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“It felt like a lot of hard work at the time and, to be honest, there were moments of self-doubt, which is why winning the Global ACCA prize still feels surreal for me. Shock turned to joy when I started sharing the news with my family, friends, and colleagues—all of whom I attribute my success to—it was such an unforgettable experience. I chose ACCA because of its curriculum and global recognition, which I thought would help me advance my career while staying current with industry standards. Balancing work in Deals Advisory and my professional studies, I sometimes struggled to find time for anything beyond the two. For a while, all the games, movies, sports and hanging out with friends had to be put on hold. The large volume of new information to absorb and piles of practice papers and mock exams to crunch through did overwhelm me when the exam season was approaching. Thankfully, I had great support from my family, friends and colleagues, on top of the training opportunities provided by the firm. I studied for my ACCA exams through PwC’s Future Finance Professional programme. Learning from ACCA-qualified industry professionals in the firm, the programme helped me organise my time flexibly, access study materials on the go, and stay on track with my learning. Working through past year papers and practice questions allowed me to prepare for my exam better, helping me to familiarise myself with the format and requirements, and it’s something I’d strongly encourage all students do. The sleepless nights and juggling of priorities were all worth it when I received the notification: highest marks for ACCA's Strategic Business Reporting paper, and ACCA's Global Prize Winner! Looking back, I discovered a surprising resilience within myself and learnt the importance of developing good discipline, time management, and critical thinking skills when faced with a challenging task. While I’ve learnt a great deal about myself and had the privilege to do things at my own pace, I would have started my professional studies earlier if I had the chance to do things differently. But hey, hindsight is 20/20, right?” — John Pang Zhen Wei (Associate, Deals) #MYPwCExperience

Chartered Accountants often get asked to talk about what they do – whether it’s at their children’s schools, or by a family member, friend or neighbour. If you've ever been in that position, keep reading 👇 CA ANZ has developed a toolkit to support members in speaking with high school students about what they do as Chartered Accountants. This is an important tool to boost the perception of accounting and empower young people to discover their passion and purpose within the profession! Explore CA ANZ’s High School Toolkit and get ready to inspire tomorrow’s Difference Makers: https://ow.ly/6bGo30sFFRo #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers

Chartered Accountants often get asked to talk about what they do – whether it’s at their children’s schools, or by a family member, friend or neighbour. If you've ever been in that position, keep reading 👇 CA ANZ has developed a toolkit to support members in speaking with high school students about what they do as Chartered Accountants. This is an important tool to boost the perception of accounting and empower young people to discover their passion and purpose within the profession! Explore CA ANZ’s High School Toolkit and get ready to inspire tomorrow’s Difference Makers: https://ow.ly/iTiC30sFBLo #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers

Chartered Accountants often get asked to talk about what they do – whether it’s at their children’s schools, or by a family member, friend or neighbour. If you've ever been in that position, keep reading 👇 CA ANZ has developed a toolkit to support members in speaking with high school students about what they do as Chartered Accountants. This is an important tool to boost the perception of accounting and empower young people to discover their passion and purpose within the profession! Explore CA ANZ’s High School Toolkit and get ready to inspire tomorrow’s Difference Makers: https://ow.ly/5GCy30sFkwv #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers

The Lady CPA Network is happy to announce our partnership with Northeastern University (NU) & PwC. We are collaborating with NU’s Relationship & Program Manager - Constance Gist to help qualified candidates enroll in the NU-PwC While You Work (PwC-WYW) Cohort 5. The program allows fellows to enroll for one year in PwC-WYW and spend 60% of their time on paid engagements in PwC offices around the country. The other 40% is devoted to earning a fee-free MS degree in Accounting Analytics virtually at NU. The application for Cohort 5 is not open yet, but the recruitment period for this cohort will begin in September. Please find preliminary information about the program below. To get full details about the program please visit the PwC section on Northeastern’s website or https://lnkd.in/eYCaaaHt About the program Accepted participants join PwC’s Private group as a fellow, a unique role between the traditional intern and associate levels. Fellows complete Northeastern University’s academic requirements while working a part-time schedule at PwC to gain valuable work experience. This co-created cutting-edge academic offering for PwC enhances the capabilities of their workforce and integrates learning in the flow of their everyday work. Source: northeastern.edu

