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The Accounting Profession

Accountancy offers excellent job prospects. Accountants with
the right professional accounting qualification could work their
way to the top of an organization and play an essential role in
running, growing and making a business successful. As they
play central roles in businesses, they are held in high regards
and prestige.

Questioning and Learning

Intimate group discussions are encouraged at the Centre
for Professional Accounting Programmes. Here, Iranian
student Farnaz Alahmad raises a point with Mr Sivasathish.

ACCA, in collaboration with TalentCorp Malaysia is

pleased to inform you of the Certify Me Now!
Programme, a government funded up-skilling
programme that aims to equip local fresh graduates
with the right competencies and experience, enhancing

further their employability in the competitive

business environment. This initiative is very much in
line with the governments Economic Transformation
Programme towards generating a high income
nation by the year 2020.

HELP College of Arts and Technology is proud to be an

ACCA Approved Learning Partner (ALP) of this
programme.

Join now and enjoy the following benefits:

free initial registration fee of GBP79
a maximum of RM7,500 off total fees funded by
TalentCorp Malaysia *
study/tuition support from selected ACCA Approved
Learning Partners

Come and join us if you:

are a Malaysian citizen
are Accounting and Finance graduate who have
completed your studies in Malaysia from January 2013*
have not yet register with ACCA as a student
have up to two Skills level papers and five Professional
level papers to attempt within three years *

On the cover:
1. Datuk Dr Paul Chan, Chairman of the HELP CAT Board, receives
the ACCA Gold Status Award from Ms Jennifer Lopez (Country Head,
ACCA Malaysia) in recognition of HELP CATs excellence in delivering
ACCA programmes.
2. Mr Lee Sik Weng (in convocation gown) with senior members of
HELP CATs industry partner Baker Tilly (from left): Mr Lock Peng
Kuan (Partner, Co-Leader of Audit & Assurance), Mr Bernard Tan
(Executive Director, Audit & Assurance), and Mr Kenny Yeoh
(Associate Director, Audit & Assurance).
3. Heng Puay Boon who scored 100% in ACCA F3 Financial Accounting.
4. Joel Wong, winner of the Ernst & Young (E&Y) Young Tax
Professional of the Year Award 2013 (National Level). Member of the

Limited seats available.

Deadline for registration: 1 December 2014.
* Terms and conditions apply.

team that won 6th place worldwide in the E&Y Young Tax Professional
of the Year 2013 (International Level) in Denmark.
5. Chong Ka Yee who was 3rd in the World and top Malaysia Prize
Winner for ACCA F6 Taxation.
6. Koh Xin Yan who was 2nd in the World and top Malaysia Prize
Winner for CAT FA1 Recording Financial Transactions.
7. More ACCA success stories (from left): Kudzai Ndebele and Chido
Chiunye (Zimbabweans); both graduated with a BA in Accounting &
Finance with First Class Honours, University of East London at HELP;
completed ACCA at HELP CAT and are currently working in top
companies in Malaysia; Vendy Jesen (Indonesian), a HELP BBus
(Hons) graduate, now an ACCA graduate.

Programmes
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Approval Code: KPT/JPS(A1815)02/15

The Association of Chartered Certified

Accountants (ACCA) is the global body
for professional accountants. We aim to
offer business-relevant, first-choice
qualifications to people of application,
ability and ambition around the world
who seek a rewarding career in
accountancy, finance and management.
ACCA is the global body for
professional accountants with 162,000
members and 428,000 students in 173
countries. We also have a network of 91
offices and centres across the world.
Our global infrastructure means that
exams and support are delivered - and
reputation and influence developed
- at a local level, directly benefiting
stakeholders wherever they are based,
or plan to move to, in pursuit of new
career opportunities. ACCAs focus is on
professional
values,
ethics,
and
governance, and it delivers value-added
services through substantial global
network of partnerships closely with
multinational and small entities to
promote global standards and support.

