Frequently Asked Questions
General Enquiries
This initiative is open to the public – both ISCA and non-ISCA members is allowed to register. However, eligibility for the programme will be assessed based on our criteria framework.
Certain support offered by our partners - e2i and WSG are only applicable to Singaporean and PRs.
Do refer to our website for more information on the requirements and eligibility.
An online career-matching platform for aspiring Professional Business Accountants, Chartered Accountants, student members, and ISCA-accredited employers. Find out more from the website.
If you would like to upskill and bridge any accounting skills gap while seeking your next accounting job opportunity, you can consider apply to be part of ISCA Career Support Programme.
Eligible individuals can enrol in the ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) Programme or Singapore CA Qualification, where the course fee or examination fee will be waived while you are searching for your next employment opportunity.
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Through e2i’s advisory sessions, you can make an e-appointment for personalised coaching covering career interests, employability, workshops, and expanded job resources.
To make an appointment with e2i’s Career Coach, click here.
The Accountancy Careers Hub (ACH) is a joint initiative by NTUC’s e2i, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), which aims to be the main touchpoint providing employment and employability support for the accountancy sector. The ACH offers targeted sectoral career guidance, jobs, training courses, and industry-specific events and resources to jobseekers who are looking to enter the industry or in-employment workers exploring new career tracks within the accountancy sector or are looking to upskill to advance their career within the industry.
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Yes. There are suites of events such as dedicated career fairs and talks. Check the events section for upcoming career-related events.
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Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) help mid-career new hires or existing employees to be reskilled into growth job roles with good longer-term prospects.
To find out more on WSG’s Career Conversion Programmes and whether if you are eligible, click here.
The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme by WSG provides temporary financial support of up to S$6,000 over 6 months to involuntarily unemployed individuals, to support them in finding a job that makes better use of their skills and experiences.
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Under the Volunteer Career Advisors initiative, individuals can tap on the Volunteer Career Advisor's industry experience to gain sector-and occupation-specific career advice and be connected to government programmes and services. Volunteer Career Advisors can make a difference by sharing industry insights to help individuals make more informed career decisions.
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To register for Career Support Programme, sign up here
If you are currently an ISCA member, login with your ISCA credentials. If you are a non-member, kindly register for a new account and provide the necessary details.
Most of the services like career matching, coaching, and government schemes are complimentary to our jobseekers.
Under the ISCA Career Support Programme, current or aspiring accounting professionals, including ISCA and non-ISCA members, may apply for the Membership Fee Waiver support.
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If you would like to upskill and bridge any skills gap while seeking your next accounting job opportunity, you may qualify under our “Skills First Pay Later” scheme.
To find out more, click here. Or you can write to us at careerssupport@isca.org.sg
If you are looking for job opportunities, please visit our dedicated career matching platform - ISCA Talent Marketplace.
It varies by initiative and the requirements set for the programmes and ranging from short online learning videos under ISCAccountify, to ISCA Professional Business Accountant Programme (maximum of 6 months) and SCAQ which may take a few years as it leads to a Chartered Accountant of Singapore designation.
Programmes offered by WSG differ in duration.
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No separate application is needed.
Upon approval of your Career Support Programme application, members receive:
- One-year complimentary access to ISCAccountify (self-paced, bite-sized learning platform)
- Additional 6 months to fulfill any remaining CPE hours
We strongly encourage you to engage in continuing professional education to stay updated with the latest developments in business and accountancy. You'll have an additional 6 months to fulfill any remaining hours and make up for any shortfall.
Members who have difficulty meeting the CPE requirements and are not engaged in professional work may submit a separate CPE exemption request.
You can write to us at careerssupport@isca.org.sg.
Do note that responses may take up to 3 working days.
Career Support Programme PDPA Clause
By registering for the ISCA Career Support Programme, you agree to ISCA Privacy and Data Protection Policy and that ISCA may collect, use and/or disclose your personal data for matters relating to the registration of the ISCA information session and updating you on the in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.
The Institute may from time to time use your personal data to inform you of related news, activities, benefits, goods, services, facilities and events.
The Institute may also use your personal data for the conduct of statistical research and studies, and analyse the data collected to administer, develop and improve its services.
For the purpose of career-related event coverage, photography (and videography) will be in progress during the event. Please inform the photographers (or organiser) if you do not wish for your photographs to be taken.