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SWEEPING AWARDS
IN ALL 4 UNDERGRADUATE CATEGORIES IN SMU TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2013
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY
DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF WITH THE SMU
Accountancy, together with its related fields such as taxation, consulting, risk management and corporate governance, is the cornerstone of an economic system. Accounting and financial information is essential for any organisation to operate profitably in good times and sustainably in challenging times.
So what does this mean for accountancy students? It means that when you graduate, you will always be in demand in both accounting and non-accounting industries regardless of market conditions. It also means that when vying for that promotion in your company, your accounting background might well be the edge which tips the scales in your favour.
At the SMU School of Accountancy (SoA), we will take you one step further. In today’s fast-paced business environment, employers look beyond technical competencies when hiring or promoting – they look for skilled, articulate, career savvy and confident workers who can make a positive impact on their organisation.
Our Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) programme provides a holistic education emphasising real-world readiness. The curriculum is broad-based, covering business, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, communications and social responsibility, centred on a strong accounting core. Compulsory internship and community service ensure our students graduate with hands-on experience and are ready for the corporate world.
We also believe in empowering our students to chart their own education journey. Students have the flexibility to complete their BAcc degrees within three years or longer, if they wish to boost their market value with more practical experience, a double degree or a specialised accounting track.
Faced with the responsibility of tailoring their own education experience, our students appreciate first hand the importance of planning early in their tertiary education – another life skill which will serve them well in the years to come.
We look forward to welcoming you as our student.
MESSAGEBY THE DEAN
CONTENTS
PROFESSOR PANG YANG HOONGDean, School of Accountancy
Vice Provost (Undergraduate)
UNIQUE LEARNINGEXPERIENCE
DOUBLE DEGREES & SECOND MAJORS
MAXIMUMFLEXIBILITY
INTERNATIONALRECOGNITIONACHIEVE INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
BECOME AN ALL-ROUNDER
RAISE YOUR MARKET VALUE
BE CAREER SAVVY
DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS
ENJOY A STRONG SUPPORT NETWORK
EASE YOUR FINANCIAL CONCERNS
CHART YOUR OWN EDUCATION
GAIN AN EDGE WITH SPECIALISATION
BE SOUGHT AFTER BY EMPLOYERS DEVELOP YOUR
SELF-CONFIDENCE
LEARN FROM THE BEST
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REAL-WORLDREADINESS
GLOBALEXPOSURE
NURTURINGENVIRONMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
STRONGEMPLOYABILITY
INTERACTIVE & INNOVATIVEPEDAGOGY
TEACHINGEXCELLENCE
SPECIALISED ACCOUNTING TRACKS
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At the SMU School of Accountancy, we will take you one step further.
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INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
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INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION STRONG EMPLOYABILITY
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SoA has steadily gained international recognition since its inception: SoA graduates are highly sought after by major businesses and many of our graduates receive multiple job offers and command higher starting
salaries than their peers from other local institutions.
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
As a fast-rising university in the region, SMU has established a positive international reputation and has partnered with many distinguished overseas institutions including:
Carnegie Mellon University, United States
Indian Institute of Management, India
University of St Gallen,Switzerland
University of Manchester,United Kingdom
Tsinghua University, China
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, United States
RESEARCH RECOGNITION
The Annual Accounting Symposium organised by the School of Accountancy Research (SOAR) Centre has drawn world-class researchers from all over the world. SOAR also welcomes outstanding accounting professors for short term visits under various chairs or professorships, such as the Cheng Tsang Man Chair Professorship and the Celia Moh Professorial Chair.
As a testament of our research quality, SoA now ranks 20th globally in financial archival accounting research, according to the Brigham Young University Accounting Research (February 2013).
20thIN FINANCIAL
ARCHIVALACCOUNTANCYRESEARCH
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ACCREDITATIONS
ISCAACRA
CPA Australia
ICAA ICAEW
CIMA AACSB
International
ACCREDITATIONS
SMU is the youngest local institution to have received accreditation from AACSB International for both its Accountancy and Business programmes.
The SMU BAcc is also accredited by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Our graduates meet the entry requirements of these professional bodies for advancement towards a professional qualification locally or abroad.
