Capital Gains Game

On  3^rd October 2012, an event known as the ‘Capital Gains Game’ organized by True North Asia was held from 8.30am to 2pm at UCSI University. There are a total of 79 candidates from Sunway who have registered for this event. Overall it was a very satisfactory result although there was a greater potential for us to achieve a greater amount of candidates registering for this event. 

The agenda for CGG is: 

8.30am   Registration

9.15am   Warm Up conducted by Jonathan Quek

9.30am   Speech conducted by AKPK

10.00am Capital Gains Game starts

12.00pm Light Refreshment

12.30pm Speech conducted by Wall Street Academy

1.00pm   Lucky Dreaw + Prize Giving + Token of Appreciation

1.20pm   Promotional video + Appreciation Video by AFSA (UCSI)

1.25pm   Group photo session + Sign out

On the event day itself, every candidates assembled at the foyer by 8am as there will 2 bus providing all of the candidates transportation from Sunway Campus for UCSI University. Every SCSC member who participated in this event are in charge of taking down the attendance when the candidates board the bus to avoid missing members. After a 40 minutes journey, the bus have finally reached UCSI University. All of the candidates were then asked to have a seat in UCSI’s main hall which was located in the South Wing.

The event began with a quick warm up session conducted by Jonathan Quek, the founder of True North Asia. After that at 9.30am, there was a short speech which was conducted by the representative from AKPK. The speech lasted for about half an hour. Before the game began, Mr. Jonathan Quek brief and taught us how to play this game as most of us have no knowledge about this game.

At 10am sharp, the game began as every participant was looking very anxious because they all want to win as there is a total of RM1,500 cash prize to be won. It was a very intense moment as cheers of joys and sigh of disappointment can be heard from all over the hall. Halfway through the game, there are already participants who have successfully achieved financial freedom when the rest of the participants are still struggling to pick the right investment technique just to avoid facing bankruptcy. A good thing is, one of the students representing Sunway has got 3^rd place as he managed to achieve financial freedom before any other participants did. This was a very proud moment for Sunway as we all know that Sunway students are very intelligent people.

After the game has ended, Mr Jonathan Quek has explain to all of the participants about the method of investing and some tips for investment. Besides that, a very motivational talk was also conducted by the Wall Street Academy representative. As the event draws nearer to the end, there was a lucky draw session which gives away silver coins to lucky participants. After that, a prize giving session was held and a promotional and appreciation video was shown to every participant. At 1.25pm, there was a photo-taking session for all the winners, participants, and organizing committee.

                                                                  

By 2pm, the whole event has ended. Every Sunway student are required to assemble and board the bus so that all of them can be transported back to Sunway. At 3.30pm, all of us have successfully reached Sunway safely. Overall it was a very successful event as it helps to widen our knowledge in terms of investing and also we are able to make more new friends. There are participants who have mentioned that they wished that there would be another similar competition like this so that they could participate again.

Most importantly, thanks to AKPK Malaysia, AFSA of UCSI, VUBC & SCSC of Sunway University, Sunway Pyramid Ice, The wall Street Academy & SilverMalaysia.com for contributing to this huge success!

Reported by : Eugene  Guok

Edited by: Fero Angelia

CPA Australia Passport Membership Briefing

The CPA Australia Passport membership briefing was held in the Lecture Theatre 1 at Sunway University on the 14^th of September 2012 from 3.30pm till 4.30pm. The guest speaker for the talk was Ms. Leong Pui Kuan who is also the CPA Australia Relationships Manager in Malaysia. Our MC of this CPA talk is Crystal.

Before the event started, all committee members from SCSC were asked to gather in the meeting room in the Infotainment centre to be brief on the objectives and roles of SCSC as well as that of CPA. We are also given the job scope which we are supposed to do before, during and after the talk. For the new committee members of SCSC, we were also given the CPA Australia T-shirt.

There are approximately 25 participants who had attended the talk which comprises of mainly Victoria University undergraduate degree students. The briefing was a success as it provides the participants information about the CPA programme and further enhances their interest in the programme to give them a choice between other such similar accounting professional qualifications such as ACCA and ICAEW.

During the meeting, the speaker explain about the objectives and roles of CPA Australia as well as the recognition one would be able to get from choosing CPA Australia. Examples of successful CPA Australia holders are such as Melissa Claassen, who is currently the CFO of Adidas Group for Hong Kong and Taiwan. Furthermore, the speaker also mentioned about the routes and exemptions a potential student may opt to take when they decide to join CPA Australia.

