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CA (Singapore) Pathway for ACCA Members and Affiliates NEW!
ACCA members and ACCA Affiliates and students can now become Chartered Accountants of Singapore [CA (Singapore)].

This pathway will be available for a period of three years, starting from 26 March 2025 to 25 March 2028.

Find out more about the membership  here .

Click here for CA (Singapore) Pathway for ACCA Members and Affiliates FAQs.

(A) Pathway A – for ACCA Full Members 

(1) Experience Route 

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

Find out more about the membership here

(2) SCAQ Integrative Business Solutions (IB) Route **

 

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

  • Register as an SCAQ Candidate; submit application form and exemptions of the 2 EP modules and 4 Professional Programme technical modules (AS, BG , TX and FR)
  • Complete the Integrative Business Solutions (IB) module

    Module exemption fees are waived for applicants under this pathway **

 

(B) Pathway 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 membership, register as an SCAQ candidate and complete the Integrative Business Solutions module.

 

ACCA Modules
(Strategic Professional Level)

SCAQ Modules

(Professional Programme)

Advanced Audit and Assurance 

Assurance 

Advanced Taxation (UK or Singapore variants only) or 2 years of relevant Singapore work experience which involve handling of tax-related matters.

Taxation  

 

Click here for  CA (Singapore) Pathway for ACCA Members and Affiliates FAQs.

Click here for User Guides to navigate the SCAQ Candidate Portal.


Next Steps/ Apply Now

Route 1: Pathway A - ACCA Members

Route 2: Pathway B - for ACCA Affiliates and Students

Education

Pathway A (2): SCAQ IB Route **

Education

For individuals with less than 10 years of ACCA membership and/or relevant finance & accounting experience

1. Either acquire at least 10 years of ACCA membership and relevant finance  & accounting experience by 25 March  2028

OR

2. Register as an SCAQ Candidate; submit application form and exemptions of the 2 EP modules and 4 Professional Programme technical modules (AS, BG , TX and FR)


STEP 1
For first-time users, click on Candidate Login and select New Candidate Account; and register as an SCAQ Candidate.

Enroll and complete the Integrative Business Solutions (IB) module

Module exemption fees are waived for applicants under this pathway**

 

STEP 1

Completion of all requirements:

1.  ACCA Qualification with the following option modules

 

2. Advanced Taxation ^ (UK or Singapore variants only) or 2 years of relevant Singapore work experience in tax.

 

^ You will be advised on the modules you will be required to complete

STEP 2
Select 'Professional Body' as your Qualification Type and select "ACCA" as your Professional Body.

 

Apply module exemptions for all modules

STEP 2
Register as an SCAQ Candidate


For first-time users, click on Candidate Login and select New Candidate Account

STEP 3
When your exemptions are being approved, register for Integrative Business Solutions (IB) exam through the Candidate Portal
STEP 3
Select 'Professional Body' as your Qualification Type and select "ACCA" as your Professional Body.

Apply for the relevant module exemptions that you are eligible for.

 
STEP 4
Register for the relevant module exams through the SCAQ Candidate Portal 

Note: IB module will only be available for enrolment after all required modules are completed

Work ExperienceWork Experience
Applicants will need to have 10 years of relevant working experience in a finance or accounting-related role.

Roles relating to any of the 5 technical competences ^^ of the SCAQ Practical Experience requirement are also admissible.

On application, applicants will need to submit a declaration detailing the work experience that they had attained. ISCA reserves the right to determine whether this requirement has been met, and its decision is final and not subject to appeal.

^^ The 5 technical competences are 1) Financial Reporting, 2) Assurance, 3) Decision support & analysis, 4) Governance & risk and 5) Taxation. 


Acquired 3 years of practical experience with at least 18 months of supervised practical experience obtained after enrolling in the ACCA Qualification

 

After obtaining the ACCA membership, register as a SCAQ Candidate and complete the Integrative Business Solutions (IB) module.

 

^ As an alternative, ACCA members can satisfy the subject requirement by passing the corresponding SCAQ module under Professional Programme (Assurance module and Taxation module).

