IPA - It's All About Benefits

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Nothing is better than seeing IPA General Manager for NSW and ACT region Joanne Parker and her Graduate Services Officer, Vicki Le present the benefits of IPA mem-bership and details relating to the IPA qualification to the Bachelor of Accounting students of AIH. It was the second time the General Man-ager visited AIH since the institu-tion initiated the Speaker Series. The Institute Of Public Accountants(IPA) is a recognized professional accounting body. It is also the full member of the International Fed-eration Of Accountants (IFAC). IPA is proud to be one of Australia's oldest professional bodies and equally proud and supportive of

each of its members and students in 51 countries. Vicki Le, Graduate Services Officer described the benefits of IPA mem-bership to the students of the col-lege and about the IPA programs and its advantages in the job Mar-ket. Membership to IPA is free to students and allow them to use the

facility provided by the IPA. It is also the assessment body for Ac-counting graduates for Immigration purposes. Vicki stresses the impor-tance of networking for fresh graduates as the first job is also difficult to find in the market place. General questions have been an-swered in Q&A sessions by the Graduate Services Officer and the IPA website showed the important contents and information. Almost all students have signed up the student membership with IPA which will surely give them a chance to progress their career to next step if they wish to continue their career as an Accountant.

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IPA –All About Benefits

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New AIH Member

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Goals are not

strategies

1

Dean’s Column

2

Want a break? 2

Around the World and Back Home

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Menagerie 4 &

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Recognitions and Announcements

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Mr Kwan Yee Hew, a

new member of AIH

international firms as an expatriate engi-neer / regional head in countries such as Sin-gapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. On a Sunday morning in 1991 (I was working in Hong Kong then) I came across some interesting news in the South China Morning Post about the estab-lishment of Hong Kong University of Science and Technol-ogy offering scholar-ships for 2-year MBA program. I was ac-cepted into the pro-gram and was inspired by an Indian visiting professor from UCLA teaching me account-ing. This professor made me appreciate the fun with account-ing numbers and after more than a decade later (and after learn-

The Australian

Institute of

Higher

Education

Newsletter

I am known as ―Kwan‖, my first name. My last name is Hew and I am born into a Malaysian Chi-nese family. My late father, of Chinese descent, was a profes-sional civil engineer involved in construc-tion of some land-mark high rise build-ings in Kuala Lumpur in the early days. My mother was born and raised in Taiwan, married my father and settled down in Kuala Lumpur. I started my career as a structural engineer after obtaining my Masters degree in civil engineering from the University of Washington and have worked in several engineering specialist firms from Swiss, German, UK and US

“Goals are not strategies.”

―Goals are not strategies.‖ Those are the striking words from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oxford Shops, Mr. Simon Herro, during a short talk regarding ―Strategies‖ which was held at AIH. Setting goals alone is not enough to lead a company to success unless the right strate-gies are performed. Mr. Herro, being in the business for more than 10 years now, had both made good and bad decisions in the course of the business which taught him much. He makes sure that through those strategies the business is able to maintain its competitive advantage, which is not easy. Especially being in a fashion industry, wherein fashion trends change quickly, it has to keep up with what people want. Thus one of the key strategies it possesses is inno-vation. Together with the other key strategies such as regression analysis, value chain analysis, product alloca-tion, improvement of logisti-cal planning and omnichannel

retailing, Oxford Shops was able to expand its market and now it has over 40 branches all over Australia. He took risks in executing those strategies be-cause he wanted to step for-ward and he did succeed. When asked what to expect with Ox-ford Shops, Mr. Herro said, ―We hope to give the best ex-perience to the customers that other shops don’t provide and through customer value strate-gies, Oxford Shops will be able to retain and grow their rela-tionships with them.‖ April Agorto

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“Great

minds

discuss ideas;

average

minds

discuss

events; small

minds

discuss

people.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

Want a break from studying?

The Dean’s Column

Dear Students and Friends:

As AIH Higher Education ap-proaches its third year, it is timely to think what students should aspire to in their being educated here at AIH. And so the thoughts of Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of an American President, Franklin Roosevelt, came to my mind. We are all so busy with the daily need to survive, and for students,

busy with the need to balance study and work. Students’ daily lives are filled with what to eat; how to get ourselves from one place to another safely, quickly and cost effectively; where we have to be, when, why; when our deadlines are for assess-ment items, lectures, tutorials; and of course, students work hard at their jobs and also have to deal with financial and visa issues. That is a lot on a student’s plate. But we have to grow. We cannot stay as we are and not develop in maturity and philosophically. We have to develop and mature in our outlook in life and our understand-ing of humanity. This becomes in-herently important when we reflect back on how to respond to particu-lar issues. For example: what

should be the appropriate re-sponse to the American movie which denigrated the Muslim religion? Another example: what should be the correct balance be-tween studying and working? Or – why does AIH ask students to speak English on campus? Is it just to develop English profi-ciency? These questions all require some thinking – thinking about our ideas, our philosophy and about our end goals as a human. A simple discussion about events and people simply does not suf-fice. Travelling all the way to Australia to study should not just be about daily operational events; it should also be about developing and