We have seen that the strong foundation SMU provides its graduates, allows them to successfully navigate the broad arena of the financial web, applying sound accounting principles to deliver focused business solutions – a key success criterion for any budding CFO.
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Graduates today are increasingly well-rounded, highly adaptable and pro-active, and enthusiastic for opportunities to learn and grow. SMU graduates are no different – they are great team players who bring refreshing perspectives to their work – which is important to us as we continually seek to build diverse and high-performing teams at EY.
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MR BAL BAGARYManaging Director of FinanceBarclays
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UP TO 26.8%higher mean starting salaries than local non-SMU peers
55% receive multiple job offers
“MRS CHUNG-SIM SIEW MOONPartner, Head of TaxErnst & Young Solutions LLP
POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
The SMU BAcc is recognised as a hallmark of academic excellence by employers. According to the SMU Graduate Employment Survey (GES) 2012, 89% of our graduates received job offers within a month of graduating, with over 55% getting two to six job offers. At close to 100% employment rate, our graduates joined the Big Four and other accounting firms; banks; financial institutions; multinational corporations; consulting firms and government agencies.
With up to 26.8% higher mean starting salaries (according to GES 2012), SoA graduates continue the trend of commanding stronger mean starting salaries as compared to their peers from other local tertiary institutions.
• Accredited by reputable local and international education accreditation and professional industry bodies • Our BAcc graduates are highly qualified and internationally mobile • Recognised for quality research• Established strategic collaborations with renowned institutions abroad *
*According to GES 2012
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INTERACTIVE & INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGY
TEACHINGEXCELLENCE
DEVELOP YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE LEARN FROM THE BEST
INTERACTIVE & INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGY TEACHING EXCELLENCE
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SMU was the first local university to introduce interactive learning in the classroom, where students are transformed into articulate and confident individuals.
Our SoA faculty members also enhance the learning experience for students by developing teaching innovations and unique learning tools that complement textbook learning.
Our world-class faculty are recognised as some of the best educators – they are strongly connected to the accounting industry and have won multiple teaching awards.
INTERACTIVE PEDAGOGY TEACHING INNOVATIONS
Seminar-style learning encourages students to improve their critical thinking abilities and communication skills, while enabling professors to devote adequate time and attention to each student, drawing lively participation from everyone.
Faculty members at SoA innovate in developing high quality learning tools for their students. Most recently, our faculty received the CEEMAN Champion Awards 2013 for Outstanding Innovation in Teaching for the Accounting Challenge (ACE) app, an interactive mobile app that teaches accounting concepts through play.
SMU’s pedagogy involves small class sizes where learning is
interactive and stimulating. Prior to entering the school, I did not
usually speak up during class, but SMU has helped me to take the
initiative and facilitate the two-way interaction between the professors
and the students.
The SMU BAcc programme is built with a unique pedagogy centred on seminar-style education; a robust and highly accredited technical curriculum; and a project-based assessment structure. The programme has helped equip me with the soft skills required for communicating in a business environment, a strong technical foundation in accounting, and an ability to work effectively in teams.
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DWAYNE CHAIAccountancy and
Business Student 2010
DAVID WONGAccountancy Alumnus
Assistant Manager (Audit & Assurance)
Deloitte & Touche
Senior Lecturer Wong Suay Peng (left) and Associate Professor (Education) Seow Poh Sun (right)
Winners of Outstanding Innovation in Teaching, CEEMAN Champion Awards 2013
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (PRACTICE) ANDREW LEE
Two-Time Winner of SMU TeachingExcellence Awards
PROFESSOR (PRACTICE) GUY WEYNS
Former Managing Director Morgan Stanley’s Investment Research
PROFESSOR (PRACTICE) LIM SOO PING
Former Auditor-General of Singapore
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (EDUCATION) GARY PAN
Winner of SMU Innovative Teacher Award 2013
WORLD-CLASS FACULTY AWARD-WINNING FACULTY STRONG INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
Our faculty are recruited from renowned institutions around the world and have vast teaching and research experiences. They are also on the forefront of accounting research, clinching SMU Research Excellence Awards consecutively from 2011 to 2013.
