November 2012 ~ AFSA | Aspiring Future. Soaring Aces.

ACCA Student Conference - Fellowship of Future Leaders

Date: 8-9th November
Venue: Hotel Equatorial Bangi - Putrajaya

What does a gathering of future leaders look like?
Do you have an imagination in your mind?
Eager to have a look at it ???

PRESENTING YOU THE FUTURE LEADERS of Malaysia.....

On the 8th to 9th November, we attended a student conference organized by ACCA Malaysia specially for the Gen - Y leaders of Malaysia. The purpose of this camp was to create better leaders in future. There were plenty of programs and entertainments arranged specially for us to ensure our precious hours are always occupied by something useful and fun.

The day started off with an opening speech given by Ms. Jennifer Lopez, country head, ACCA Malaysia @ ACCA Malaysia of Future Leaders.

Then, it was continued with Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP): The Art of Communication session conducted by Mr. Terrence. Through this session, we had more realization on the importance of communication. But, at times there are barriers which is unavoidable like cultural differences, language proficiency, perceptual disparity, attention span and physical barriers. Therefore, we should always learn how to be flexible and adjust or adapt according to situation.

Later on, there was another session on the Ultimate Taboos at Workplace. This session was conducted by Mr. Johan from TalentCorp. The panels for this session were from Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PwC. They kindly shared their opinions, views and expectations from the Gen-Y. This was a two way session where the participants were also able to ask some questions to clear their doubts.

From the left Mr. Chan Chong Kong (PwC), Ms. Lim Sue Chuen (KPMG), Mr. Johan (Moderator), Ms. Lee Soo Fern (Ernst & Young), and Mr. Alex Lee (Deloitte)

There was also another session by Shared Services about " New Kids on the Block?" This session was conducted by Mr. Muhammad Imran Kunalan. Shared Services is a way of organizing administrative functions to optimize the delivery of cost‐effective, flexible, reliable services to all “customers”. The exposure to Shared Services can also be another place to look for job opportunities.

From the left Mr. Muhammad Imran Kunalan (moderator), Nicole Chong (RBC Investor Services), Jason Crimson (Kimberly-Clark) and Dip Kang (DELL-shared services department)

REFRESHMENT time......

Chit-chat time with friends

Enjoying our refreshment...Yummy !!!

THE ANTICIPATED....

Fire Eating Session !!!

It was conducted by Mr. Terrence. This had made us realize that "impossible" can be turned to "possible". After eating the FIRE, we had a rushed feeling deep down our heart that tells we are more than ready to face any challenges ahead as nothing is far more challenging than eating fire.

Ready...Set...GO !

Mmmmm~ Yummy !

The nervous and stress look on everyone.

Bravo AFSA-ians

Victory after eating FIRE

Whine and Dine Session....

It was finally dinner time and there were plenty of delicious and different varieties of food served in buffet style. We sat together in a round table and enjoyed our meal to the fullest. During this session, we were entertained by two emcees for the night on a random pop-quiz session. There were really expensive and valuable prizes awaiting everyone.

Elizabeth who won ipod...Congratulations !

The winners of the night...Bravo !

Members of AFSA cam-whoring after the dinner session.

Team Building Session....

It's the second day, and everyone is off their bed early in the morning for a refreshing start. Everyone gathered up in front of the hotel to form the groups allocated for them. There were plenty of interesting and exciting games organized specially for us. They are the Treasure hunt, Spiderman, Lord of the Rings, Shooting Game, and the Spider Web Game.

Ice breaking session among their members in each group

The leader being pushed down from a tall stool

Spider web game

Spiderman

Shooting game

Smiley faces carved on everyone even though they are tired running around


It's the end of team building session

Farewell to our 2D1N camp....

Congratulations for being the most outstanding student of the camp - Tiew Kee Yee

Members writing memory notes to ACCA Malaysia

Cam-whoring with Mr. Ang Wen Hao

GoodBye ACCA Malaysia

Even tough it was a short camp, we enjoyed every minute of it. The programs organized were meaningful and knowledgeable to us. At one point someday, we will realize and thank ACCA again for organizing such an event for us and creating a realization in every one of us.

