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Student
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Council AIH_Connect
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The Dean’s Column
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What’s in the Library
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Around the World and Back Home
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Menagerie
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Recognitions and
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Announcements
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The third event in the Australian Institute of Higher Education (AIH) Speaker Series was held on the 18th of October 2011. The series was inaugurated this year to provide a forum for students from AIH, and interested students from the Australian Institute of Commerce and Language (AICL), to widen their knowledge of industry and the operation of professional accounting bodies in Australia.
of AIH Higher Education will be exempted from the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and at operational level paper E1 Enterprise Operations. In addition, AIH Bachelor of Accounting graduates will also be exempt from paper F1 Financial Operations at the operational level.
This event was a huge success judging by the enthusiastic response of the larger than anticiMr. Paul Thambar with AIH and AICL students pated number of students who The event titled ―Management attended. AIH Higher Education Accounting and CIMA: Adding Business Accounting. Students who looks forward to hosting the next Value to Business‖ was addressed complete the Bachelor of Accounting event in the Speaker Series soon. by Mr. Paul Thambar, Chair, Aus- and Bachelor of Business programs tralasian Regional Board, of the Chartered Institute of Management STUDENT COUNCIL AT AIH Accountants (CIMA) UK, following a welcome by the Executive Dean, By: Christine Ivy C. Valeza (cont. p. 2) Professor Joo-Gim Heaney. Mr. Thambar emphasized the need for The AIH Student 2011 during a meeting held in the Management Accounting skills in Council is the first AIH Board Room. The members business and industry, as the CIMA student organisa- present at the meeting selected offiqualification, in addition to developing core financial, accounting and tion at AIH. Its formation was spear- cers for the Student Council. Elecmanagerial skills, cultivates strate- headed by a few senior students who tions will be formally held in 2012. gic awareness and business under- believed that there was a need for a The officers are as follows: standing across the value chain. He student organisation at AIH which added that the CIMA qualification, would assist in developing friendly President: Christine Ivy Valeza with over 180,000 or more members relationships among students, up- Vice President: Tanim Ahmad Secretary: Swarna Chowdhurry and students worldwide, is recog- hold their welfare and organise ac- Treasurer: Adolfo Concepcion, Jr. tivities and events that would help nised in over 160 countries. AustraPublic Relations Officer: Kumar Dhakal lia is its third largest member base promote and develop students’ social BAcc Representative: John Paul Medenilla with over 3000 members and stu- and academic skills. dents. Currently in Australia, under The AIH Student Council was fora mutual recognition agreement, mally instituted on 13 September CIMA members may apply for CPA Australia membership without any AIH_Connect, the official campus Newsletter need for further examinations and vice versa. CIMA has also anBy: Abigael Placido-Candelaria (cont. p. 2) nounced a joint venture with AICPA (American Institute of CertiIt’s final and offi- interesting news, articles and other fied Practising Accountants) which cial. A newsletter information to be published interwill be launched in 2012 and will that will deliver mittently throughout the year. provide further value to members. great news and In July 2011, AIH Higher Education information to The newsletter will comprise: headline stories (front page) from in and was awarded self certification status students is now in your hands. out of campus; the second page is by CIMA for exemptions from its program. The CIMA Qualification AIH_Connect will strengthen rela- reserved for the Deans’ Column as Framework consists of 4 levels in tionships between students and their well as opinions and suggestions from addition to the CIMA Certificate in AIH institution. Its purpose is to the Librarian featuring a book and provide the AIH community with magazine every month; Around the
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The Dean’s Column
“Education is not just about transmitting a body of facts…it is about learning to argue and reason, which is best done in a community of scholars.” The Economist, 14 October 2011
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entertainment, and an inventor for personal solutions (or apps as we know it!) But whilst Jobs was known as an innovator in the public eye, I also read that he was a dedicated family man to his wife and three children in his personal life.