Our faculty members have consistently performed well at the annual SMU Teaching Excellence (TE) Awards, and some faculty have clinched multiple TE awards in SMU. In 2013, our faculty won all four SMU TE Awards in the undergraduate categories, one award from the postgraduate category and the inaugural Distinguished Educator Award.
SoA also counts successful industry practitioners as part of our faculty to add real-world business perspectives in a dynamic educational experience.
PROFESSOR PANG YANG HOONG Council Member, ISCA
Advisory Council of SQP, SAC
Board of Governors, Singapore Polytechnic
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LEONG KWONG SIN Land Acquisition Review Panel
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (EDUCATION) PEARL TAN Learning and Assessment Committee of SQP, SAC
Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards for Statutory Boards
PROFESSOR (PRACTICE) SUM YEE LOONG Honorary Technical Advisor, ISCA
Chairman of the Curriculum and Examination Development Board of the Singapore Tax Academy
Learning and Assessment Committee of SQP, SAC
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (PRACTICE) THEMIN SUWARDY President, CPA Australia (Singapore Division)
A number of our faculty members also hold positions in key national committees that steer the accounting industry in Singapore including:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GOH BENG WEE
Winner of Sing Lun Fellowship for Research Excellence 2012
PROFESSOR CHENG QIANG
Winner of Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship for Research Excellence 2013
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CEEMAN CHAMPION AWARDS 2013 WINNERfor ACE mobile app
for Teaching Excellence Awards 2013
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SoA Faculty
UNDERGRADUATECATEGORIES
LOCAL UNIVERSITY
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In the three years that Annabelle has spent in the SMU School of Accountancy, I have seen her grow increasingly articulate,
self-confident and most of all, develop a can-do attitude which has encouraged her to take
on challenges outside of her comfort zone… I have also noticed that she has developed
a keen sense of social responsibility and empathy for the less privileged.
SMU has been nothing short of revolutionary for me. From knowing little
beyond my shores, SMU has given me numerous opportunities outside the classroom,
for community service and exchange, to really broaden my horizons.
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DR ERNEST KANParent of Accountancy Student Annabelle Kan
President of ISCAPartner, Chief-of-Operations
Clients and Market, Deloitte & Touche LLP
ANNABELLE KANDaughter of Dr Ernest Kan Accountancy Student 2010
HARD KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
The SMU BAcc Programme offers a rigorous curriculum that delivers the right balance of technical skills and broad-based education for our students.
ACCOUNTING CORE (9 COURSES)
The Accounting Core courses equip students with the necessary professional competencies and skills in a knowledge-based economy.
ACCOUNTING OPTIONS (3 COURSES)
Accounting Options allow students to acquire a broader understanding of accounting in different areas of specialisation.
BUSINESS SUBJECTS (8 COURSES)
Business Subjects ground students in the theories, concepts and working tools that are essential in a modern business environment. These subjects also lay the groundwork for a better understanding of the role of accounting.
SoA offers a unique learning experience combining “hard knowledge skills + soft people skills + heart skills”, which transforms our students into technically competent, well-rounded and socially responsible individuals.
SOFT PEOPLE SKILLS
Through interactive pedagogy and seminar-style classes, students are encouraged to build on their people skills by speaking up and presenting their opinions in a clear and convincing manner.
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For more information on our curriculum please visit:
http://accountancy.smu.edu.sg/why-smu-accountancy
GLOBAL & REGIONAL STUDIES (2 COURSES)
Global and Regional Studies develop in students an international perspective and broaden their exposure to business practices and applications beyond Singapore.
GENERAL EDUCATION (3 COURSES)
The General Education courses enhance the knowledge and widen the perspectives of students across other disciplines independent of accountancy.
TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (2 COURSES)
The Technology & Entrepreneurship courses enable students to gain an appreciation of the impact of development trends on technology and start-ups.
