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manpower planning and employment council

It is an initiative under the Learn and Grow Program by the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC), Prime Minister’s Office, supported by the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Brunei Darussalam Institute of Certified Public Accountants (BICPA). It provides funding assistance to local jobseekers and local employees including iReady Apprentices in the private sector who meets the program requirements to acquire professional certification in accounting and finance specifically in Foundation in Accountancy (FIA), Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

What we are all about

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Foundation in Accountancy (FIA)

Aspires graduates desiring to further their qualification to ACCA as well as to further their careers in the field of accountancy by obtaining a qualification awarded by ACCA, a globally recognised professional accountancy body.

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2

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

A full foundation for those looking to pursue a career in the accounting and finance profession. This is a qualification awarded by ACCA, a globally recognised professional accountancy body.

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3

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

A global professional accounting body that provides students with a 'Certified Chartered Accountant' qualification. ACCA qualification is a great way to build a career in accounting and finance profession.

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- The Courses are open to

LOCALS

  • Bachelor Degree / HND / TVET in relevant field, finance and accounting will be given priority
  • ‘A’ Level in accounting
  • 4 ‘O’ Levels with at least credit C in Maths and English

LOCALS WITH RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCES

  • Locals who have successfully secured employment or iReady apprenticeships at the participating private companies such as Registered Audit and Accounting firms, Banks, Financial Institutions, GLCs, FDI, etc.

FUNDING ASSISTANCE

  • Tuition fees including any exemption fees
  • Course registration fees (BICPA & UK)
  • Examination fees (up until 1 re-sit only)
  • Membership registration fees for a period of 3 years (provisional members)
  • Transportation allowance of BND$58.00 (according to course duration)
  • Subsistence allowance of BND$300.00 per month according to course duration (applicable to jobseekers only)

Being eligible for the courses

Jobseekers

Age 18 - 45 years old.
Registered with JobCentre Brunei (JCB).

Local Employees / iReady in the private sectors

Age 18 - 45 years old.
Employees / iReady Full-Time.
Registered & contributing to Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP).
Support letter from Employers.

Employing Communities

Private companies including registered Public Accountant Firms and relevant companies registered with BICPA.
Registered and contributing to Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP).
Registered with JobCentreBrunei (JCB).

Candidate's responsibility

  • Candidates who will join the program must sign an agreement form with the Government
  • Candidates who apply will be interviewed, if required, subject to the BICPA
  • Candidates are required to complete the course applied with an attendance rate that must exceed 85%
  • Candidates are required to sit for all the examinations within the specified period
  • Candidates must give full commitment to completing the training program successfully

Withdrawals

Candidate's responsibilities

  • Approved candidates will need to get permission from the MPEC Secretariat if they wish to withdraw. If they are found to have withdrawn without permission, actions will be taken including being required to reimburse the Government for all the costs that were funded for the course
  • Awarded candidates are required to obtain a permission letter for the MPEC Secretariat in order to be able to resign from the course, if they are found to have resigned without permission, actions will be taken including being required to reimburse the Government for all costs that have funded for the course

 

Training Institution's responsibilities

  • Training institutions are responsible for monitoring the attendance & performance of candidates who are enrolled in their programs
  • Training institutions are responsible for informing the MPEC secretariat immediately of any candidate who withdraws from the program that they are enrolled

Course postponement

Candidates are not allowed to postpone the course before obtaining permission from the MPEC Secretariat.

How to obtain permission:

 

  • Application letter for the postponement of the course along with the reasons for the postponement
  • Permission to postpone a course from a training institution

Reimbursement to the government

Candidates who had been approved for funding under this program are required to reimburse the cost of the course funded if:

 

  • Withdrawn without obtaining permission from the MPEC secretariat
  • Postponed the course without obtaining permission from the MPEC secretariat
  • Did not attend the course completely without permission & reasonable excuse
  • Resign from work while taking a course
  • Failed to provide appropriate explanation and information when submitting the application form

Failure in studies or repeating a subject

  • Candidates who failed are required to report to the MPEC Secretariat, no later than three (3) days after receiving the failed result from the educational institution.

  • If candidates are required to repeat subjects (Repeat Unit) under the program, they must obtain permission from the MPEC Secretariat.

  • For candidates who failed one subject and are allowed to repeat (Repeat Unit) by the MPEC Secretariat and the training institution, the candidates must continue their studies in the same course and place and are not allowed to postpone the course.

  • The fee for repeating the examination paper will be borne by the Government for a maximum of one (1) subject only during the period of study. Payment for the examination for any failed subjects after the maximum number shall be borne by the candidates where the candidates are advised to complete their studies until they obtain a professional certificate.

  • If the candidate is found to not to sit for the repeat examination within the period set by the MPEC Secretariat, then the candidate is required to reimburse the cost of funding to repeat the course including the cost of the examination. Any future application from the will also not be considered.

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