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You can see all the titles in the fiction collection by visiting the library during opening hours. Select which book you would like, present your student card and away you go. Alternatively you can view the collection from home via the library catalogue. If you let me know your selection by email or phone I can even leave the item with reception ready for you to pick up when it

The next time you are in the library be sure to check out the new fiction collection. This col-lection features titles from John Grisham, Stephen King and Dan Brown to name just a few. Read-ing fiction is one of the best ways to improve your English and can serve as a nice break from reading textbooks all day.

is convenient. So don’t delay in checking out all the fantastic stories waiting for you in the library.

By: Luke Carter

Suggested Reading/s:

Dr. Joo-Gim Heaney

Executive Dean

Dean’s Column (from top)

growing in thought and understanding, in culti-vating and nourishing the ability to deal with different ideas and perspectives. I encour-age all students at AIH, regardless of their background or circum-stance, to grow in their stature of ideas. Stu-dents can discuss their ideas in class discus-sions, students can learn about other cul-tures (e.g. work with other students which are not from your coun-try), learn about why people do certain things (e.g. what are

the differences between the Labor and Liberal governments in Austra-lia – in a democracy, what are their differing viewpoints – and the consequences?), and read books and articles in the library about different ideas. All students can be edu-cated in their degree and it is my wish that students also be edu-cated about so many other things as well.

Mr Kwan Yee Hew (from p. 1)

ing the achieved HKUST alumni award), I finally have a chance to further my training / qualification (post-graduate profes-sional accounting pro-gram) in accounting when I was semi-retired in New Zea-land and later joined UTS as an accounting research student in 2005. I was the first accounting researcher at UTS who used the US financial data and the school has ex-panded the available research resources by subscribing to the

relevant US data bases. In late 2006, my super-visor moved to Univer-sity of Melbourne and as I was already busy teaching at various universities from Mac-quarie to Campbell-town, I choose to de-vote all my time in teaching. I find that students’ learning proc-esses intrigued me as much as the relations between published financial statements’ numbers (my research work).

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Around the World and Back Home International Students’

Welfare Gets Australia’s Concern

October 4, 2012 was an impor-tant day for overseas students because it is the day when the Australian International Educa-tion Conference was held in Melbourne. A very important aspect of the conference was the launching of the Principles to promote and protect the human rights of international students led by Race Discrimination Com-missioner, Helen Szoke. The commissioner’s speech highlights four core principles: 1. Enhancing the human

rights of international stu-dents

2. Ensuring all interna-tional students have access to human rights and free-dom from discrimination protections

3. Understanding the diverse needs of interna-tional students

4. Empowering interna-tional students during their stay in Australia

It is truly comforting for stu-dents like us who are living in another country away from family, friends and all the things that we grew up with, to know that our host country has our welfare in their list of con-cerns. The principles were drafted in collaboration with the interna-tional education sector repre-sentatives, international stu-dents and their representative bodies, people from the aca-deme, government agencies, together with key stakeholders and organizations that give services to international stu-dents.

Race Discrimination Commissioner, Helen Szoke

The Commissioner spoke of these principles as identifying the im-portant key human rights to be considered when creating policies or providing services, making sure that international students have a safe and productive stay in Australia, promoting the key goals of equality and non-discrimination. ―They promote principles of good practice and will provide guid-ance to people, organizations and government agencies that provide services to students and develop policy in relation to them,‖ said Commissioner Szoke. These principles touch on the following international students’ human rights, including the right to non discrimination, equality of treatment, security of the person, access to justice, housing, infor-mation, freedom of religion and culture, and labour rights.

International Students gathered to hear the commissioners speech. Whether we are in Australia for a short stay or intending a longer one, what is important to know is that our rights and welfare as current overseas students of this country are assured. It will surely render us more confident in trav-ersing the challenges that lie ahead.

REFERENCE: Australian Human Rights C o m m i s s i o n h t t p : / /w ww. h uma n ri gh t s . gov .a u/r a c i a l _ d i s c r i m i n a t i o n /international_students.html CCH http://www.cch.com.au//a u/News/ShowNews.a spx?PageTitle=Commission-launches-i n t e r n a t i o n a l - s t u d e n t -guidelines&ID=38864&Type=F

World Business, Marketing and Management Development (AWBMAMD)

Conference

Professor Heaney standing in front of the 31 flags representing the countries the Confer-

ence participants

Professor Heaney attended the

Academy of World Business, Mar-

keting and Management Develop-

ment (AWBMAMD) Conference in

Budapest, Hungary, from 16 – 18

July 2012. Hosted by the Budapest

Business School, the conference

was attended by over 100 dele-

gates from a large number of uni-

versities all over the world.

Professor Heaney presented two

peer reviewed papers, entitled ―A

comparative study of funding,

tuition, privatization and export-

ing of higher education in Hun-

gary and Australia‖, by Professor

Joo-Gim Heaney, Dr Peter Ryan

and Professor Konczosné dr.

Szombathelyi Márta; and

―Branding Private Higher Educa-

tion institutions in Australia: emu-

lating strategies of private

schools,‖ by Professor Heaney and

Dr M Heaney. Both papers were

well received and have been in-

vited for possible consideration in

journals and book chapters.

Professor Heaney was also the

master of ceremonies for the clos-

ing dinner, which included a local

Hungarian music group and pres-

entations to Track Chairs.

The next conference will be held in

Dubai, and Professor Heaney has

been invited to be the Deputy Vice

President of the Advisory committee

of the Academy of World Business,

Marketing and Management Devel-

opment (AWBMAMD).

Professor Rachel Barker and her spouse from South Africa; Professor Konczosné dr. Szom-bathelyi Márta from Hungary, Professor Joo-Gim Heaney from Australia; Professor Gabriel Ogun-mokun from USA (President and Conference Executive Director of the Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Develop-ment

Parliament House on the Danube River

Budapest's Chain Bridge and Castle Hill

Budapest Basilica

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Menagerie

Can’t you see!!!

Baby why do you do this to me I love you! Can’t you see Please forget your past

And make our love long last

Why are you mean to me My love for you can’t you see I love you with all my heart

Let our love journey start

Pain is all I get from you But still I love you

Don’t know what to do But ya, I will love you...

UDEEP JOSHI

AIH Student Council for year 2012

The Australian Institute of Higher Education Student Council (AIH-SC) was established on October 26 2011 by a group of students who decided to help other students and share their own experience. AIH-SC is a student organization of AIH. If you have any difficulties with your studies or if you want to raise any issues related to AIH, you can do it through AIH-SC. All AIH-SC members are very friendly and co-operative. This year’s program of AIH-SC was the 2nd Multicultural Party in week 11, October 19 Friday, from 11:30am

to 1:30pm. We decided to do this kind of activity which help students to bring positive attitude and respect towards each other’s cultures. We are from different countries and we also have different cultural background. Therefore, Multicultural Party is here so that we can show a share our culture and delicious food with others.

If you want to become a member of the Student Council or if you want to participate in the group work you can also talk to us. It could help you to develop your leadership skills and knowledge as well.

Members of the AIH Student Council for year 2012 were:

Kumar Dhakal Md Nur-A-Alam

Risty Leo Capricho Muhammad Salman Khan Awan

Tilat Afrin Daniel Al-Zaber Raymond Joseph Ventura

By Kumar Dhakal and the Student Council

Preparing for the Exams The first step in preparing for the exam is psyching ourselves. Nega-tive attitude and pessimistic perception about exams get in the way to an efficient preparation for the "big day". Be positive. Exams are not meant to terrorize us but are given to gauge how much we have learned. The primary goal is to check which topics need more emphasis and what areas of the subject re-quire more studying. Quit whining. There is no point in feeling bad about exams because whether we like it or not, the exam is a course requirement that we have to take. Study Ahead of Time. The activities that we have been doing for the whole quarter or semester- making assignments, reciting in class, and listening to lectures-are all ways of preparing for the exam. We do not only fulfill other course requirements when we give our best in quizzes and when we keep a good notebook. We also gain knowl-edge about the must-knows that are likely to come up in the exam. I have this maxim: "Three hours a day keep failing grades away. " If we allot time for studying every day, even three hours only, cram-ming would be minimized. Reviewing would be a breeze. Take note that the word review comes from the prefix re and the word view - meaning, to view again. Hence we must already be on our second reading during review period. Quit Procrastinating. I used to review only a week before the sched-uled exam date. Either I would underestimate the subject or overesti-mate my capacity to absorb information. As a result of my compla-cency, I would not have enough time to study everything. I would then be forced to pick only "more important" topics to study. The danger of this cramming strategy is that the "less important" topics

