The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has entered into a five-year agreement with Singapore’s five polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to bolster the domestic accountancy pipeline.
Announced at ISCA Conference 2026, the partnership will provide students with practical artificial intelligence training, workplace exposure, and direct engagement with accountancy practitioners through industry projects, mentoring, and internships.
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The framework also supports progression toward professional credentials, including the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ).
The initiative connects to the broader AIxAccountancy scheme, developed alongside the Infocomm Media Development Authority under the National AI Impact Programme.
Through that wider programme, ISCA aims to train 60,000 accountancy and corporate finance professionals in AI skills over three years, offering coursework suited to various career stages.
With enrolment increasing, the institute is placing greater emphasis on course completion and helping participants apply classroom concepts directly to commercial settings.
The new educational alliance builds on this approach by enabling students to implement AI training within company assignments, practitioner-led mentorship, and direct workplace placements.
The shift toward automation is not confined to accounting practices. Corporate finance teams across multiple industries are also testing AI tools to streamline administrative processes, strengthen financial analysis, and support decision making.
ISCA president Lee Boon Teck said: “AI is changing what accountants do, but it does not diminish the importance of accounting knowledge and professional judgement. In fact, these capabilities become even more important as professionals learn to work alongside AI.
“Through our partnership with all five polytechnics and ITE, we want students to gain practical exposure to AI, understand how it can support their work and develop the confidence to use it responsibly.
“Our goal goes beyond preparing students for their first jobs. It is to equip them with the skills, professional foundations and adaptability to build rewarding careers as the profession continues to evolve. That is how we build resilience for the future.”
