SENIOR MANAGER / MANAGER - ACCOUNTING & FRSIC

The successful candidate will assist the Technical Director in managing Financial Reporting Standards Implementation Committee (FRSIC) activities, providing technical support to the Institute, its Council and members and handling the day-to-day operations of the Professional Standards and Practices Department including the administration of the Department and its personnel in relation to all technical matters affecting the Institute. Requirements: Professional qualification or a Degree in Accountancy and a member of MIA At least 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience as an Audit Manager from a Big Four Firm or Medium size firm Involvement in facilitating training and ability to conduct training is an added advantage Able to conduct research and solving technical issues and is technically sound Has passion in learning and sharing knowledge Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High degree of self-motivation, results oriented and able to work independently Able to inspire confidence, influence others and rise up to challenges constructively

BECOMING A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Benefits of Membership The status attaching to membership of a regulatory body that looks after the members interest. Members enjoy full membership status and may elect representatives to the Council of the Institute Licence to practice as a professional accountant in business. Licence to practice as an approved auditor. Qualified to act as a company secretary. Eligible to apply tax agent license with relevant experience. Entitlement of Membership Members will be entitled to use the distinguishing letters C.A.(M), L.A.(M) or A.M.(M) after their names. Members are entitled to access Members only sites under MIA Homepage. Members receive technical support from the Institute. Members are provided with technical information through circulars, bulletin and the Institutes journal Accountants Today. And keep members abreast of the latest developments in the profession through the MIA Professional Development Centre (MPDC)

Programmes. Members will enjoy a discount on the courses or seminars organized by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Members will be entitled to purchase publications of Malaysian Institute of Accountants and attend MPDC courses at a members rate. Members will be given the opportunity to participate in the technical and social activities organized by the Institute. Members are entitled to use all MIA Resource Centre facilities. Members will enjoy discount for courses organized by other professional body e.g. CPA Austalia, MICPA etc Members are entitled for a Complimentary Budget Booklet Tax online advice after the Budget announcement Members will receive monthly MIA E-news connected with the latest updates from the Institute. MIA Toastmaster Club, an international toastmaster club, open to members and participation entitles for CPE credit hours.

Accreditation & Education

The development of the accountancy profession and its roles in national capacity-building remains high, especially in the era of globalisation. Issues on the quality and the curriculum of accounting programme in this country to be comparable with the standards of accounting programme at the international level as well as constantly meet the industry needs are still crucial. Therefore, the Institute is committed to the attainment and maintenance of excellence and continuous improvement in educational programmes related to the field of accounting education.

To achieve this, accounting programme must guided by a well-defined mission, meet the overall objectives of accounting education, and possess the faculty, leadership, and other resources necessary to maintain quality in the foreseeable future.

Linkage With Stakeholders

Visits and Career Talks
Introduction In promoting the accountancy profession at all levels, MIA has over the years conducted career and educational talks to public and private institutions of higher learning and schools.

Objective
The objective is to focus on educating and creating interest amongst students at institutions of higher learning as well as secondary students to consider accountancy as their career in the future. The students will also be exposed to the route to become qualified accountants and the importance of registering as a member. Summary of career talks conducted in 2010 are as follows:

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Institutions

Venue Kolej Professional MARA Bandar Penawar Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Pahang MIA Kolej Lagenda, Mantin MIA MIA MIA MIA MIA Sekolah Menengah Zon R1, Wangsa Maju MIA Sekolah Menengah Teknik Cheras, Kuala Lumpur MIA MIA

25 Jan 2010 Kolej Professional MARA Bandar Penawar 27 Feb 2010 16 Mar 2010 25 Mar 2010 Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Pahang Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Kolej Lagenda, Mantin

02 Apr 2010 Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah 07 Apr 2010 Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, Kedah 29 Apr 2010 Politeknik Sultan Abdul Azlan Shah, Perak 16 Apr 2010 Kolej Teknologi Bistari, Setiu, Terengganu 14 May 2010 18 May 2010 26 May 2010 Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak Sekolah Menengah Zon R1, Wangsa Maju Kolej Teknologi YPC-iTweb, Cheras

25 Jun 2010 Sekolah Menengah Teknik Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 13 Jul 2010 05 Aug 2010 Universitas Sriwijaya (Fakultas Ekonomi) Univesiti Malaysia Terengganu

For enquiries, please e-mail to education@mia.org.my

Continuing Professional Education

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) FRAMEWORK OF MIA - FULFILLING THE NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALISM One of the fundamental principles that form the basic tenets of ethical and professional conduct of all members is that a member should carry out professional work with proper regard for the technical and professional standards expected as a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). In this regard, members have a responsibility to themselves, their employers, their clients and other stakeholders to ensure that they are abreast with the current developments that affect their current and future professional work. In this regard, MIA has strived either by itself, or jointly with other institutions or professional bodies, to conduct seminars, conferences and courses for the benefit of its members through its training and development arm the MIA Professional Development Centre (MPDC).

In organising its CPE events, MIA has always been mindful of catering to the varying needs of its members and has strived to stay current in respect of the changes affecting the profession. To make courses and seminars more assessable to all of its members, the Institute also organises CPE courses nationwide.