Junior Admin and Accountant (Intern)
- Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing reports.
- Compile accounting information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
- Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
- Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
- Support taxation issues including tax declaration
- Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 3rd or 4th Year student majoring in Accounting or equivalent
- Be able to use QuickBooks program
Responsibilities would be applying accounting principles and procedures, prepare accurate and timely accounting reports and statements.
Aside from the on the job training experience you will be getting, interns would also be getting Gasoline Fee, Mobile phone card, on-going training and a chance to permanent staff.
Submit CV, cover letter, with current photo to email : dainy@impactwizard.com
Visit their website: www.impactwizard.com
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Thank you for visiting again. Get my latest update via RSS feed. Subscribe here.Tips on Choosing a Study Abroad Program
You have decided to study abroad and now you are doing a search for study abroad programs available for you. Chances are, you have encountered various study abroad programs and you don’t know which one to pick. Making the move to study abroad is a major decision hence this involves a lot of research and and careful study of each study abroad opportunity.
What factors should you consider when choosing a study abroad program? There are quite several you need to carefully weigh, like the location, learning opportunities and the financial factors. You will also need to include the language and culture of the location you choose.
Each university or college has different strengths when it comes to different fields, so ask yourself, does this particular program offer you the right learning and studying opportunities that you applies to your field of expertise or future career?
As I’ve mentioned above, the location is also of primary importance. Consider if you will be able to adjust to the climate, and the general feel of the place. Ask yourself, if whether you’d be comfortable and feel safe living in that location. What about the accommodations? What are the housing options for you and decide if you will be comfortable living in them.
Another big factor is the cost. Aside from the tuition fees, there are also living expenses to consider. What is the cost of living in that area? Do some research and ask around about the average cost of living for a person and that way you’ll have an idea if you can afford to live in that place.
If the cost is quite high, don’t give up too easily, check out if the college or university offers financial aid to study abroad students or you can also check the idea of working part-time if this is allowed.
Since you will be studying abroad, you’ll be living in a strange place, with maybe a language not so familiar to you so make sure you do a research on the culture and practices of the country you choose to live in. Learn more about their customs, religious practices, social do’s and dont’s, food, manner of dressing to make your transition easier and also to avoid potentially embarassing social situations.
The study abroad program you pick might have a list of previous program participants or references and you can ask for this. They can give you more ideas since they themselves have been there before you and would help you to easily manage your expectations.
Learn as much as you can about the study abroad program. Don’t limit yourself to just reading their brochure or browsing their websites. The school might have an affiliate school in your area or in the case of US schools, Educational Advicing Center has offices in different countries and they can also provide you sound advice and assistance in making your decision.
Naturally, you’d like to have your study abroad credits added to your current college or university and schools have varied and strict guidelines when it comes to this. So make sure you learn about this guidelines and conditions to avoid losing credits for your study abroad.
How To Build Up Good Study Habits
Some students find studying tiresome and just give it minimal effort. Though I’m sure most students also realize the importance of studying, learning and doing well in school, but these things seems really boring and tiring compared to all other activities a student could join.
Developing good and effective study habits is to every students advantage. Perhaps, some lack motivation but considering how much you or your parents are paying for your education costs, and the big impact your school work has on your future career, then that might be enough to push one to improve their study habits so their school performance could improve accordingly.
1. Schedule a study time. Be consistent with it. Make a commitment to yourself to make a study time for an hour (or whatever suits you best) each day or half-day. I’m sure it takes a lot to pull yourself from the latest show on TV, your computer games or chatting with friends, but start with some alloted time and stick with it on a daily basis. Once you get started studying, you will find it much easier to continue. Before long you will making this a habit.
2. Choose a tranquil, quiet environment for you to study. Turn off any distractions like the TV or the radio. This will enable you to focus more on what you have to do instead of switching to and fro from one thing to another. Besides, having no distractions means you can get more done is a shorter time so you can have your bit of fun once your done studying.