The Lady CPA Network is happy to announce our partnership with Northeastern University (NU) & PwC. We are collaborating with NU’s Relationship & Program Manager - Constance Gist to help qualified candidates enroll in the NU-PwC While You Work (PwC-WYW) Cohort 5. The program allows fellows to enroll for one year in PwC-WYW and spend 60% of their time on paid engagements in PwC offices around the country. The other 40% is devoted to earning a fee-free MS degree in Accounting Analytics virtually at NU. The application for Cohort 5 is not open yet, but the recruitment period for this cohort will begin in September. Please find preliminary information about the program below. To get full details about the program please visit the PwC section on Northeastern’s website or https://lnkd.in/eYCaaaHt About the program Accepted participants join PwC’s Private group as a fellow, a unique role between the traditional intern and associate levels. Fellows complete Northeastern University’s academic requirements while working a part-time schedule at PwC to gain valuable work experience. This co-created cutting-edge academic offering for PwC enhances the capabilities of their workforce and integrates learning in the flow of their everyday work. Source: northeastern.edu

The Lady CPA Network is happy to announce our partnership with Northeastern University (NU) & PwC. We are collaborating with NU’s Relationship & Program Manager - Constance Gist to help qualified candidates enroll in the NU-PwC While You Work (PwC-WYW) Cohort 5. The program allows fellows to enroll for one year in PwC-WYW and spend 60% of their time on paid engagements in PwC offices around the country. The other 40% is devoted to earning a fee-free MS degree in Accounting Analytics virtually at NU. The application for Cohort 5 is not open yet, but the recruitment period for this cohort will begin in September. Please find preliminary information about the program below. To get full details about the program please visit the PwC section on Northeastern’s website or https://lnkd.in/eYCaaaHt About the program Accepted participants join PwC’s Private group as a fellow, a unique role between the traditional intern and associate levels. Fellows complete Northeastern University’s academic requirements while working a part-time schedule at PwC to gain valuable work experience. This co-created cutting-edge academic offering for PwC enhances the capabilities of their workforce and integrates learning in the flow of their everyday work. Source: northeastern.edu

Chartered Accountants often get asked to talk about what they do – whether it’s at their children’s schools, or by a family member, friend or neighbour. If you've ever been in that position, keep reading 👇 CA ANZ has developed a toolkit to support members in speaking with high school students about what they do as Chartered Accountants. This is an important tool to boost the perception of accounting and empower young people to discover their passion and purpose within the profession! Explore CA ANZ’s High School Toolkit and get ready to inspire tomorrow’s Difference Makers: https://ow.ly/YYui30sFku1 #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers

Chartered Accountants often get asked to talk about what they do – whether it’s at their children’s schools, or by a family member, friend or neighbour. If you've ever been in that position, keep reading 👇 CA ANZ has developed a toolkit to support members in speaking with high school students about what they do as Chartered Accountants. This is an important tool to boost the perception of accounting and empower young people to discover their passion and purpose within the profession! Explore CA ANZ’s High School Toolkit and get ready to inspire tomorrow’s Difference Makers: https://ow.ly/PxvA30sFCbJ #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers

💡 Don't be afraid to ask questions ❓ or I don’t pretend to be smart ! 💡 Even I’m not shy to look “stupid” sometimes. Despite having an above-average IQ Graduating in Finance and Law And being a proud member - prizewinner - of ACCA I’m still constantly learning and seeking knowledge Why? Because asking questions and clarifying things is the key to staying on top 🌄 Too often, people hold back from asking, fearing they might look less knowledgeable. But here’s the reality: those who ask questions are the ones who stay ahead. 💼 Why asking questions matters: ✅ You get the right information. ✅ You gather more details for better decisions. ✅ You gain different perspectives from others. Even the ACCA recognizes consulting with other professionals as part of CPD (Btw do not forget to report your CPDs). As professionals, we can't know everything. Or we can just miss something today. Having another expert opinion can make all the difference. 💭 Key takeaway: Never be arrogant. Keep a curious mindset and always be open to learning. No matter your IQ, qualifications, or experience – the smartest people are those who never stop asking questions. So if you are an accountant or tax consultant, feel free to contact me for a discussion, brainstorming or just confirmation, that you need! ♥️ Believe, it will be beneficial for both of us! Enjoy your week-end! And I am gonna ask new portion of my questions on CT to Shakeel Baig at PwC Academy Middle East tomorrow 🧐 #LifelongLearning #ACCA #CuriosityIsKey #StayHumble #AskQuestions #ContinuousImprovement