ISCA Committees

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee (EXCO) comprises the office bearers as appointed by the Council and acts as the executive arm of the Council. 

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

The Nominations Committee assists the Council in sourcing and identifying candidates for internal and external appointments including candidates for election to the Council. It reviews and makes recommendations to the Council on the appointments to various ISCA committees.

AI TASKFORCE

The AI Taskforce is a dedicated group within the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) that spearheads its AI for Accountancy Industry (AI for AI) initiative helping the accountancy industry understand, adopt, and harness artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively.

AUDITING AND ASSURANCE STANDARDS COMMITTEE

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Committee (AASC) develops Singapore’s auditing and assurance standards and monitors standards-related policy and implementation issues, giving consideration to the need for guidance. AASC also takes a lead role in advocating the views of the profession in Singapore to influence the development of international standards.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the financial statements through its oversight of the Institute’s financial reporting process, the internal control system and the audit function.

Another role of the committee includes the review of the annual financial statements prior to approval by the Council, as well as the evaluation of significant findings arising from the audit.

BANKING & FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Banking and Finance Committee works closely with the banks and financial institutions as well as regulatory authorities to address accounting, auditing and regulatory issues affecting the banking and finance industry. This typically involves deliberating and providing comments on proposed changes in accounting and auditing standards as well as regulatory requirements affecting the industry.

It also collaborates with various regulatory authorities for the issue of guidance on additional procedures to be performed by the auditors in connection with industry-specific reporting requirements and on the form and content of such reports.

CHARITY ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE

The Charity Accounting Committee seeks to play a part in helping to enhance the productivity, operational efficiency and management capabilities of the charity sector, especially in the area of accounting and governance of the charities.

The CFO Committee provides guidance on initiatives to foster the development of finance professionals and promote the relevance of having finance professionals who are CA (Singapore). The Committee also provides direction and gathers feedback on relevant issues including new laws, regulations, standards and guidelines affecting finance professionals.

CORPORATE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Corporate Finance Committee works closely with regulatory authorities, corporate finance and investment banking organisations to address issues relating to corporate finance. This typically involves seeking the views of relevant stakeholders and providing inputs on matters pertaining to accounting and auditing standards, consultations papers to international standard setters and regulatory requirements affecting the profession.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

A key objective of the Corporate Governance and Risk Management Committee is to stress the importance of corporate governance and risk management issues, as well as promote fairness, transparency and accountability in the conduct of business to our members and the general public.

DO GOOD TASKFORCE

The Do Good Taskforce evaluates and reviews donation requests, ensuring alignment with ISCA's mandate and strategic objectives. The Taskforce focuses on supporting both the professional community and underprivileged and disadvantaged individuals, including families, children and youths, the elderly, disabled individuals, those needing a second chance, and those pursuing education in the accounting field.

ETHICS COMMITTEE

The Ethics Committee adapts and adopts the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the IESBA for the Institute’s use as the ISCA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics. It also aims to provide support to help address ethical issues faced by professional accountants in business and to raise awareness and promote acceptance of the Ethics Committee’s ethical standards and guidance among stakeholders.

FINANCIAL FORENSIC ACCOUNTING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

The Financial Forensic Accounting Oversight Committee provides oversight over the governance of the ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting (FFA) Qualification which includes considering, advising, approving and endorsing policies, guidelines and procedures in relation to the administration of the Qualification. The Committee also advises and endorses the professional competencies of the ISCA Financial Forensic Professional credential applicants.

FINANCIAL REPORTING COMMITTEE

The Financial Reporting Committee proactively engages industry groups and other organisations on financial reporting topics and issues in Singapore. Robust discussions are also held by the Committee and its subcommittees on emerging topics and issues. The Committee also reaches out to the accounting profession to raise public awareness and issue guidance to assist the professional in overcoming application challenges of accounting standards.

INSURANCE COMMITTEE

The Insurance Committee advises the Institute on accounting and auditing matters relating to the insurance industry. It also works with both regulatory authorities and insurance associations on such matters, and where appropriate, makes recommendations on such matters to the regulatory bodies.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Committee is responsible for reviewing existing admission requirements and membership matters. It makes recommendations to the Council on the admission of new members, membership reclassifications, resignations and reinstatements as well as advises the Council on related membership matters from time to time.

PUBLIC PRACTICE COMMITTEE

The Public Practice Committee (PPC) deals with issues relating to the public accounting profession, especially matters affecting Small and Medium Practices (SMPs); participates in dialogue sessions with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and other relevant authorities, and assists in other related ad hoc assignments.

SINGAPORE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATION LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEES

The  Learning and Assessment Committees are formed to support the oversight and quality assurance of the curriculum and examinations of the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) and report to the ACRA's Professional Education Council.

SINGAPORE MONITORING COMMITTEE

The role of the Singapore Monitoring Committee (SMC) is to develop and maintain a process of submitting, on behalf of ASEAN citizens who are members of ISCA [CA (Singapore) and Associate (ISCA)], applications to be approved as ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants (ASEAN CPA) under the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Accountancy Services.

STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The Strategy and Investment Committee recommends to Council the Institute’s strategic framework, including goals and objectives and strategic plans, and evaluate investments, acquisitions, divestitures and capital allocation decisions in line with the Institute’s strategic direction and risk tolerance. The Committee also oversees the selection and appointment of external investment fund managers and evaluates and monitors the performance of the funds.

ISCA Strengthening Financial Reporting Taskforce

The Strengthening Financial Reporting Taskforce aims to review and recommend ways to strengthen Singapore’s financial reporting in support of trusted capital markets and sustainable value creation. 

SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE

The Sustainability and Climate Change Committee promotes the relevance of sustainability, climate change and related advances to business strategy and the accountant’s role in advancing these agenda. It also furthers the adoption of quality sustainability reporting and advocates Singapore’s interests in relation to sustainability reporting standards and requirements.

ISCA Voluntary Compliance Programme Panel

The Voluntary Compliance Programme (VCP) Panel plays a pivotal role in providing advice and inputs to the ISCA VCP, a voluntary programme for firms to demonstrate compliance with the quality management standards. The VCP Panel will lend robustness and credibility to the output of the ISCA VCP. 

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) was established in June 2012 with a view to contribute to the strategy, operations and initiatives of ISCA from the perspectives of our young members who are 35 years and below. New initiatives will be rolled out to further reach and engage this target group.