Chartered Accountant Stars Programme 2025
2nd edition of the Global Talent Programme 2024
About ISCA Chartered Accountant Stars Programme
Designed for university undergraduates from around the world to live and learn with peers, the Chartered Accountant Stars (CAStars) Programme is a transformative week-long immersion programme to experience the dynamic Singapore business landscape and explore the diverse accountancy career pathways.
An incredible opportunity to elevate your personal growth, in an all expenses paid trip to Singapore!
What you can expect from participating in the CAStars Programme
Tackle business challenges from top Singapore organisations
- Sharpen your problem-solving abilities and dive into unique, real-world challenges from top Singapore organisations.
- Contribute your innovative ideas and industry insights while gaining valuable guidance from seasoned mentors. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on realistic industry challenges!
Exclusive corporate visits to leading organisations in Singapore's dynamic business landscape
- Gain insights into organisations’ strategic value creation during corporate visits to leading Singapore corporations, innovation centres and key players of the Singapore’s business ecosystem.
- Gain a holistic understanding of the diverse career pathways, especially in Singapore’s high-growth areas.
Networking and mentorship from C-suites and industry leaders
- Learn technical skills from mentors as you tackle realistic business problem statements.
- Hear directly from C-suite executives (CEOs, CFOs) and be inspired by their personal experiences and insights on leadership, decision-making and strategic thinking, which are essential skills for navigating the complex world of finance.
Attend specially curated workshops
- Enhance your skills with tailored workshops that will boost your design thinking, pitching, and problem-solving skills. These exclusive sessions are crafted to ensure you gain a competitive edge in your professional development.
Live and learn with a global network of peers
- Expand your horizons through interactions with like-minded peers from around the world.
- Develop global perspectives and forge lasting cross-cultural connections with your peers.
2024 Programme Partners:
Timeline
- Submit your application by 30 November 2024
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview by February 2025
- Announcement of finalists by May 2025
- Commencement of programme in July 2025 (date to be announced)
Hear from our 2024 CAStars:
Mr Rishul Mittal
University of Warwick
Accounting & Finance
There were 5 main agendas in the programme - corporate visits, networking, mentoring, workshop and tackling business cases. It was a very well thought programm, I enjoyed all of them and wished that the programme could be longer!
Ms Harsimran Kaur
National University of Singapore
Business Administration (Accountancy)
The CAStars Programme exceeded my expectations! I can't think of any programme segment that I did not enjoy. The corporate visits to the various companies, workshop and podcast sessions were my favourite experiences.Mr Hyeunjun Park
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology
Business & Technology Management
I loved the visit to SGX and the inspiring dinner with mentors. It was a great program, and it was an experience that greatly broadened my perspective in life. As a good memory, I will never forget it.
Mr Vladislav Virtonen
Minerva University
Finance & Economics
The CAStars Programme was the highlight of my year. The business case that we worked on was very meaningful and the visits to the social enterprises were great! I had no idea what chartered accounting was before joining the programme. Now, I am completely convinced that it is an incredible profession, and I am truly inspired to have a career in accounting.
Highlights from 2024 CAStars Programme:
In part 1 of this 3-part ISCA Podcast series, Harsimran Kaur from Singapore, Tarun Jindal from India and Ziming from China shared their points of view about work trends among the Gen Zs and in their respective countries.
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In part 2 of this 3-part ISCA Podcast series, Afeef Fitri from Malaysia, Mthawelanga Agbiriogu from South Africa, Caitlin Mathea from Indonesia and Rishul Mittal from United Kingdom spoke about whether work opportunities are always more exciting overseas, or if local experience is better for a career.
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In the final part of this 3-part ISCA Podcast series, Hyeunjun Park from South Korea, Vladislav Virtonen from Estonia, Matthew Tan and Quah Hui Min from Singapore discuss the changes in aspirations compared to their parent’s generation, and how Gen Zs have changed since then.
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Advancing Accountancy: Making The World Your Oyster Through ISCA's Global Talent Programme: Our participants were invited to share their perspectives of the Singapore's business landscape on MONEY FM 89.3 after the week-long business immersion programme.
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- All nationalities are welcome to apply
- Undergraduates with good academic standing
- Undergraduates from any discipline, not limited to accountancy
- Participants must be physically present for the full programme in Singapore in July 2025
- Proficiency in English (The programme will be conducted in English)
- Passion for problem solving
- Excited to make an impact to the accountancy industry
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.