Singapore Accountancy Awards 2018

28 Sep 2018 to 28 Sep 2018

07:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Details
Venue
Nomination
Awards
Gallery
Programme & Contact Us

About

Singapore Accountancy Awards 2018

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 Awards

Register here!

Download as iCAL
Venue Location

By Train

Bayfront 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.

By Bus

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.

Click here for directions to Marina Bay Sands.

By Car

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

Nomination Process

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.

Screening & Judging Process

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.

Milestones
- Nomination Period
1 June 2018 to 30 June 2018

Nominations forms are accepted during this period.
- Internal Screening Process
July 2018
- Judging Process by External Judges
August 2018
- Awards Presentation/Gala Dinner
28 September 2018

Judging Panel

Will be announced at a later date

Business Excellence Awards Project Excellence Awards Individual Excellence Awards

Business 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
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
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.

Business Excellence Awards Criteria

The Business Excellence awards will be judged across five areas:

Growth	Evidence and demonstration of growth over the past two years	How has the firm expanded (for example, growth in number of clients, average size of clients, growth in staff strength, mergers and acquisitions, set up of regional network, and / or extension of services to the region) Succession plans and how they will ensure continued growth of the practice Year-on-year percentage growth in revenue Major deals won and contribution to revenue growth Number and types of new services introduced and their contribution to the growth of the practice
Innovation	Evidence of service and enterprise innovation	New and innovative approaches or initiatives that were introduced and how they have enhanced overall quality of services provided Processes that were streamlined or improved and the business impact of these changes Technology that was adopted to improve business operations and service offerings, and how it has transformed their businesses Types of integrated service offerings offered to existing and new clients, and their contribution to revenue growth New service lines introduced, and how they have complemented existing services, and contributed to revenue growth
People & Talent	Evidence of investment in people and talent	How the firm has invested in its people, including but not limited to development on future-ready competencies and the implementation of structured training programmes, which contributed to the growth and career progression of these individuals Percentage of staff budget allocated to staff training, welfare and development Highlight efforts to attract talent Evidence of high level of employee engagement Staff turnover rate
Strategic Planning	Evidence of clear strategic plan	Examples such as succession plans, and efforts to differentiate the firm from competitors Mission, vision and objectives Strategy and direction of the firm for the next 5 years Action plans and how performance is measured against the firm’s overall strategy
Diversity & Inclusion	Evidence of firm’s culture that promotes collaboration through a diversified and inclusive environment	Firm clearly demonstrates that it recognises, respects, and appreciates differences in ethnicity, gender, age and nationality. Examples of clear alignment between the firm’s culture, vision, and purpose Indication of ‘inclusiveness’ as part of firm’s strategic development to support a diverse range of experience, industry knowledge, skills and capabilities Quantifiable examples of inclusive initiatives promoting the growth and sustainability of the firm and its wider community

Project Excellence Awards

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

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.

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.

Project Excellence Awards Criteria

The Project Excellence Awards will be judged across four areas:

Objective	Explain the objective of the transformation project, expected outcomes, and intended benefits.
Strategy	Demonstrate the link between the new approach and the overall business strategy. How original was the idea? Was the project distinctively or fundamentally different from existing approaches?
Process/Implementation	Idea generation and development – how was the project conceptualised and developed? Were there innovative approaches deployed during implementation? Collaboration – whether the project require collaboration from other agencies / teams and the extent of their involvement. How the team identified and managed risk involved in the project? How the project was bold in addressing the key problems / issues, the challenges encountered and how the team overcame these challenges?
Outcome/Impact	Evidence that the intended outcome has been delivered, including how the transformation has led to a positive impact on the finance function, and enhanced the overall operational effectiveness and business performance.

Individual Excellence Awards

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

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).

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.

Individual Excellence Awards Criteria

The Individual Excellence Awards will be judged across three areas:

Professional Qualities

Evidence that the upmost level of professionalism has been displayed

Demonstrate how the nominee exceeded the expectations of internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrate how the nominee has delivered the highest quality of work

Demonstrate how the nominee has taken a professional and ethical approach while upholding organisation values
Demonstrate leadership qualities, drive and desire to go ‘the extra mile’
Evidence of guidance provided to junior team members

Achievements

Provide details of achievements

Organisational achievements
Major projects / engagements completed
Individual recognition and / or accolades received
Contributions outside current job scope (cross-department projects / special project groups / contributions to the accountancy sector)

Knowledge and Experience

Explain how the nominee can serve as a role model for other young professionals

Biography of individual including career background
Current roles and / or appointments within and outside the organisation
Current responsibilities for each of these roles and / or appointments
Professional qualifications

2018 Award Winner

Past Award Winners

2014

2016

Photos

Video

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

Global Mindset, Asian Insights