Besides that, three committee members which are Aatiq, Yit Han and Shumina also shared their experience and what they have learned from SCSC. Basically, they said that they enjoy and happy that they join SCSC and they will never regret to join SCSC.

The event ended at 4.30 pm. SCSC members collected the CPA Australia membership registration form from interested students. After the session ended, there are some students who approached Ms. Leong Pui Kuan for more information regarding CPA and the routes they are able and can take.

Written by: Teo Kok Peng

Edited by: Fero Angelia

Paintball Game

In order to come up with new environment for SCSC activities other than educational talks, we decided to have paintball game activity. This activity was joined by some of the committee member and some outsider in order to get enough people to play the game. If member interested, they have to pay RM 45 to our treasurer, Mona. We took two cars to reach the Sri Petaling , both of the cars belong to our members Teo Kok Peng and Kae Shen .Upon arrival the instructors told us how to play the game, and the basic do’s and don’ts that we  have to follow to the play the game safely and properly, since we had the special package we got to have additional bullets therefore we got to play three games. The first of two games teams were suppose to get flags after shooting down three bottles in the enemy territory and then the third games saw the same but in addition we had to get an additional flag from the enemy fort. After the games we all went to eat and having a quality time with fellowship and getting to know one another among the new friends. The environment is filled with joy and laughter. Following that, when everyone finished their food, then had drinks from cha-time. Overall it was another successful member’s activity for the SCSC family 


Written by: Aatiq
Edited by: Fero Angelia

SCSC Food Sales

On the 16^th of August 2012, SCSC held a one-day Food Sales. We were selling hand-made sushi, hot from the pan fried ice-cream and freshly baked colourful-designed cupcakes. The food sales were held at the Energy Hub from 9.30am till 2.30pm where the newly joined members were here to help to run the food sales. Besides, this was eventually a great opportunities for the new members to be able to bond with the senior members and had fun together.

We arrived at the booth at 8.30 which was well-decorated with effort the night before the food sales by Netty, Mona and their friends. 

Upon waiting the other members to arrive, we started to arrange the cupcakes toppings, fold boxes, roll sushi, and heating up the oil for fried ice-cream. At the beginning, the sales was not going well, maybe most of the students were having classes. Surprisingly, sales were increasing around 12.30pm where we sold out all of our sushi. We expected to sell more since the demand for sushi was high unfortunately we are running out of rice and mayonnaise to make it. There was a customer suggested to sell sushi with ‘wasabi’.

As the sales were going on, the cup cakes and fried ice-cream begin to be selling fast and we also received good comments on the fried ice-cream, especially the chocolate flavour. Some VU lecturers also complimented on the delicate decorated cupcakes with the rainbow coloured icing and various toppings such as marshmallows, jelly bean, choco chip and frosty sugars. A few seniors with experience in food sales walked around the campus persuading and promoting our food. Besides, the junior were quite helpful.  As time passed, the cupcakes were sold out and so as the fried ice-cream. The food sales closed at 2pm, earlier than what we expected because we sold out all. Indeed, all our food was yummy and tantalizing. As quickly as we could, everyone cleaned up the booth and packed up all the equipments.

By then, it ended at 2.30pm. The food sales were a great success, with great teamwork and great effort from all SCSC members! Ms Greeja, the head of department also suggested us to organise another food sales next semester. 

Report by: Leng Gui Sheng
Edited by: Fero Angelia

Laser Tag

After all the educational talks, SCSC club decides to promote the club in a different perspective. Hence, laser tag competition is planned. Announcements and posters are made, ensuring the awareness of all students in the university. Students who are interested are to call Yap Zhi Ruo and Saw Sher Ying. The event is held on the 18th of May 2012 at Laser Warzone IOI mall, Puchong at the price of RM40 for 3 games. The trip is opened to public and on that day itself, everyone is gathered at the foyer in Sunway University. Clubs representatives volunteered to drive all participants to the event area. Upon arrival, briefing was given to ensure all participants focuses primarily on safety rather than fun. Teams of 2 are divided and strategies are discussed. The first 2 games are team shooting based on the overall summation of points scored by team members. While the third game is played in the objective of free for all.  The overall shooting is tremendously fun and tiring. After all 3 games, the winning team received 5 Subway coupon vouchers worth RM50. Subsequently after the match, all of the participants went for tea in Subway IOI mall. Quality time of fellowship and getting to know one another among the new friends are encouraged. The environment is filled with joy and laughter. Following that, when everyone finished their food, bags are packed and everyone leaves with a wide smile on their faces. Overall, it was a success for SCSC in organizing a competition for the first time.