Professor Joo-Gim Heaney (Executive Dean) Dear students: One of the more prominent news items these past few weeks has been the passing away of Apple’s, and USA’s, eminent entrepreneur, Steve Jobs. The US President Barack Obama’s eulogy stated ―we just lost one of our greatest entrepreneurs, and a friend, Steve Jobs.‖ Steve Jobs was known by millions all over the world as an achiever, a pioneer in the field of
The public eye – but the personal touch. AIH Higher Education intends to mirror this. At AIH, we endeavour to know students by name, to assist students in their studies and to support students through a friendly, professional manner. Students are treated as people, not numbers, and relationships are cherished. Establishing the Student Council, getting students to participate, the AIH Speaker Series, personal attention at the Library, workshops and seminars on writing skills, and many more, all demon-
What’s in the Library INTHEBLACK. This magazine is Australia’s highest selling business and finance magazine. The magazine features interviews with strategic business leaders from Australia and the rest of the world, in addition to in-depth practical analysis of technical issues. It is also the flagship publication of CPA
Officers of the Student Council met the students during their break times encourag-
Best regards, Professor Heaney
By: Luke Carter rowed and taken home using your student card.
The next time you are in the library be sure to take a look and get a handle on some of the big issues in the business and finance industry. INTHEBLACK is available for photocopying for your assignments or to be bor-
Please see Luke the AIH Librarian if you have any questions on this or any other useful resources in the library.
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In The Black
Therefore, whilst AIH strives to be known in the public for its exacting quality in higher education, it will be the personal touches and relationships at AIH that students will remember about their education at AIH Higher Education.
Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies.
STUDENT COUNCIL…. The first activity the Student Council will hold is the MultiCultural Party on 26 October 2011.The primary aim of this event is to promote multiculturalism and celebrate c ult ural di v e rsi t y among the AIH community through the sharing of food and performances by the students. There will also be competitions for the best food, traditional dress and performance.
strate the fact that AIH cares for its students and their development.
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ing them to participate in the Multi-Cultural Party and informed them about their future plans and activities. They likewise encouraged the students to make use of the Student Council Room at the Pitt Street Campus.
World and Back Home (third page) wherein issues from the countries, where students are from, will be featured for the purpose of awareness and updates; Menagerie (third page) wherein opinions, poems, short stories or songs that will be contributed by the students, will be published to encourage them in sharing their feelings, thoughts and opinions; and the last page will serve as a Bulletin wherein students and staff will be recognized for their hard work, and Announcements for any
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AIH_Connect will be the medium for an active, committed and independent opinion of students on local, national and international issues. Its mission is to encourage students to read and learn, and spread awareness in and out of the campus.
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Around the World and Back Home Since its establishment, AIH has successfully attracted foreign students who wish to pursue a career in either business or accounting. As part of AIH_Connect and its goal to become a medium of information, under AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK HOME, a space is provided to feature news, articles or updates about the country of origin of our students. To begin with, here’s a tour of some countries in the Asian region.
Bangladesh emerged as an independent and sovereign country in 1971 following a nine month war of liberation. With a unique communal harmony, Bangladesh has a population of about 142.32 million, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The majority (over 88%) of the people are Muslim. Over 98% of the people speak Bangla. English, however, is also widely spoken. We have the longest continuous sea beach in the world called Cox's Bazaar which is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the country. Sundarban, spread over an area of about 60000 sqkm of deltaic swamps along the coastal belt of Khulna, is the world's biggest mangrove forest - the home of the Royal Bengal tiger. These dense mangrove forests are criss-crossed by a network of rivers and creeks. UNESCO has declared the Sundarban a world heritage site. The main tourist spots include Hiron Point (Nilkamal), Katka and Tin Kona Island, the best places for watching tigers, deer, monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Another major attraction is Dublachar (island), a fishing village.
India is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world. Religion still plays a central role in the life of many people. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food and customs differ from place to place within the country, nevertheless, they possess a commonality. India, being a multi-cultural and multireligious society, celebrates festivals of various religions. The Diwali is India's biggest and most significant festival. This year Diwali is on the 26th of October and it is celebrated for five continuous days. There are specific rituals and joyous customs for each of these five days and people
follow them with faith and enthusiasm. The whole country glows under the light of lamps, candles, and fireworks. Diwali represents the start of the Hindu New Year and it honours the victory of good over evil, and brightness over darkness.
their homes. A typical Filipino character has been formed by the influence of different cultures. The bayanihan or spirit of kinship and camaraderie are the famous Filipino characteristics and it is said to be taken from Malay forefathers.
