28 Sep 2018 to 28 Sep 2018
07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
28 Sep 2018 to 28 Sep 2018
07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
NOMINATE. HONOUR. CELEBRATE.
Honouring excellence, innovation and growth in the accountancy profession, the Singapore Accountancy Awards 2018 celebrate the success of outstanding businesses, teams and individuals. Supported by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Singapore Accountancy Awards 2018 builds on the success of the previous awards in 2014 and 2016, as the pre-eminent awards in the local accountancy scene.
The objectives of the Singapore Accountancy Awards are to:
• To recognise excellence at the organisational, services, and individual level and to honour significant contributions to the sector
• To create a platform for the industry to celebrate its achievements and network to exchange ideas and best practices
• To raise the brand profile of awards recipients
Business Excellence Awards Project Excellence Awards Individual Excellence AwardsBayfront MRT Station (CE1 / DT16)
Use Exit E to connect to the Sands Expo and Convention Center. From there, take the escalators to the ballrooms on Level 3.
Click here for directions to Marina Bay Sands.
Bus Stop: Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands MICE, (B03511)
Services: 97/97E, 106,133/133M.
Alight at the bus stop immediately in front of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, and proceed towards the Concierge on Level 1 before taking the escalators up to the ballrooms on Level 3.
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Cars may enter via Bayfront Link to the South Car Park. Take the lift to Level 1 and take a 3-minute walk towards the Sands Expo and Convention Center. From the Concierge at Level 1, take the escalators up to the ballrooms on Level 3.
For participants who park at MBS, a limited number of complimentary parking coupons will be provided. The coupons will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis to participants who request for them at the registration counter upon registration. Participants who are not able to obtain a complimentary parking coupon can purchase coupons from the Business Centre (Level 3). A special rate of S$8.00 per day is given when the conference lanyard is presented.
For more details on parking locations and rates, visit Marina Bay Sands' website.
Nomination Process Screening & Judging Process Milestones Judging Panel
The Singapore Accountancy Awards are open for nominations from 1 June 2018 to 30 June 2018.
Business Excellence Awards: Nominations are open to all accounting practices registered in Singapore and nominators can put forth other organisations or their own firm for one or more of the awards.
Project Excellence Awards: Nominations are open to any organisations registered in Singapore and nominators can put forth other organisations or their own organisation for the awards.
Individual Excellence Awards: Nominations are open to any individual in the accounting profession who is 35 years old and below (as of 31 December 2017), and employed in an organisation registered in Singapore. Nominators can elect individuals from other organisations, their colleagues or themselves for one of the awards.
Nominations are in free form but should provide the name and contact information of the nominator, a seconder, and the name and any supporting information of the nominee. Self-nominations are allowed. In addition to the nominations submitted, other candidates may be identified by ISCA through industry knowledge and media.
All Nominations
All information furnished during nominations will be used solely for judging and treated on a strictly confidential basis.
Stage 1
In stage 1, all submissions will be screened internally against the published criteria (as described in the Awards section). If required, additional information may be requested for to supplement the initial submission. A final shortlist will be drawn up for external judges to assess in stage 2.
Stage 2
In stage 2, the panel of judges will use information obtained in stage 1 to review, evaluate and decide the winner of the awards in the various categories. An additional interview may be called for, should the judges deem necessary.
Nomination Period
1 June 2018 to 30 June 2018
Nominations forms are accepted during this period.
Internal Screening Process
Judging Process by External Judges
Awards Presentation/Gala Dinner
28 September 2018
Will be announced at a later date
Business Excellence Awards Project Excellence Awards Individual Excellence Awards
The Business Excellence Awards seek to honour distinguished practices which are leaders in quality assurance and control, innovation, talent management, diversity, client service, and corporate social responsibility. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, these attributes are important for firms to sustain and grow their practice.
