UM Accounting Undergraduates Info Pack

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A GUIDANCE OF SURVIVAL IN
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

WELCOME WEEK 2020

INFO PACK

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TABLE

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CONTENTS

01 CHAPTER 1:

THE JOURNEY STARTS
FROM HERE

A brief introduction to University of
Malaya Accounting Club (UMAC).

13 CHAPTER 2:
41 STRIVE FOR THE GLORY,
FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE

A brief introduction to the academic
system for BAcc undergraduates, and
various UM websites.

CHAPTER 3:
LEAVE NO REGRETS BEHIND

A brief introduction on special
spots in UM and also the facilities
available for UM students.

66 CHAPTER 4:
AN EVENT EXPERT STARTS
FROM HERE

A brief introduction to major
events in UM.

75 CHAPTER 5:
TAKE A BREAK, TREAT
YOUR STOMACH

A brief introduction to tourist spots,
shopping malls and delicacies
around UM.

107 CHAPTER 6:
LET'S GO FOR A SHORT
GETAWAY AN EVENT
EXPERT S

A brief guidance on boarding the
public transportation.

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UMAC is a non-profit organisation founded in 1975
under the Faculty of Business and Accountancy of
University of Malaya. It aims to achieve recognition,
both locally and internationally, on its ability to produce
innovative, resourceful and highly competent
accountants who possess excellent communication
skills, interpersonal skills and have the passion to excel
and succeed in their careers.

As it is known, UMAC is rated as a 5-star student
club in University of Malaya, due to its professionalism
and continuous achievements of the accounting
undergraduates. UMAC serves as a platform for
members to foster relationships with each other and
cultivate the group learning culture and teamwork.
With this, it provides opportunities for members to
enhance their knowledge, skills and experience as well
as shaping them into good character with a positive
attitude and thus increasing their competitive
advantage.

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ICAEW is a world leading professional accountancy body that provides leadership and
practical support to over 150,000 members in more than 160 countries.  Our members are
ICAEW Chartered Accountants and use the letters ACA after their name. To be admitted
as a member, applicants must have acquired 450 days of relevant work experience and
pass a series of examinations. It is a prestigious qualification that gives you the
opportunity to learn while in full-time   employment.   This   makes   a   strong  
combination   of  studies   and   examinations complemented by business and professional
experience. Training is undertaken with one of our 170 Authorized Training Employers
(ATEs), which includes the Big 6 accountancy firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC,
BDO, Grant Thornton), Petronas and Genting. ATEs are only admitted into the ACA
programme after they have been assessed by a global panel that ascertained they meet
the high standards required by the ICAEW.

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Sunway TES Centre for Accountancy Excellence (CAE) was incorporated in 1994 as a
subsidiary of the Sunway Education Group. Sunway TES CAE has been widely recognised
as a key player amongst learning providers of professional accounting and financial
programmes in Malaysia and also in the region. We conduct internationally renowned
professional accounting programmes such as ACCA, CAT, ICAEW, CFAB, CIA, CPA, and
CFA. Established to promote excellence in accounting training in Malaysia, Sunway TES
CAE is a multilevel collaborative initiative between Sunway TES CAE and its strategic
partners which include professional accounting bodies (ACCA, ICAEW), global and local
professional accounting firms, public institutions of higher education and large
corporations. Our track record includes producing over 200 World Prize winners in ACCA,
CAT and ICAEW programmes, as well as national champion level winners among all types
of accounting, finance, and business-related competitions; demonstrating our
commitment and ability in meeting global standards in accounting studies.

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OUR BIG FAMILY

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WELCOME WEEK

Welcome Week is an orientation week organised by UMAC to welcome
first-year accounting undergraduates of University of Malaya and most
importantly, to provide them direct exposure to the university and faculty
environment, career field prospects and UMAC. It serves as a great platform
that assists them in making a smooth transition to our university and UMAC.
On the other hand, it provides an opportunity for the first-year accounting
undergraduates to interact with their batch mates. 

Being one of the highlighted annual events of UMAC, W-Week will be an
impactful starting point for the first-year accounting undergraduates to instil
unity and acceptance within themselves in venturing their upcoming
university life.

