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Monday 20 June 2011

How to Check ACCA Exemptions for an Accounting Degree

Step 1: Go to "http://www.accaglobal.com/en/qualifications/apply-now/exemptions.html" and click "Exemptions Enquiry".


Step 2: Key-in institution name, select your degree awarding country and click "find".


Step 3: Click Institution Name (result found).



Step 4: Choose your graduates date and click "ACCA Qualification".


Step 4: Result will show a list of exempted ACCA papers.

Sunday 19 June 2011

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - Lake Side

Step 1: Open "Mountain.jpg" in Photoshop.


Step 2: Select all (Ctrl+A) and copy.



Step 3: New a document (follow setting below).


Step 4: Paste (Ctrl+V) and arrange the mountain image according to picture below.


Step 5: New a document (follow setting below).


Step 6: Fill in white color as background.


Step 7: Go to Filter> Noise> Add Noise (follow setting below).


Step 8: Go to Filter > Sketch > Bass Relief (follow setting below).


Step 9: Go to Filter > Blur > Motion Blur (Follow setting below).


Step 10: Free Transform (Ctrl+T). Hold down "Ctrl Key" on your keyboard, click to adjust the left & right perspective. Done, press Enter key.


Step 11: Save the document in PSD format as "lake.psd" and close it.


Step 12: Back to the mountain document. Duplicate Layer 1 (mountain image layer).


Step 13: Select duplicated layer, go to Edit> Transform> Flip Vertical.


Step 14: Move the duplicated layer and position it according to picture below.


Step 15: Go to Filter > Convert for Smart Filters


Step 16: Filter > Distort > Glass (follow setting below). Click "load texture", select "lake.psd" as texture.


Step 17: Final Outcome.




How to verify JPA Recognition Status

If you would like to join the government as government servant then you must make sure your qualification is recognized by JPA.

Follow steps below to verify your studied programme's JPA Recognition Status.

Step 1: Go to "http://www.jpa.gov.my". Click "eSISRAF". 

Step 2: Select your qualification awarding country from the country list menu.


Step 3: Select your qualification awarding body / college / university from institution list menu and click "Search" button.


Step 4: Result will show a list of JPA recognized programme offered by the selected institution.

Saturday 18 June 2011

How to verify MQA Full Accreditation Status (Stage 3 - Final Stage) - "A" code

What is "Full Accreditation" status?
This is a formal recognition that the certificates, diplomas and degrees awarded by higher education institutions are in accordance with the set standards.

How do I know my current studied programme's MQA status?
Go to your institution's web site / registrar / brochure/ etc to get your studied programme's MQA code. You can identify the current MQA status based on the code given. For example, based on the MQA code below, the "A" (highlighted in yellow color) represents "AKREDITASI PENUH" status (Stage 3- Final Stage). This means your studied programme is fully accredited by MQA and recognized by JPA. PTPTN study loan application is allowed under this status.

MQA Code Format 1: "KPT/JPS (A 1234) 06/12". or
MQA Code Format 2: "A 1234"

Follow steps below to verify your studied programme's Full Accreditation Status.

Step 1: Go to "http://www.mqa.gov.my" and click "MQR" (Malaysia Qualifications Register).


 Step 2: Type your college / university's name in "Name of Institution" Text Box and click "Search" button.


Step 3: Result will show a list of MQA accredited programme offered by the selected institution.

How to verify MQA Provisional Accreditation Status (Stage 2 - AKREDITASI PROVISIONAL) - "P" code

What is "Provisional Accreditation" status? 
This is initial process which will help higher education providers to achieve the accreditation by enhancing the standard and quality set in the provisional accreditation evaluation.

How do I know my current studied programme's MQA status?
Go to your institution's web site / registrar / brochure/ etc to get your studied programme's MQA code. You can identify the current MQA status based on the code given. For example, based on the MQA code below, the "P" (highlighted in yellow color) represents "AKREDITASI PROVISIONAL" status (Stage 2). This means your studied programme is a "New" programme and it has been offered for a few semesters. PTPTN study loan application is allowed under this status.

MQA Code Format 1: "KPT/JPS (PA 1234) 06/12". or
MQA Code Format 2: "PA 1234"

Follow steps below to verify your studied programme's Provisional Accreditation Status.

Step 1: Go to "http://www.mqa.gov.my/eskp/index.cfm". Click "AKREDITASI PROVISIONAL" tab and "Senarai Akr Prov (Sahlaku).


Step 2: Type your college / university's name in "Nama IPTS" Text Box and click "Mula Carian".


Step 3: Result will show a list of MQA Provisional Accreditation programme offered by the selected institution.

How to verify MQA Approval Status (Stage 1 - Kelulusan) - "K" code

What is "Kelulusan" status? How do I know my current studied programme's MQA status?
Go to your institution's web site / registrar / brochure/ etc to get your studied programme's MQA code. You can identify the current MQA status based on the code given. For example, based on the MQA code below, the "K" (highlighted in yellow color) represents "Kelulusan" status (Stage 1). It's means your studied programme is a fresh "New" programme. PTPTN study loan application is not allow under this status.

MQA Code Format 1: "KPT/JPS (KA 1234) 06/12". or
MQA Code Format 2: "KA 1234"

If you would like to know whether your studied programme is approved by MQA (means offer legally), you can follow the following steps.

Step 1: Go to "http://www.mqa.gov.my/eskp/index.cfm". Click "Kelulusan" tab and "Senarai Kelulusan (Sahlaku).


Step 2: Type your college / university's name in "Nama IPTS" Text Box and click "Mula Carian".


Step 3: Result will show a list of MQA approved programme offered by the selected institution.

Thursday 16 June 2011

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - Supernatural Power (一阳指)

Tutorial written by William Lee Chyuan Chuan
 
Step 1: Open "Body.jpg" in Adobe Photoshop.


Step 2: New a layer (Layer 1) and draw a black rectangle with white cross.


Step 3: Go to Filter> Distort> Twirl (follow setting below).


Step 4: Go to Filter> Blur> Gaussian Blur (follow setting below).


Step 5: Add Color. Go to Image> Adjustments> Hue / Saturation (follow setting below).


 Step 6: Change layer's blending mode to screen.


Step 7: Go to Filter> Blur> Gaussian Blur (follow setting below).


Step 8: To improve color saturation.  Go to Image> Adjustments> Hue / Saturation (follow setting below).


Step 9: New a layer (Layer 2) and draw a black rectangle.


Step 10: Go to Filter> Noise> Add Noise (follow setting below).


Step 11: Go to Filter> Blur> Radial Blur (follow setting below).


 Step 12: Add Color. Go to Image> Adjustments> Hue / Saturation (follow setting below).


Step 13: Change layer's blending mode to screen.


Step 14: Ctrl+T to resize and position it to the finger.


Step 15: Final Outcome.