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Encouraging excellence
Throughout the centenary year ACCA launched a number of initiatives.
The diversity of ACCA's membership was celebrated through members' profiles. Each member told his or her ACCA story, covering aspects such as their decision to study for the Professional Scheme and the impact their choice has had on their professional and personal achievements.
ACCA awarded two scholarships for its MBA programme. The MBA was developed through a strategic alliance between ACCA and Oxford Brookes University and is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). The scholarship covered the standard fees for the complete MBA programme. This continues as an annual scholarship.
accounting&business invited members to enter its business writing awards by submitting a prospective feature article. The awards were in recognition of the importance of excellent written communication in modern business, and to encourage finance professionals to showcase their writing skills. ACCA member, Dale Williams, who is based in Jamaica, won the competition.
ACCA organised a competition for candidates studying Part 3 core papers of the Professional Scheme in June 2004. Students were invited to write 100 words on how they felt they represented ACCA's core values. The awards were an incentive to recognise the effort and commitment made by students. The 100 best entries each received a prize of £100. The competition was launched in the January 2004 issue of student accountant.