Welcome Week 2020
wweek.2020

To get more insights of the event, please scan the QR Code or click the underlined title below:

Welcome Week Welcome Week Welcome
2019 Promotional 2019 Flashback Week 2019
e-Booklet
Video Video

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the convention speakers.

UMAC EVENNTTSS

MALAYSIAN ACCOUNTING
STUDENTS CONVENTION

MASC((( )))

MASC is one of the largest annual
gatherings of accounting
undergraduates from both public and
private tertiary institutions across
Malaysia. It serves  as an intellectual
sharing platform on several latest,
crucial and close-to-industries issues.
Furthermore, it also aims to begin
thoughtful, productive and inspiring
dialogue among delegates as well as
the convention speakers.

Malaysian Accounting Students
Convention – MASC
masc.2020

To get more insights of the event, please scan the QR Code or click the underlined title below:

MASC 2020 MASC 2020 MASC 2020 MASC 2020
Promotional Flashback 10th Anniversary e-Booklet

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INTERVARSITY
CORPORATE STRATEGY

CHALLENGE (((ICSC )))

ICSC is a competition-based event,
tailored to develop participants'
entrepreneurship, financing, business
pitching and networking skills in a
corporate-like environment to test them
to their limits in the business world. This
event gathers talents from both public
and private tertiary institutions across
Malaysia and gives them exposure on
real life business situations. Our
participants are put through a series of
challenges where only one team will
emerge as the champion corporate
strategist of ICSC.

Intervarsity Corporate
Strategy Challenge – ICSC

icsc.2020

To get more insights of the event, please scan the QR Code or click the underlined title below:

ICSC 2020 ICSC 2020 ICSC 2020
Promotional Flashback e-Booklet

Video Video

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a beautiful memory to celebrate all the achievements.

ACCOUNTING NIGHT AN((( )))

Accounting Night is an annual dinner organised by UMAC to portray
sincere appreciation for the accounting undergraduates’ efforts in
building up the goodwill of UMAC. This event is targeted to all accounting
undergraduates where it serves as a platform to boost the interaction
among juniors and seniors. Throughout the year, many well-coordinated
events have been conducted successfully and Accounting Night is surely
a beautiful memory to celebrate all the achievements.

Accounting Night
accountingnight2020

To get more insights of the event, please scan the QR Code below:

Accounting Accounting Accounting Accounting
Night 2020 Night 2020 Night 2019 Night 2020
Promotional Promotional Flashback Video e-Booklet

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engagement sessions held during the session of 2019/2020:

UMAC

ENGAGEMENT

UMAC has always been actively and continuously conducting
engagement sessions with prestigious accounting firms such as
Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC, BDO and many more.
Undergraduates will be able to benefit from these sessions as a
platform to build a strong network which later would be helpful to
secure a position in these distinguished firms. Below are some of the
engagement sessions held during the session of 2019/2020:

ICAEW Programme Review by ICAEW
ACCA and ICAEW Programme Review by Sunway TES
Sharing on Professional Qualification Papers by BDO
Check-in with Deloitte
Mock Interview Session with EY
Corporate Visit to Baker Hughes
PwC Office Visit
AI and Jobs of the Future by KPMG
ACCA Preview and Accelerate Programme by ACCA

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BENEFITS OF

JOINING UMAC

Engage and connect with professionals in the business world
Expose participants to real life business situations
Act as a platform for the participants to develop themselves
Keep them updated on the fast-changing business world
Equip themselves with skills such as interpersonal skills
Fill them in on useful information for academic purposes such as
the professional qualifications
Prepare them for future job securing

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CHAPTER 2
STRIVE FOR
THE GLORY,

FIGHT FOR
THE FUTURE

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Academic System

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE: 138 CREDIT HOURS

GIG1012 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
GIG1013 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban



Choose any five (5) courses from the programme and faculty elective courses:

PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES
CIA3007 Accounting for Islamic
Financial Transactions
CIA3008 Information Technology (IT) Auditing
CIA3009 Advanced Taxation: Planning
and Compliance
CIA3010 Public Sector Accounting
CIA3011 Internal Auditing
FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES
Choose any two (2) from this list:
CIX2002 Sales Management
CIX2003 Applied Financial Planning
CIX2004 Business Application Development

CIX2005 Entrepreneurship

CIX3001 Islamic Marketing
CIX3002 Bank Management
CIX3003 Social and Environmental
Accountability
CIX3004 Business Research

CIX3005 Tourism Management

Notes:

1 2. To be registered in Semester in the first year of study. The course exposes

students to community service and volunteering.

