Golden opportunity
before they leave university. The MICPA Students Sponsorship Programme (SSP) is a bridge that connects talent to employers during their final undergraduate year and provides students with sponsorship to commence the MICPA-CAANZ Programme before graduating. The SSP also ties in an internship placement and a job offer upon graduating with the same employer.
An SSP candidate, Foo Jun Lin commenced the programme in the final year of his Bachelor of Accounting at Universiti Malaya sponsored by an SSP participating employer, PwC Malaysia. He did his internship there and joined as a full-time employee in audit after graduating last year.
“I was attracted to the affiliation between MICPA and CAANZ, which will grant me access to Global Accounting Alliance (GAA). This allows me to pursue my career abroad in the future, as the GAA passport ensures I can obtain the technical and membership support
There is a growing demand for talented accounting graduates even before they leave university.
I will need as a global professional.
“Secondly, the structure of the programme is not only based on my performance in the final examination but has online assessments and workshops, which effectively and continuously enhance learning throughout the module. The online resources provided virtual classrooms, e-learning and quizzes, which are very useful and beneficial in learning,” says Foo.
The SSP provided a great platform for Foo to get a head start in his professional studies. He was able to secure his internship and future career with a Big
“The MICPA Students Sponsorship Programme h developed my analytical problem-solving skills, very practical in my p work. It has helped solid technical kno manage my time b with a professiona while having to work
To be eligible for th candidates must be undergraduates from MICPA-accredited univ pursuing a four-year accounting. SSP pa employers will ass based on their aca track record and s proficiency. Intere should be prepare before they enter fourth year. e t
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