ICAEW Vietnam Business Challenge 2022

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is the oldest international professional accounting organization, established in 1880 in the United Kingdom under the patronage of Queen Victoria. Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) and ICAEW first signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2016 and renewed it in 2019. Since then, the two parties have implemented numerous strategic collaborations, including:

• Integrating the ICAEW CFAB professional certificate into TDTU’s high-quality Bachelor of Accounting program.
• Organizing summer exchange programs for TDTU students at financial centers across Southeast Asia.
• Providing internship opportunities in accounting, auditing, tax consulting, and financial advisory at ICAEW partner enterprises.

A highlight of this collaboration is the annual ICAEW Vietnam Business Challenge, a professional and academically enriching competition for students.

In 2022, the competition showcased the talent of Team AnB from TDTU’s Faculty of Accounting. Within 60 minutes, the students had to analyze a 38-page complex business case, deliver a 5-minute presentation, and respond to judges’ questions for 2 minutes, all in English. Achieving this required continuous practice, knowledge enhancement, and developing problem-solving skills under the guidance of ICAEW Chartered Accountants.

Each year, ICAEW Vietnam improves the competition format and provides additional opportunities for participants to gain knowledge and skills, ensuring the challenge serves as a solid foundation for their future careers.

The competition is strongly supported by the British Embassy, the British Consulate General, and the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) in Vietnam, confirming its high professional standards. The event also provides students passionate about Accounting, Auditing, Finance, and Business with practical experience and applied knowledge beyond textbooks, helping them take steps toward becoming Chartered Accountants.

Opportunities for students in the competition include:

• Engaging with real-world business scenarios from major companies in Vietnam.
• Developing essential skills such as data analysis, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Expanding networks and connecting with students from across Vietnam.
• Receiving valuable awards from organizers and sponsors.

The ICAEW Vietnam Business Challenge is a professional, team-oriented academic platform, giving Vietnamese students—particularly those from TDTU’s Faculty of Accounting—a chance to interact and compete with peers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, China, and other countries.

Final results: Team AnB won two awards: Best Video and Most Impressive Presentation.

Congratulations to the students of TDTU’s Faculty of Accounting!

Below are some photos from the competition: