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 to candidates 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 Singapore CA Qualification (Professional 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

Applicants with any of the following are eligible for the Foundation programme:

• Accredited degrees
• Other degrees
• Undergraduates (with effect from 1 July 2017 onwards)
• Local Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy

Accredited Degrees

The following are accredited degrees:

• National University of Singapore – Bachelor of Business Administration
• University of London International Programmes
  – Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
  – Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Law
  – Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance
• RMIT University
  – Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) (including full-time and part-time programmes)

Other Degrees

Applicants with other degrees are also eligible provided the degree is recognised by the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC). SAC recognises degrees that are comparable to a three-year undergraduate degree using internationally recognised reference sources. Click here for more details.

Undergraduates

From 1 July 2017, undergraduates are also eligible. However, the degree must be recognised by SAC as comparable to a three-year undergraduate degree using internationally recognised reference sources.

Local Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy

Holders of a local Polytechnic Diploma in accountancy can enroll into SAC-NP Advanced Diploma in Accountancy which shares the same centralised examinations as the Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation).

Professional Programme

Applicants must satisfy both the Academic and Practical Requirements outlined below.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Applicants need to have either of the following:

1. Direct Entry Degree

Applicants must possess one of the following degrees for no more than 5 years commencing from the date of conferment.

• Nanyang Technological University
  • Bachelor of Accountancy
  • Master of Science in Accountancy (previously known as Master of Business Administration (Accountancy))
• National University of Singapore – Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy)
• Singapore Management University  – Bachelor of Accountancy
• Singapore University of Social Sciences – Bachelor of Accountancy (part-time included)
• Singapore Management University – Master of Professional Accounting
• Singapore Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Accountancy

Applicants who have had an accredited degree for more than 5 years may have their working experience considered for direct admission on a case-by-case basis.

2. Accredited Degree or Other Degree

Applicants must possess an accredited degree or other degree that is recognised by SAC and have completed the Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation) programme. For a list of universities or institutions recognised by the SAC, please click here.

PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS

To register, the applicant must be employed in an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). The ATOs issue a Training Agreement and assign an Approved Mentor to their Candidates.

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)

The revision course provided to candidates will complement the Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation) and Singapore CA Qualification.

Download the course schedules for:

• Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation)
  October 2018 Intake
• Singapore CA Qualification
  October 2018 Intake

Foundation Programme

ENROLMENT

* Should you wish to sit for the June 2018 examinations for the Foundation Programme / Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, please submit your Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation) Admission Application to ISCA 7 days before the examination enrolment deadline.

* Should you wish to apply for exemptions, please submit your Admission Application to ISCA 14 working days before the examination enrolment deadline.

JUNE 2018 EXAMINATIONS

JUNE 2018 EXAMINATIONS

ENROLMENT AND EXAMINATION PERIODS FOR THE YEAR

Professional Programme

ENROLMENT

*Should you wish to sit for the June 2018 examinations for the Technical Modules, please submit your Singapore CA Qualification Admission Application to ISCA 7 working days before the examination enrolment deadline.

JUNE 2018 EXAMINATIONS

ENROLMENT AND EXAMINATION PERIODS FOR THE YEAR

*Integrative Business Solutions module will only be offered to the June Intake.

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