Malaysia information sessions

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Step 2: Return to the event registration page and continue to register for the event. You must return to the event page, log in with your new account and continue registering for the event. You can visit Become a CPA information session page to continue. 

Step 3: Select and register for the event. You may need to fill in the questionnaire. 

Step 4: Registration summary. Check the details are correct and agree to the terms and conditions. Select submit.

Step 5: Registration confirmation. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email account once your registration is successful.

Step 1: Select for your preferred event and date. Log in to your account. You will need to verify your details with a verification code.

Step 2: Register for the event. You may need to fill in the questionnaire. Select next to continue.

Step 3: Registration summary. Check the details are correct and agree to the terms and conditions. Select submit.

Step 4: Registration confirmation. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email account once your registration is successful.

I’m Joseph Ravindran CPA Australia, Project Lead, Entity Simplification at a multinational corporation.

Obtaining the CPA Australia designation has brought me great credibility and ample opportunity, whereby I have been privileged to be featured in strategic initiatives pertaining to advocacy and the strengthening of CPA Australia's brand presence in the Malaysian tertiary and employer space. I have been a moderator and guest speaker in webinars and talks on a variety of topics, as well as a career mentor to young aspiring members.

I have always made it a point during my sharing sessions with young accountants and graduates who are about to make a decision on which professional qualification to pursue. The CPA Program is by far the most holistic professional qualification one can possess. It has everything such as accounting, finance, law, you name it, and they have it. The knowledge and skills gained will keep you agile and nimble across your career, and there is no fear of being left behind.

Developing influence is not the easiest thing in the world. It takes time, energy, patience and perseverance. Therefore, I have been working on building my leadership competencies while also reflecting on how to best cast my shadow as a leader with great influence. The CPA Australia designation coupled with the active role that I have played as a member of CPA Australia over the past few years, is certainly an added advantage in my quest to be an influential leader.

A piece of advice that I would like to give my younger self is ‘know what you want’. Finding a career and job function that fits your personality is absolutely essential. Pursue the CPA Australia Program. Leverage the CPA Australia designation. Go out there and get what you want.