Singapore’s Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the national body for the accountancy profession, has signed two new agreements with partners in China to support the development of CA Singapore-qualified professionals and enhance cross-border capability for internationally active companies.

ISCA and the Jiangsu Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA) formalised a memorandum of understanding in Nanjing, outlining collaboration in professional exchange, skills development, member support, and business opportunities.

The partnership aims to cultivate accountants equipped for multinational environments while easing entry for Singapore firms operating in China and Chinese firms establishing themselves in Singapore.

ISCA has also agreed a cooperation framework with Nanjing Audit University (NAU) to strengthen accountancy training and curriculum development across shared resources, joint syllabi, qualification routes, and professional learning.

This arrangement is intended to draw more overseas accountancy talent into Singapore while meeting increasing regional demand for cross-border accounting expertise.

ISCA president Teo Ser Luck said: “Our partnerships with JICPA and NAU strengthen our international talent pipeline and deepen Singapore’s connectivity with one of China’s most dynamic regions.”

Teo added: “By working closely together, we can develop global-ready accountants, uplift professional standards, and support Singapore companies as they grow overseas.”

He said: “This is an important step in ISCA’s journey as a globally recognised professional body, and we look forward to advancing innovation and economic progress together.”

Earlier in 2025, ISCA also entered a three-year agreement with Ernst & Young (EY Singapore) to implement the EY x ISCA SCAQ Career Mobility Programme supporting professional mobility and retention across Southeast Asia.

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