CPA Singapore

Introduction

Accountants are a vital business asset. They play a key role in commerce, industry and organisations large and small. They are the mainstays within the corporate world and in many cases, the accountant becomes even more than head of a financial department – General Manager, Chief Executive - the accountant’s training and experience can lead right to the top.

A sound knowledge of all aspects of business, constant re-appraisal of technical advances and options, together with a trained ability to analyse with accuracy, enable the accountants to play a crucial part in many areas of opportunity.

Banking and merchant banking, management consulting and stock-broking, and top positions within multinational companies and government offices number among some of the career routes that can be pursued.

What Do Accountants Actually Do?

Traditionally, the accountant is seen as a scrutineer, responsible for recording and measuring, checking and evaluating.

Today, however, the role of accountants has expanded dramatically. In addition to all of the above, the accountant forecasts, budgets, summarises and analyses. His or her input is a vital factor in the decision making process.

What are the various specialist areas?

Accountants by the very nature of their training, are familiar with a full range of subjects; accounting, auditing, taxation, company law, information systems and financial management. Many accountants, however, choose to specialize in a particular field of expertise – financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, financial management, taxation, company secretarial, insolvency, management consultancy, and information technology.

Pathway to CPA Singapore

 

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