Date |
Media |
Headline |
28 December |
The Edge |
Remaking the CFO |
21 December |
The Business Times |
Importance of Audit in Creating a Vibrant Financial Market |
21 December |
The Business Times Online |
Importance of Audit in Creating a Vibrant Financial Market |
20 December |
CFO Innovation |
Singapore Boosts Research Capabilities of Accounting Sector |
18 December |
Lianhe Zaobao |
SMU and ICPAS in Tie-Up to Boost Accountancy Standards Here |
18 December |
Lianhe Zaobao Online |
SMU and ICPAS in Tie-Up to Boost Accountancy Standards Here |
14 December |
The Straits Times |
Loan Reclassification to Hit Some Firms |
14 December |
The Straits Times Online |
Loan Reclassification to Hit Some Firms |
1 December |
The Straits Times |
CPA Clinic: Impairment of Assets |
1 December |
The Straits Times Online |
CPA Clinic: Impairment of Assets |
December |
IFAC News |
ICPAS Accountancy Convention and IAAER World Congress |
December |
GAA Accounting |
Asia Strategy of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia 2010 in Review |
26 November |
The Straits Times |
Reward Deserving Workers: Labour Chief |
26 November |
The Straits Times online |
Reward Deserving Workers: Labour Chief |
9 November |
VR Zone |
Singapore May Face Brain Drain of Accountants |
8 November |
Xin Msn |
Singapore May Face Brain Drain of Accountants |
8 November |
Channel NewsAsia Online |
Singapore May Face Brain Drain of Accountants |
8 November |
Channel NewsAsia, Singapore Business Tonight |
Singapore May Face Brain Drain of Accountants |
6 November |
Open PR |
Singapore Displays Great Potential to Grow As a Heart for Accountancy Services |
5 November |
Accounting with Edgar blog |
Singapore to Have Own Accountancy Qualification |
5 November |
Crown Education blog |
Singapore to Have Own Accountancy Qualification |
5 November |
AsiaOne |
Accounting Profession on the Move as Plans for Changes Kick In |
4 November |
The Business Times |
Accounting Sector Can Tap Region's Growth |
4 November |
The Business Times Online |
Accounting Sector Can Tap Region's Growth |
3 November |
The Business Times |
Accounting Profession on the Move as Plans for Changes Kick In |
3 November |
The Business Times Online |
Accounting Profession on the Move as Plans for Changes Kick In |
3 November |
The Straits Times |
Moving Closer to Singapore Audit Qualification |
3 November |
The Straits Times Online |
Moving Closer to Singapore Audit Qualification |
3 November |
Channel NewsAsia, Singapore Business Tonight |
Singapore to Have Own Accountancy Qualification |
2 November |
Channel NewsAsia Online |
Singapore to Have Own Accountancy Qualification |
2 November |
The Gov Monitor online |
Accountancy Sector In Singapore Introduces Talent Development Initiatives |
1 November |
Channel NewsAsia, Prime Time Morning |
Beyond Bean Counting |
24 October |
Channel NewsAsia, Moneymind |
New Accounting Standard for Small Entities |
13 October |
The Straits Times |
CPA Clinic: Difference Between Depreciation and Amortisation |
13 October |
The Straits Times Online |
CPA Clinic: Difference Between Depreciation and Amortisation |
12 October |
The Business Times |
Accounting Change a Challenge |
12 October |
The Business Times Online |
Accounting Change a Challenge |
12 October |
The Straits Times |
Small Audit Firms Fret Over New Rules |
12 October |
The Straits Times Online |
Small Audit Firms Fret Over New Rules |
6 October |
AsiaOne |
SPH Wins Most Transparent Company Award for the Ninth Year |
4 October |
The Straits Times |
Campaign to Highlight Certified Accountants |
3 October |
Lianhe Zaobao |
Tips on Investing |
3 October |
Lianhe Zaobao Online |
Tips on Investing |
30 September |
Ambition.com |
Dear Accountant: Singapore wants YOU |
25 September |
Sourcews.com |
ICPAS Launches Brand Campaign to Draw Talent to Accountancy Sector |
October Issue |
Accounting & Business |
Righting Wrongs |
October Issue |
Accounting & Business Singapore Online |
