Save the world...

I just thought of writing something that could contribute a bit to the society. Global warming has become a very serious issue and problem discussed nowadays. The ice has started to melt in the Artic region. How can we reduce global warming effect to save the environment? I don't think we can stop this global warming problem completely. What we can do is only to reduce the effect as much as we can, to delay the worst to come.

We, as the citizen and residents of the world, have to start doing something. That will the best and most effective way. Some of the easy ways that we can apply when carrying out our day-to-day activities:

1. Bring a cloth bag for shopping trips. Of course, this can help reduce the use of plastic bags. And say no to plastic bags when you only purchase one or few items.

2. Recycle your newspaper, magazines, glass, tin as well as recycle plastics.

3. Try to take public transport if possible. If not, then try to car pool with friends. This can help a bit to reduce air pollution.

There are a lot of other ways that we can do our part in contributing to save the environment from being damaged by human activities. Try to influence and encourage close friends and family members to do the same with you. We don't want to live in a world which is badly polluted and become hotter due to global warming...

Beside, organizations nowadays have started to engaged in their business activities socially and ethically. Moreover, research has shown that reputation of the firms is one of the factors that can directly link to the success of the firms.

Another important party that can do something is the Government. The Government can impose some policies and rules to encourage and govern the people as well as organizations to be socially and ethically responsible for the environment.

My job as an auditor...for how long?

I have started working in BDO, one of big five accounting firms in Malaysia and around the world since 18 February 2008. It has been more than 5 months that I work as an audit associate (so called 'auditor"). This is also my first job after I graduated with an accounting degree from UTAR end of last year. What I have learned and did in the past 5 months? How long would I stay as an auditor? What is my future plan? A lot of questions flow into my mind. Let me try to answer here in my blog.

Of course, I have learned how to audit. I have audited small private companies, newly public listed company as well large public listed company which I have been auditing in the past two months. The industries involved included plantation, shipping, trading as well as property. It is a good experience for me to be involved and understand in different type of industries...I also did stutatory records audits for quite a number of companies. In addition, I also went to Sabah for 2 weeks to visit the plantation estates and mill. During that period, I have done test of control (including walkthrough), PPE signthing, employee sighting and so on. One of the works that I have not really good and try at is stocktake. I really hope that I will have a chance to do it very soon.

I think and expect that I will stay in audit line for at least 3 years to 5 years to learn as much as I can. By the time, I hope that I have passed all my acca papers. Then, I plan to go overseas to work for a period of time, say 1-2 years before coming back to Malaysia. What will happen later, I am not 100% sure. I am planning for it. I will let you guys know soon.

Countdown to Beijing Olympic 2008!!!

Beijing Olympic 2008 will be held very soon...20 more days...8pm, 08.08.2008!!! I just hope the Olympic games will be a success. It is also the first that this world prestige game is going to be held in the mainland China. We chinese should be proud of this historic moment. All the best and good luck the Beijing Olympic organizing committee.

Of course, I also hope that Malaysia will be able to try their best to win the first gold medal in the Olympic games. The best medal won by Malaysia was a silver through the Badminton double players. MALAYSIA BOLEH...!!!

I always like to watch sport's games such as Olympic, Commenwealth and Asian Games. Recently, I am very busy with my audit of a large PLC, working from Monday to Saturday. In addition, I have ACCA part time classes on Sunday...I hope that I can at least watch the Opening Ceromony of the Beijing Olympic, to witness the historic moment...

I just finished my classes today. Later, I will go to the Taman Tasik Sri Pemaisuri for jogging. It has been quite a long time that I did not do exercise to relax myself. Next week will be another long busy week!!! Gambade to myself and all my audit team members. I know it will be a tight dateline, let's work hard together.

Enjoy...

For those who are looking for job, try to find job that you are really interested in. This will make you work happier and you would be able to perform better and more effective.

However, this may not always be the case. If the job that you are currently do is not what you expect and interested in, just try your very best to enjoy your work. This will really make you work happier which is very important.

I am currently working as an auditor in BDO, an accounting firm in Malaysia. As you all know, auditor life is very busy as we need to work for longer hours as compared to other jobs. Accounting is what I am interested in. Hence, so far I still very enjoy my life as an auditor. In addition, I will be able to learn many things, meet different people, go many different places to perform audi, etc...Hence, I will stay in audit line for the next few years before I go overseas to work for few years or change to commercial line.

Next Monday, I will have to decide whether to sign the training contract with my firm. My firm will provide full sponsorship for my ACCA part time study in Sunway College University.

Malaysia...political development

The general election in Malaysia has been over for several months. But, the politcal issues has just begun to arise. Is this what we call democracy? Will Anwar take ove Abdullah as prime minister in coming months? I am not supporting any one side. I just hope that all these could end as soon as possible so that we, the citizens and residents of Malaysia can live in harmony. I just that the Government will do their best for the benefits of citizens in priority. That is why the government would be elected at the first place.

The recent drastic increase of the petrol price to RM2.70 has resulted to great impacts to everyone including me although I didnt drive. Inflation rate would remain as high as 6 percent this year. I am not fully against to the increase of petrol price in line with the significant increase in world oil price as based on the economic point of view, it is important for the long term growth of the country. However, I think that the increase is too large that it affect the people adversely which also resulted to the recent protest in a stadium. That is just my opinion.

Malaysia....the country where I live, where I born, where i studied my degree...I wish my country will be a better place to stay in...Hope that everything will be fine tomorrow.

Start of my study life again!!!

Today, I started my ACCA part time class at Sunway from 8am to 7.30pm. Wow...so long hours of lecture classes as I am taking both P1 and P3 this semester. But, the lecturers are quite good so the classes were quite interesting and not so boring. It has been more than 6 months that I didnt study after graduated from UTAR. This is also means that I will be very busy nowadays as I still have to cope with my busy working schedule. Not much time to enjoy during weekends already.

For those who havent take acca yet, it is advisable to take P1 and P3 together then P2 and P7 together. We have to finish essential module first before we are able to take optional papers. Hence, we have to finish P1 and P3 first then can choose to take P2 and P7 (can also take concurrently) which are quite related especially the recently updated accounting standards.

Genting Trip

Last weekend, I went to Genting Highlands with Yong Joo to meet with our coursemates and some of JY's highschool friends. Around 20 of us stayed overnight in Pangsapuri Ria Apartment!!! At Saturday night, we had steamboat at the apartment. We also invited our old friend, Kevin who work in the Casinos.

The environment there was quite cool with big mist due to raining. I did enjoy during the 2 days one night trip although I lost a bit of money at the Casinos. At least I will be able to relax myself, to stay away from the big audit workload.

This Sunday, I will begin my study life in Sunway for ACCA part time. It has been around half a year that I didnt go to class for lecture or tutorial.

It will be quite difficult to balance both audit as well as study life. But, I will try my best as it is my choice and I will also enjoy them...

Good luck to all my friends who like me just started ACCA part time or full-time. Enjoy the study life. And also those who started last semester, study smarter other than harder.