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Introducing Our 2026 Champion Partners We are pro Introducing Our 2026 Champion Partners

We are proud to welcome our 2026 Champion Partners, organisations that share our commitment to advancing the accountancy profession and strengthening Singapore’s business ecosystem.

Through these partnerships, we look forward to working together to support talent development, encourage stronger collaboration across industries, and create meaningful impact for the profession and the wider business community.

A small number of partnership opportunities remain across our other tiers for organisations that are keen to deepen their engagement with the profession.
Interested in partnering with us?

Visit us via link in bio or contact us at partnerships@isca.org.sg to find out more.
What does it take to be an effective Finance Busin What does it take to be an effective Finance Business Partner today?
 
Collaboration. Problem solving. Stakeholder management.
 
These were some of the prominent words that surfaced in a live word cloud poll during the 7th edition of Public Sector Connect, jointly organised by ISCA and AGD.
 
The responses reflected a growing recognition that the role of finance is evolving, moving beyond transactional work and compliance towards partnering stakeholders, shaping decisions, and enabling outcomes. This shift was highlighted in a recent post by ISCA CEO Ms Fann Kor.
 
In a fireside dialogue moderated by Mr Wang Guangzhao, CA (Singapore), Finance Manager at Eaton, and featuring Mr Terence Cheng, CA (Singapore), Finance Business Partner at Arla Foods Ingredients, participants heard practical perspectives drawn from real-world finance partnering experiences.
 
3 key reflections emerged on what effective finance business partnering requires:
 
1️⃣ Start with the right mindset
Effective partnering begins with the intention to help stakeholders solve problems. Finance adds value when it focuses on enabling better organisational outcomes.
 
2️⃣ Lean into difficult conversations
Challenging assumptions is part of the role. Understanding stakeholder pressures and engaging constructively helps move discussions towards practical solutions.
 
3️⃣ Get closer to operations
Strong finance partners go beyond the desk, stepping into operations, understanding ground realities, and translating insights into meaningful decisions.
 
As the session concluded, a participant raised an interesting point:
Much has been said about finance having “a seat at the table”, but what happens when there are too many tables to sit at?
 
For many finance professionals today, the challenge is no longer just gaining access, but managing growing expectations that come with being a trusted partner across multiple stakeholders and initiatives.
 
Perhaps that is the reality of modern finance, not just having a seat at the table, but learning how to navigate many tables while continuing to bring clarity, insight, and partnership to every conversation. That is where effective finance partnering truly begins.
How can organisations build credible sustainabilit How can organisations build credible sustainability narratives? This was the question explored at our recent sustainability lunch talk, “From Scorekeeper to Storyteller: Building Capability for Credible Sustainability Narratives.”

Our guest speaker, Ms Eliza Tan, shared insights on navigating the Singapore Exchange climate reporting timelines, highlighting that non-STI constituent listed companies need to start preparing even though they have longer timelines.

During the panel discussion, our engaging panellists and moderator, Mr Song Yeow Chung, Mr Eric Lim, and Ms Maria Teo highlighted that sustainability reporting goes beyond compliance. By focusing on material issues, organisations can strengthen stakeholder engagement, manage risks, and support long-term strategy.

Key takeaways:
• Start with what matters most to your business and build your sustainability journey over time.
• Sustainability and climate disclosures are creating new opportunities for finance professionals to lead organisational change.
• Progress matters more than perfection. Take the first step and build capabilities along the way.

Upskill for the future of sustainability reporting:
Showcase your expertise with the ISCA Sustainability Reporting Professional (ISCA SRP) credential, and explore our refreshed ISCA Sustainability Professional Certification and ISCA Sustainability Assurance Professional Certification.

Sign up today via link in bio and be at the forefront of sustainability reporting!
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Some give you many.
Accountancy might be one of them.

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