21 year old Michael Siaw Larbi, a level 400 student of the University of Ghana Business School has graduated from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) as the Overall Best Candidate in the Final Level CA Professional Examinations. The ICAG held its 25th Graduation & Admission Ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre on the 24th of October, 2015 to graduate 278 Chartered Accountants who passed the Final Level exams in May 2015 and to formally admit 292 Chartered Accountants into Membership of the Institute.
Michael qualified as a Chartered Accountant within a record time of less than 2 years, at age 21, with first time passes in all 16 professional level papers in exactly 4 consecutive exam sittings. For this remarkable feat, he was also awarded as the “Overall Best Candidate (First Attempt) – CA Final Level Exams” in addition to his 1st Rank Holder award as “Overall Best Candidate – CA Final Examinations”. Michael has indeed become a great source of inspiration to the youth and all those who want to follow this path. With no prior business and accounting background, he has completely dispelled the myth that you need an accounting and business background to succeed in the CA exams.
With a General Arts background from the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC-Legon), with electives in Economics, Geography, Government and Elective Mathematics, he studied for his CA Part 1 Exams and wrote the exam in November 2013 whilst he was a Level 200 student at the University of Ghana. He completed the entire CA program whilst in Level 300. Even though he described his first foundation level accounting paper as “not so good” since it was his first ever accounting exam, he passed all 4 papers in the same exam session and was Nationwide Topper for the November 2013 CA Part 1 Exams.
He therefore began studying for the Part 2 CA exams and wrote the exam in the May 2014 CA exam sitting. He wrote and passed all 4 papers again in that exam session and once again was Nationwide Topper for the May 2014 CA Part 2 Exams. This served as a great confidence booster for the November 2014 Part 3 CA Exams as he studied and wrote all 4 Part 3 papers; namely Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Public Sector Accounting and Cost & Management Accounting. Michael once again cleared all 4 papers in a single exam sitting; a feat that rarely occurs in the Part 3 exam.
In May 2015, he sat for the final level papers and once again cleared all 4 papers on the first attempt and topped the entire CA Exams as 1st Rank Holder and Overall Best Candidate only at age 21. He was also recognized as Overall Best Candidate for clearing all the exams on his first attempt. Michael is currently in his final year (Level 400) at the University of Ghana Business School majoring in Banking & Finance. He is indeed a great source of inspiration to the youth of Ghana and to all those with fears of chasing their dreams and pursuing their passion. Congratulations once again to 21 year old Michael Siaw Larbi, May 2015 CA All Ghana Topper.
l’m delighted about your news!You truly earned this success.
For all the successes behind you,l send congratulations..For all the challenges ahead l send blessings.
I am not shock at all, That boy is a genius!!!!
Well done my son. You’ve made us proud
He’s the best in the world
A great achievement, congratulations, wish you well in in future endeavours
You have made us proud mostly your dear mummy. Keep up the good performance
Michael you made us all proud It’s God’s Grace in the family but boy you seem to have a double dose Happy happy happy 4 you Well done Uncle Mark London
We are proud of you. Keep it up.
So proud of you my boy. you are an inspiration
God Bless you for giving the world such a bright boy!
Ghana and your family will ever be proud of you. Keep going boy. The sky should be your starting point.
Wow!! We are really proud of you Mike!! Thanks be to God
Congrats n may the Good Lord guide you to achieve ur dreams ,the entire Larbi Siaw family of home n abroad together with ur friends n well wishers are proud of u .Dont relent but let the sky be ur limit thru christ.
He’s a presecan ooooooooooo. I salute
Proud Odadee, Congrats boy!
Proud A1 class
Congrats ,I derive a greater source of inspiration from your achievements.Thank you for proving to me that it is possible.Kudos.
Yes. Is possible
Yes. Very
also Chartered Tax advisor now
Congrats Bro! Great things ahead!
This is just the beginning of greater things to come
Well done Michael.we proud of you!!!!
Happy for you Mr. Siaw Larbi. This story is awesome just as it is inspiring. Others will see it and be spurred on to achieve great things for themselves. I am extremely proud of you. Hope and believe you will chalk more successes.
From one Odadie to another, Kudos!
Congratulations Michael for a job well done, may you move to greater heights. God being your helper
mikael,…….u did it all
Wow that’s awesome
I was at the graduation ceremony with this guy for my certificate. I was so impressed by his performance. He is worthy of celebration.