2. Compulsory for international students.
3 6. Students are required to take a minimum of credits of English courses based

on English Proficiency qualification (MUET/IELTS/ TOEFL)

4. Compulsory for students without accounting background.

5 6 3. May be taken in Semester (Year )

6 3004 4001. Students are advised to take CIA .
before registering for CIA

The list of courses offered are subject to change. Students are advised to
refer to the individual course pro-forma for the details on courses.

Additional note:

1 18 22. You can take a minimum of credit hours per semester.
and a maximum of

2. You can get the course planning for the course registration from the latest

faculty handbook as the suggestions might differ for each batch of students.

Professional Recognition

UM’s Bachelor of Accounting programme is recognised both nationally and
internationally. The programme is recognised under Schedule 1 Accountants Act 1967.
Graduates of this programme are eligible to register as members of the Malaysian
Institute of Accountants (MIA), subject to three years practical accounting experience,
as stipulated in Part IV of the Accountants Act 1967.
In addition, the programme is also recognised by other international professional
accounting bodies. BAcc graduates from UM may get maximum exemptions from the
following bodies:

UM students will be exempted
from nine ACCA papers and
can sit for the remaining four
papers in the third and final
year of their study.

The Institute of UM students will be entitled up
Chartered to eight eight ICAEW papers
and can sit for some of the
Accountants in remaining papers in the third
England and and final year of their study.

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Notes:

You may search from the internet or join our engagement sessions to know
more about these professional bodies.

Online Course Registration

To accommodate the current situation, the University will provide an online
registration platform through MAYA (UM Academic Portal) for Semester I,

2020/2021 academic session. The important registration dates are as below.

SISWAMAIL

What is it?

SiswaMail (siswa.um.edu.my) is the NEW student webmail powered by
Google Apps. It is an official email application system provided to all
students of University of Malaya.

How to log in?

For student to be able to create a new Siswamail account:
●       must have an active student ID
●       completed all student registration process 

To register a SISWAMAIL account:

Go to https://siswa.um.edu.my and click  create new registration. Enter your
student number and IC/passport number and follow the guides provided in
the web to create a new SISWAMAIL account.

After creating your SISWAMAIL account, you are now able to view your
email. Below are the steps to open your SISWAMAIL.

Step 1: Click on your google account.

Step 2: Click on add another account.

Step 3: Key in SISWAMAIL username and password.

Step 4: Click 'Start' button.

Step 5: Sign in your spectrum student ID and password.

Now you are able to view your SISWAMAIL account.

SPECTRUM

What is it?

Spectrum is an official e-learning System for UM. Spectrum stands for ‘Student
Powered e-collaboration Transforming UM’ - a web - based application for the
purpose of teaching and learning between lecturer and student in University of
Malaya.

How to log in?
Step 1: Search ‘Spectrum UM’ in google.

Step 2: Click ‘login’ on the right of your screen.
Step 3: Put your student ID and password, change the status to
student and lastly click on ‘sign in’.

For your information, after you have login to your spectrum account, you will
be able to view all your previous semester’s courses by clicking ‘Archive’ on
the right side of your screen

Benefits 

●  Able to liaise with lecturer virtually through forum
● Essential platform used during e-learning
● Check your academic progress for each course
● Able to view assignments and homework that need to be done before

the deadline given

MYUM

What is it?

A student information system and integrated official portal for student
and staff.

How to log in?

First, you must register your siswamail. After that, the system will
automatically generate your MYUM account.

Step 1: Search for ‘MyUM’ in google.

Step 2: Click on ‘Student Login’.

Step 3: Enter your username and password. Lastly, click on ‘Submit’ to
login.

Benefits

●   Able to check academic programme details
●   Able to check course timetable that has been registered
●   Able to check examination details
●   Able to access merit system
●   Able to access co-curricular activities
●   Able to access college system
●   Essential platform used to do CTES for the end of each semester  
●   Able to notify with the latest academic and scholarship updates
● Use to make online payments, for example programme and

accommodation fees
●   Able to register e-industrial training

MAYA

What is it?

