On 17 October 2026, Prof. Hak Yeung, Associate Professor Anis Bensadi and Associate Professor Jack Woo of the Business School of Shenzhen Technology University invited ACCA and EY to deliver aguest lecture for students of the School. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global professional body for accountants, providing professional qualification and support;Ernst & Young(EY) is one of the Big Four accounting firms, offering audit, tax, consulting, strategy and transactions services to multinational corporations, governments and other organisations.
The guest speakers at the session were Ms. Wu and Mr. Jiang Zhen. Ms. Wu, a Fellow Member of ACCA, currently serves as a Manager of Governance, Compliance and Integrity at EY. With extensive experience in legal and integrity compliance, she focuses on areas such as anti-fraud investigations, risk event monitoring and compliance training. Mr. Jiang Zhen is a Marketing Specialist at ACCA and an ACCA Affiliate. Having long worked closely with the HR and finance departments of many renowned large enterprises in Shenzhen, he knows well what qualities employers look for when selecting talent.
Through Ms. Wu's sharing of her career path at EY, students gained an in-depth understanding of the day-to-day work at a Big Four accounting firm. They learned what services EY provides and who its clients are, and thereby how a professional services firm operates. Ms. Wu's practical CV guidance showed students what an excellent CV should contain and how to present themselves to employers. Mr. Jiang's insights into employer expectations, together with the discussion of corporate compliance, risk management and anti-fraud work, helped students explore in-demand career paths and better prepare for the job market.
This corporate classroom provided students of the Business School with a valuable learning opportunity, offering both a glimpse into the real working life of the Big Four accounting firms and a chance to explore in-demand career paths such as corporate compliance and risk management.
Text and photos: Anis Bensadi
