Ms. Celestie Liew Huey Yin, our Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) student of the Faculty of Management (FOM), has been awarded the National Accounting Student Excellence Award (NASEA; formerly known as Best Accounting Student Award) for 2022 by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) at the MIA International Accountants Conference (MIAC) 2023.

The event was held at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, recently. The award acknowledges the outstanding Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) students of universities recognised by MIA under Part I of the First Schedule of the Accountants Act 1967. Celestie was chosen as one of the 17 recipients due to her exceptional performance in both academics and extracurricular activities, along with her applaudable personal attributes.

Celestie previously served as the President of the MMU CPA Australia Ambassadors (MCSC) and played a significant role in various accounting field activities and professional qualifications at MMU and the national level. She received a plaque, a certificate of merit, cash prize sponsored by MIA, and special fee waivers. The award was presented by Ms Asmaa Resmouki, the honourable IFAC President, Datuk Bazlan Osman, MIA President, and Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman Wan Razak, MIA CEO. Celestie also had the opportunity to connect with each of them during the Networking Session.

Congratulations and all the best in your future endeavours!