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Pic 01: Beijing Finance District
Pic 02: Great Wall : Symbol of Chinese Culture that anything is possible!
Pic 03: Malaysia's very own brand in the most expensive district in Beijing
Unbelievable! My response. Beijing, the capital and political power hub of China is both rich with history and modern amenities. Its roads are straight, 5 lanes on one side, adorned with most facinating modern architectures. Passing the most expensive street, one can witness amazing mammoth buildings. Was told by locals that the rich and famous will shop in the most prestigious ginza - Parksons! Yes, locally listed albeit undervalued stocks in Malaysia.
Pic 04: Kasturi College's lecturers are proud to be associated with these hardworking students of China.
I have the priviledge to witness the award ceremony for Top Prize winners in China. Kasturi team of lecturers have done well. No, done superbly well! One student scored 100% for ACCA F4!That is WORLD PRIZE! Admittedly that is the first time I hear for a theory paper to have perfect score. In addition there were 3 top prize winners at CAT level.
Also witness newly minted Affliates. A random chat with few of them really offers insight. They are really industrious, dogged and relentless pursuit of excellence. Not only in studies but in career.
Pic 05: Handsome and dangerously armed
Refer to Picture 05 : the gentleman seated on the right doesn't look more than 30 years of age. He gave me his card which reads his position as Vice President of ICBC Bank, Beijing! How is that possible? Believe it! China is aplenty with opportunities. Once you gain international qualification which in this case is unmistakably ACCA Affliate status, you climb the corporate ladder. This tall gentleman, I reckon, didn't climb but took the lift to the top career floor!
The gentleman next to him, is another tall but gentle speaking guy. He is a senior manager for one of the local top largest merchant bank. Yes, another newly minted ACCA Affliate.
What is even more shocking is these men enquired about Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA of America), in Kasturi College. I obligingly promise to e-mail CFA Course Director details to them. There is no stopping these Chinese professionals!
Now, I don't know about you ACCA undergraduates, these guys could either be a threat or complement to you. If you graduate, you too can join their senior ranks. One does well to ask:
1. Are my college friends are really so important that they take most of my time, at the expense of studying for ACCA exams?
2. Are cafes, entertainment hotspots really that satisfying compared to a graduate with successful career? I was told that a qualified accountant earns a mean of RM7,000 a month! Now that is serious money.
3. For part time students to ask, "Is my current job really so precious and worthwhile devoting to, at the expense of my concentration on exams preparation?" Don't get me wrong, its good to achieve good career progress now but with ACCA , it will be a rocket booster.
4. Can part time students devote at least 3 hours a day for personal study for ACCA? For full time students, that should stretch to 8 hours a day in view that they are likely to take 3-4 subjects per sitting.
China : Threat or Opportunity?
China is a threat to the unprepared. To illustrate, a mid size city Tianjin, near to Beijing, has attracted more FDI that what Malaysia as a 'country'! Mind you, the investment Malaysia gets are oil & gas related or agriculture fields whereas Tianjin is on buiding the 5th largest and busiest port in the world and high value added manufacturing.
Dr Mahathir, former Prime Minister, said that China is not a threat to Malaysia. This country can't even compete with Thailand!
A serious threat to workforce, you! If you don't equip yourself with world class education, ACCA, you will be left behind together with Malaysia!
But if you are willing to work for it like the men above, China and ASEAN becomes a melting pot of opportunity. Destiny is in your hands! Are you willing to make sacrifices now for a better tomorrow? Or is the mundane time with friends, window shopping and fleeting movie going more interesting?
Convert threats to renewed energy
Join these professionals! Like them who struggle, work endless hours in studying, tirelessly, so should you. Do it for your (future) spouse, (future) kids, parents and for YOURSELF.
Reading the book by Jim Collins titled From Good to Great, it emphasises successful firms are dominated by highly disciplined managers who have passion for their occupation.
By application, have passion to build your future! Its yours. I must say all lecturers in Kasturi College are highly experienced and skilled in delivery. Dare I say, have the competence to guide you to success. But its with the condition that you will work hard together with them.
Graduate, then what?
Well, the world is your oyster, Join these handsome and talented Beijing ACCA Affliates to build a better and brighter future. Join the over 1000 affliates that are churned out in Malaysia each year.
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