Preparatory Course For Singapore CA Qualification

Your Pathways to the Singapore CA Qualification

The Singapore CA Qualification accepts candidates from a vast spectrum of academic backgrounds from holders of a recognised accountancy degree to those who have degrees in other disciplines, local polytechnic diplomas in accountancy as well as undergraduates.

Pave Your Way to Success

Firstly, identify your entry route into the Singapore CA Qualification. These routes include having a direct entry degree, accredited degrees or other degrees, or advanced diploma in accountancy.

Next, apply to be a candidate for the Singapore CA Qualification and complete the foundation programme if it is required.

Then, get a job with an accredited training organisation and complete the Singapore CA Qualification (Professional Programme) simultaneously with the hands-on experience (three years of relevant work experience).

Get a Good Head Start with the Foundation Programme

Those without an accredited accountancy degree can still apply to study for the Singapore CA Qualification through the Foundation programme. It imparts essential technical knowledge for problem inquiry, critical thinking skills, and effective communication needed for the accounting profession.

Advance with the Professional Programme

The Singapore Chartered Accountant designation is a mark of professional excellence.

The Singapore CA qualification is formulated to develop accountants who are exemplary leaders in the corporate world. They will be sought after for their knack to come up with remarkable strategies that will provide high value as well as specially designed services to firms they work in.

The programme is an advanced course that encourages the development of higher-order skills of application, reasoning, synthesis, and assessment.

The combination of this advanced knowledge along with hands-on experience at work in an accredited training organisation will well equip accountants of the next generation to be exemplary business leaders for the fast-paced economy.

Foundation Programme

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Academic Level:

• Holders or Undergraduates of Accredited and Non-Accredited Degrees
• Holders of a Diploma in Accountancy from local Polytechnics

Language Proficiency: Grade C6 at GCE O-level English Language or equivalent

For more information on the list of programmes that qualify for the Foundation Programme, please visit https://www.sac.gov.sg/scaq

Professional Programme

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Academic Level:

• Holders of Direct Entry Degrees for no more than 5 years*
• Holders of Accredited and Non-Accredited Degrees and have completed the Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation) Programme
• Final-Year Undergraduates of Bachelor of Accountancy from NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT and SUSS, and Degree programmes from any discipline from all universities who have completed the Foundation Programme

Language Proficiency: Grade C6 at GCE O-level English Language or equivalent

*Applicants who have had a Direct Entry Degree for more than 5 years may have their working experience considered for direct admission on a case-by-case basis. Candidates in this category will need to show evidence from SAC that their case is approved.

Each revision class be completed in 10 sessions (30 hours per subject).

Modules

• Principles of Financial Reporting
• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Accounting for Decision Making
• Assurance
• Financial Management
• Singapore Taxation

Each revision class be completed in 5 sessions (16 hours per subject).

Modules

The Singapore CA Qualification consists of six modules, out of which five are examinable:

• Capstone – Integrative Business (IB)

Four Technical Modules:

• Financial Reporting (FR)
• Assurance (AR)
• Business Value, Governance & Risk (BG)
• Taxation (TX)

Factsheets

• Foundation: Singapore CA Factsheet – Mar 2022 Intake
• Professional: Singapore CA Factsheet – Apr 2022 Intake

Foundation Programme

December 2021 Examinations

*Should you wish to apply for exemptions, please submit your online request for module exemption assessment 14 working days before examination enrolment deadline.

**For late enrolments (ie. within 15 days after the close of the examination enrolment window), please email to SCAQ@relc.org.sg. A late examination enrolment fee applies.

Professional Programme

December 2021 Examinations

*Should you wish to apply for Professional Programme Taxation module exemption, please submit your online request for module exemption assessment 12 weeks before examination enrolment deadline.

**For late enrolments (ie. within 15 days after the close of the examination enrolment window), please email to SCAQ@relc.org.sg. A late examination enrolment fee applies.

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