Wenting Mao

Country of origin: China

MSc Accounting and Financial Management, from China

Why did you choose to study at LUMS?

I did my undergraduate in Accounting and Finance (2014-2016) at LUMS as a 2+2 exchange student. The two-year study gave me a memorable experience of the different teaching style and well-organised course structure. I benefited a lot from the kind and conscientious teaching staff and many helpful workshops regarding effective learning provided by LUMS. When I considered my further study plan, LUMS was my first choice and my only choice because two years was not enough to me staying in LUMS and there is no other choice more attractive than LUMS!

Why did you choose your particular programme?

When I was in my undergraduate studies, I chose Accounting and Finance for the reason that I may have a well-paid job after graduation. However, when I found I was interested in the Management Accounting sector during my undergraduate course, I wanted to explore more in the Accounting and Corporate area. Although the focus of MSc Accounting and Financial Management programme is not particularly on Management Accounting, I think I cannot understand Management Accounting well without a thorough knowledge of Financial Accounting and Finance. Therefore, I chose this particular programme and have courses such as Financial Statement Analysis and Corporate Finance.

What are you enjoying most about your programme?

The thing I enjoy most in my programme is that I have chance to analyse real world problems by detecting the questionable points that may be easily overlooked in corporates’ Financial Statements. It is so challenging but very useful to link the theory to the real problems and many times when tutor told us that we can also analyse the same thing in another angle that I didn't know, that is really exciting! 

Tell us about your best Lancaster moment so far.

To be honest, it is too difficult to choose only one best Lancaster moment. If I have to pick one, I would say I really enjoy the moment when I submit all my coursework and go to the gym without any burdens.

What are your plans after graduating from LUMS?

After graduating from LUMS, I plan to work in a consulting company or find a job relating to the Management Accounting area. Besides, since I am now a CIMA student, I would like to finish my professional qualification exams within two years after my graduation.

 

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