Award |
Description |
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1 |
Best Practice Award (for international practice) (more than 1,000 employees) |
This award aims to recognise international accounting firms which have demonstrated excellence, innovation and growth, and provide a branding boost to award recipients. |
2 |
Best Practice Award (large practice) (81 to 1,000 employees) |
This award aims to recognise large accounting firms which have demonstrated excellence, innovation and growth, and provide a branding boost to award recipients. |
3 |
Best Practice Award (small-and medium-sized practice) (80 employees or less) |
This award aims to recognise small-and medium-sized accounting firms which have demonstrated excellence, innovation and growth, and provide a branding boost to award recipients. |
Open Categories for all accounting firms |
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Award |
Description | |
4 |
Growth Award |
This award aims to recognise accounting firms which have demonstrated excellent growth. |
5 |
Innovation Award |
This award aims to recognise accounting firms which have demonstrated service and enterprise innovation. |
6 |
People & Talent Award |
This award aims to recognise accounting firms which have demonstrated strong investment in its people and talent. |
7 |
Diversity & Inclusion Award |
This award aims to recognise accounting firms which have demonstrated collaboration and growth through a diversified and inclusive environment and culture. |
The Business Excellence awards will be judged across five areas:
Growth |
Evidence and demonstration of growth over the past two years |
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Innovation |
Evidence of service and enterprise innovation |
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People & Talent |
Evidence of investment in people and talent |
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Strategic Planning |
Evidence of clear strategic plan |
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Diversity & Inclusion |
Evidence of firm’s culture that promotes collaboration through a diversified and inclusive environment |
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The Project Excellence Awards aim to recognise finance teams which have leveraged innovation and technology to transform its approach towards organisation strategy to improve operational effectiveness and business performance.
Award |
Description |
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1 |
Best Finance Transformation Project (Private Sector) |
This award aims to recognise innovative projects led by finance teams in the private sector which have leveraged technology to transform its business. |
2 |
Best Finance Transformation Project (Public Sector) |
This award aims to recognise innovative projects led by finance teams in the public sector which have leveraged technology to transform its business. |
The Project Excellence Awards will be judged across four areas:
Objective
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Strategy
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Process/Implementation |
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Outcome/Impact |
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The Rising Star Awards aim to recognise outstanding young finance professionals who are 35 years and below. The nominee should display exemplary efforts towards their personal development, including taking on extra responsibilities, demonstrating leadership qualities amongst peers, and assuming a more senior role earlier than expected.
Award |
Description |
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1 |
Rising Star (PAIP) |
This award aims to recognise outstanding young professional accountants in practice (PAIP) who are 35 years and below. It is open to individuals who are employed by an accounting firm in an accounting related role (such as external/internal audit, tax or advisory etc). |
2 |
Rising Star (PAIB) |
This award aims to recognise outstanding young professional accountants in business (PAIB) who are 35 years and below. It is open to individuals who are employed in a commercial finance team in the private or public sector. |
The Individual Excellence Awards will be judged across three areas:
Professional Qualities |
Evidence that the upmost level of professionalism has been displayed |
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Achievements |
Provide details of achievements |
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Knowledge and Experience |
Explain how the nominee can serve as a role model for other young professionals |
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Date: Friday, 28 September 2018
Time: 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Venue: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Cassia Ballroom
Time | Programme |
6.30 pm | Arrival of Guests & Cocktail Reception |
7.00 pm | Guests to be Seated |
7.15 pm | Arrival of GOH |
7.25 pm | Welcome Speech by ISCA President |
7.45 pm | Dinner |
8.00 pm | Presentation of ISCA Appreciation Awards |
8.25 pm | Presentation of Awards to Honorary Members |
8.40 pm | Presentation of Individual Excellence Awards |
8.55 pm | Presentation of Project Excellence Awards |
9.20 pm | Presentation of Business Excellence Awards |
9.40 pm | Presentation of Special Recognition Award |
9.45 pm | Grand Finale Group Photo |
10.00 pm | End of Event |
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