Righting Wrongs |
October Issue |
Accounting & Business |
Update (Technical Financial Reporting) |
October Issue |
Accountancy and Business Online |
Update (Technical Financial Reporting) |
23 September |
CFO Innovation |
Campaign Aims to Draw Talent into Singapore’s Accountancy Sector |
22 September |
The Business Times |
More Training and "Charming" on the Cards |
22 September |
The Business Times Online |
More Training and "Charming" on the Cards |
18 September |
The Business Times |
Talent, Skills Shortage "Still a Key Obstacle" |
18 September |
The Business Times Online |
Talent, Skills Shortage "Still a Key Obstacle" |
15 September |
The Business Times |
Firms Nibble at M&A Carrot |
15 September |
The Business Times Online |
Firms Nibble at M&A Carrot |
15 September |
The Business Times |
Auditors Mixed Over Proposal to Raise Audit Exemption Threshold |
15 September |
The Business Times Online |
Auditors Mixed Over Proposal to Raise Audit Exemption Threshold |
11 September |
Lianhe Zaobao |
ICPAS President: Post University Professional Accountancy Qualification Will Allow More Diverse Talent to Enter the Sector |
11 September |
Lianhe Zaobao online |
ICPAS President: Post University Professional Accountancy Qualification Will Allow More Diverse Talent to Enter the Sector |
9 September |
China Daily |
Singapore Aims to Increase Accountancy Sector's GDP Contribution |
8 September |
The Business Times |
Accountancy Services Set to Soar |
8 September |
The Business Times Online |
Accountancy Services Set to Soar |
8 September |
Asiaone |
Accountancy Services Set to Soar |
2 September |
The Straits Times |
Council to Raise Accountancy Standards |
2 September |
The Straits Times Online |
Council to Raise Accountancy Standards |
1 September |
Singapore Law Watch |
Helping Professionals to Specialise: Accountancy |
1 September |
The Business Times |
Helping Professionals to Specialise |
1 September |
The Business Times Online |
Helping Professionals to Specialise |
1 September |
The Business Times |
Familiar Names to Kickstart Revamp of Accountancy Sector |
1 September |
The Business Times Online |
Familiar Names to Kickstart Revamp of Accountancy Sector |
September Issue |
Accounting & Business |
No Quick Fixes |
September Issue |
Accountancy and Business Online |
No Quick Fixes |
18 August |
The Straits Times |
CPA Clinic: The Difference Between Provisions and Accruals |
18 August |
The Straits Times Online |
CPA Clinic: The Difference Between Provisions and Accruals |
18 August |
www.newswire1.com |
New Programme for CPAs Up Standards for Singapore Business Setups |
17 August |
www.webnewswire.com |
New Programme for CPAs Up Standards for Singapore Business Setups |
17 August |
www.valuewebindia.com |
New Programme for CPAs Up Standards for Singapore Business Setups |
16 August |
The Straits Times |
Big Bonuses to Prevent Accountants from Jumping Ship |
16 August |
The Straits Times Online |
Big Bonuses to Prevent Accountants from Jumping Ship |
16 August |
Sourcews.com |
ACRA, ICPAS Launch Public Practice Programme for Aspiring Public Accountants |
16 August |
Singapore Government Twitter |
CRA, ICPAS Launch Public Practice Programme for Aspiring Public Accountants |
12 August |
Government Monitor website |
Singapore Launches Public Practice Programme for Accountants |
12 August |
CFO Innovation.com |
Singapore Launches Mandatory Practice Programme for Aspiring Public Accountants |
11 August |
The Business Times |
New Course for Aspiring Public Accountants Launched |
11 August |
The Business Times Online |
New Course for Aspiring Public Accountants Launched |
11 August |
TODAY |
New Requirement as Registration as Public Accountant |
11 August |
TODAY Online |
New Requirement as Registration as Public Accountant |
28 July |
The Gov Monitor |
Singapore Improves Continuing Professional Education For Public Accountants |
25 July |
Channel NewsAsia, MoneyMind |
Corporate Governance |
21 July |