FOUNDATIONCOURSES
[3 COURSES]
UNIVERSITYCORE
[6 COURSES]
INTERNSHIP[10+2 WEEKS]
GLOBAL ®IONALSTUDIES
[2 COURSES]
GENERALEDUCATION
[3 COURSES]
TECHNOLOGY &ENTREPRENEURSHIP
[2 COURSES]
FOUNDATION COURSES (3 COURSES)
The Foundation Courses provide students with a basic competency in academic writing, mathematics and economics, which lay the groundwork for subsequent subjects in the curriculum.
UNIVERSITY CORE (6 COURSES)
The University Core courses equip students with the intellectual and analytical skills, and socially responsible perspectives needed to operate creatively in dynamic and challenging environments.
INTERNSHIP (10+2 WEEKS)
The internship programme at SMU requires students to complete a minimum of 12 weeks, of which two weeks must be spent in a voluntary welfare organisation.
ACCOUNTING CORE
[9 COURSES]
ACCOUNTING OPTIONS
[3 COURSES]
BUSINESSSUBJECTS
[8 COURSES]
HARD KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
SOFT PEOPLE SKILLS
HEART SKILLS
SPECIALISED ACCOUNTING
TRACKS
GAIN AN EDGE WITH SPECIALISATION
SPECIALISED ACCOUNTING TRACKS
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Financial Management Track: Provides extensive knowledge to students who are highly motivated to excel in accounting and/or finance function in an organisation, in fields such as commerce, finance, banking and consultancy.
Risk Management & Assurance Track: Equips students with specialised knowledge for assurance functions that are applicable to professional service firms and/or organisations.
Taxation Track: Focuses on in-depth understanding of taxation functions that are applicable to a career in professional service firms and/or organisations.
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CREATING SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
All students have to serve a compulsory 80 hours or two weeks of community service, either locally or abroad. Students develop social responsibility and empathy for the less fortunate through their involvement in community service projects. SoA students appreciate the value of engaging in community service and the majority voluntarily clock beyond the stipulated 80 hours.
Community Service to me, is simply about helping others. Ironically, however, every time I embark on something that I think seems to help others, I am helped much more by it. My feeble attempts at helping others never failed to humble me, point out my character flaws and remind me of the many areas I can grow in. These lessons learnt and the more than proportionate amount of joy generated always make me realise how much more I receive in return.
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SYLVIA TANAccountancy Student 2010
Completed over 500 Hours of Community Service
of community service while
in SMU
120 HOURS
SoA students on average clock more than
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In an increasingly competitive marketplace, the professional services industry thrives on having the right people with the right set of skills. As an employer, Deloitte is excited about the introduction of SMU’s three specialised accounting tracks that aims to provide graduates with the necessary technical knowledge and expertise to help them get ahead in their careers when they enter the workforce.
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ACCOUNTING TRACKS
Students can choose to specialise in one of the three available accounting tracks – Financial Management Track, Risk Management & Assurance Track or Taxation Track by completing a specific set of courses under Accounting Options. These tracks provide specialised pathways into areas of excellence where students gain exposure that enhance their knowledge and career opportunities.
MS SEAH GEK CHOOTalent PartnerDeloitte Singapore
SMU is the only university in Singapore to offer specialised accounting tracks for students who want to add depth to
their knowledge in a particular accounting field.HEART SKILLS
SMU strongly encourages social awareness and responsibility in its students as part of an on-going effort to nurture civic-minded individuals who contribute to their organisations. Compulsory community service teaches students to tap on their knowledge and skills to give back to society.
SMU LIFELESSONS
SMU LifeLessons is a structured out-of-classroom, values-based educational programme, aimed at complementing SMU’s academic curriculum, so that students can gain a broad-based, holistic university experience. The SMU LifeLessons syllabus aims to inculcate in our students values and character-building qualities that will help see them through life. Primary platforms involving analysing case studies, discussions, journaling, role-playing, and generative conversations, will enable students to learn about themselves, their peers, their communities, and the world. By further engaging in community projects, they will learn to put these values to practice.
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DOUBLE DEGREES & SECOND MAJORS
RAISE YOUR MARKET VALUE
DOUBLE DEGREES & SECOND MAJORS
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SoA students can add breadth to their learning by augmenting their accounting education with knowledge from other disciplines.
