The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is extending its involvement in Singapore accountancy international partnerships by forming two new collaborations.
These agreements are intended to increase the number of CA (Singapore)-qualified professionals and address the needs of Singapore companies operating abroad.
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The focus areas include talent development, professional standards, and links between industry and education.
A partnership between ISCA and Jiangsu, a region in China, was formalised at the 19th Singapore–Jiangsu Cooperation Council Meeting in Nanjing.
ISCA and the Jiangsu Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), covering professional exchange, skills development, member support, and business opportunities.
The initiative is expected to support the training of accountants capable of working with multinational companies.
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By GlobalDataIt also aims to make it easier for Singapore-based businesses to operate in China and for Chinese businesses to establish themselves in Singapore.
ISCA has also signed an agreement with Nanjing Audit University (NAU), providing a framework for further accountancy training and development.
The main areas of cooperation include sharing resources, curriculum joint development, establishing routes to ISCA qualifications, professional learning, and benefits for student members.
This arrangement is aimed at increasing the flow of overseas accountancy talent into Singapore while supporting regional demand for cross-border accounting expertise.
ISCA president Teo Ser Luck said: “Our partnerships with JICPA and NAU strengthen our international talent pipeline and deepen Singapore’s connectivity with one of China’s most dynamic regions.
“By working closely together, we can develop global-ready accountants, uplift professional standards, and support Singapore companies as they grow overseas. This is an important step in ISCA’s journey as a globally recognised professional body, and we look forward to advancing innovation and economic progress together.”
Earlier in 2025, ISCA entered into a separate three-year agreement with Ernst & Young (EY Singapore) to implement the EY x ISCA SCAQ Career Mobility Programme to help develop and retain accounting staff within Southeast Asia by offering career mobility options within the profession.
