MCA Students Gain Industry Exposure at Accountancy Day

Students from the Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) Blantyre Campus, under the Bachelor of Applied Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems (BAAAIS), participated in an Accountancy Day hosted by Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS).

The event, which was held on April 24, offered a valuable platform for students to engage in professional discussions, gain practical insights into the accounting field, and interact with peers through industry-oriented activities.

Such engagements play a vital role in promoting inter-institutional collaboration, exposing students to real-world practices, and strengthening professional networks.

One of the students, Bahat Mwase, who also serves as the BAAAIS Society General Secretary, described the experience as both educational and inspiring, noting that it reinforced the importance of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and academic excellence.

MCA remains committed to creating opportunities that enhance student development and prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the accounting profession.

MCA Welcomes New Principal

The Malawi College of Accountancy has officially welcomed its new Principal, Mr. Frank Kabudula. Mr. Kabudula takes over from Mrs. Christina Chithila, who concluded her duties at MCA on April 24.

Speaking during the introduction ceremony held on Wednesday, the College Registrar, Mr. Yotamu Machila, urged staff members to extend to the new Principal the same support and cooperation they accorded his predecessor to ensure the continued growth and progress of the institution.

In his remarks, Mr. Kabudula expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and said he looks forward to working collaboratively with staff members for the advancement of the College.

MCA, MUM Partner to Promote Mental Health Awareness Among Musicians

In a bid to promote mental health awareness among musicians in Malawi, the Musicians Union of Malawi (MUM) has partnered with Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) to equip musicians with essential knowledge and skills aimed at improving their wellbeing and personal development.
Through the initiative, funded by the Copyright Fund and implemented in partnership with MCA, musicians from all regions of the country have received training in Business Management, Financial Management, and Mental Health Awareness.
Speaking during one of the training sessions held on Friday, May 22 in Blantyre, MUM Southern Region Chapter Secretary, Dennis Kalimbe emphasized the importance of mental health awareness within the music industry, noting that the country has lost several musicians to alcohol and drug abuse.
MUM President, Vita Chirwa said similar trainings have also been conducted in Lilongwe, Mzuzu, and Balaka. He further pledged continued support through more trainings in the future and encouraged musicians to make good use of the opportunity.
In his remarks, MCA Registrar, Yotamu Machila commended the strong partnership between MCA and MUM. He also highlighted the various academic programmes offered at MCA and encouraged musicians to enrol, stressing that talent and education should go hand in hand.
“I urge you to enrol in any of these programmes, which are offered under different modes of study including Weekday, Weekend, and ODeL,” he said.