A brand new redefine hub for student data management systems that can
be accessed anywhere, anytime and on any device to replace the existing
systems.

How to log in?

Firstly, you must ensure that you have an active SISWAMAIL account.

Step 1: Search for ‘Maya UM’ in google.

Step 2: Enter [email protected] as username and
siswamail password to login.’

Benefits

●   Students are able to make any enquiries
●   Able to make enrolment as an active student
●   Able to view teaching timetable
● Able to access placement, awards, scholarships and progression
in terms of academic and extra co-curricular activities
●   Able to make online fees payment

Fees & Payments

Step 1: Click 'Finance' > 'Fees & Payments'.
Step 2: Click 'Make an Online Payment'.

Step 3: Select a payment method.

Benefits that we can get as a UM Student

Get A Free Office 365 Education Plus !!

Steps to download Office365,
1.You can click on

https://www.microsoft.com/en us/education/products/office,

         

2. You need to enter your university’s email address

e.g [email protected] and click on “Get
Started”.

3. Click on “I’m a student”.

         

4. You need to click on “Start”.

         
5. Click on “Install Office”.

         
6. Click on “Install Office”.

         
7. Please follow the few more steps to use Microsoft apps
(Words,PowerPoint) downloaded in your computer.

Main Features of Office365

1.  Office Professional Plus – A MS Office license that updates to the

newer versions. MS Office 2016 can be installed in your personal
devices (5 licenses for Laptop/ Desktop/Mac, 5 licenses for tablet, 5
licenses for smartphones)

2. Office Online – Staff and Students get online versions of Word,

PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote.

3.  Outlook Online (as secondary email) - Business-class email, calendar,

and contacts with an inbox of 50 GB storage.

4.  One Drive - Store, share, and collaborate

5. Take advantage of 1 TB of OneDrive storage to post and share
homework assignments, provide feedback, and work with others in real
time—on the go, from all your devices.

6.   One Note - Organize and share your work

7.   Organize all of your class materials into one digital notebook. Create
more compelling, interactive content that you can easily collaborate on
with students and colleagues.

Application of Scholarship

JABATAN PERKHIDMATAN AWAM
(JPA) SCHOLARSHIP -
PROGRAM IJAZAH
DALAM NEGARA

General requirements:

Malaysian citizen
Candidates must have good health and not suffering from critical illnesses such
as Hepatitis, AIDS, HIV, etc.;
The mother and/or father and/or family members are not blacklisted by the JPA
or are in litigation JPA
The applicant does not receive financial support/sponsorship of any agency of
the same level of education.
Not older than 22 years old for bachelor’s degree programmes (23 years old
for remove students)
SPM results - grade 2A for at least seven subjects
STPM results - at least principal b in 4 subjects
Passed the matriculation examination by the Ministry of Education/University’s
foundation studies and scored at least 3.30 CGPA

Specific requirement:
    

Students who have already started their studies must achieve a GPA
of 3.00 whereas students who have already started their studies but
not yet finished a semester must achieve a GPA of 3.25 for Diploma/
Politeknik/ IPTS.       
Has the remaining 18 months of study excluding the latest / current
semester         
Allowances of JPA per year (for UM Students):
 
Cost of Living = RM8,400
Book               = RM   600
Utensils           = RM  100
Thesis              = RM   300
Project Paper  = RM   150
Tuition Fees    = RM1,100
Total               = RM10,650

Note:

i.    The details above are subject to change.
ii. The application only opens after Semester 1/ Year 1 (varies according
to the current condition).

All JPA scholarships are “Convertible Loans.”

Here’s how the convertible loan model works:
Full scholarship: If you serve as a public servant in the civil service
upon graduation
25% loan repayment: If you work in a Government-Linked Company
(GLC) upon graduation
50% loan repayment: If you work in a local company in the private
sector upon graduation
Full loan repayment: All other situations

Scholarship Application:

https://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/

DELOITTE
SCHOLARSHIP

General Requirements:

• Malaysian university freshmen enrolled in a full-time accountancy course
at a local university or local public institution of higher learning (IPTA).

