The stage is set.

Be recognised as a Chartered Accountant of Singapore

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Being a Chartered Accountant of Singapore

Chartered Accountants are regarded as a mark of excellence across

all aspects of business. It is esteemed for the significance it holds
and the rigorous training in attaining this distinguished designation.

The Singapore QP provides the pathway to become

Chartered Accountants of Singapore.
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Your Passport to an Exciting Career

In todays complex economy, talented, ethical and confident professionals are highly sought after.Having the Chartered
Accountant of Singapore professional designation adds value to your existing qualifications and provides an all-rounded
grasp of business and leadership skills to launch your career in the right direction, anywhere in the world.

Varied Industries and Work Natures

Being a Chartered Accountant of Singapore will place you in an enviable
position of choosing from a broad range of career choices.
These include Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business
Valuation, Assurance and Audit, Internal Audit, Financial Advisory,
Corporate Finance, Taxation, Risk Management or even the coveted
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer positions.

A Rewarding Profession
The Chartered Accountant of Singapore designation aims to be
recognised as the cream of the crop, the top of the profession. This
means that the designation will bring rewards in the form of job
satisfaction as well as the privilege from being part of the exclusive
network of Chartered Accountants of Singapore.

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The Singapore QP
Launched in June 2013, the
Singapore QP is a postgraduate
qualification pathway towards
the Chartered Accountant
of Singapore professional
designation.
The Singapore QP comprises three
main components:

Academic Base
Professional Programme
Practical Experience

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Integrative Business Solutions

Financial Assurance Business Taxation

Reporting
Value,
Governance
and Risk

Minimum 3 years experience

within a Training Agreement
in an Accredited Training
Organisation supervised by
an Approved Mentor

Ethics and Professionalism

ACADEMIC BASE
Accredited Degree
in Accountancy

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OR

Foundation Programme
+
Non-Accredited Degree

Steps to taking the Singapore QP

Assess your eligibility

STEP

Individuals with Accredited Degrees can enter directly into the Professional
Programme while individuals without an Accredited Degree will be required to
complete the Foundation Programme before embarking on the Professional
Programme.
The Singapore QP admits graduates of all disciplines.

Seek employment with an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO)

STEP

ATOs are organisations that are accredited by the Singapore Accountancy

Commission (SAC) to provide the Practical Experience component of the
Singapore QP. ATOs can be listed companies, public accounting entities,
banks, government ministries & statutory boards, charities, universities etc.
Over 100 organisations and firms have been accredited as ATOs.

Apply to be a Singapore QP Candidate

STEP

After you have signed a Training Agreement with an Accredited Training

Organisation, you can prepare your certificates and documents for entry into
the Singapore QP. The documents are to be sent to the Institute of Singapore
Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the administrator for the Singapore QP.

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What the Singapore QP Offers You

The Singapore QP hinges on three main factors:
Global Recognition, International Portability and Asian Market Value.

Global Recognition & International Portability

The Singapore QP is designed with key elements of robust admission criteria and
mandatory structured practical experience. As such, its very existence and mission
is to help you open doors to a global network of opportunities.
Various reciprocity agreements that are being explored with leading professional
accountancy bodies around the world will place you in the forefront of the business
landscape when you choose to hone your expertise overseas.
The Singapore QP is comparable to other professional accountancy qualifications
offered by leading professional accountancy bodies in significant capital markets
such as Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
The components of the Singapore QP framework are compliant with the
International Education Standards issued by the International Accounting
Education Standards Board of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

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Asian Market Value

The Asian Market Value Factor sets the Singapore QP apart from other global
professional programmes. The Singapore QP incorporates the professional
accountancy requirements of Asia Pacific and takes into account the diverse socioeconomic and regulatory profiles of the countries in the region.
With workshops that delve into case studies specific to the Asia Pacific market,
Singapore QP Candidates are able to apply their knowledge in scenarios that are
unique to Singapore and the surrounding region.
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Accredited Training Organisations

Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs) play an integral role in the Singapore QP. They
provide training and development opportunities for Singapore QP Candidates to hone their
competences and gain valuable practical experience in a professional environment. In order to
hire, train and develop Singapore QP Candidates, organisations must first be accredited by the
Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC).
There are over 100 accredited training organisations of various sizes and from different industries.
Visit www.SingaporeQP.com for the full list of ATOs and their available positions.

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Practical Experience Requirements

Singapore QP Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 3 years (450
days) of Practical Experience and a minimum of 5 days (40 hours) of pro bono
work. The Practical Experience must be of a financial or business nature and
conducted under the guidance of an Approved Mentor.
In addition, Candidates will need to demonstrate that they are competent in
9 elements of generic competences and in 4 of the 15 elements of technical
competences. Both your time and achievement of the competences will be
recorded in your Record of Practical Experience (RPEC).
More details can be found in the Candidate Guide to Practical Experience at
www.SingaporeQP.com

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Did you know?

Interesting tidbits about the Singapore QP:
The Chartered Accountant of Singapore professional designation came into effect on 2 July 2013.
The Singapore Accountancy Commission oversees the Singapore QP.
The Singapore QP admits graduates of all disciplines.
Singapore QP is the only professional accountancy programme in the world with a pro bono component.
KPMG is the first Accredited Training Organisation.
Deloitte Singapore holds the honour of signing the first batch of Singapore QP Candidates in May 2013.
Keppel Corporation is the first corporate to sign Singapore QP training agreements with their employees.
Ministry of Home Affairs is the first government ministry to be accredited as an ATO.
DBS is the first local bank to be accredited as an ATO.
SingTel is the first local Telco to be accredited as an ATO.

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