Talk with President of CPA Australia - Malaysia Division

The CPA Talk was successfully held on 18^th October 2007 (Thursday) at Lecture Theatre 1, Sunway University College. The conference recorded an attendance of approximately 35 participants include members and non members participants which are mainly from Victoria University, Sunway University College. The aim of this talk was to provide students with the knowledge needed to prepare for a career in the field of accounting.

Before the event started, SCSC club was prepared the equipments that needed in Lecture Theatre 1. The equipments are PowerPoint slides, tables and sofa for interview sections and also token appreciation that will give to Christina Foo at the end of the event. As well as in registration part, the committee members must make sure whether the participants attend the event. As the time goes by, both committee members and all participants are waiting for the Christina Foo arrival.

The event started at 3.20pm with a welcome message from the Host, Diana. The event started with describes Christina Foo background, continued by her experience after she graduated, work in Coca Cola Company, Atlanta and also work in London. Most importantly, she also provided tips on how to work in accounting field for real life.

Christina Foo also shares with us about her working life. An accountant especially woman, must be confidence; discipline also must have good communication skills, although some perceptions may appears that woman is very arrogant.

Different workplace will face different personality of people and also the accounting method. As her advice to the participants, “Be good friends to others; do not say anything that would do anything to you. One day, it can come back to you”. The talk was closed by Mr Foo and ended at 4.30pm. Evana, President of SCSC, represent all of the members to receive the CPA’s certificate. The club members also give some token appreciation to Christina Foo which represent by Ms. Lim Tiew Ming.

At the end of the event, the refreshment also provided for all the participants. The refreshment, provided by Sunway University College Cafeteria was sponsored by SCSC club. All the participant was enjoyed the food. Besides, participants can also have a conversation with Christina Foo during the refreshment. The event was ended at 5.00pm.

Audience's Response

This was the first time she has attended this event. Yen Sin found the event is very helpful in the future accounting fields by sharing of working experiences. The most important part is Christina Foo also gives some tips to us for our future prospects. Yen Sin hoped to see more events like this in concerning the real life experiences of accountants. This would be useful for students to understand the reality of the accounting profession rather than listening rumours and myths.
Goo Yen Sim (Victoria University (Sunway Campus), Bachelor of Business, final year student)

Generally, the event met her expectations. By sharing the real experience to us and know the real things that we will face it in future. Khometi also hoped to have this kind of event like improving our personality or how to exploit our leadership.
Khometi (Victoria University (Sunway Campus), Bachelor of Business, final year student)