 

DocumentsDocuments
ACCA Membership Certificate
Letter of Good Standing from ACCA (indicating date of completion of ACCA Qualification)

 

Click here for  CA (Singapore) Pathway for ACCA Members and Affiliates FAQs.

Click here for User Guides to navigate the SCAQ Candidate Portal.

Polytechnic Pathway Programme NEW!

ISCA has launched the Polytechnic Pathway Programme (PPP) for ALL students from all disciplines studying at local polytechnics. Find out more about PPP here

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

All pre-employment training (PET) diplomas

Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)All PET diplomas
Republic Polytechnic (RP)

All PET diplomas

Singapore Polytechnic (SP)All PET diplomas
Temasek Polytechnic (TP)All diplomas

 

Under the PPP, ISCA provides support in the following ways:

    • Waiver of Candidate application fees
    • Waiver of Foundation Programme module exemption fees (up to 2 modules for accountancy diploma holders)
    • Waiver of Foundation Programme exam module enrolment fees
    • Waiver of Annual candidature fees

Additionally, *complimentary revision classes will be provided for Foundation Programme modules

*Details on complimentary revision classes will be released at a later date.

 

Click here for PPP-related FAQs.


Accelerated Pathway Programme NEW!

ISCA has launched the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) for ALL accountancy students studying at the local autonomous universities (i.e. studying one of the following degrees). Find out more about APP here. 

Nanyang Technological University

- Bachelor of Accountancy

- Bachelor of Accountancy (Sustainability Management & Analytics)

- Master of Science in Accountancy [previously known as Master of Business Administration (Accountancy)]

National University of Singapore- Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy)
Singapore Management University

- Bachelor of Accountancy

- Master of Professional Accounting

Singapore University of Social Sciences - Bachelor of Accountancy (part-time included)
Singapore Institute of Technology- Bachelor of Accountancy

Under the APP, ISCA will sponsor the following SCAQ-related fees:

  • Annual SCAQ candidature fees till graduation from university.
  • Module exemption fees (for up to 2 modules).
  • One-time SCAQ module exam fees (except the Capstone module) for penultimate and final year students.
  • Complimentary revision classes for the Assurance and Business value, governance and risk modules for enrolled students.

All accountancy students (taking the degrees above) can sign up as SCAQ candidates now and CHOPE your space under the APP. Sign up as a SCAQ candidate here!

For penultimate and final year students looking to enroll for the June 2024 exams, do note that the enrolment for APP candidates will only be available from 3rd May 2024.

Click here  for APP-related FAQs.


ISCA Cares Bursary for SCAQ Candidates

ISCA Cares is awarding bursaries to eligible SCAQ candidates taking Foundation Programme.

To find out more, please click here. 

Any queries about the bursary, please email iscacares@iscacares.org.sg

 

E-Learning Videos - Recorded Webinars NEW!

These videos cover selected key topics across the ten technical modules in the Foundation Programme and Professional Programme. They are designed to help Candidates, particularly those who have opted for self-study with their preparation. These resources complement your independent study and provide a foundation for more in-depth learning. You can access these videos in this e-Learning and explore other learning resources listed under the Study Support section here.

Please note that these learning videos are not a replacement for the structured tuition and learning support offered by Registered Learning Organisations (RLOs). If you are enrolled with an RLO, their structured tuition and guidance remain invaluable in providing comprehensive support throughout your preparation.

Additionally, we have made these videos accessible to all candidates, including those exempted from specific modules. Please note that this will not affect your exemption status.

How do I access and view the learning videos in the SCAQ e-Learning Portal?

  1. Log in to ISCA eServices Portal: Visit eservices.isca.org.sg and log in using your registered email address.
  2. Navigate to Your Courses: Go to "My Account" > "My Courses & Events" > "My Registrations."
  3. Access the Learning Platform: On the "My Registrations" page, click the "Launch e-Learning/Blended" button.
  4. Start the Learning Videos: Click the "Curriculum" tab or the "Start Now" button to begin.
  5. Play the Videos: Ensure you click the "Play" button on each video to enable playback.
  6. View Videos in Sequence: Watch the videos in order; the next video will load only after the previous one has been played.

For assistance, contact scaq@isca.org.sg.


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