The Straits Times |
Simpler accounting for SMEs likely by 2011 |
21 July |
The Straits Times Online |
Simpler accounting for SMEs likely by 2011 |
16 July |
The Accountant |
ICPAS Surpasses 22,000th member mark |
16 July |
Singapore Law Watch |
Goodwill explained |
14 July |
The Straits Times |
CPA Clinic: Goodwill explained |
14 July |
The Straits Times Online |
CPA Clinic: Goodwill explained |
9 July |
The Business Times Online |
ICPAS hits 22,000 members |
9 July |
Channel NewsAsia Online |
ICPAS membership grows to 22,289 |
9 July |
TODAY |
Rebranded journal unveiled |
9 July |
TODAY online |
Rebranded journal unveiled |
8 July |
VR–Zone online forum |
ICPAS membership grows to 22,289 |
9 July |
The Business Times |
ICPAS hits 22,000 members |
5 July |
eFinancialcareers |
Memo from staff to banks: you can stuff your current salary rises, we want even more money |
1 July |
Asiaviews.org |
Banking on Accountants |
25 June |
jobscentral.com.sg |
Finance professionals are taking home more pay but still feel unhappy |
24 June |
Asia views.org |
Banking on Accountants |
24 June |
The Business Times |
Despite salary hikes, some still feel underpaid |
24 June |
The Business Times Online |
Despite salary hikes, some still feel underpaid |
24 June |
The Straits Times |
Accountants lured to banks by higher pay |
24 June |
The Straits Times Online |
Accountants lured to banks by higher pay |
24 June |
Lianhe Zaobao |
Compared to HK, Japan, Australia, NZ, Local financial professionals least satisfied with salary package |
24 June |
Lianhe Zaobao Online |
Compared to HK, Japan, Australia, NZ, Local financial professionals least satisfied with salary package |
24 June |
Today |
Banking on accountants |
24 June |
Today Online |
Banking on accountants |
23 June |
Channel NewsAsia, Singapore Business Tonight (TV) |
ICPAS says 25% of accounting move to bank jobs in past months |
23 June |
Channel NewsAsia Online |
ICPAS says 25% of accounting move to bank jobs in past months |
23 June |
Channel NewsAsia Twitter |
25% of Accountants move to bank jobs in past months |
23 June |
Friend Feed (online) |
25% of Accountants move to bank jobs in past months |
23 June |
VR Zone (online) |
ICPAS says 25% of Accountants move to bank jobs in past months |
17 June |
The Straits Times |
Er resigns from one of 12 company boards |
17 June |
The Straits Times Online |
Er resigns from one of 12 company boards |
4 June |
The Business Times |
Restating DPU figures after a rights issue |
4 June |
The Business Times Online |
Restating DPU figures after a rights issue |
June |
Accountancy and Business |
Ready for Revolution |
June |
Accountancy and Business Online |
Ready for Revolution |
29 May |
The Business Times Weekend |
Leading lights in Corporate Singapore |
29 May |
The Business Times Online |
Leading lights in Corporate Singapore |
18 May |
The Business Times |
Working for effective corporate governance |
18 May |
The Business Times Online |
Working for effective corporate governance |
18 May |
Sourcews.com |
ICPAS launches Singapore’s first accreditation body for tax professionals |
18 May |
Tax Pros website |
Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals |
18 May |
Source Ws Twitter |
ICPAS launches Singapore’s first accreditation body for tax professionals |
18 May |
International Tax Review |
Official body established for Singapore tax professionals |
12 May |
The Straits Times |
CPA Clinic: Options to close local firms |
12 May |
The Straits Times Online |
CPA Clinic: Options to close local firms |
11 May |
The Business Times |
Keppel, SingTel big winners at Singapore Corporate Awards |
11 May |
The Business Times Online |
Keppel, SingTel big winners at Singapore Corporate Awards |
10 May |
Lianhe Zaobao |
IPOs are faced with double danger |
10 May |
Lianhe Zaobao Online |
IPOs are faced with double danger |
9 May |
Lianhe Zaobao |
Protecting Investors’ Interests Through Corporate Governance |
9 May |