• Obtained at least 5A’s in SPM with good English proficiency.

• Applicant is not currently bonded with or receiving scholarship / financial
support / sponsorship from another entity or institution.

• Applicant possesses good results (CGPA 3.2, Second Class Upper or

equivalent) and is active in extracurricular activities.
Value of Scholarship:

• RM15,000 per academic year, dependent on year of study and course of

study

Scholarship Application

https://bermudascholarships.com/SitePages/scholarship-search.aspx

YAYASAN SIME DARBY

UNDERGRADUATE

SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAMME

(LOCAL)

Eligibility and Minimum Requirement:

• Malaysian; Aged 25 or below;

• STPM/Pre-University/Foundation/Local Matriculation/Diploma (minimum

CGPA of at least 3.30); or 3A’s for A-Level programme;
• Total monthly gross household income of RM10,000 and below;

• Active participation in extra-curricular activities, sporting events, and

community service;

• Strong leadership qualities through various leadership positions held in

school and societies.

Value of Scholarship:

• The full scholarship covers tuition fees, a living allowance, books allowance,
and computer allowance.
• Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to undergo a Scholars
Development Programme and experience work exposure through internships
at Sime Darby Companies, i.e. Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, Sime Darby
Property Berhad, and Sime Darby Berhad.
• Varies according to number of applicants and courses

Service Bond Period:

• Upon completion of studies, scholars will be required to serve Sime Darby

Companies for 2 to 6 years, depending on the value of the scholarships.

Scholarship Application:

http://www.yayasansimedarby.com/scholarship/scholarship-information-
malaysia

KPMG ASEAN SCHOLARSHIP

General Requirements:

• 1st or 2nd year undergraduates with proven and consistent academic

track record.
• Students who possess excellent communications skills, enthusiasm and
maturity.
• Students with ‘ASEAN’ and ‘GLOBAL’ mindset.
• Students who are actively involved in sports and co-curricular activities.
• Open to Malaysian students studying in public or private universities in
Malaysia.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or 2nd Upper

Class or other equivalent qualification.

• SPM with a minimum 6As.

• Excellent command in English and writing skills .
• Eligible only for Malaysian citizen.

Value of Scholarship:

• Tuition fees grant of RM12,000 per annum (with 2-year bond)

• Allowance for overseas internships

Service Bond Period:

At least 2 years

Scholarship Application (From February to March):

https://home.kpmg/my/en/home/about/asean-
scholarship/how_to_apply.html

YAYASAN
WATAN
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM

General Requirements:

• Obtained admission to pursue studies (conditional offer can be considered) or currently
in the first year of a bachelor’s degree programme at any of the Yayasan Khazanah’s
approved list of universities.
• Obtained a minimum of:

• 3As for STPM; or

• “Jayyid Jidan” for STAM; or

• 3As for GCE A-Level Programme; or
• CGPA 3.50 / 4.00 for Pre-university or Diploma or Foundation or Matriculation

Programme; or

• 35 points for International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme;
• AND a minimum of 3.500 / 4.00 in semester exam for those who are currently in the first

year of a bachelor’s degree Programme at any of our approved list of universities (included
University of Malaya)

• Not exceeding 21 years of age as at the enrolment date for the bachelor’s degree

Programme.

Value of Scholarship:

• The number varies depending on the suitability of the candidates each year.
• Full scholarships are offered which include full academic fees, living expenses,
accommodation as well as development and training support.

Service Bond Period:

• Recipients of Khazanah Scholarships will be required to serve Khazanah Nasional or other
approved organisations for a duration equal to the study period. The exact time one starts
to serve the scholarship bond with Khazanah Nasional or with an organisation assigned by
Khazanah Nasional will depend on need. It may commence upon graduation, but where
conditions permit, we allow our scholars to gain experience in approved organisations
outside of the Khazanah Companies, up to the same duration of the scholarship.
• Where the duration of study or duration of sponsorship under Yayasan Khazanah is less

2than years, one will be required to work at Khazanah Nasional or an approved organisation

for a minimum of two years.

Scholarship Application:
https://www.yayasankhazanah.com.my/apply-now/apply-now
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CHAPTER 3

leave no

regrets behind

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