TAR UC Student Ranked 27th in the World in CIMA A-Star Programme

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (‘TAR UC’) has always had an excellent track record of producing high achievers in professional examinations. This latest achievement is no exception. Mah Jeung Hoong, a graduate of the Bachelor in Accounting (Hons) made it in the Top 50 in the world under the CIMA A-Star programme. He sat for the November 2019 examination and is successfully ranked at no. 27 in the world.

The CIMA A-Star Programme is for high achievers. It’s a unique ONE exam pathway for a graduate to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (‘CGMA’) designation holder. CGMAs are valued by employers around the world for their skills and competencies to drive strong business performance.

Jeung Hoong made great effort in preparing himself for the examination. “The examination format was a significant deviation from most conventional examination formats. Critical thinking is crucial in this examination, as you are unlikely to get marks by regurgitating models. However, marks are gained from critical thinking and well-defended application of concepts. The case study was relevant to current business situation that makes it more interesting. Thorough understanding of the case is necessary as we are tasked to critique, evaluate and make appropriate recommendations. Though the paper is challenging but it is interesting,” he quipped. This young lad is now working as a management trainee in CIMB Bank.