(From left) Lai, Ong and Chan have all won accolades for their achievements in the ICAEW global examinations.
BECOMING a chartered accountant and business leader is a highly rewarding journey and choosing the right institution plays a crucial role in helping to realise those ambitions.
Students at Sunway TES have a distinct advantage as the institution’s programmes are very highly rated and well-recognised, not only because of number of its students consistently receive awards for their academic prowess, but also due to the institution’s emphasis on the holistic development of students, to prepare them for a fast-changing business world.
The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) pathway to ICAEW, and the ICAEW programmes at Sunway TES also allow students to gain early exposure at an actual workplace and provide a job-guaranteed advantage.
Queenie Chan Xin Yi, who ranks joint-second among all ICAEW candidates worldwide in the six ICAEW professional level modules, with average marks of 93%, says that Sunway TES was the perfect place for her to undergo ICAEW ACA certification.
This is down to the fact that the lecturers are highly committed and dedicated to teaching, and are willing to go the extra mile to guide students to make learning as fun and engaging as possible.
Chan was also awarded the Simon Morris Memorial prize and the Stephens prize for her exemplary achievements in the six ICAEW professional level modules.
She also ranks first in the world for non-graduate category for the six ICAEW professional level modules and a champion of the Deloitte Tax Challenge 2022, under the team category.
“It was the only institute that provided a faster route in attaining professional qualification,” she says.
“I would recommend ICAEW if you want to pursue a career in accountancy, finance or business. It’s an exciting journey filled with hard work, but it is ultimately both satisfying and leads to great career prospects.
“This is mainly due to the prestige that comes with ACA, as well as the knowledge and experience gained through it.”
Chan was also awarded the Simon Morris Memorial prize and the Stephens prize for her exemplary achievements in the six ICAEW professional level modules.
Another award-winning student, Mandy Lai Pui Mun, who achieved top spot in the world for the Financial Accounting and Reporting paper – with a perfect score of 100% – shared that the lecturers at Sunway TES have a great reputation for the delivery of excellent teaching and mentoring.
Lai is ranked first in the world for the six ICAEW certificate level modules, with average marks of 94%.
“All the lecturers are experts in their subjects and are even able to get complex points across. Plus, they are very approachable, which makes it easy for students to seek guidance and support,” she says.
Lai is also ranked first in the world for the six ICAEW certificate level modules, with average marks of 94%, and received the Spicer and Pegler prize while she was taking the CFAB programme at Sunway TES, before progressing to ICAEW.
She adds that the ICAEW ACA programme is a rewarding path and that taking the course at Sunway TES taught her how to strike a study-life balance, which ultimately helped to improve her performance.
“I found that the less stressed I felt, the better my grades were. So, I made it a point to take breaks whenever I feel overwhelmed, regardless of how much work I needed to get done.
“It’s okay to take a break once in a while. Work hard but don’t overburden yourself.”
She says that Sunway TES also provides a number of scholarships for aspiring students, even if you are a non-degree holder.
Ong Kok Hoong, who received first place and the Knox prize in the Tax Compliance module – with marks of 93% – says that Sunway TES is the perfect institution for aspiring accountants and business leaders, as school leavers can start their pursuing the accelerated pathway to ICAEW via the CFAB programme after completing their secondary studies.
Ong Kok Hoong says that the lecturers and educators at Sunway TES are also ever-ready to guide their students.
“I think the ICAEW ACA programme is fitting for those whose primary goal is to obtain professional qualifications in an accelerated manner,” he says.
He adds that the lecturers and educators are also ever-ready to guide their students.
“They always explain things in a fairly easy to understand manner and try to point out the important points in the syllabus to help us study more effectively.
“I appreciate the fact that they would try their best to answer my questions as soon as they could.”
Sunway TES is one of the leading professional accountancy education providers with over 27 years of academic excellence and strong industry links.
It is also the nation’s only active ICAEW Partner in Learning, with its students emerging with the highest marks in the ACA examinations globally.
Before completing the ICAEW course at Sunway TES, students are provided with a three-year training contract as part of the programme, offering them high employment security.
Sunway College and Sunway University will also be having an Open Day on March 25 and 26 from 10am to 4pm, featuring exciting activities, a campus tour, live demonstrations, inspirational talks and more. Sunway expert programme counsellors will also be on hand to provide guidance to your next academic journey.
To register, visit sunway.edu.my/openday.