Lianhe Zaobao Online |
Protecting Investors’ Interests Through Corporate Governance |
9 May |
The Government Monitor (Online) |
Singapore Moves Forward To Develop Global Accountancy Sector |
8 May |
The Straits Times |
ICPAS aims high for excellence |
8 May |
The Straits Times Online |
ICPAS aims high for excellence |
8 May |
The Straits Times |
Big changes ahead for accountancy industry |
8 May |
The Straits Times Online |
Big changes ahead for accountancy industry |
8 May |
Today |
Accountancy recommendations accepted |
8 May |
Today Online |
Accountancy recommendations accepted |
8 May |
The Business Times Weekend |
MOF accepts proposals to develop accountancy sector |
8 May |
The Business Times Online |
MOF accepts proposals to develop accountancy sector |
8 May |
Berita Harian |
Launch of SIATP |
8 May |
Berita Harian Online |
Launch of SIATP |
8 May |
The Business Times Weekend |
Accreditation for tax professionals |
8 May |
The Business Times Online |
Accreditation for tax professionals |
8 May |
Lianhe Zaobao |
Accreditation for tax professionals |
8 May |
Lianhe Zaobao Online |
Accreditation for tax professionals |
7 May |
Singapore Business Tonight, Channel NewsAsia (TV) |
Govt accepts key recommendations of Committee to Develop Accountancy Sector |
7 May |
938 Live |
Finance Ministry accepts recommendations for accountancy sector, launching first accreditation body for tax professionals |
7 May |
Channel NewsAsia Online |
Govt accepts key recommendations of Committee to Develop Accountancy Sector |
7 May |
XinMSN.com |
Finance Ministry accepts recommendations for accountancy sector, launching first accreditation body for tax professionals |
7 May |
Hardwarezone.com |
Govt accepts key recommendations of Committee to Develop Accountancy Sector |
4 May |
CFO Innovation.com |
Singapore: Building a Nation of CFOs and CPAs |
28 April |
The Business Times |
First role of a board: growing the pie |
28 April |
The Business Times Online |
First role of a board: growing the pie |
April Issue |
Accounting and Business |
Thinking Bigger |
21 April |
Singapore Business Review (Online) |
ICPAS launches online knowledge centres on accountancy, business |
21 April |
Sourcews.com |
ACRA and ICPAS seek public feedback on the introduction of a proposed Public Practice Programme for Public Accountants in Singapore |
21 April |
The Business Times |
ICPAS sets up 4 accountancy, business websites |
21 April |
The Business Times Online |
ICPAS sets up 4 accountancy, business websites |
20 April |
The Business Times |
Deloitte’s Ernest Kan re-elected ICPAS head |
20 April |
The Business Times Online |
Deloitte’s Ernest Kan re-elected ICPAS head |
20 April |
The Straits Times Online |
Two New Members for Public Accountants Council |
20 April |
The Straits Times |
Two New Members for Public Accountants Council |
20 April |
Singapore Law Watch (Online) |
Two new members for public accountants council |
20 April |
SGInfoMap Twitter |
Deloitte’s Ernest Kan re-elected ICPAS head |
19 April |
CFO Innovation (Online) |
Singapore Seeks Feedback on Proposed Public Practice Programme for Public Accountants |
19 April |
Channel NewsAsia Online |
ACRA seeking public feedback on 3-day course for accountants |
19 April |
The Business Times |
KPMG to get a new chief in October |
19 April |
The Business Times Online |
KPMG to get a new chief in October |
16 April |
The Business Times |
ACRA to promote good corporate governance |
16 April |
The Business Times Online |
ACRA to promote good corporate governance |
16 April |
The Straits Times |
Softer way to get firms to buck up |
16 April |
The Straits Times Online |
Softer way to get firms to buck up |
16 April |
Lianhe ZaoBao |
CDAS Proposes 10 Recommendations To Raise Accountancy Standards and Services |
April 16 |
The Business Times |
Three-Pronged Approach to Raise Audit Bar |
April 16 |
The Business Times Online |
Three-Pronged Approach to Raise Audit Bar |
15 April |
Asiaone |