Best Regards,
Loshinee Krishnanmuthy
UCSI AFSA
Publicity Department

Capital Gains Game Competition… The game that makes you richer… literally

Date: October 3, 2012
Venue: MPH
Time: 8pm – 2pm

Capital Gains Game Competition (CGGC) is a successful collaboration between AFSA and True North Asia Sdn Bhd. The goal of bringing this event to UCSI University was to educate our students on investment as well as to increase their financial literacy. One of the major sponsors was from Agensi Kauseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) and The Wall Street Academy. Besides, we had many participants of greater diversities from other universities and colleges who joined the crowd and made the event more merrier- Universiti Malaya, Sunway College, UTAR, and Taylors University.

Now let me take you back to the start of October and reveal the exciting moments…

As the clock hits 8:00am, you can see the crowd is getting bigger as the CGGC participants are coming in to join the fun.

Participants registering at the registration counter as they walk into MPH Hall


Each participant will receive this folder that comprises everything they need for this event.


The gorgeous and handsome emcees of the day =)

Around 9:15am, Mr Jonathan Quek hits the stage and led the crowd on a simple and fun ice-breaking session. During this session, the participants need to get up from their cozy seat and move around shaking hands with strangers and they must tell their “newly-met friends” some encouraging and motivating words to inspire each other.

Mr. Jonathan Quek from True North Asia- The Speaker of the Day trying to boost up everyone's spirit

Participants greeting their neighbors during the ice breaking session

At 9:20am, we are honored to invite Mr. Khalil from Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) to teach the young generation on how to manage their money and budget. Financial literacy is definitely something important that was not widely taught in class and we should learn so that we will not overspend our money in this world full of temptation.

Mr. Khalil sharing his inspiring views and stories on budgeting

Finally, the awaited MOMENT.....

IT'S GAME TIME !!!

Before the game starts, Mr. Jonathan Quek explained on the rules and regulations. He also revealed the prizes that is in the form of cash and 10oz of silver bars worth more than RM 4000...weee~

MONEY....MONEY

The winner soon will be walking out with the silver bars

As the game starts, you can start to see the tense in the hall and wrinkled foreheads of the participants who were discussing and trying to make the best investment for every CASE STUDY each year.

Participants discussing with each other on the best investment to make

The VIPs from AKPK joined the fun too =)

Participants must make their investment plan or decision within one minute. WOW...I'm stressed out now!


Look at the pretty girls! They give a confident impression on their investment choice made

The game session ended at 12pm. The participants were given a break and they were served with some light but delicious refreshments.

Our logistic assistant distributing the foods to everyone with some help from the team

Participants queue to get their refreshments

Meanwhile, some participants used the break time to ask some questions on investment strategies with Mr. Jonathan


LOOK OVER HERE ! It's Mr. Jimmy and Mr. Chong Aik Lee with their refreshments.

Around 12:30 pm, the event resumes with Mr. Michael Tee and Mr. Benny Lee from Wall Street Academy making their appearance and sharing some important facts on investment banking to businesses. For more info you can log into http://www.thewallstreetacademy.com/.

Around 1:00pm, we had another round of excitement as we conduct a lucky draw session. Eight lucky participants of the event received a 1 ounce silver coin sponsored by Silver Malaysia Sdn Bhd.


Congratulations to the 8 lucky winners =)

Moving on with the PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY.....

WOW..... CONGRATULATIONS ! I envy all of you :)

The joint champions of the Capital Gains Game Competition: AngCheeKeong from UCSI (left) and TayeXu Yang of UM (right)

The day is finally coming to an end with the token of appreciation and a introduction session on the new AFSA membership card.

Our lovely vice director, Christine Kuan giving away the token of appreciation to the speakers of the day: Christine Kuan(Left), Mr. Khalil, Mr. Michael Tee, Mr. Benny Lee & Mr. Jonathan Quek

AFSA’s president, Ms. Leo JinYi takes the stage to introduce AFSA membership card. The membership card is a privilege for all AFSA members to get discounts when they spend money in the participating partners. AFSA is the first club in UCSI University to offer such benefits to its own members.

I would like to thank my team who showed so much professionalism as well their goofy side when we are running this event, this includes all the photographers and facilitators. This event will not be the same without anyone of you. I would like to thank the co-organizer True North Asia Sdn Bhd for being 110% with us when we are preparing for CGGC, I truly hope we can work together again in the future and make something even bigger! I also want to thank the participants for joining us and supporting AFSA all along and I truly hope at the end of the day, they do leave the hall with a valuable lesson that benefits them in the future. And last but not least, I want to thank AFSA central committees for giving us advices and helping outwhen we run this event.

Behind the scenes....