Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

PROFILE INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ISCA)

locationSingapura

Established in 1963

Year of Establishment

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is Singapore’s national accountancy body, established in 1963, and it supports the accountancy profession through membership, professional development, and industry initiatives. It offers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ), including the Foundation Programme, the Professional Programme, and the Ethics and Professionalism modules, and it is linked to the Chartered Accountant of Singapore CA (Singapore) designation pathway. Key benefits include a structured professional qualification route, access to professional learning and events, and use of ISCA House as a venue for training, meetings, and networking.

ACHIEVEMENTS

ISCA’s achievements are reflected in its national role and professional impact, including administering a key chartered accountancy qualification pathway in Singapore and providing professional support and standards-related initiatives for the accountancy community.

  1. National accountancy body of Singapore.
  2. Administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) pathway, including Foundation and Professional Programmes.
  3. Supports access to professional spaces and event facilities at ISCA House in Singapore’s Central Business District.

FACILITIES

ISCA House provides spaces intended for professional learning, meetings, events, and networking. The venue is described as having contemporary furnishings, audio-visual equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, and free-flow beverages. Facilities are bookable for work and event use.

  1. Coffee Room, ISCA House
  2. Meeting spaces, ISCA House
  3. Coworking spaces, ISCA House
  4. Event spaces, ISCA House
  5. Audio-visual equipment, ISCA House
  6. High-speed Wi-Fi, ISCA House

LOCATION

ISCA House

60 Cecil Street, ISCA House, Singapore 049709

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

List of all programmes:

  1. Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ), Foundation Programme.
  2. Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ), Professional Programme.
  3. SCAQ Ethics and Professionalism Modules (E005i and E016i).
  4. ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) designation pathway for eligible SCAQ candidates.
  5. ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting (FFA) Qualification.

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

S$ 109.00 one-time

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

S$ 109.00 per year

NA

NA

Living Cost

Approximately S$ 1,480 to S$ 4,200 per month

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Homestay

Homestay accommodation in Singapore is commonly used by international students and professional trainees who attend short or modular programmes. It offers a residential environment with local families and is regulated under Singapore private housing rules.

  1. Benefit: Cultural immersion and daily interaction with local households.
  2. Room: Single or shared room options depending on provider.
  3. Facilities: Furnished room, utilities, Wi Fi, and basic household access.
  4. Meal: Some homestays include daily meals, others are room only.
  5. Location: Residential areas with access to MRT and public transport to the Central Business District.
  6. Price range: Approximately SGD 1,200 to SGD 2,500 per month depending on room type and meal inclusion.