ISCA Viewpoint
Singapore Accountancy Awards 2014 - Exclusive Interview with Mr Yee Cheok Hong
14 Apr 2014
Accounting Excellence: The Purpose Behind it All
ISCA interviewed Mr Yee Cheok Hong, Executive Director (Policy & Strategic Planning/Industry Development) of ISCA, to bring you insights into the motivation behind the Singapore Accountancy Awards 2014.
1) Why is ISCA organising the Singapore Accountancy Awards?
The Singapore Accountancy Awards is organised to recognise business and individual excellence, promote good practices, and strengthen the branding of the profession and industry.
The Business Excellence Awards aim to recognise accounting firms that stand out for their dedication to building a distinguished practice. These firms would have demonstrated leadership in pursuing technical excellence, people development, and productivity and innovation. The Individual Excellence Awards on the other hand, aim to recognise accountants who embody strong professional qualities, possess sound technical knowledge and experience, and actively contribute to the development of the practice, industry and community.
As we continue to strengthen Singapore’s position as a hub for accountancy, these awards will spur firms and individuals to excel in their respective arenas while contributing to the overall industry growth.
2) Are the Singapore Accountancy Awards only for accountants?
The Singapore Accountancy Awards are open to both businesses and individuals.
The Business Excellence Awards are open to all accounting firms registered in Singapore.
The Individual Excellence Awards are open to any accountant who is employed in an organisation registered in Singapore.
3) How can an individual or firm take part in it?
They can take part in the Singapore Accountancy Awards by registering and logging in at http://www.sgaccountancyawards.com/ to submit nominations online.
4) What are the judging criteria?
Depending on the Awards entered into, participating firms will be judged based on its performance in technical areas such as knowledge management, quality assurance and control, and thought leadership; its efforts in improving productivity, embracing innovation, and its venture into new higher value-added service; its performance in areas such as continuous training and development, structured curriculum, their outcomes and effectiveness, and employee wellbeing and career opportunities; as well as its financial performance and contribution to the community and society.
Participating individuals will be judged based on his or her professional qualities, knowledge and experience, as well as contributions to the organisation, industry and wider community.
If you know of any deserving individuals who exemplify the spirit of the awards or if you think you possess those qualities, do submit your nominations today at www.sgaccountancyawards.com.
1) Why is ISCA organising the Singapore Accountancy Awards?
The Singapore Accountancy Awards is organised to recognise business and individual excellence, promote good practices, and strengthen the branding of the profession and industry.
The Business Excellence Awards aim to recognise accounting firms that stand out for their dedication to building a distinguished practice. These firms would have demonstrated leadership in pursuing technical excellence, people development, and productivity and innovation. The Individual Excellence Awards on the other hand, aim to recognise accountants who embody strong professional qualities, possess sound technical knowledge and experience, and actively contribute to the development of the practice, industry and community.
As we continue to strengthen Singapore’s position as a hub for accountancy, these awards will spur firms and individuals to excel in their respective arenas while contributing to the overall industry growth.
2) Are the Singapore Accountancy Awards only for accountants?
The Singapore Accountancy Awards are open to both businesses and individuals.
The Business Excellence Awards are open to all accounting firms registered in Singapore.
The Individual Excellence Awards are open to any accountant who is employed in an organisation registered in Singapore.
3) How can an individual or firm take part in it?
They can take part in the Singapore Accountancy Awards by registering and logging in at http://www.sgaccountancyawards.com/ to submit nominations online.
4) What are the judging criteria?
Depending on the Awards entered into, participating firms will be judged based on its performance in technical areas such as knowledge management, quality assurance and control, and thought leadership; its efforts in improving productivity, embracing innovation, and its venture into new higher value-added service; its performance in areas such as continuous training and development, structured curriculum, their outcomes and effectiveness, and employee wellbeing and career opportunities; as well as its financial performance and contribution to the community and society.
Participating individuals will be judged based on his or her professional qualities, knowledge and experience, as well as contributions to the organisation, industry and wider community.
If you know of any deserving individuals who exemplify the spirit of the awards or if you think you possess those qualities, do submit your nominations today at www.sgaccountancyawards.com.
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