The majority of SoA students graduate with either a double degree or a second major which makes them more attractive to employers and
provides more versatility in their career choices.
15 POSSIBLE DOUBLE DEGREE COMBINATIONS &21 POSSIBLE SECOND MAJORS
SMU BAcc students can choose to graduate with a double degree out of 15 possible double degree combinations. Prospective students with outstanding academic results may apply for direct entry to the double degree programme. Current students already enrolled in a single degree programme and who display exceptional results in their first or second year, can also opt for the double degree programme.
SMU BAcc students may also elect for a second major to augment their accounting knowledge, from a choice of 21 possible second majors at any of the six schools in SMU.
75%>of SoA students graduate with a double degree or second major
15possibleDouble degree combinations
possible
21Second majors
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MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY
CHART YOUR OWN EDUCATION
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY
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I decided to opt for a full four years to finish my course. The reason for this is simple: You only get to be a university undergraduate once – and so too comes the experiences of being an intern; being involved in community service; engaging freshmen in the Freshmen Team Building Camp; travelling abroad on an exchange programme and so much more! Taking my time to complete the programme has given me the leeway to be involved in a broad range of school activities without being overly taxed on the academic front.
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Students looking to further their postgraduate studies in top schools overseas, may find that taking four years to finish their BAcc degree in SoA opens more doors for them. For instance, certain top US Schools (e.g. HAAS School of Business, Berkeley and Yale School of Management) require international applicants to have at least four years of tertiary education to qualify for a number of their postgraduate programmes.
JONATHAN GAN JIA-EN Accountancy AlumnusSenior Tax Associate, KPMG
Students at SoA have the flexibility to complete the BAcc programme in 3, 3.5 or 4 years. With this freedom to plan their education, students can better maximise their
learning journey here and graduate with much more than an accountancy degree:
IT’S IN YOUR HANDS
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• Breadth (Double Degrees and Second Majors) or depth (Specialised Accounting Tracks) to their education• Local or overseas practical experience through internships, student leadership, community service or exchange programmes
YOU DECIDE
BREADTHD EPTHOR
SMU offers its students maximum flexibility in charting their own degree progression. With a curriculum that allows for graduation in as short as three years or up to five years for a double degree programme, students benefit from the opportunity to manage their own learning experience and maximise what they want most out of their education.
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NG JIUNN YEONGAccountancy and Business Alumnus
Freight Team, Shell
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REAL-WORLD READINESS
BE CAREER SAVVY
Pro-active involvement in the vibrant student life on campus allows students to hone their leadership potential and qualities, while
internships let them gain real-world perspectives and discover new insights on their career choices.
These summer internships have definitely value-added in three key ways –
firstly, they have given me a clearer idea of what I am genuinely interested in, and
consequently what I want to pursue as a career in the foreseeable future. Secondly, they have
paved paths to employment opportunities through structured programmes and lastly
they have taught me transferrable technical and soft skills that cannot be
learnt in a classroom setting.
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“TEO GUORENAccountancy and
Business Student 2010
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SoA studentscomplete
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Students are required to complete 10 weeks of internship and our SoA students recognise the valuable opportunity to experience working life before graduation.
On average, SoA students complete two to six internships, often in different companies and across multiple industries, to identify the best job fit.
A special internship window from December to February – the peak period in the accounting industry – gives studentsvaluable insights into a career in accounting.
SoA students may also pursue internships in overseas companies for a broader and more diverse working experience.
Many of our students have performed well at their internships and are offered jobs even before graduation.
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FINISHING TOUCH PROGRAMME
The Finishing Touch course has a variety of workshops on etiquette, personal branding, and interview skills among others, to groom our graduates into confident bright young individuals prepared for the professional world.
My experience at SoA has been truly rewarding. I enjoy learning from the professors, as they make lessons so interesting and engaging. SoA also offers me a lot of opportunities to pursue my non-academic interests, where I develop essential soft skills such as leadership and teamwork.
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Accountancy and Business Student 2011
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VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE
The vibrant student life at SMU offers a myriad of opportunities for students to develop both leadership and team-player qualities. Students can accumulate more real-world experience from being actively involved in student activities; entrepreneurial pursuits; taking on prestigious competitions and/or volunteer work, etc.
