Question 1

What is SIMAA?

Accepted Answer

SIMAA refers to SIM Accounting Association. It is an association that is run entirely by students on a voluntary basis.

Question 2

When was SIMAA established?

Accepted Answer

SIMAA was established in 2011.

Question 3

What does SIMAA do?

Accepted Answer

SIMAA actively seek out opportunities to collaborate with professional institutions so as to provide the greatest amount of exposure and networking opportunities for its members.

Question 4

Who are the collaborators that SIMAA worked with?

Accepted Answer

Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC), CPA Australia, Empact Pte Ltd, ICAEW. SIMAA has also collaborated with notable accounting firms such as PWC Singapore and Grant Thornton Singapore in the past, for our accounting challenge.

Question 5

How can I view the organisation chart of SIMAA?

Accepted Answer

Head to our website (www.sim-aa.net), under “About us”, click on “structure”.

Question 6

What will I benefit as a sub-committee?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive events just for sub-committee members, part of the organizing team for various SIMAA events and enrichment to student life, most importantly, expanding your network and making more friends.

Question 7

When is the sub-committee recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Do check out our Facebook page or our website for further details.

Question 8

What are the roles of each department?

Accepted Answer

Do check out our Facebook page or our website for further details.

Question 9

What qualities are required of a sub-committee?

Accepted Answer

Committed, responsible, initiative, willing to learn, accountability.

Question 10

What is the dress-code for sub-committees during SIMAA events?

Accepted Answer

Formal (dress for female is fine, no jeans, spaghetti stripe, short skirt, tie and blazer)

Question 11

How often do SIMAA hold their meetings?

Accepted Answer

Usually during off-peak, it depends on each department (eg. once every fortnight) and during peak period, it could be once or twice weekly.

Question 12

When does SIMAA hold their flagship event?

Accepted Answer

Usually during January to February.

Question 13

How do I become a subscriber of SIMAA’s mailing list?

Accepted Answer

Head to our website, under the Membership tab, click on “Subscriber” and fill in the required information.

Question 14

What is the difference between a Subscriber and Sub-committee Member?

Accepted Answer

A subscriber will be receiving updates regarding new events via email and it is open to all SIM students (No meetings required). However, a sub-committee member will be part of the organising team for all events organised by SIMAA and will be able to gain greater exposure and networking opportunities. (Meetings are usually held once in two weeks.)

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