Is he the son of Dr. Edward Larbi Siaw of Ministry of Finance?
Hello Kwasi Okyere,The writer of this message is the biological father,and Micheal was named after the late Dr Siaw Larbi of Siaw Larbi Hospital in Kumasi Tafo.Regards,
the same way Usain Bolt dominates the world of athletics. The same way muhammed Ali was the greatest boxer ever. This guy just keeps winning. I’ve heard a lot about him. True champion. he’s just out of this world. Congrats Mike. You’ve made all Odadees proud. Keep soaring higher and God be ur helper. Amen
AKUFFO BEKOE
CONGRATS,KEEP IT UP AS YOUR FATHER AND THE WHOLE FAMILY IS INDEED PROUD OF YOU.
ADD GODLY WISDOM TO IT AND YOU CAN EVEN SOUR ABOVE THE SKIES.
GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU
Am equally happy for him but not surprised tho cos this guy had 7a’s when he sat for the ssce while in form 2 at presec legon. Congrats
I am very proud of you, Keep on keeping on, May all your dreams, visions, aspirations and wishes comes true.
Always remember to give thanks and praises to ALMIGHTY GOD. “Keep the fire burning”. CONGRATS
Congratulations Mike..the sky is ur limit. N.to God be the Glory. Son more grease to ur elbow.
Congratulations! Your joy has brightened my life too.
I’m so happy for you.You deserve nothing but the best.
You deserve a round of applause for a job well done.
You have every right to be proud of your achievements.Congratulations
May the happiness you’re feeling today go on and on and on!.Congratulation Brother.
Congrats Michael. Don’t relent on your efforts. Remember God always ,and keep it up
U killed it son! The sky is ur starting point. God bless u.
Michael u inspire me so much. I really really admire you and I want to be like you some day.
Well done Michael keep it
I know your mum and dad will be very grateful with you.
Thank you for letting me share your joy!.Happiness shared is delight doubled.Three cheers from me to you on your triumphant.
You mean this guy is not even done with his first degree and he topped the hard CA exam and never failed any paper? My uncle who even has two masters degrees still has some papers to pass at the part 4. Congratulations boy. I heard your story and I just had to confirm for myself. Unbelievable. God bless you and your family
Yes I know him. He was in my school
Yes please
u r needed an inspiration. !!!!..kip it up dear..kudos! !!mickey
Congratutions you have made us proud
Kwaku Larbi wao this is a true son and a brother. As it was so shall it be now and forever kudos you are a gern . This the biggining go higher.
Congratulations.what an outstanding achievement!
Herh Siaw!! kw333
I am delighted about ur success like father like son May Almighty God bless you and the Fay family
Michael we are not surprise because we know u can do it and u have done it we give God the glory may God continue to give u wisdom and power to be come one of the greatest man on earth God bless u and Larbi family
Congratulations. We all proud of you. Hope to meet you in uk soon
Sometimes I just look at this guy from far and I realize he was born for a purpose. He is very simple looking and humble looking I think. But I think this guy will be very great one day. I know him Siaw.
Yes true
epitome of humility
congratulations man am very proud of u
Wow, congrats Mike. God bless u
You are a legend. We’re proud of you
Wow. Congratulations. And he also graduated with 3.94 as Valedictorian of University of Ghana. I know him.
Me too
Siaw Larbi has done it again. God bless you. As for you you’re a once in a generation human being. I hope you haven’t forgotten me oo. You do all
Best Graduating Chartered Accountant in 2015 and now 3.94 GPA. Wow. Ghana needs more people like him.
Yes. I will be like him soon. Amen
Yes me too
Amen.
Are u sure
Boy you do all
Inspiration one of course, I was at the graduation in fact I get up on my seat after all records has being delivered ,,,,,,,,, i salute you
Yes oo. He good
He is a Chartered Tax too as well right now. Chartered everything. Ebei.
Are u sure
MICHAEL SIAW LARBI
Congratulations
He’s the man
This guy. You do all.
Wow. I admire you. The real man
U have really done well.may the good Lord grant ur wishes
I wanna be lyk u someday
Michael Siaw Larbi
Role model
God bless u
Pls be mi rolemodel
My crush