CPA Australia has signed an agreement with the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to deepen cooperation between the finance and human resources fields in Singapore.
The agreement will see the two organisations work together on People Manager learning programmes aimed at senior finance executives, as well as Financial Acumen programmes for human resources (HR) professionals.
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The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at CPA Australia’s Singapore office by Asheley Jones, chief learning and innovation officer at CPA Australia, and Karina Kuok, director and head of assessments & insights at the IHRP.
CPA Australia board director Carmen Wee said the agreement underlines the increasing importance of closer coordination between finance and HR leaders in influencing business results.
“I am absolutely delighted by this MoU between IHRP and CPA Australia. The opportunity in front of us is enormous – when two professions this influential decide to move together, the impact doesn’t just add up, it multiplies.
“This is the kind of collaboration that changes careers, shapes organisations and raises the bar for what professional excellence looks like. The potential here is exponential, and I genuinely can’t wait to see what unfolds. This is one of those moments where 1 + 1 equals so much more than 2.”
IHRP CEO Aslam Sardar said the tie-up comes as people strategy and business strategy become more closely linked.
“As the lines between people strategy and business strategy continue to converge, HR and finance professionals must develop a deeper appreciation of each other’s disciplines to drive sustainable organisational success.
“Through this collaboration, we look forward to advancing professional development pathways that build financial acumen among HR practitioners, strengthen people leadership capabilities among finance leaders, and recognise critical competencies through robust skills and role badging frameworks.
“By bringing together IHRP’s expertise in HR standards and professional accreditation with CPA Australia’s global leadership in the accounting and finance profession, we aim to equip professionals with the interdisciplinary capabilities needed to make better talent, workforce and business decisions, ultimately contributing to more resilient, productive and future-ready workplaces.”
Jones said the partnership is intended to turn that shared approach into practical training opportunities for finance professionals.
“Finance professionals today need more than technical expertise. They are increasingly expected to lead people, influence decisions and contribute across the business.
“This partnership will help CPA Australia support members in building those capabilities – combining strong financial expertise with people leadership and commercial understanding.”