would collectively comprise a bulk of exam. Hence, I would barely pass or worse, fail. The trick is to study every day, preparing as if there is a surprise quiz next meeting. Ask for pointers. Some teachers give a "Pointers to Review" list. Others are generous enough to give a breakdown of the exam questions - how many points are allotted per topic and what type of questions would be asked (multiple choice, essay, or identification). Ideally, we have to review all topics regardless of the point allocation. However, there are times when we are pushed against the wall due to time constraints and we are left to choose and prioritize. Plan the Attack. Soldiers don't go in the battlefield without planning; otherwise they will be blindly shooting, wasting time and resources. Similarly, reviewing requires planning. Allot more time for topics with more point allocations. If the breakdown of the questions per topic was not given, allot more time for complicated and unfamiliar chapters. Ar-range your schedule in such a way that the day before the exam is "mastery day". No more new topics to learn, just plain and simple re-reading of previously highlighted books and notes. Get a Goodnight Sleep. Avoid staying up late to cram the night before the big day. Make sure you get a good night sleep to keep your mind alert and focused during the exam. There is no use preparing for the test if you will just be dazed and half awake while taking the exam. Gangcuangco L, 2008, Gee My Grades Are Terrific!, Louie Mar's Publication, Manda-luyong City, Philippines.

By Hensley De La Vega

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Chicken Pork Adobo Recipe Multicultural Party winning recipe by:

Risty Leo Capricho

1/2 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces 1/2 kg pork liempo or 1/2 kg pork belly, cubed 1/3 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons crushed garlic 1 bay leaf 2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon pepper-corns water 1 tablespoon oil Directions: 1 Combine chicken and pork with a mixture of vinegar, 1 tablespoon garlic, bay leaf, soy sauce and peppercorns. 2 Boil, then simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until almost tender. 3 If mixture is dry, add about 1/2 cup water. 4 Simmer covered until completely tender. 5 Sauté remaining garlic in hot oil until brown. 6 Add meat then fry until brown. 7 Add adobo sauce and simmer.

Multicultural Party winning recipe by: Risty Leo Capricho

Menagerie

The party of nations: 'The Multicultural Party'

The date was 29th of October 2012. It was an ordinary Friday for many but for the AIH community it was a day of jubila-tion...celebrating oneness amidst differences in culture, tradition, practices and even in color. Both AIH students and staff (actually not all of them since others are too busy studying and doing their own stuff) seemed too eager or had a can't-wait-feeling to join and witness the 2nd Multicultural Party of AIH Higher Education. It was indeed a well attended occasion where a substantial number of students and school personnel turned out and noticeably had fun during the party. The master of ceremonies was the Student Council Secretary in the person of NurA-Alam Chowdhury whose charisma lit up the venue into a real party mood added by the colourful cultural costumes worn by most of the students. Part of the program was a brief and yet meaningful message from the Dean herself. Student Council mem-bers were formally introduced to the body. Group presentations by country were all entertaining however it was the Nepali group whose accessorized cultural costumes and well performed dance number amazed the audience so much. There were also contests on best cos-tume and best food prepared. A couple of artists also took control of the floor and gave their shot as well (just another way of saying 'shared their talents'). Kumar, the Student Council President ren-dered a Nepali song in his acoustic version. Nikko, yes you are right it was Nikko who momentarily conquered the stage and showed some of his antique dance moves as a real ma*#o dancer, so to speak- a very entertaining one man show. The author personally had a great day not just because of the enor-mous amount of food he tried to savour (of course who can forget the Brazilian sweet banana and the something hard-soft yellowish from the Pakistan table) but because of what everybody had shown on that momentous school affair. By joining the party one could fathom the importance of knowing the culture of people from other countries. Such a great day indeed! The event was spearheaded by the Student Council headed by Kumar Dhakal and such success would not be possible without the support of AIH Dean Dr. Joo-Gim Heaney and her team.

By Risty Leo Capricho

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AIH Diary:

Semester Break:

19th November 2012 - 10th March 2013

Summer Program:

Weeks 1 - 3 Lectures:

3rd December 2012 —21st December 2012

Christmas Break:

24th December 2012—4th January 2013

Weeks 4 - 6 Lectures:

7th January 2013—25th January 2013

Examination Week:

28th January 2013—1st February 2013

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Dean’s Scholarship and Dean’s List Students

Executive Dean, Mary Jane and

Lecturer Mr. Hew

Associate Dean, Argele and

Executive Dean

Dr. Hassan, Mark and

Executive Dean

Executive Dean, Granna and

Lecturer Mr. Hew

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