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Deloitte Audit Business Challenge (DABC) 2023
Challenge Details
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The Deloitte Audit Business Challenge (DABC) is open to all undergraduate university and college students pursuing an accounting and/or finance degree in Malaysia.
Participants must work in teams for the challenge. Each team will consist of three (3) members.
Registration closes on 5 November 2023. Save these dates, so you don’t miss them!
| Event |
Date (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Registration begins |
10 July 2023 |
| Registration ends | 5 November 2023 |
| Stage 1 of the Challenge |
6 November 2023 |
| Announcement of Semi-Finalists |
7 November 2023 |
| Stage 2 of the Challenge | 10 November 2023 |
| Announcement of Finalists | 15 November 2023 |
| Workshop & Final Stage: Game Station |
18 November 2023 |
| Final Stage: Presentation & Prize Giving Ceremony |
21 November 2023 |
Stage 1 of the Challenge - 06 November 2023
- Your team will be given an online multiple-choice question test.
- The online test will begin on 6 November 2023 (Monday) - 7 November 2023 (Tuesday), from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
- There are 40 multiple-choice questions (including areas on auditing, accounting, ethics, finance, the Companies Act 2016).
- Each team should assign one (1) representative to access the questions and complete the challenge. It is expected that the team addresses the questions together.
- The representative will be given sixty (60) minutes to complete the online test from the first login. The total time used to complete the online test will be monitored and will form part of the overall assessment.
Stage 2 of the Challenge - 10 November 2023
- In Stage 2, the deliverable is a video submission of no longer than five (5) minutes.
- The topic will be released on 7 November 2023 (Tuesday), via e-mail and DABC’s Facebook page.
- Challengers are required to upload a video clip on YouTube, by 6.00 p.m. on 10 November 2023 (Friday). The visibility of the video presentation must be set to private and shared with the evaluators via an e-form. Late entries will not be entertained.
- Marks will be awarded based on content, depth of issues, research analysis adopted, critical thinking, creativity, and overall presentation.
- Please note that videos will not be judged based on editing skills. However, please ensure that the video’s visuals and audio are clear.
- Challengers have full creative control over their video presentation.
Final Stage of the Challenge: Game Station - 18 November 2023
- A workshop will be conducted for all finalists before the final challenge.
- The final stage will be held on 18 November 2023 (Saturday) at a dedicated venue which will be communicated to finalists via e-mail.
- There will be simulated audit scenarios represented by a few game stations, and finalists will have to complete each individual game station according to the instruction given.
Final Stage of the Challenge: Presentation - 21 November 2023
- After completing the game stations, finalists will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation for our esteemed judges on 21 November 2023 (Tuesday).
- Marks will be accumulated from each game station as well as the presentation.
- All finalists will be invited to attend the Prize Giving Ceremony.
- Results will be announced at the Prize Giving Ceremony and published on DABC’s Facebook page and website.
| Awards | Team category |
|---|---|
| Champion | RM 8,000 Internship or job opportunity with the firm after graduation |
| 1st Runner-up | RM 3,000 Internship or job opportunity with the firm after graduation |
| 2nd Runner-up | RM 1,500 Internship or job opportunity with the firm after graduation |
| Merit Awards x 3 | RM 600 Internship or job opportunity with the firm after graduation |
Merit Awards*
- The Best Video Award
- The Best Teamwork Award
- The Most Creative Team Award
*All merit awards are sponsored by CPA Australia
Previous Challengers
Find out what our past winners have to say about the Deloitte Audit Business Challenge.
Lee Sin Xuan – Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Champion of DABC 2022
Joining Deloitte in August 2023
DABC 2022 offers an excellent platform for university students to explore their passion for audit. It extends beyond just audit, providing an opportunity to showcase valuable skills such as business acumen, leadership, and communication. More importantly, it offers professional guidance and valuable networking opportunity.
Kng Fen Ying – Sunway University
1st Runner Up and Best Video Team Award of DABC 2022
Joining Deloitte in April 2024
DABC is definitely an interesting and insightful challenge! It gives us an opportunity to apply our audit knowledge and experience real-life audit scenarios. I also gained valuable knowledge and experience from interacting with the DABC committee, speakers, and judges. Joining DABC 2022 was one of the best decisions!
Chong, Tze Liang – Monash University Malaysia
2nd Runner Up and Most Creative Team Award of DABC 2022
Joined Deloitte in February 2023
DABC was a wonderful experience that provided me with a glimpse of what audit work consists of. I’m grateful for the connections made throughout the competition and I thank Deloitte for providing us with this opportunity.
Jessie Law Zhi Xuan – Monash University Malaysia
2nd Runner Up and Most Creative Team Award of DABC 2022
Joining Deloitte in August 2024
The level of preparation and dedication required was intense, but it pushed me to expand my horizons and reach new heights in my professional development. Glad to be a part of this amazing journey. Thank you to the DABC team for assisting us throughout this journey, it’s amazing!
Yap, Qing Jun – University of Malaya
Best Video Team Award of DABC 2021
Joined Deloitte in February 2022
Joining DABC has been exhilarating! My audit knowledge was put into practice through the many unexpected yet fun challenges. Throughout the event, it encourages observation from actual experiences and utilizes analytical skills outside of the textbooks. It has always been motivating to me to continue the journey of learning.