Something about Japan that you might not know. Every country has its own original McDonald’s hamburger. In Japan, we have ―Teriyaki hamburger‖.
At present, the Queen City of the South known as Cebu is fast becoming an ideal wedding destination. If before Manila was the only place being considered by foreign travellers visiting the country, Cebu now comes to their mind, especially when looking for the country’s most important wedding and honeymoon destination.
And ―Deep fried shrimp hamburger‖ etc. If you visit McDonald’s in Japan, you will see ―smile ¥0‖ on the menu board. It aims to provide good customer service.
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which means Pure Land, was created in 1947 and has a population of 180 million, making it the seventh most populous country in the world. Pakistan is a federation consisting of four provinces - North Western Frontier Province (NWFP), Baluchistan, Sindh and Punjab. The capital city is called Islamabad, the official language is Urdu and the national dress is Shalwar and Qamese. The people of Pakistan are very warm and welcoming. Pakistan has a diverse culture. It’s a beautiful country blessed with all four seasons and natural wonders of all sorts: mountain ranges and mist towering snow-clad peaks including second highest in the world Karakorum 2, huge desserts, five clear water rivers flowing through the country and an Arabian sea which is very important trading medium for the whole world. It is also famous for its northern areas which are hotspots for tourists. Favourite sports of Pakistan are cricket and hockey. It’s a country with very high strategic importance in the world. The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. Its history is a combination of Asian, European, and American influences. Spain’s colonization had a big impact on the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a ―Walled City‖ comprised European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of archipelago.
Lying on the eastern part of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam is a strip of land shaped like the letter ―S‖. China borders it to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south. Vietnam is one of the world's few remaining one-party, communist, states. Vietnam has two main cities: Ha Noi – capital and Ho Chi Minh City – the biggest city. Vietnam has a lot of beautiful sightseeing places: Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh Province. Vietnam is a tropical country, so the weather is rather comfortable.
Australia is a unique and diverse country in every way - in culture, population, climate, geography, and history. Australia is multicultural and multiracial and this is reflected in the country's food, lifestyle and cultural practices and experience. Australia is an island continent and the world's sixth largest country (7,682,300 sq km). Canberra is Australia's capital city. Australia's first inhabitants, the Aboriginal people, are believed to have migrated from some unknown point in Asia to Australia between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago.
Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated every day and foreign guests are always welcome to
Menagerie AIH_Connect wants to hear your thoughts!!!! This column is provided for AIH students to express themselves.
Recognitions!!!!
AIH_Connect Editorial Board: Editor-In-Chief:
Mr. Paul Thambar for his talk to students at the AIH Speaker Series.
Natalia Kotrasova
Abigael Candelaria for designing the Newsletter.
(Student Administrator) Managing Editor:
Christine Ivy Valeza and all the Student Council officers for organising the Multicultural party:
Abigael Placido-Candelaria (BBus Student)
Tanim Ahmad Adolfo Concepcion Jr.
We are looking for:
John Paul Medenilla
University/Menagerie Editor
Swarna Chowdhury
Layout and Graphics
Kumar Dhakal
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Contributors (Around the World and Back Home): Tanim Ahmad
Afaq Ahmed
Rachana Devesh Parmar
Abigael Candelaria
Kaori Mukoyama
Thanh Huong Tran
Announcements AIH Diary: 31st October—4th November 2011 Student Study Break 7th November—18th November 2011 Exam Weeks
Student Council Room: Tuesday: 1pm—5pm Wednesday: 12pm—2:30pm Friday: 3pm—4pm
21st November 2011—11th March 2012 Semester Break
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AIH Higher Education is very pleased to welcome: Mylah Amboang, Accounts Officer and Bohye Kim, Admissions Officer. Students can now pay their fees at the Pitt Street campus. Mylah and Bohye are in the previous Lecturers’ Room.
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