The expertise and experience of ACCA

are used to work with governments,
donor agencies and professional bodies
such as the International Federation of
Accountants (IFAC) to develop the
global accountancy profession and to
advance the public interest.
ACCAs reputation is grounded in over
100 years of providing world class
accounting and finance qualifications.
It champions opportunity, innovation,
diversity, integrity and accountability.
By promoting global standards, and
supporting members wherever they
work, ACCA aims to meet the current
and future needs of international
business.
ACCA understands the real issues facing
small businesses as 63,000 of its
members work in SMEs or small
partnerships worldwide. Thus, its theme
for 2009-2010 is Accountants for
Business.

This theme emphasises the important

roles accountants play in both the
private and public sectors, promoting
their role as advocates of sound
business practices, champions of
sustainable business development, and
identifiers of value drivers which lead to
high-performing organisations.
The ACCA qualification is accepted
worldwide. This acceptability will
increase as economies like China
continue to grow and impact countries
across the globe.
Graduates with this qualification will
have global employability and mobility.
In Malaysia, the demand for ACCA
professionals
is
equally
strong
forecasts by the government predict a
need for 60,000 accountants by 2020.
Currently, there are only about 30,000
accountants.

Strategic and valuable partnerships like that with HELP CAT is one of
the reasons behind ACCAs ability to flourish and produce
qualified ACCA graduates with talent, drive and ambition.
Ms Jennifer Lopez, Country Head, ACCA Malaysia

Why ACCA at HELP CAT

ACCA Gold Status Approved Learning Partner (ALP). Working towards Platinum Status
Approved Tuition Provider for the BIG 4 like PwC
ALP for ACCA-TalentCorp Certify Me Now! Programme
Sole ACCA tuition provider for PSMBs ACCA Accelerated Skills Enhancement Training (ASET) programme in
2012 and 2013
ACCA Trainer for Petronas accounting graduates
ACCA Licensed Computer-Based Exam (CBE) Centre
ACCA Paper-Based Exam Centre approved by the Malaysian Examinations Syndicate
Focused on helping students succeed via tests, mock exams & revision classes
Class sizes that encourage active student participation for effective learning
Provide Best in Class Customer Service
Activities by the ACCA@HELP Club prepare students for the work place with skills and values plus real life
experiences
Place students on internship
Qualified and experienced Professional Programme lecturers
Conveniently linked by covered skybridge from Chan Sow Lin LRT station directly to HELP CAT campus
(3 minutes walk)
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Programmes

Full Attendance

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

HELP CAT's location in the city makes it

a convenient choice for ACCA working
professionals to upskill themselves.
Mr Sivasathishs classes are popular
because he teaches with dedication
and passion.

Approval Code: KPT/JPS(A5062)05/15

The CAT is usually studied as an

introductory qualification prior to
training to become a Chartered
Certified Accountant through the
ACCA Professional Scheme. The
duration is one and a half years to
complete the nine CAT papers.
There is no restriction on the number
of papers that can be taken in each
sitting. The Certified Accounting
Technician is a skilled person capable
of performing highly responsible and
important jobs:

collect, check and analyse

financial information
maintain and check
financial records
receive and settle invoices
from suppliers
monitor company expenses
complete and submit tax
returns
manage the staff payroll
prepare company tax returns
record receipts and payments
audit (verifying an
organisation's accounts)
control budgets
write reports

In a small company, Accounting

Technicians may be the only
employee qualified to look after
financial records, invoices and
wages. In large companies, they are
likely to be part of a team that
includes chartered accountants,
other accounting technicians and
general administrators. In this case
they are likely to specialise in a
particular area, such as audit or tax.
Increasingly, accounting technicians
are also responsible for identifying
how a company can improve its
profits and reduce costs.

