Halfway through 2009!

A personal message from President 08/09 to all the members:

Dear members,

The board of directors of 2008/09 have been working hard to organise events that will benefit accounting and finance students in Taylor's Business School. I am really glad to have all of them through thick and thin thus far and I am proud to announce that the preparation work for all the remaining events in the second half of 2009 are now underway. Stay tuned!

Here, I would like to have a special mention on our upcoming

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Date: 12 August 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30 pm
Venue: 11.6, ADP Building

On this day, we will have an election of the board of directors. Approximately 90% of the current board of directors are stepping down because we wouldn't be able to serve for a full year if we were to be re-elected. Therefore, we need YOU to come, get yourself nominated or volunteered, and be elected to become the leaders of the club!

1. It's really time to do something memorable in your university years, if you haven't already done so.
2. It's also time to start knowing more people and expand your network. Meet your peers, seniors, juniors and lecturers.
3. Grab the chance to rub shoulders with HR personnel of Big 4, the industry and the professional bodies. Such an excellent opportunity can only be found in this club!
4. Learn how to organise events in a professional manner, how to lead a team or work in one (it's different from working for a group assigment!) , how to carry yourself in a meeting, while talking to working professionals or while dealing with members (read: strangers!) This is a chance to experience them all!
   

You don't need to possess all preset skills NOW to run the club but what we are looking for is the attitude and commitment to learn and contribute. I will be around till the end of the year, if ever my advice or guidance is needed.


Here is a list of events for your information:
(italicised events were organised successfully, bolded events are still in store for you, members!):

• Mar - Recruitment Drive
• Mar - Members Meeting/Orientation
• May - Company Visit - PwC
• June - Talk - GM of IKEA
• Aug - Recruitment Drive
• Aug 12 - AGM
• Aug 14-16 - ONE Camp (with KPMG & CPA Australia)
• Sep - Company Visit to Ernst & Young
• Sep - Industrial Visit
• Oct 8 - Accounting Day
• Oct 10 - CPA Passport Leadership Conference
  

See you during AGM! =)

Cheers,
Chye Soon
President 08/09