four-year program of studies leading to Bachelor of Accounting degree with honours.

The Bachelor of Accounting degree prepares students to face the challenges of a modern accounting and business profession. The program combines an innovative structure with a distinctive teaching philosophy in order that student not only gain the appropriate knowledge but are also able to use skills effectively within their chosen career. Our aim is to offer quality program in order to develop a balanced graduate with high degree of professionalism and moral excellence.

The department is fully committed to the provision of the high standard of teaching. A small group, problem-centred teaching philosophy complements the use of an up-to-date technology and training facilities.

The International Islamic University Malaysia Bachelor of Accounting Degree is accredited by Public Services Department, Malaysia and The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). Hence, graduates of this program, after fulfilling 3 years of relevant experience will qualify as accountants as provided for by the MIA.

Holders of the International Islamic University Malaysia Bachelor of Accounting Degree has been granted exemption from a number of examination papers by The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries Association (MAICSA) and the chartered Associatian of certified Accounting.

Career development has been an integral part of the Department of Accounting experience. A wide variety of corporations visit the department annually to recruit our graduates. This includes leading audit firms e.g. KPMG Peat Marwick, Arthur Andersen & Co., PricewaterhouseCoopers, etc. Over the past years the number of companies which holds career and recruitment talks has been on the increase. In addition, several leading corporations consult the Department for their recruitment needs from time to time.

The Department continues to work towards its objectives of producing well-rounded intellectuals and professionals who are committed to the promotion of Islamic principles and disciplines. All of our graduates have been successful in securing jobs with various sectors such as public accounting, auditing, consulting, finance, banking and general management. Some pursue professional careers in numerous accounting firms.

The department also offer a Master & Ph.D in Accounting program.The Master degree including course work and research component.

For PhD the department in happy to consider proposal from prospective candidate in Islamic accounting and related areas.

Going forward, the Department aspires to develop a more rigorous programs in Accounting from an Islamic perspective. Courses in this area are being offered and taught by our qualified lecturers and international experts. Realising the increasing awareness and need for Islamic banking and finance, our graduates are actively involved in developing accounting practices in various banks and finance institution.