[ACCAxUUM] What's Up, ACCA?

In this episode of Know about ACCA, the Business Relationships Manager for ACCA Maritime Southeast Asia, Mr. Peter Gabriel, together with the Director of Talent Recruitment from BDO, Ms. Thong Siew Fong is in the house to share about their thoughts on the issue of accounting profession shortage in Malaysia. With the current statistics shown, the accountant-population ratio in Malaysia is of 1:871, as compared to Australia 1:119, Singapore 1:184, New Zealand 1:136, Hong Kong 1:195. This indicates that an accountant in Malaysia would need to serve more public demand as compared to other countries. What are the reasons then?Approaching the internship seasons, would you wonder on how to stand out from your competitors in terms of your Curriculum Vitae (CV)?Am I shining enough in the eyes of recruiters?Cannot ever decide which qualifications should I pursue?Whether or not ACCA is the best resort for me?Fret not, let our guests to tell you!Connect with our guest today:LinkedIn of:Mr. Peter GabrielMs. Thong Siew FongFollow us on our Instagram and Facebook at:Instagram: accaxuumFacebook: ACCA X UUMWe sincerely appreciate if you could drop us your feedback!Find the form at here!

Do you know that ACCA is not just accounting student oriented? In this episode, we are delighted to have Mr. Ryan and Ms. Sabrina to break through all the myths that have about ACCA:# ACCA is for accounting student only# ACCA only useful for those pursuing accounting-related career # I need to finish all 13 papers to get ACCA certificate# Many moreIf you are coming from non-accounting background and wish to have certificate to boost your career development? You are in the right space!Eager to know for more details? Feel free to connect with our panelists as below:Mr. Ryan Ng: LinkedInMs. Sabrina Seah: LinkedInFollow us on our social media for latest updates at:Instagram | FacebookWe sincerely appreciate if you could drop us your feedback!Find the form at here!

From late-night study grinds to stepping confidently into the working world — this episode of ACCA Journey: From Exam to Working World covers it all. We’re joined by two inspiring guests, Mr. Lee Jia Sheng and Mr. Goo Choon Wei (Shane), proud UUM alumni and former ACCA Student Ambassadors, who share their complete ACCA journey and lessons learned along the way.From what first inspired them to pursue ACCA, to choosing the optional advanced level papers, tackling professional-level challenges, and balancing study life, all the way to handling the mental pressure before exam results and adapting to real-world work, they opened up about the highs, lows, and lessons of their ACCA path.Feeling lost about how to prepare for exams or what life after ACCA looks like? Tune in to this episode to hear first-hand experiences, practical tips, and motivational advice that will guide you through both your ACCA journey and beyond!If you have further inquiries, feel free to drop your dm in our Instagram page at: accaxuumOr you may connect with our panelists at:Mr. Lee Jia Sheng: Lee Jia ShengMr. Goo Choon Wei (Shane): Goo Choon Wei (Shane)Do also follow our social media for future updates!Facebook | Instagram

Empowering future accountants goes beyond passing exams — it’s about building the right mindset, support system, and opportunities along the way. In this episode of What’s Up, ACCA?, we explore “Empowering ACCA Students: The TYMBA Story.”We’re honored to be joined by Mr. Airil Razali, who shares the inspiring journey behind TYMBA Education and its mission to make the ACCA pathway more accessible and impactful for aspiring accounting professionals.From the motivation behind founding TYMBA to what sets their ACCA programmes apart, Mr. Airil discusses how practical, real-world learning is integrated into the ACCA journey to ensure students are not only exam-ready, but also career-ready. He also highlights the financial support options available to students, including sponsorship opportunities and how partnerships with PTPTN help make professional accounting education more attainable.Curious about how to pursue ACCA even with financial constraints? Or wondering how education providers can better prepare students for the realities of the accounting profession? Tune in to this episode for valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiration for your ACCA journey.If you have further inquiries, feel free to drop your DM on our Instagram page at: accaxuumOr you may connect with our panellist at:Mr. Airil Razali: Airil RazaliTYMBA Education: TYMBA EducationDo also follow our social media for future updates!Facebook | Instagram