On the 24th of January 2012 a significant event took place in the academic life of KNEU. Our students represented KNEU at the second annual contest «CFA Institute Research Challenge in Ukraine». In this competition, representatives of different universities from all over Ukraine made a presentation of comprehensive and profound analysis of the company «Milkiland», giving the investment evaluation of the results of its operations.

27 Teams applied to participate in this project and the best seven were selected on the basis of evaluation of their written reports examined by experts from leading international consulting and investment companies, such as: Ernst & Young, Baker Tilly, KPMG, Dragon Capital and others. Participants worked hard for four months, collecting and analyzing the financial reports of the company and the industry as a whole, making complex calculations and learning from experienced mentors. Five of our best students, namely: Andrii Makar, Kostjantyn Lapshyn, Borsukov Anton, Kyslytsyna Tetiana and Borschevska Julia -  passed thas rigorous selection and presented their research project at the final competition.

Our team had no equals in the category "Best Presentation". Our students won the contest because of their excellent performance. Professionalism, knowledge, confidence, energy, enthusiasm and a good preparation of the contestants were  appreciated by experienced professionals.

Another achievement was in the category "Teamwork". Several months of hard work made the students a real team, who worked as a unit and everyone had an opportunity to show their best qualities and talents.

Congratulations to participants! In the future you will meet many interesting challenges, so we wish you inspiration, persistence, and future achievements!!!

• Kolinko Vira
• Nadiia Murzina
• Sandul Maria