RUNNER-UP 24th Scotiabank International Case Competition 2013
PRIZENational Tax Competition 2013, NTU Tax Advisory Board
STUDENT CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
There are over 100 student bodies at SMU that cater to the wide array of interests of the student community – from serving in student associations to participating in clubs for arts, sports, special interests and community services.
Along with university-wide events such as Freshmen Teambuilding Camps and Patron’s Day, student life at SMU is incredibly rich and fulfilling. Co-curricular interests round up a vibrant and diverse education experience at SMU where students can develop skills which will guide them in their future careers.
Personally, I strive to be involved in various school activities with the aim of acquainting myself with a diverse group of people, and to develop my character and skills such that I can become a more well-rounded person.
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JOEL DENG CHONGAccountancy Student 2010
CHAMPIONS 1st NATIONAL ROUND 2012-2013 CFA Institute Research Challenge
RUNNER-UP Global Finals, CIMA 2013 Global Business Challenge
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OVERSEAS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Studying overseas can have a positive impact on a student’s personal and professional growth as it provides students with an enriching cultural and academic experience like no other. All exchange applicants will be assured of a placement in a university abroad. Since 2010, more than 50% of each BAcc cohort has gone on overseas exchange. Our list of partner universities for exchange currently exceed 200, and cover different regions and continents.
NURTURING ENVIRONMENT
ENJOY A STRONG SUPPORT NETWORK
SoA students are assured of a strong support network of university counsellors, SoA faculty and peers who provide guidance and direction on all
aspects of tertiary life.
I will never forget the objection I received from my close friends and family members when I broke the news that I was heading over to India for
a 3-month internship with Wilmar. Despite that, I went ahead with it and I’ve never regretted the
decision since. Living up to the quote that ‘True learning begins when one steps out of his
comfort zone’, indeed, I’ve learnt and gained what most never had the chance to experience…
With this, I strongly urge students to seize such opportunities, step up and challenge
After visiting numerous companies such as Gulle Textiles, Borsa Istanbul, ISPAT
and Yapi Kredi, I have gained new insights about the Turkish economy. Although we
were merely a student group, the companies treated us like business delegates.
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Accountancy Student 2010Interned at Wilmar, India
DJ CHEONG BAORENAccountancy Student 2011
Joined Accounting Study Mission to Turkey
I must say that my exchange experience has deeply impacted me, growing me as a person in a multitude of aspects. I am really thankful for this wonderful opportunity, and do hope that many other SMU students can continue to experience this too!
“MICHELLE GWEE
Accountancy Student 2010On Overseas Exchange to
Goethe University, Germany
83% 200 44of SoA students gain global exposure
Overseas Universities
different destinations worldwide
Exchange with over
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GLOBAL EXPOSURE
DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS
SMU provides opportunities for students to broaden their horizons and experience different learning environments
through its robust overseas exchange programme, internships, study missions and community service projects.
Currently four out of five SoA students gain global exposure before graduation.
It is my third year being with SoA. As an international student, I never felt alone because
SoA does care for each and every one of its students. To me, the learning journey does not only
take place in class but outside class as well. People here are warm and open-minded, and we are
willing to help each other. Through the interaction with professors and school mates, I have
grown both personally and professionally.
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GAO SIJIAAccountancy Student 2011
International Student
In the past three semesters, I have conducted workshops with fellow peer tutors
on various modules such as management accounting and corporate reporting. These
involved finding questions and coming up with answers before teaching them to other students.
Besides workshops, I also had the chance to meet up with a single tutee regularly. I am
thankful for this scheme because I view this as an opportunity to give back to the
SoA community by helping my peers.
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VANESSA WONGAccountancy Student 2011
SoA Peer Tutor
STRONG SUPPORT NETWORK
• The Student Affairs Committee, consisting of a group of SoA professors, oversees the welfare and development of the SoA student community.
• The ASoc Mentoring Scheme, run by SoA seniors, helps freshmen assimilate into the school academically and socially.
• The Peer Tutoring Scheme consists of academically stronger students selected to assist other students in their accountancy modules.
