On November 7, 2024, National Economics University (NEU), in collaboration with EY Vietnam and ACCA Vietnam, held the launch ceremony for the 2025 “Pathway to Becoming a Strategic Leader” scholarship program.

A view of the launch ceremony

Representing EY Vietnam at the event were Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy General Director of Assurance Services; Nguyen Hoang Linh, Deputy General Director of Assurance Services; and Le Thi Ngoc Ha, Deputy Director of Human Resources. Representing ACCA Vietnam were To Quoc Hung, Country Manager of ACCA Vietnam; Le Thi My Hanh, Head of External Relations, Education Division, ACCA Vietnam; and Kieu Thi Thu Trang, Head of External Relations, Corporate Partners Division, ACCA Vietnam.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que, Dean of the School of Banking and Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh The Hung, Vice Dean of the School of Accounting and Auditing; Dr. Vo Hoang Nam, Vice Dean of the School of Advanced Education Programs, High-Quality Programs and POHE; and MSc. Nguyen Phuong Linh, Deputy Secretary of the NEU Youth Union and Director of the Center for Career Counseling and Employment. Also attending were representatives of the leadership of functional units and nearly 300 students interested in the program.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, speaks at the event

Speaking at the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho highlighted the many successes of the partnership among NEU, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Ernst & Young Vietnam over the past 13 years. He affirmed that this collaborative program has brought many benefits to NEU students, giving them access to the ACCA international qualification, practical skills, and internship opportunities at one of the world’s leading auditing firms. As a result, NEU students in general, and those majoring in accounting, auditing, and finance in particular, can confidently enter the labor market with solid knowledge and experience.

Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho affirmed that the “Pathway to Becoming a Strategic Leader” scholarship program clearly demonstrates the partners’ investment in developing future talent. The Chair of the NEU University Council expressed his hope for continued support from ACCA and EY to expand the scale and improve the quality of collaborative programs, helping enhance education quality and develop the accounting and auditing sector in Vietnam.

To Quoc Hung, Country Manager of ACCA Vietnam, speaks at the event

Also speaking at the event, To Quoc Hung, Country Manager of ACCA Vietnam, noted that while recruitment demand is currently high, the job market also presents many challenges, particularly for young graduates with limited work experience and practical knowledge. In the future, students will face not only enormous workloads but also the need to continually adapt to new requirements and technologies. This requires them to have not only solid professional knowledge but also a comprehensive set of skills, including creative thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and, especially, adaptability to change. In practice, successful leaders of the future will be not only professionally competent but also far-sighted, able to adapt quickly to market fluctuations and make sound decisions in complex situations. Throughout their studies and careers, students will encounter many difficulties and obstacles. However, these very challenges will help them develop determination, resilience, and maturity.

Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy General Director of Assurance Services at EY Vietnam, speaks at the event

Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy General Director of Assurance Services at EY Vietnam, outlined the profound transformations currently taking place in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly digitalization and the application of artificial intelligence. Leading companies such as EY are pioneering the adoption of these technologies in their workflows. This means that employees need to develop more advanced professional skills to perform work that cannot be done by machines. These may include the ability to analyze complex data, think creatively to solve business problems, or apply soft skills such as communication and teamwork.

Nguyen Manh Hung also affirmed that the rounds of this scholarship competition would give NEU students opportunities to gain additional knowledge and a deeper understanding of the accounting and auditing sector, preparing them for the journey ahead.

Representatives of the leadership of National Economics University, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Ernst & Young Vietnam conduct the ceremonial launch

Sam Minh Hang, Human Resources Assistant at EY Vietnam, speaks at the event

Also at the launch ceremony, Sam Minh Hang, Human Resources Assistant at EY Vietnam, introduced students to the 2025 “Pathway to Becoming a Strategic Leader” program and awarded students numerous valuable scholarships throughout the event.

Under the program, the top 10 students will receive an attractive sponsorship package from ACCA Vietnam. In addition, the next 10 outstanding students will receive internship opportunities at EY, participate in professional and soft skills training courses, and have opportunities to secure permanent employment there after graduation… Students will also be able to expand their networks with ACCA members and leaders of partner companies. The program offers NEU students many opportunities and enables them to acquire essential knowledge and skills.

The 2025 “Pathway to Becoming a Strategic Leader” competition returns with the aspiration and promise of providing a valuable platform for talented NEU students.

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Article and photos: Department of Political Affairs and Student Management and Department of Communications

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