3. Discover what is effective for you by simply trying out all possibilities. You might have a hard time working solitarily, so consider working with a peer or in a group. Scheduling this might be tougher but study groups are very effective. It would help you bounce ideas with other students, you can also get different perspectives and views about a topic from your study group mates.
4. Establish goals. For most people this is a very effective motivation to build good study habits. Start with smaller goals like finish a book you need to review for your Literature class or to raise your F to a C at least. Focus on this and little things you do to achieve a goal can really add up and before you know it, instead of a C you get an A-. Those little surprises are surely a good enough reason to work a little harder.
What is an Academic Degree?
Colleges and universities are educational institutions that offer educational programs beyong high school. They provide training for students preparing to enter professional careers. These institutions of higher education confer or grants a title of academic degree indicating the the awardee has completed an established course of study.
Different countries have different variations of degrees. But to make it simpler, let’s concentrate first on the most commonly granted degree – the Bachelor Degree. It is also referred to as the Undergraduate Degree and this is awarded on successful completion of an undergraduate course at a college or a university in a major field of study and some including a minor field as well. There are two types of Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
Once a student is awarded an undergraduate degree, the he/she can pursue a post-graduate degree – Master’s Degree. This is grated to students who have completed one/two years of post-graduate work and study and may also require thesis writing.
After Master’s Degree, there is Doctorate Degree which requires completion of two-five years of postgraduate work and study and dissertation writing. This is the highest degree awarded by universities. Admission to the doctorate program is more rigorous and would usually require two-three years of advanced studies, oral or written examinations before being granted the status of doctoral candidate. Once you are a doctoral candidate then a research and dissertation must be completed and successfully defended before a panel of professors.
Here’s a List of Common Academic Degrees and their Abbreviations:
Bachelor of Arts (A.B. or B.A.)
Bachelor of Business Science (B.B.S.)
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.)
Bachelor of Letters or Literature (B.Lit, B.Litt., or Lit.B.)
Bachelor of Laws (B.L.L. or L.L.B.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S. B.Sc., OR Sc.B.)
Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.)
Civil Engineer (C.E.)
Chemical Engineer (Ch.E.)
Electrical Engineer (E.E.)
Mechanical Engineer (M.E.)
Graduate of Pharmacy (Ph.G.)
Veterinary Surgeon (V.S.)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
Master of Arts (A.M. or M.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Civil Engineering (M.C.E.)
Master of Science (M.S. or M.Sc.)
Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)
Doctor of Divinity (D.D. or S.T.D.)
Doctor of Letters or Literature (D.Litt., or Litt.D.)
Doctor of Science (D.S. or D.Sc.)
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Doctor of Humanities (L.H.D.)
Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.)
Doctor of Music (Mus.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Balancing School and Part-time Work
With the rising cost of education and living, it is common now to see students juggling both school and part-time work. And more and more students are also facing the hardships of coping with school and work. Even those who has been given university scholarships or financial grants still find it difficult to manage their expenses without a part-time job. How does one manage dealing with tight schedules as well as the pressures of work and school?
Here some tips that might be helpful to working students.
1. Pick a class schedule that could easily accommodate your working schedule. Most of the time, class schedules are the easier one to arrange that work schedule. How can you get the best class schedules? By simply enrolling early on and picking out classes that are complementary to your job schedule. The trick is to register as early as possible. If you enroll late, more often than not, classes with good time slots will be already full and you will have no other choice.
2. Be organized. Have your the things you need where you can easily access it. For example you have a car, then make sure the things you need for school as well as for work are there and you can easily get it when pressed for time.
3. If there are classes that you can take for just once/week schedule, then take it. Some classes you can take for 3 straight hours for one day instead of 1 hour for 3 days. This would allow you to be more flexible plus it would save you time going to and fro from school.
4. Maximize your time. It is not easy, but make sure you schedule everything and add a little extra leisure time also so you won’t easily succumb to the school/work pressure. Make an effort to squeeze in some studying in between your work breaks. Simply doing some reading or review while you are on break or there is a lull in your work can have a good effect on your grades.
