ACA training in Singapore
In April 2008, the ICAEW and The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) signed a memorandum of understanding to offer the ACA in Singapore.
The full ACA programme will be offered in Singapore with the addition of local tax and law variants provided by ICPAS. Classes are scheduled to start in March 2009.
Minimum entry requirements
We welcome graduates on to the ACA programme in Singapore - your degree can be from any discipline.
Credit for prior learning (exemptions)
Credits are awarded to certain accounting graduates from Singapore Management University and Nanyang Technological University. Credits are also available for members of other accountancy bodies.
View a detailed breakdown of credits available and details of how to apply by visiting the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) area.
You are encouraged to apply as early as possible for any credits for which you feel you may be eligible. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Higher education institutions (HEIs)
We award credit for prior learning (CPL) to higher education institutions (HEIs) that can demonstrate that they meet our learning outcomes for one or more of our ACA modules within their programmes.
Tuition
Tuition is provided by The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS). A course timetable will be available shortly.
Students will also need to register with the ICAEW when applying for the ACA course.
For further information, contact ICPAS at acainfo@icpas.org.sg.
Exams
Exams are held in Singapore. Details of the exam venue will be sent to applicants approximately 2 weeks before the examination.
The e-assessment Knowledge Modules are held in Singapore Accountancy Academy (training arm of ICPAS) and can be sat at flexible times throughout the year.
The Professional Stage exams are sat in March, June, September and December.
The Advanced stage exams are sat in July and November.
- The exam dates and deadlines for all the exams can be found in the Exams section
- A provisional exam timetable for Singapore is also available
Training opportunities
Training Vacancies
A comprehensive list of UK and International organisations offering ACA training opportunities throughout the year.
How to get a job
Support and advice to help you successfully make the step from school or university to ACA training and beyond.
Authorised training employers (ATE)
Students can either study the ACA under a training contract with an ICAEW authorised training employer or as an independent student. Independent students should be aware that in order to qualify, they must complete 450 days of technical work experience and this can only be obtained under a training contract with an ICAEW authorised training employer.
Employers wishing to train ACAs must become an ICAEW authorised training employer. If you would like to find out more about becoming an authorised training employer and to obtain an information pack, please visit our Employers section, or contact the training department on:
Tel: +44 (0)1908 24 8038
Email: training@icaew.com
Training costs
The costs of studying the ACA include:
- The student registration fee is £165 per year
- Exam registration fees
- Credit for prior learning
- Learning materials and tuition fees in Singapore - please contact Mr Isson Tham of ICPAS on acainfo@icpas.org.sg or +(65) 6532 5312 ext 217
Further Information
- Student support
Email your enquiry to the Student Support team
- Employers
Find out how to become an ATO.
- Other enquiries
Email the Singapore team with your enquiry.
