Happy 61st National Day, Singapore!
For the first time, Singapore’s accountancy profession will take its place at the National Day Parade (NDP), as ISCA leads a civilian marching contingent in NDP 2026. This milestone is a proud moment for ISCA and a meaningful recognition of a profession that has quietly supported Singapore’s growth for decades. Bringing together accountants, aspiring Chartered […]
Climate And Sustainability Risks And Opportunities (Part 1 Of 2)
TAKEAWAYS We are well-practised in assessing a company based on its financial data. That is now considered inadequate, and we can no longer bury our heads in the (fast-heating) sand. Considerations to include extra-financial data – what we now term ESG (environmental, social and governance) or sustainability data – emerged decades ago. In 1974, the […]
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
AUDITING AND ASSURANCE ISCA Issues Audit Bulletin (AB) 9 Inclusion Of Public Accountant’s Name In Auditor’s Report Section 59A of the Accountants Act applies to auditor’s reports dated on or after 6 May 2026. Under the new requirement, public accountants and accounting entities that fall within the scope of Section 59A(4) must clearly state the […]
Singapore Workers Most Disengaged In The World
Singapore has made a name for itself as a high-performing, globally connected economy built on resilience, adaptability and trust. Yet, an inaugural study finds that only 14% of its workforce is engaged at work – way below the Southeast Asia average of 25%, and the global mean of 20%. This is not a recent trend. […]
Road To Entrepreneurship
TAKEAWAYS When you hear someone introduce himself (or herself) as an entrepreneur, your inner monologue may be inundated with oohs and aahs. Yes, it sounds amazing and impressive but, success does not fall from the sky. Behind the scenes, a tremendous amount of effort and plentiful resources have to be invested into the undertaking. Entrepreneurship […]
Singapore Tops World Competitiveness Ranking
Singapore has recaptured its global first placing in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking – a position it last held in 2024, before dropping to second place last year. The top nine countries this year all featured in the global top 10 list last year except for the United States, which was 13th in 2025. […]
Building A Community That Thrives
TAKEAWAYS When people think about a professional body, they often think of standards, qualifications, compliance and credentials. These matter deeply as they are the foundation of trust in our profession. But, if that is all a professional body is, it can start to feel distant, rigid and transactional. That is not the future I want […]
Technology: Boon Or Bane for Well-Being?
Digital tools, while making life easier, is also creating tension due to information overload and multiple platforms. This is according to AIA Singapore’s latest Live Better Study, which reveals a paradoxical relationship between Singapore residents and technology, in managing their wellness. The findings1 were shared in April 2026. While the majority acknowledged that technology improves […]
What Gen Z And Millennials Want At Work
TAKEAWAYS As Gen Zs and millennials1 move deeper into adulthood and leadership, they are reshaping how progress at work is defined, often prioritising stability, skills, and well-being before advancement, according to Deloitte’s 2026 Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey. The research analyses the responses of more than 22,500 Gen Zs and millennials, alongside qualitative insights […]
Unlocking Value: From Numbers To Narrative
“Clarity is crucial.” That message anchored the ISCA Value Unlock Forum on 11 May 2026 at the SGX Auditorium, where over 160 senior leaders gathered to explore how organisations can better create, communicate and sustain value in today’s complex capital markets. Organised by ISCA Academy, with strong support from SGX Group, the forum marked the […]