At the university level, students who need advice on various issues or simply a listening ear can approach the Wong Kwok Leong Wellness Centre. For students more comfortable with confiding in their peers, the SMU Peer Helpers provide another avenue for students seeking guidance.
At the school level, SoA students enjoy a strong support network:
243 8students Peer Tutoring
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SCHOLARSHIPSEASE YOUR FINANCIAL CONCERNS
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SMU also offers a wide range of scholarships and financial assistance to ensure all deserving students have equal opportunity to obtain a tertiary education. In fact, one in six SMU students are beneficiaries of scholarships, study awards or other financial support
from the university, in recognition of their achievements and potential.
Students in SoA can look forward to scholarships sponsored by major employers, our professors and our alumni. In particular, our SoA professors and alumni are
passionate about supporting SoA students financially and have set up a number of scholarships for SoA students.
We hope that the School of Accountancy Scholarship will provide an avenue to build up a caring and compassionate culture within the School of Accountancy and SMU, one that will lead our alumni to continue in the same tradition.
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PROFESSOR PANG YANG HOONGDean, School of AccountancyVice Provost (Undergraduate)
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For more information on Tuition Fees and Financial Assistance Schemes, please visit:
Tuition Fees
http://www.smu.edu.sg/smu/about/tuition-fees
Financial Assistance Schemes
http://www.smu.edu.sg/financial-assistance-schemes
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I feel very privileged to have been awarded the SMU SOA Scholarship. SoA really makes
it a point to provide a good and supportive learning environment for its students. Getting
the scholarship meant that I could concentrate more on my academic pursuits and co-curricular
activities, and worry less about funding my education, for which I already have a loan. For me, the scholarship is not just a recognition of my efforts and achievements in SoA, it is also
an encouragement for me to continue working harder and striving for greater heights.
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RACHEL CHINAccountancy Student 2012
SMU SOA Scholarship Recipient
The PT Grace Lee Accountancy Scholarship was made possible
by a generous donation from an SMU Accountancy alumnus. I am very glad to be a recipient of this scholarship. In the previous semester, this scholarship not only provided
me with financial support for my university education, it also motivated me towards achieving better academic results. Also,
with the funding from the scholarship, I had the opportunity to join the SMU Business
Study Mission to Middle East to broaden my global horizons.
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TIFFANY LEE FEN NIAccountancy Student 2012 PT Grace Lee Accountancy
Scholarship Recipient
The School of Accountancy Financial Scholarship has helped my family and me tremendously by making tertiary education in Singapore more affordable. With the scholarship provided, I am able to focus more on my school life, and engage fully in the SMU Experience.
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Accountancy Student 2011 School of Accountancy Financial
Scholarship Recipient
CLARIS KHOAccountancy and
Business Student 2011Nexia TS Scholarship Recipient
“The scholarship from Nexia TS has served as a great motivation for me to continue striving for excellence in my studies. With this scholarship, I have been working towards a truly holistic educational experience at SMU and have been actively contributing back to the community. The internship attachment with the firm has also been extremely beneficial and enlightening, and I am grateful to Nexia TS and SMU for this opportunity.
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1850 scholarships exclusive to SoA students
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These generous donations from our industry partners, faculty and alumni, help SoA students pursue their education in SMU. We highlight scholarships exclusive to SoA students below:
School of Accountancy Education Enhancement Fund
School of Accountancy International Experience Fund
School of Accountancy Financial Scholarship
SMU SOA Scholarship
SOA Class of 2013 Scholarship
Professor Tan Teck Meng Study Award
Chio Lim Stone Forest Financial Scholarship
DFS-SMU Accountancy Scholarship
Doris & Mick Aw Business Study Grant
Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton Scholarship
ISCA Scholarship
Iyer Practice Tax Scholarship
Mdm Tan Gim Tee (Mrs Aw Kim Swee) Scholarship
Moore Stephens Scholarship
Nexia TS Public Accounting Corporation-SMU Scholarship
PT Grace Lee Accountancy Scholarship
The Ee Seng and Claire Lim Accountancy Scholarship
Tang Chern Lee & Yoon Poh Yeen Exchange Scholarship
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