Written by: Julian

Edited by: Fero Angelia

Cameron Highland Team-Building Trip

On the 25^th until 27^th of July 2012, SCSC club have a Cameron Highland Team-Building Trip. This trip was held for three days two nights. This also as the farewell trip with some of committee member who will leave continuing their studies in Australia and who will resign from the club. This team-building activity was also joined by some outsiders who are committee members’ friends.

We reached Cameron Highland in the afternoon and took a rest first, and then at night, we were having barbecue outside our lodge. These foods were bought by Thomas and some committees member and then were brought to Cameron Highland. We barbeque together, eat together, having fun together, laugh together and also taking photos together.

On the second day, we were brought by our tour guide to visit some place in Cameron Highland. The first place we visited is tea farm, where we were shown the steps of producing tea until it can be consumed by consumer.

The second place we visited is flower farm. There we could find many different types of flowers and some of them were the flowers that we never seen before. This place can be considered as one of the most beautiful place we have visited at Cameroh Highland.

The third place we visited is bee farm, where we could see some bees and its honey. In here, we also could see pictures showed that some guys can survive from hundreds of bees in their body. 

The fourth place we visited is butterflies and insects farm. This place have hundreds of butterflies and some type of insects and snakes.

Next, we visited a temple in Cameron Highland. At there we met some new friends come from England and Barcelona. We also did not forget to take some pictures with them. They were so friendly.

The last place we visited on the second day of the trip is strawberry farm, is one of the largest farm in Cameron Highland. Here we could see many kinds of strawberry and could try some snacks and foods made from strawberry.

Tired of visiting those interesting place, we ended up with having steamboat dinner at Restoran Jin Jin.

After dinner, we went back to the villa and having some photos there before leaving Cameron Highland on 27^th of July 2012. 

Life is good when we can share our laughs, our jokes, our smiles and our memories with our best friends. Thanks to everyone who participated in this team-building and to SCSC club who make this team-building successful. Special thanks to CPA Australia for the support. 

Report by : Michael

Edited by: Fero Angelia

The KPMG Talk: A day of intrigue                                                                       

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he rainy clouds gathered and the bellowing grey clouds begun to gather. The cold breeze drifted in mid-air. The hustle and bustle continued at Sunway College, this had to be past lunch hour. There was an aura of optimism amongst the Sunway CPA Student Charter because they were expecting a special guest. This was none other than Ms Anita Menon. Her decorated curriculum vitae boasting an extensive background in conventional banking, commodities and financial strategy not forgetting she is the current Executive director of Financial Risk Management Services.

The crowd gathered slowly in the auditorium. At 3.30 P.M, I shot a glance at the watch and the auditorium was not even full. One of the students who made the welcoming speech was already on stage. Fiona looked calm and composed. Her deamour was that of a confident individual. Her introduction was lively and her energy seemed to rub-off the audience with smiles on their faces.

Finally, a round of applause was given to the Executive Director of Financial Risk Management. Her bright smile lit up the room. Most boys appeared to be enthusiastic compared to the girls. This was probably because of her stunning outfit. The talk begun off with a general background of the general economic crisis. The students sitting next to me where at the edge of their seats. For a moment, I thought they were going to jump off. The atmosphere in the room was jubilant; it was as if we were at a musical concert. However, things changed drastically as she suddenly started to drift onto the subject of financial instruments.

Furthermore, confusion descended upon the first year students. This is because they were not familiar with the financial jargon. The high energy of optimism seemed to vanish. They started to text their friends and Facebook. Later on, scores of people begun chatting.

Within a matter of short time, she was summing up her talk. She was done. I could almost see a sense of relief amongst the students. It was time for questions. The questions posed to her simply, she breezed through them.

Lastly, it was time for Sunway CPA Student Charter to hand over a token of appreciation to Ms Anita Menon. The usual protocol was observed of shaking hands. After that it was time for taking pictures.

