15 Nov 2013   

ICAEW organised a panel discussion on the growth and importance of the Chartered Accountant with a select group of key industry leaders including:
- Michael Izza, CEO ICAEW
- Uantchern Loh, CEO SAC
- Lee Fook Chiew, CEO ISCA
- Ravi Arumugam, CEO RT LLP
- Goh Ann Nee CFO, City Developments Limited

Topics discussed include the trend and its significance in Asia as Singapore takes the first steps in addressing this need with the first Chartered Accountant qualification in Asia.

In summary, there has been a surge in demand for qualified business and finance professionals to lead and drive Asian businesses forward in the global market due to Asia’s growth and rapid development. This has propelled the status of the Chartered Accountant as businesses look to invest in resources who bring a wealth of talent and skills into the organization.