Malaysian Talent Shines Globally With Icaew Aca Success

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Malaysia’s Best Young Minds Are Taking the World StageShenola Gonzales, Head of ICAEW Malaysia making opening remarks at Celebrating Excellence 2025. The ICAEW ACA qualification isn’t just an exam. It’s a passport to global success. At the recent Celebrating Excellence 2025 event, ICAEW Malaysia honoured 37 standout Malaysians who smashed their ACA exams and are already building impressive cross-border careers in global firms.
Why the ACA Qualification Is a Game-Changer Forget boring accounting stereotypes. The ACA pathway is opening doors way beyond spreadsheets. According to ICAEW Malaysia Head, Shenola Gonzales:
“The ACA equips professionals to lead across borders, industries, and through unexpected challenges.”
Here’s how the ACA is creating future ready leaders:
💼 Develops globally recognised, ethical professionals🌎 Builds resilience for a fast-changing world📈 Opens doors in industries beyond finance💬 Connects Malaysian talent with global opportunities Meet Malaysia’s ACA High-Flyers These students didn’t just pass, they aced it. Among them are those working with PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, and Sunway Berhad. Top scorers were awarded:
🥇 8 Advanced Level Prizes🏅 29 Professional Level Prizes🏆 24k gold-plated medals and exclusive certificates
Some of the top recognitions include:
Advanced Level Awards
🧠 Leong Kher Huey, Case Study (Tan Sri Dato’ Hanafiah Hussain Prize)🧾 Lau Wye Ling, Corporate Reporting🧠 Sammi Wong Jing Lam, Strategic Business Management
Professional Level Awards
📊 Fariszudin Bin Noorakhirludin Alam, Financial Management📚 Tricia Chong, Business Strategy and Tech🔍 Joyce Lee Ying Ying, Audit and Assurance
ICAEW Isn’t Just Teaching. It’s Transforming. Through strong partnerships with training employers and learning providers, ICAEW is blending classroom excellence with real-world experience. The result? Future leaders who are:
🔒 Ethical🧠 Critical thinkers📍 Ready to thrive across cultures and markets
As Gonzales noted, “When you know better, you do better.” ICAEW is ensuring Malaysia’s youth know more, do better, and lead stronger.
Want to Join These Global Achievers? If you’re eyeing a future where borders don’t limit your career, the ICAEW ACA qualification might be your launchpad. Contact ICAEW Malaysia to learn more.

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