Furthermore, the time for refreshments had arrived. The deafening silence was replaced with a sea of noise. Most students were chatting with each other, and very few were chatting with our speaker.

The KPMG talk was an insightful talk for most students. At the end of the day, we all learned something new. It might have been little or more than others. The fact is none of walked out the auditorium the same.

                                                                                                      Written by: Shumina

                                                                                                      Edited by: Yvonne Ching

To all final year students, here is your opportunity to know more about CPA Australia professional qualification! Ms Leong Pui Kuan will be coming to give a talk about it next Wednesday, 9 May, at 12.30pm, in LT1. Don't miss this golden opportunity! ;)

Laser Tag Fun Shoot-Out Competition

Check out our bonding activity among AUP students this coming May! Register yourselves now! Cheers~

CPA Australia Career Expo 2012

Hi everyone, do not miss out this great networking opportunity with employers and recruiters from various big companies. Check out the details below and register now! See you there~

On the 23^rd of March 2012, SCSC club hold a CPA (Australia) talk at Victoria University, Sunway College, KL. This talk was opened to public; those who attended the talk were mostly students from semester 1 and 2. Before the CPA talk started, the members of SCSC Club gathered at AUP office to get the CPA T-shirt and did some preparation too, so that the event will run smoothly. The representative from SCSC club had made some announcements in the classes a week before CPA talk was held, because they have to register at AUP office before attending the talk. The brochures were distributed to the students and after that, Daphne, the president of SCSC Club introduced the guest speaker to them, which was Miss Kuan from CPA Australia.

During the talk, Miss Kuan introduced CPA Australia to the students. CPA Australia is an accounting body in Australia that provides services include education, training, technical support and advocacy for locally and internationally. Meanwhile, she asked the students to fill up the form that had been distributed, it was a “CPA passport” that would allow students to get more information and working opportunities from CPA Australia. On the other hand, Ms.Kuan also showed them a video of the members from CPA Australia who worked in Adidas Company and some career opportunities when working with a CPA Australia title. The talk was very useful for the students, it gave them opportunities to know more about CPA Australia and how the career path looks like when working as an accountant, not only in accounting companies but also in other companies.

At the end of the talk, a video of SCSC Club was shown and then Yvonne, Han and Netty did a presentation to promote SCSC Club to the students, and also invite them to join the club, since SCSC Club was recruiting new members. All of them did a good job and the students looked satisfied with the presentation.

All in all, the objective of this event was to give better knowledge to students and also giving them more insight about CPA Australia. On the other hand, some improvements are needed as the members discussed in the next meeting, such as announcement of the event must be taken earlier before the event and a mini rehearsal for those who will present in the event, so that they will be more prepared and present better during the event.

Prepared by: Mona Monica

Edited by: Yvonne Ching

Hey guys, here are some upcoming events for this month! Don't miss these golden opportunities to broaden your knowledge and gain a better understanding on CPA Australia and financial planning. Keep yourselves updated via our Facebook page or the school board near AUP centre. See you there! =D

SCSC – Company Visit to Deloitte

Recently, SCSC Club had organised a company visit to Deloitte. The trip took place on the 2^nd of March 2012. This trip was opened to the public.

Much preparation was done in by the members of SCSC Club in order to ensure that the trip went smoothly. On the day of the trip, a head count was conducted to ensure that everyone was present before departing to Deloitte. The departure time was at 1pm and the arrival time was around 2pm. Here are some photos taken before departure.

Upon arrival, the staff at Deloitte welcomed the visitors and took them to the discussion room for a short briefing session with one of the HR director there.

Shortly after that, snacks and drinks were provided as refreshment for the visitors. The refreshment session provided a good opportunity for the visitors to get to know the staff and to enquire more information and experience of working in Deloitte. Next, a photo session was held.

The tour of Deloitte continued after the refreshment session. At the end of the tour, SCSC Club presented a gift to the staff at Deloitte as a token of appreciation.

The objective of this trip, which was to give better exposure to the public about SCSC Club and Deloitte, was achieved. This can be proved by the positive feedback gained from majority of the visitors who joined SCSC Club for this trip. Among the feedbacks from the visitors were, the trip was very informative and helpful in terms of getting to know more about their potential future workplace.

Reported by: Kee Yit Han

Edited by: Yvonne Ching