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Building Connections Among Members
KEY MEMBER TOUCHPOINTS
ISCA ANNUAL DINNER 2024
On 1 August 2024, ISCA held our Annual Dinner at JW Marriott Hotel, bringing together our esteemed Distinguished Lifetime Members, Council Members and ISCA members, corporate partners and guests for one of our flagship events of the year. The event was graced by Guest of Honour, Minister Indranee Rajah.
Honouring Our Leaders
We took the occasion to honour our leaders in the accounting profession with the Distinguished Lifetime Membership (DLM) and Special Appreciation Awards.
LIFE MEMBERS’ RECOGNITION CEREMONY
ISCA held the Life Members Recognition Ceremony on 14 February 2024, to celebrate our members who had not only been with ISCA for 30 years and more, but also reached the milestone age of 70. ISCA Council members, Council Alumni and Distinguished Lifetime Members gathered for the occasion, which coincided with the fifth day of the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day. Our members enjoyed a lively lo-hei and even a special celebration for two Life Member couples in attendance.CA AND FCA CONFERMENT CEREMONIES
About 200 new Chartered Accountants (CAs) took their professional oaths, led by ISCA CEO Ms Fann Kor, at the CA Conferment Ceremony in August 2024. The ceremony opened with inspiring words from ISCA Vice President Mr Choo Eng Beng and was made even more special by the presence of current and past Council members.
New Fellow Chartered Accountants (FCAs) were celebrated at the FCA Conferment Ceremony in October 2024. The FCA (Singapore) designation recognises senior CA (Singapore) members for their exceptional leadership and achievements. ISCA Secretary Mr Lee Boon Teck delivered the opening address while ISCA DLM Mr Boon Swan Foo presented the FCAs with their certificates. In the presence of Council members, the FCAs took their oath, led by ISCA CEO Ms Fann Kor.
CELEBRATING MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES
To recognise members who have achieved 10 and 20-year membership milestones, we gave them physical milestone badges in November, in conjunction with International Accountants Day. A photo booth was also set up at ISCA House for members to capture their special moments.
To celebrate the achievements of those marking 30 and 40 years of membership, a special recognition event was held at PwC Singapore’s office. Over 90 attendees, including past and present Council members, came to honour these long-standing members. ISCA Council Alumnus and PwC Singapore Executive Chairman Mr Marcus Lam and ISCA President Mr Teo Ser Luck spoke about the importance of long-term dedication and the varied roles that Chartered Accountants play as trusted professionals. Mr Teo presented the 30-year milestone badges while the 40-year milestone badges were presented by DLM Mr Michael Lim.
ISCA APPRECIATION AWARDS 2024
In November 2024, ISCA held the ISCA Appreciation Awards Presentation to thank members of the ISCA Council and various committees who have stepped down from their respective roles. The event was held to recognise their contributions and thank them for their dedicated service.
SINGAPORE CORPORATE AWARDS 2024
ISCA jointly organises the Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA) with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) and The Business Times, with support from ACRA and Singapore Exchange (SGX).
From May to July 2024, a panel including practitioners, academics and investors evaluated annual reports to select winners across five categories under SCA’s Best Annual Report Award. A new award – “Distinction in Sustainability Reporting” – was introduced in 2024, to recognise SGX-listed entities with exemplary sustainability reporting.
ISCA also held the judging session for the Best Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Award at ISCA House in June. The panel of judges identified three exceptional CFOs from each category – large, mid and small capitalisation companies. The winners were accorded the honours at the SCA Gala Dinner on 27 August.
C-SUITE & PUBLIC INTEREST ENTITY (PIE) FIRMS NETWORKS
As part of efforts to continuously enhance knowledge and share expertise, ISCA’s C-Suite and PIE Firms Network gathered for insight exchange sessions over the year.
One of such sessions was a dialogue with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where C-Suite representatives from the 2 networks, SID and REIT Association of Singapore (REITAS) came together to discuss key topics aimed at strengthening our equities market. Attendees explored the ways in which investor participation can be enhanced and how listed companies can be supported as they deliver value to their shareholders.
Members of the Networks also connected at a unique networking event held together with a gin tasting session at the Brass Lion Distillery. They heard from guest speakers Mr Shing Huei Peh and Ms Sue-Ann Chia, founding partners of The Nutgraf, who shared anecdotes about leadership.
WOMEN CONNECT
The annual Women Connect is held in conjunction with International Women’s Day in March, where our female members came together to enjoy a special night of networking and celebration. Ms Yvonne Chan, CFO of SMU and Chairperson of ISCA’s Salary and Career Review Taskforce, and ISCA CEO Ms Fann Kor shared the challenges and joys of balancing their roles as a professional, spouse and mother, as well as their paths to personal empowerment.
Naturally, engaging our young members is essential, because they represent the future generations of the accountancy profession. They are undoubtedly a valued part of our community, bringing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and renewed energy to the Institute. Through the Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC), ISCA actively fosters connections with our young members by championing initiatives that resonate with their professional aspirations and needs. Beyond creating platforms for meaningful engagement, YPAC also reaches out to students and aspiring accountants, sharing insights into the accountancy industry and promoting ISCA’s initiatives that support young members in their career journeys.
YOUNG MEMBERS CONNECT
ISCA’s YPAC championed a panel discussion on ESG-related careers in May 2024. The speakers shared their career transitions from conventional finance roles to the vibrant realm of ESG.
The discussion was moderated by Mr Mo Hongrui, Asia CFO, MET Group, and featured Ms Josette Soh, Climate & Sustainability Advisory and Assurance Partner, Deloitte, and Samuel Tan, Head of ESG Solutions (Energy & Chemicals), Group Wholesale Banking, UOB, as panellists. Through their sharing, participants gleaned actionable insights on opportunities in this growing field.
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ENTREPRENEURS
As part of Changemakers’ Conversation featuring entrepreneurs, participants had a fireside chat with Mr Quah Zheng Wei, founder of Accredify, and Ms Samantha Thian, founder of Seastainable, in July 2024.
The Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneurs and Chartered Accountants shared their stories of overcoming challenges, embracing resilience, and harnessing the power of purpose with the moderator Mr Ang Zan Yu, co-founder of TalentKraft.