Proposal to help accountants serve global clients |
14 April |
My Paper |
Proposal to help accountants serve global clients |
14 April |
The Business Times |
Accountancy seeks higher new balance |
14 April |
The Business Times Online |
Accountancy seeks higher new balance |
14 April |
The Straits Times |
Steps to boost accountancy industry |
14 April |
The Straits Times Online |
Steps to boost accountancy industry |
14 April |
The Straits Times |
CPA Clinic: Financial reporting tailored to SME needs |
14 April |
The Straits Times Online |
CPA Clinic: Financial reporting tailored to SME needs |
8 April |
My Paper |
A winning choice in accountancy |
27 March |
The Straits Times |
Fight for Talent Heats Up in Finance Sector |
27 March |
The Straits Times Online |
Fight for Talent Heats Up in Finance Sector |
24 March |
The Straits Times |
CPA Clinic: Putting good corporate governance into practice |
24 March |
The Straits Times Online |
CPA Clinic: Putting good corporate governance into practice |
22 March |
The Business Times |
Accounting to Get Degree of Change |
22 March |
The Business Times Online |
Accounting to Get Degree of Change |
21 March |
The Straits Times |
New rules will affect UOB more |
21 March |
Asiaone |
New rules will affect UOB more |
21 March |
The Straits Times |
Tighter rules for boards of banks and insurers |
21 March |
Asiaone |
Tighter rules for boards of banks and insurers |
16 March |
The Business Times |
Uphold Integrity of Corporate Governance (ICPAS Letter to Editor) |
15 March |
The Straits Times |
Factor In Country Risk When Operating Abroad |
15 March |
The Straits Times Online |
Factor In Country Risk When Operating Abroad |
12 March |
The Business Times |
Statutory Audits Are not Fraud Detection Exercises |
2 March |
Lianhe ZaoBao |
Building-tax scheme hotly debated at Post Budget Roundtable |
2 March |
The Straits Times |
New tax scheme gets airing at event |
2 March |
The Business Times |
New building-tax scheme panned at roundtable |
2 March |
The Business Times Online |
New building-tax scheme panned at roundtable |
2 March |
Today |
Business leaders express Budget concerns |
2 March |
Today Online |
Business leaders express Budget concerns |
2 March |
Lushhomemedia |
New building-tax scheme panned at roundtable |
2 March |
Singapore Business Tonight, Channel NewsAsia (TV) |
5. Business leaders express concerns about some budget initiatives ahead of debate |
2 March |
Channel NewsAsia Online |
5. Business leaders express concerns about some budget initiatives ahead of debate |
15 February |
Channel NewsAsia |
World Expo 2010 Forum "Volunteerism As a Way of Life" |
9 February |
The Business Times |
Accountancy sector poised for a shake-up |
9 February |
The Business Times Online |
Accountancy sector poised for a shake-up |
9 February |
The Business Times |
Review of audit exemption cap could shrink client pool |
9 February |
The Business Times Online |
Review of audit exemption cap could shrink client pool |
5 February |
The Straits Times |
From the boardroom to the heartland |
December |
IFAC online |
ICPAS Accountancy Convention and IAAER World Congress |
Date |
Media |
Headline |
25 November |
ZDNet Asia (Online) |
Pre-adoption key to smooth cloud rollout |
27 June |
Asiaone |
Finance industry pay weathers the storm |
27 June |
Asiaone |
Finance accounting talent still in demand despite hiring cuts |
25 June |
The Business Times |
Finance industry pay weathers the storm |
25 June |
MyPaper |
Big jump for accountants |
25 June |
The Straits Times |
Finance, accounting talent still in demand despite hiring cuts |
24 June |
HROnline |
Salary levels for finance and accounting hold steady |
18 June |
IR |
Singapore company directors improving says study |
11 June |
Lianhe Zaobao |
ICPAS Fork Out $1.5mil to Help Members Train |
11 June |
The Straits Times |
Aiming for Global CPA Qualification |
11 June |
TODAY |
Training help for two Singapore Sectors |
10 June |
