Accountancy Scholarships Up for Grabs
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is now offering full scholarship awards to young, talented and dynamic individuals who wish to pursue accountancy as a future profession; under a scheme entitled ACCA Nurture. Each scholarship is worth $12,000.
In January 2006, ACCA announced its new professional qualification, which will be first examined in December 2007. Named the ACCA Qualification it will build on the success of the current Professional Scheme, which has become the world’s fastest-growing international accounting qualification. The new qualification includes an online training module on professional ethics.
Penelope Phoon, Country Head of ACCA Singapore said: “The needs of employers and the regulatory landscape are constantly evolving. To stay relevant and effective accounting qualifications must keep up with these changes. The new ACCA qualification is a timely response to these changes.”
“To celebrate the new ACCA Qualification, scholarships are being awarded this year. This will enable our youth to take full advantage of the opportunities that the accounting profession offers via the ACCA route. The awards will also boost interest in our youth in Singapore to carve-out a career within the accounting profession which is currently facing a significant shortfall in meeting the demand from the region and globally,” she added.
Applicants who are between 18 years to 30 years old as at 30 April 2007 are encouraged to apply. They should have a minimum of two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects, including English and Mathematics.
For full details on ACCA Nurture, please visit http://singapore.accaglobal.com
About ACCA
Founded in London in 1904, ACCA has been at the forefront of finance and accounting education for more than 100 years. We have a credible international as well as local presence as the largest and fastest-growing international professional accountancy body with over 115,000 members and 260,000 students in 170 countries.
ACCA aims to offer the first choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
We deliver our qualifications in partnership with many organisations. We operate 21 joint examination schemes with national bodies around the world and work closely with 420 registered tuition providers and 7,500 employers of accountants and finance professionals. We aim to support our students and members throughout their careers, delivering services through a network of nearly 80 offices and centres.
ACCA’s history in Singapore can be traced back to 1936 when the ACCA branch in Malaya was set up. Today, the ACCA Singapore branch with over 8,000 members and affiliates and more than 15,000 students, is the third largest in the Asia-Pacific, after Hong Kong and Malaysia.
ACCA supports the economy of Singapore by producing almost half the output of professional accounting graduates in Singapore each year. We provide an infrastructure to maintain a vibrant environment for accounting education and life-long learning.
For further information please contact:
Michelle Seth-Langbein
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Tel: +65 6734 8110
email: msethl@acca.org.sg