Programme Structure

CAT

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
MA1 Management Information
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
MA2 Managing Costs and Finances
ADVANCED LEVEL
FAB Accountant in Business
FMA Management Accounting
FFA Financial Accounting
Options (any 2 papers)
FTX Foundations in Taxation
FFM Foundations in Financial Management
FAU Foundations in Audit
GENERAL SUBJECTS
Pengajian Malaysia or Bahasa Komunikasi 1
Critical Thinking
Comparative Religion

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Any one of the following:

5 credits in SPM / O-Levels

(including English & Mathematics)
Or equivalent

INTAKES

January, April, July & September

ACCA

FUNDAMENTAL LEVEL
Knowledge Module
F1 Accountant in Business
F2 Management Accounting
F3 Financial Accounting
Skills Module
F4 Corporate & Business Law
F5 Performance Management
F6 Taxation
F7 Financial Reporting
F8 Audit & Assurance
F9 Financial Management
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Essentials Module
P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics
P2 Corporate Reporting
P3 Business Analysis
Options (any 2 papers)
P4 Advanced Financial Management
P5 Advanced Performance Management
P6 Advanced Taxation
P7 Advanced Audit & Assurance
GENERAL SUBJECTS
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
or Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3
Hubungan Etnik or Malaysian Studies
Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
Malaysian Economy
Community Services

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Any one of the following:

2 Principal passes in STPM / A-Levels

and 5 Credits in SPM / O-Levels
(including English & Mathematics)
2 As & 3 Cs in UEC (including English and
Mathematics)
Foundation
Or equivalent

INTAKES

January & July

Achievers and Alumni

World Beating Achievers
Top in Malaysia and Second in the
World for CAT FA1 Recording
Financial Transactions
Koh Xin Yan (right) 10 As student from
SMK Convent Bukit Nanas KL. Mentored
by Mr Paul Yem.

Ernst & Young Young Tax

Professional of the Year 2013
Joel Wong, a HELP BBus (Hons) graduate;
now studying in the ACCA programmes at
HELP CAT. National winner of the Ernst &
Young Young Tax Professional of the Year
award 2013. Represented Malaysia at the
international level Young Tax Professional
competition in Denmark.

100% for ACCA F3

Financial Accounting

Third in the World and First in

Malaysia in ACCA F6 Taxation

Heng Puay Boon (left) attained the

highest marks in Malaysia for UEC
Book-keeping at Chong Hwa
Independent High School KL.

Chong Ka Yee (centre) SPM 7 As

student from SMK Dato' Onn Kuala
Lumpur. She was coached by Ms Ong
Siyu Su.

Scored 100% in ACCA F3 Financial

Accounting at HELP CAT. Nurtured
by Ms Tan Siu Mae.
10 As in both the SPM and the UEC
exams.

Other Achievers (ACCA Graduates)

4.

1. Loong Poh Yee

Audit Senior at Mazars Chartered
Accountants
UEL BA Acct & Finance First Class Honours
at HELP
Former student of Tsun Jin High School, KL
2. Teh Hui Ching
Audit Associate at KPMG
4 As in STPM, SMK Dato' Hamzah Klang
3. Liau Wai Kit
Audit Senior at PricewaterhouseCoopers
UEL BA Acct & Finance First Class Honours
at HELP
Former student of SMK Sri Sentosa KL

5.

4. Chido Chiunye (Zimbabwe)

Customer Relations in Concentrix
UEL BA Acct & Finance First Class Honours
at HELP
5. Zhu Yi Jie (China)
Audit Associate 1 at Ernst & Young
BA (Hons) in Accounting, University of
Hertfordshire Programme in INTI
Former student of Middle School of
Shijiazhuang City, China
National table tennis player cum coach

6. Khaw Ching Ai
Deputy Manager (Investment Department)
at Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd
HELP BBus Acct & Finance First Class
Honours
Former student of Chong Hwa
Independent High School KL
7. Zulainiah binti Abdul Rashed
Management Accountant at Schlumberger
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) Second
Class Upper from Universiti Teknologi Mara
Former student of SMK Tengku Ampuan
Rahimah Klang

Activities
Programmes and Activities ACCA @ HELP Club
The Centre for Professional Accounting Programmes
maintains an active calendar of events and activities
throughout the year. Professional accounting bodies
and leading commercial houses lend their support and
provide sponsorship as they believe in the Centres
noble aim of nurturing all-round graduates with leadership
capabilities and a high sense of professionalism and
care for the community.