The Straits Times |
NMPs hopefuls from all walks of life |
5 June |
Lianhe Zaobao |
73 percent male takes top positions in female dominated accounting industry |
5 June |
TODAY |
Accounting for the differences |
5 June |
The Business Times |
Law to get women into top posts not the answer |
4 June |
ST Breaking News |
Don't make gender an issue |
25 May |
938LIVE |
Singapore accounting professionals less pessimistic about economy |
16 May |
TODAY |
Schips under the spotlight |
24 April |
The Straits Times |
Accounting body 'will see change' |
24 April |
Lianhe Zaobao and zaobao.com |
Singapore Corporate Awards - OKP Holdings bags 2 awards |
24 April |
Lianhe Zaobao |
S'pore Corporate Awards – OKP wins two big awards |
16 April |
TODAY and TODAYonline |
An improved version of reports |
16 April |
The Straits Times |
Analysis of failed firms did not cover Singapore |
11 April |
The Business Times |
A Sarbanes-Oxley regime for S’pore? |
10 April |
AsiaOne |
CEO pay structures baffle public |
9 April |
TODAY and TODAYonline |
Detailed disclosure a must |
6 April |
Singapore Law Watch (Online), TODAY and TODAYonline |
Why so coy about exec's pay? |
3 April |
The Business Times |
Call for vigilance against “creative accounting” |
3 April |
The Straits Times |
Auditors urged to be vigilant in downturn |
2 April |
938LIVE |
Crisis has put pressure on accountants to be more vigilant in their audits |
2 April |
Channel NewsAsia and channelnewsasia.com |
Financial reporting facing valuation challenge in uncertain times |
30 March |
Lianhe Zaobao |
Should independent directors bear responsibility for the problems with Singapore-listed China companies? |
30 March |
Share Junction (Online Forum), The Straits Times |
S-chips under greater scrutiny |
22 March |
AsiaOne |
SGX flags hot spots for company boards |
20 March |
TODAY |
SGX calls for extra checks |
20 March |
The Straits Times |
SGX calls for vigilance to spot scandal risks |
20 March |
The Business Times |
Auditors can do more to deter and detect fraud |
20 March |
The Business Times |
SGX flags hot spots for company boards |
16 March |
channelnewsasia.com |
ACRA highlights areas of concern for auditors |
5 March |
IR Magazine (UK) |
Singapore audit committees lack expertise |
4 March |
Yahoo! Malaysia News, Yahoo! Philippines News, and Yahoo! Singapore News |
Many company audit committee members have no financial qualifications: survey |
4 March |
The Business Times |
Audit panel members may not have what it takes |
4 March |
TODAY and TODAYonline |
Does experience really count?: |
4 March |
Lianhe Zaobao and zaobao.com |
ICPAS Vice-President: Listed company audit committees should have more accounting and finance trained members |
4 March |
The Straits Times |
Many audit committee members lack qualifications |
3 March |
MediaCorp Channel U News World @ 11 |
Many listed company audit committee members lack financial qualifications: ICPAS survey |
3 March |
Channel NewsAsia and channelnewsasia.com |
Many company audit committee members have no financial qualifications: survey |
26 February |
The Business Times and Singapore Law Watch (Online) |
Small CPA firms urged to merge and go global |
17 February |
Central News Agency Online (Taiwan) |
Most Singaporean accountants pessimistic about economic outlook |
17 February |
The Straits Times |
Accountants moderately pessimistic over economy |
17 February |
The Business Times |
Accountants bearish on economy: ICPAS survey |
17 February |
Lianhe Zaobao |
Accountants pessimistic about economic outlook |
16 February |
The Business Times |
IPO candidates challenged by volatile market |
16 February |
Channel NewsAsia and channelnewsasia.com |
Business confidence survey of accountants paints bleak picture |
16 February |
938LIVE |
Accounting professionals expect economic conditions to worsen: Survey |
7 January |
AsiaOne |
Concerns over CFO quitting |
5 January |
The Straits Times |
Concerns over CFO quitting |