AI Will Reshape Accounting
TAKEAWAYS Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming accounting work but it has not led to broad-based job cuts, particularly among junior hires, said the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) as it set aside $1 million in funding after Budget 2026 to strengthen AI skills. AI is not eliminating the need for accountants, ISCA chief executive […]
Budget 2026
TAKEAWAYS Budget 2026 comes at a time when many of us are working harder than ever. In conversations with members and business leaders over the past year, it can be observed that work is no longer just about hitting targets or meeting deadlines; it is about navigating several forces moving all at once. Technology is […]
Strengthening SMPs
TAKEAWAYS Small and medium-sized accounting practices (SMPs) have long been a vital pillar of Singapore’s accountancy ecosystem. They serve as trusted advisors to countless SMEs, supporting compliance, growth, and business decision-making across the economy. Yet, the reality is that the operating environment for SMPs is changing rapidly, shaped by talent shortages, rising regulatory expectations, technology […]