Training and professional development programmes for ICPAS members and members of the public who wish to acquire accountancy and other related qualifications are administered by the training arm of the ICPAS, also known as the Singapore Accountancy Academy.

Training and Professional Development Programmes

The Singapore Accountancy Academy offers the following training and professional development programmes:

ACCA - Association of Chartered Accountants
The ACCA qualification is recognised across the world by industry. It is widely accepted as one of the requirements into the accountancy profession. It provides you with the opportunity to be a leader in accounting, finance or other business sectors. It gives the graduate the required professional recognition and status. You will be able to become a Certified Public Accountant Singapore (CPA Singapore) and Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) after gaining the required practical experience. It also provides you with the opportunity to obtain a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from the Oxford Brookes University, UK.

The ACCA Programme is accredited by ACCA (UK) and ICPAS.

Entry Requirements
Minimum of 2 'A' levels and 3 'O' levels or be at least 21 years old under the Mature Student Entry Route

CAT - ACCA Certified Accounting Technicians
CAT is an introductory course in accountancy. It provides a firm foundation of technical knowledge and opportunity to fast track towards beoming a professional accountant. With this qualification you will be able to support financial managers in any type of business all over the world. Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to become a Certified Accounting Technician and use the designatory letters CAT. You will also gain direct entry into Part Two of the ACCA Professional Scheme examinations.

The CAT Programme is accredited by ACCA (UK) and CAT(S) Ltd.

Entry Requirements
At least 16 years old, no formal academic and accounting knowledge is required

Diploma in Taxation (ATTS)
ATTS is a technician qualification aimed at training individuals to provide skilled support to professionals in taxation and finance matters. Aspiring students and accountancy professionals who wish to carve a niche for themselves can do so through the world of taxation.

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The qualification is accredited by Association of Taxation Technicians Singapore (ATTS).

Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 'O' levels with credits in English and Mathematics. Other qualifications may also be considered.

ICPAS Diploma in Professional Accounting [with an option to articulate into the Bachelor of Commerce ( Accounting ) programme]
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), in collaboration with the UQ Business School at the University of Queensland (UQ), is proud to offer a pathway to articulate into the Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Accounting offered at the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus.

This diploma programme will allow students to study up to 12 courses in Singapore for credit towards the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Queensland. Students who successfully complete the specified courses in Singapore can apply to be admitted to the University of Queensland to complete the remaining courses of the Bachelor of Commerce programme over 1.5 years full-time.

ICPAS Professional Examination
The ICPAS Professional Examination was launched in December 1995 to enable overseas accountancy graduates to qualify for admission as members of the ICPAS. Some of these graduates could not join the Institute previously as they did not sit for the final examinations conducted by recognised professional bodies with which their universities are accredited. This professional examination would now give them a chance to become members of the Institute. Candidates have to pass all six papers of the professional examination before they can be admitted as members of the Institute.

ICPAS Pre-admission Courses
Provisional members of the ICPAS must attend the Institute’s pre-admission course and pass its pre-admission examination at the end of the course as these are part of the requirements for admission to the ICPAS as full-fledged members.

Pre-admission courses are conducted by the Singapore Accountancy Academy at least once a month for provisional members.

Continuing Professional Education Programme
The Institute's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programme, which comprises both structured and unstructured learning activities, is to help members upgrade and keep abreast of new developments in the accountancy profession and the working world. CPE became compulsory for practising members from 1 July 1995 and mandatory for non-practising members from 1 July 1996.

Under the CPE programme, the Singapore Accountancy Academy runs courses and organises seminars on a variety of technical, professional, management, financial and business subjects. These courses and seminars are offered to non-members as well.