One of the most active clubs in the College,

ACCA @ HELP organises a variety of projects and
programmes that empower them with the right
attitudes and skills in preparation for the workforce:

Leadership and teamwork skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Time management abilities
Planning, organizing and decision-making
capabilities

Inter Campus Business

Challenge 2014
HELP CAT's students competed and worked
together with students from other IPTS to
solve problems in real life business situations;
the event was supported by Maybank, BDO,
EY, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG.

World Environment Day

Mural Painting competition
at HELP CAT,
in collaboration
with Lions Club

Our students who participated

at the ACCA Student Conference
in Pullman Putrajaya Hotel

Always make sure you are ready for the next opportunity and continue
to develop yourself so that when opportunities come, your name
is there. Self-development as an individual is really important.

Paul Pomroy, FCCA

CFO, McDonalds UK and Northen Europe

Mr Lee Sik Weng

BCom (Melbourne), FCPA

Head, Centre for Professional
Accounting Programmes,
HELP CAT

In a career spanning over 20 years and covering Asia Pacific, the

UK and the US, Sik Weng worked in the oil and gas industry, in
particular for Mobil, ExxonMobil and Shell, in the areas of
Accounting, Finance, Treasury and Tax; Human Resources;
Business Planning; Project Management; Business Process review
and redesign; Foreign Exchange and Oil Trading Risk Management.
He also conducted business extensively in Asia Pacific and Europe,
and consulted for Malaysian companies in setting up dotcom
businesses, and provided project financing services to construction
companies. Sik Wengs interest has now shifted to the transformative
power of education and he aims to help people succeed in life by
providing quality educational opportunities.

Mr Ng Kian Tuck
ACCA, CA (M)
Lecturer

In the course of working in various accounting firms, Mr Ng

developed his expertise in accounting standards and training. He
also conducts research and in-house training in the related areas.
His passion in sharing his knowledge drove him to a lecturing
career in Diploma, ACCA and AIA professional programmes. He
specializes in Management Accounting, Financial Reporting and
Corporate Reporting.

CENTRE FOR PROFESSIONAL

ACCOUNTING PROGRAMMES
Ms Jessie Chua 03-2788 2106
[email protected]

Ms Ong Siyu Su

BEcon First Class Hons (Malaya),

MBA (UniTAR), FCCA
Lecturer

Ms Ongs distinguished academic career includes winning a prize

for excellent grades in the ACCA course. As a dedicated and
responsible lecturer, she has developed skilful teaching methods
that ensure her classes record high passing rates. Being an
achiever herself, she constantly improves on her teaching skills to
produce achievers. In the December 2013 exams, she nurtured a
HELP CAT student Chong Ka Yee to win the top Malaysian Prize for
ACCA F6 Taxation and being the third highest in the world. She
specialises in CAT MA1 Management Information, MA2 Managing
Costs and Finances, and FTX Foundations in Taxation, as well as
ACCA F6 Taxation and P6 Advanced Taxation.

Mr Sivasathish
a/l V Sivanandam
ACCA Affiliate
Lecturer

Mr Siva started his auditing career at KPMG and PwC and led the
audit of multinational and public listed companies in the oil and
gas, construction, trading, broadcasting, manufacturing and
plantation industries. His wide experience earned him the position
of Section Head - International Finance in a multinational company
in Malaysia. He was the lead trainer and head of the audit division
in a medium size accounting firm. In addition to his extensive
industry experience, Siva also lectures the ACCA subjects in
Malaysia and overseas. He is passionate about sharing his experience
with students. In the December 2013 ACCA exams, Siva nurtured
a World Prize Winner for ACCA P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics.
Siva specialises in the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
module Foundations in Audit, and the ACCA modules F8 Audit &
Assurance, P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics, P3 Business Analysis
and P7 Advanced Audit & Assurance.

Ms Celina Chai 03-2788 2108

[email protected]
Mr Lee Sik Weng 03-2788 2109
[email protected]

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