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CA (Singapore) Pathways for ACCA Full Members and Affiliates/Students

ACCA full members, Affiliates and Students can now become Chartered Accountants of Singapore [CA (Singapore)]. The ACCA members pathway will be available for a period of three years, starting from 26 March 2025 to 25 March 2028. ACCA Affiliates and Students will have until 25 March 2033 to complete all requirements and apply to be CA (Singapore). Please check your eligibility below.

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Eligibility

(A) Pathway A – for ACCA Members 

1) Experience Route

ACCA full members as of 26 March 2025 with at least 10 years of ACCA membership and 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, can apply to be CA (Singapore) by 25 March 2028

2) SCAQ IB Route 

 

ACCA full members as of 26 March 2025, with less than 10 years of ACCA membership and/or relevant finance and accounting experience, can apply to be CA (Singapore) by 25 March 2028 if they:


    (B) Pathway B - for ACCA Affiliates and Students

    Individuals who are ACCA Affiliates or Students as of 26 March 2025 or become ACCA Affiliates or Students before 25 March 2028, can apply to be CA (Singapore) by 25 March 2033 after fulfilling the following requirements: 

    1. Completed ACCA Qualification, including the required option modules (see table below) or alternatively, pass the corresponding SCAQ Professional Programme modules;

    2. Acquired 3 years of relevant professional experience with at least 18 months of supervised practical experience with an ACCA practical experience supervisor or ACCA Approved Employer after enrolling in the ACCA Qualification; and

    3. After obtaining the ACCA full membership, register as a SCAQ candidate and complete the Integrative Business Solutions module.
    ACCA Strategic Professional LevelSCAQ Modules (Professional Programme)

    Advanced Audit and Assurance 

    		Assurance 

    Advanced Taxation (UK or Singapore variants only) or 2 years of relevant Singapore work experience

    		Taxation  


    Please refer to the user guide to the SCAQ Portal here.

    How to Apply

    Create or Log in to your account on the ISCA eServices Portal

    Click on “Apply for Membership/Credential, select “CA (Singapore)” radio button

    Fill up the online application form

    Upload a copy of the following supporting documents:

    • NRIC/Passport (for foreigners) 
    • ACCA Certificate
    • ACCA Transcript (detailing all completed modules)
    • Letter of Good Standing from ACCA (verifying applicant's full membership status)
    • Signed character references form 
               o     First referee: CA (Singapore) or full member of a recognised accountancy body
               o     Second referee: Present Employer (HR or Reporting Officer)
    • Resume/CV (detailing past and current employments)
    • Deed Poll (if applicable)

    Payment and application submission

    We will notify you of the outcome within 4 to 8 weeks upon submission of all necessary supporting documents and payment

    Additional information:

    1. Applications are subject to approval on a case-by-case basis 

    Fees

     Application submitted before 1 MayApplication submitted between 1 May and mid-NovApplication submitted after mid-Nov
    Admission Fee
    		          S$436                                S$436                              S$436                
    Annual Subscription FeeS$457.80S$228.90S$457.80

    Fees are inclusive of GST

    1. The application fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application or if the application is withdrawn after submission 
    2. For more information on the Membership Fee Structure, click here

    Frequently Asked Questions

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