5.Ask for help if things get too much for you. Your school’s counsellor will have more advice for managing your time between work and school. Some schools also have additional incentives or programs for working students, same with your workplace. Your work manager might also similar system for their student workers.
Juggling both school and work can be excruciating at times, but just think of this as another training for you and developing good time management skills as well as good working habits would always be to your advantage.
Easy Tips in Choosing a Bachelor’s Degree
First, what is a bachelor’s degree? It is a degree awarded upon successful completion of an undergraduate course in a college or a university.
A bachelor’s degree is a crucial step in finding your ideal career. But most high school seniors don’t seriously grasp the importance of choosing a major. It could be a confusing and difficult choice for young graduating high schoolers. This is one of the reasons why countless college students make one or more major changes in their college studies.
While it is fine to change major to find what you want, a big consideration is the expense as well as the time wasted in frequent major switching. Hence, determining your career path early on is ideal. As a young high school senior or a young college student, how do you find the right field to major in?
Tip No. 1 Ask yourself, what are your priorities? For example, you like number crunching, have an aptitude for business and your priority is money, then you might want to consider going for business. Do you like working and helping others? Then social work or a medical career might be a good choice. These are some of the most important questions you should weigh in when searching for a suitable bachelor’s degree.
Tip No. 2 What are your skills and interests? Are you analytical, good in math? Engineering and other sciences might just suit you. Or you might have the aptitude for design or creative arts, then you might want to consider going for architecture, fine arts, web design, graphic design, interior design and similar fields. Knowing yourself, what you enjoy doing is one of the keys in finding the right college major.
Software Training @ iWays
I recently came across this announcement online and let me just share to those interesting in undergoing software training.
E-Descom has recently launched its Training Department. They are encouraging talented IT students from Cambodian universities to join their free training session and work in their training department.
A great opportunity to get some hands-on experience to students and also expose each participant to the field’s workplace atmosphere. Each student can apply for free training session1 to 3 months. Trainees will be chosen according to their skills and motivation:
1. Software Training (Java, JSP, Servlet, JSF, Hibernate, Spring, XHTML, XML, XSLT, Oracle,…) (4 positions)
Training location will be in Phnom Penh. Requirements: Computer science or Information Technology graduates or on their Year 4 and English or French language knowledge.
All interested and qualified candidates can send their updated CV, clear cover letter,yearly report from their University via email address below, or call Mr. LY Vandy Tel: 012 345 045. I-ways office: Parkway Square, 3rd Floor, Phnom Penh
2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
For those looking into student exchange program here’s the latest for 2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program.
The Global UGRAD program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of U.S. study in a non-degree program. This program is funded by U.S. Department of State. The goal of this program is to provide a diverse group of emerging student leaders, from non-elite and under-represented groups with a substantive exchange experience at a U.S. College or University.
Application deadline is November 30, 2009. For details about the program, please visit this site – The Global UGRAD program.
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Originally, I intended to create this website to keep in touch with my students and colleagues, but I asked myself how else could I provide value to whoever visits this site. I’ve always liked studying. So, it’ll be the recurring theme of this site. Tips and advices on studying effectively, getting scholarships, international studies, learning English and more.
I am a great believer in education, it enriches the mind and empowers us. Acquired knowledge also enables us to become better human beings. For me, Education is the great equalizer.
It matters not if you are from a rich or poor family, an ordinary citizen or of royal lineage, or born of illiterate parents or from the farthest, most remote places. Education makes a great difference, no matter where you are from or who you are.
Updates From Scholarship.Net- Germany: PhD Position in International Economics, Universität Hohenheim
- Denmark: Postdoc in Oral Drug Formulation and Bioavailability Assessment, The University of Southern Denmark
- Germany: Doctoral Fellowships in Psychology
- USA: Postdoctoral Position for Studying the Mechanisms of Mitochondrial Fission and Fusion, the Department of Biological Chemistry, UCLA School of Medicine
- Singapore: Graduate Student Positions and Postdoctoral Research Positions in Medical Engineering, School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
- Germany: Fully Paid 3-year PhD Positions in Computer Science and Engineering, the University of Paderborn
