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ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) Programme
With the global business landscape changing at an accelerating pace, accountancy professionals are required to continuously update their technical knowledge and deepen their skill sets at a rapid pace. The ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) programme is designed to equip accountancy professionals with emerging skill sets and knowledge to handle dynamic business situations by focusing on practical business cases.
Highlights
For more information about the PBA Programme, please click on the following:
Who should take up this programme:
Associate Members in the initial years of their accounting and finance career seeking to:
- Achieve broad-based knowledge of diverse key accounting functions
- Build up competencies to enhance career progression
Senior Executives and aspiring Managers looking to:
- Develop competencies to stay ahead of the corporate curve
The ISCA PBA Programmes is a fully online learning program designed based on five essential DNAs that are crucial for a Professional Business Accountant.
There is a total of 19 online learning modules below.
| DNAs | Modules | CPE Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Future Finance | Crypto Insider’s Guide: Unlocking your Potential in the world of Digital Assets (DGT006i) | 6 |
| Application of Robotic Process Automation to an Accountant's Work | 1 | |
| Leadership and Personal Empowerment | Effective Delegation & Feedback | 1.5 |
| Effective On-The-Job Coaching | 1 | |
| Effective Conflict Management | 1 | |
| Professional Values & Ethics | Ethics Pronouncement 100: Relevance To Professional Accountants | 2 |
| Ethics Pronouncement 200: An Overview | 2.5 | |
| Sceptical Mindset for Accountants | 1 | |
| Business Acumen | Finance Business Partnering | 1 |
| Financial Statements Analysis | 1 | |
| Enterprise Risk Management | 1.5 | |
| Introduction to Climate Risk & Reporting | 1.5 | |
| Technical Excellence | Exploring Business Analytics as A Game Changer | 2 |
| Corporate Governance and Control | 1.5 | |
| Capital Planning | 1 | |
| Mergers and Acquisitions | 1.5 | |
| Working Capital and Treasury Management | 2 | |
| Taxation for Accountants | 2 | |
| Overview of Business Valuation on Financial Reporting | 2 | |
| Total CPE Hours | 33 | |
Programme Duration:
Participants are given six (6) months to complete the Programme from the date of registration.
Programme Requirements:
The ISCA PBA Programme is administered through an e-learning platform and includes the following:
| Objective-based Assessment per Module | Overall Programme Assessment |
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*If the participant fails all 3 attempts, they can pay an additional $100 administration fee to receive another 3 attempts. Email academy@isca.org.sg for enquiries. |
Completion and Award of Certificate:
Certificate of Completion
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who have completed the objective-based assessment of each module.
ISCA Professional Certificate in Business Accounting
An ISCA Professional Certificate in Business Accounting will be awarded to participants who have completed:
i. The objective-based assessment of all the modules; and
ii. The overall objective-based assessment in the ISCA PBA Programme
ISCA Digital Badge
ISCA Digital Badges are secure, web-enabled credentials containing verified information about your professional achievements. Candidates who are awarded the ISCA Professional Certificate in Business Accounting will be issued with the programme digital badge.
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ISCA PBA Designation
The ISCA PBA Designation will be conferred to candidate who have met the following requirement:
i. The objective-based assessment of all the modules; and
ii. The overall objective-based assessment in the ISCA PBA Programme; and
iii. Satisfy the prevailing Associate (ISCA) membership requirements and acquire at least three (3) years of post-qualification relevant work experience. Click here for more information.
Please refer to PBA Programme Terms and Conditions.
Programme Fees (Inclusive of GST): S$1,090.
This programme is eligible for UTAP funding. Under UTAP, NTUC union members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above; this will apply from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025) each year when they sign up for courses supported under UTAP.
Applicants who have successfully completed the programme and meet the criteria can apply for the ISCA PBA designation.
The CPE hours obtained from completing the ISCA PBA programme can be counted towards meeting the CPE requirements in the first and second year as ISCA PBA.