“Entering the second year of my journey to be a Chartered Accountant, I have to say I have experienced peaks and valleys. Juggling between work and study has not been easy and sacrifices had to be made. However with the dynamic and competitive Accounting & Finance field that we are in, comprehensive technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills are vital. I realised that what I learned through ICAEW is particularly relevant in my career and grants me the edge among my peers. In addition, ICAEW has benefitted in my personal development as to displaying professional behaviour in the industry.

Till date I am still grateful for making that first step to take the ride. I believe in the myriad of opportunities ICAEW professional qualification can offer and am excited on what’s to come.”

“When it comes to accountancy, business or finance, ICAEW is one of the world’s most respected and internationally recognized professional qualifications. This is the course to take if you are looking for a professional qualification. ICAEW has helped me to embark on a career in accounting and guided me with strong fundamentals that could be used to build further knowledge and insights in the business and commercial world. One thing I truly value is how ICAEW keeps themselves up-to-date and relevant in today’s business world. I also appreciate the strong supportive network in ICAEW which has helped me through this life-changing journey. To anyone who is considering accountancy/business/finance as their career choice, I strongly recommend ICAEW. ”

“I started taking ICAEW papers when I was in Year 2 when I was still studying in NTU. Taking ICAEW was an obvious choice for me as it was the only CA body that allow its students to take their papers without being in the workforce. I was able to embark on my journey as a Chartered Accountant earlier than the rest of my peers, and at the same time, concurrently studying similar modules in NTU. I love the idea of how I am able to frontload my ICAEW papers early as they are complementary to the modules I took in NTU. When I am faced with a concept that I don’t understand, I can easily reach out to my professors in school for assistance. Will it be an extra burden to clear one more paper? No. In fact, I feel that it actually aid me more by helping me aced school examinations at the same time.

Taking ICAEW also open new opportunities around me as I am able to add an extra edge in my CV to show that I have a certain technical skillset which is deemed valuable from the employer’s point of view.

On a more personal level, when I transit from being a student to working life, I am even more appreciative of the fact that I cleared my papers early as I can better concentrate on my work rather than having to study on top of the long hours of OTs.”

“The rigorous ACA training that I underwent accurately simulated the demanding environment that my current role entails. The invaluable programme equipped me with the necessary critical thinking skills, discipline and perseverance to push through any challenges that come my way and has placed me ahead of my peers, allowing me to formulate sound and cogent financial advice.

The most exciting part of my job is being able to travel and work in different countries, such as Indonesia and Singapore. Not only have I assumed roles in unfamiliar and challenging environments, I’ve also been fortunate to immerse myself in new and vibrant cultures around the region.”

“The ACA really helped me to prepare for my current role as an Audit Manager, where I’m responsible for identifying and assessing risks and their potential influences on my clients’ business and financials. In addition, I also play the role of leader, counsellor and partner to my team members; coaching, mentoring and empowering younger Associates to ensure that they are well equipped to play their respective roles on the job.

If there is one word I could use to describe my journey over the last seven years, I would say it has been very fulfilling and that doing the ACA has truly been my stepping stone towards so many opportunities.”

“Right after university, I was considering different qualifications that would help me kick start a career in public accounting. I was particularly interested in the ACA because I liked the holistic approach to the programme. There’s a lot of emphasis on analysis and creative thinking, which demanded that I should look at each situation from different viewpoints.

Each client has a different challenge and it is up to my team and I to help them navigate through those challenges. And when we do, the sense of achievement is truly priceless.”

“I was fortunate to be one of the first three A Level students in Kuala Lumpur who attempted the ACA without a bachelor degree, and as a result, I managed to qualify as a Chartered Accountant at the age of 22. I guess you could say I am fortunate to have a pretty exciting job. The thrill of being in the market, and to witness developments taking place in the financial world is quite exhilarating!

Apart from gaining a premier, globally recognised qualification that offers abundant career choices, the ACA has given me a strong foundation in business and finance. On a personal note, it has made me mentally stronger, more confident and helped me mature into the person I am today.”

“The ACA is one of the most useful and practical professional accounting and finance qualification for those who work in a multi-national environment. The ACA has provided me with strong foundation in both technical knowledge and critical thinking skills when it comes to business analysis. There are more than 80% of CFOs of top corporations in the world who are an ICAEW ACA. This strengthens my belief for a promising career path.”

“ICAEW CFAB plays a critical role to my career success as a finance and accountancy profession. ICAEW ACA equips me with greater skills, knowledge and practical experiences that enhances my career development in the long term.”