Vanajan Subaskaran

My university hosted an engaging online session with Sayali Panse from ACCA. The session provided an in-depth overview of the ACCA accreditation, including the qualification process, the different stages of progression, and the skills essential for success in the accounting and finance profession. She also introduced the ACCA Advantage program, highlighting the resources and opportunities available to aspiring accounting professionals pursuing the qualification. It was an insightful session that deepened my understanding of the ACCA pathway and the professional standards expected in the industry. Question I have asked : With the rise of AI in finance, how can ACCA members ensure their skills stay relevant?

Pathway CTM - (Virtual work experience with EY. HSBC and Grace Hardy)

This module was in partnership with TTC Institute, Queen Mary Fintech Society & Queen Mary Economics Society. In this module, they covered 3 main topics : - The Ongoing influences of the 2008 Economic crisis - Inflation and Interest rates - Central bank Dilemmas

Hosted by Dr. David Norman (TTC Institute) Focused on: - Recent global investment confusion - Concerns about economic activity and recession - Actions of US Fed and other Central Banks - Impact of increased interest rates on stock and bond markets Stock Market: Valuation of Stocks (Discounted Cash Flow Model): When interest rates go up, it can make stocks less valuable. Think of it like wanting a discount on something – if you have to pay more in interest to buy a stock, it might not be as appealing. Borrowing Costs: Companies may have to pay more interest on their debts when rates rise, which can eat into their profits. This could lead to lower stock prices, especially for companies with lots of debt. Investor Behaviour: Some people may move their money away from stocks to safer investments like bonds when interest rates rise. This shift can push stock prices down. Economic Impact: Rising interest rates might signal that the economy is getting too hot, and this can worry investors about lower company profits, affecting stock prices. Bond Market: Bond Prices: When interest rates go up, the prices of existing bonds go down. It's like when new smartphones come out; the older models become less valuable because the new ones are better. Bond prices work in a similar way. Yield Spread: The difference in interest rates between government and corporate bonds may become wider. Investors might want more interest from corporate bonds due to the higher risk, causing corporate bond prices to drop. Fixed vs. Floating Rate Bonds: Some bonds have fixed interest rates, which means their value can drop when rates rise. But other bonds have rates that change with the market, so they're not as affected. Reinvestment Risk: If you have bonds and they mature (basically, they reach their due date), you might have trouble finding new bonds with good interest rates when rates are high. This can lead to less income for bondholders.

Work experience - Introduction to UK Payroll - Introduction to Client's Payroll - Understanding terminologies in Payroll - Basics of Payroll software - Generating Payroll reports

Work experience - Introduction to Tax - Meeting the Tax Team - Learning rental accounts to prepare - Preparing Captial Gains Tax (CGT) Computations - Understanding Personal Tax Computations

Work experience - Meeting the Audit & Account Team - Introduction of working papers - Accounts training including bank reconciliation - Bank analysis - Shadowing Senior Staff

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