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How to apply for ISCA Forensic Financial Professional (ISCA FFP)

ISCA members or applicants who successfully complete the ISCA FFAQ may apply for the ISCA FFP credential. To apply for the ISCA FFP credential, one will first have to be an ISCA member and satisfy the following membership and experience requirements:

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Membership Requirments
  • Existing ISCA members who have maintained ISCA membership in good standing and complied with the CPE requirements with no outstanding complaints or disciplinary proceedings; or
  • Non-ISCA members will need to apply for Associate membership and be admitted as Associate (Specialist)
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Credential fees payable

First Year

Application fee (Fee including GST)

$109

The S$109 ISCA FFP application fee is non-refundable, regardless of outcome or withdrawal after submission.

Subsequent Year(s)

(Fees including GST)Membership Subscription FeeISCA FFP Credential FeeTotal Annual Fee
Category 
Associate$218$109$327
Associate (Specialist)$218$109$327
CA (Singapore) or FCA (Singapore)$457.80$109$566.80
CA (Singapore) or FCA (Singapore) who is a Public Accountant$893.80$109$1,002.80

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Create an account or log in to your account on ISCA eServices Portal
  2. Fill up the online application form
  3. Upload a copy of the following supporting documents:
    • NRIC/FIN/Passport (for non-members)
    • Signed character references form (non-members)
    • Latest resume
    • Employment testimonials (covering at least 3 years of financial forensic related duties)
    • Deed poll (if applicable)
  4. Payment and application submission
    • We will notify you of the outcome within 8 to 10 weeks upon submission of all necessary supporting documents and payment.
The ISCA FFP is a specialist professional credential that recognises individuals with demonstrated competence in financial forensic-related work.
As financial crime, fraud, misconduct and investigative matters become more complex, organisations increasingly value professionals who can apply structured financial forensic knowledge and professional judgement in practice. Having the ISCA FFP credential signals relevant capability and professional recognition in this specialised field.
Yes. ISCA members may apply directly. Non-members will need to be admitted as an ISCA Associate (Specialist) to hold and maintain the credential.
Applicants who have successfully completed the ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting Qualification (FFAQ) programme and meet ISCA’s membership and experience requirements.

Relevant experience may include work undertaken in financial forensic-related fields, including:

  1. Anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance
  2. Commercial disputes
  3. Fraud, misconduct and corruption investigations
  4. Cybercrime/ digital forensics/ forensic technology
  5. Expert determination
  6. Financial crime prevention and detection
  7. Fraud and regulatory compliance
  8. Funds and assets tracing
  9. Insurance claims investigations
  10. Professional negligence
  11. Tax fraud investigations
  12. Valuations
Experienced professionals with substantial and relevant financial forensic-related experience, but whose background may not align fully with the standard pathway, are welcome to contact ISCA for guidance on their eligibility for the ISCA FFP credential. All applications will be considered in accordance with ISCA’s prevailing admission and assessment requirements.
No. Eligible individuals must submit a separate application for the ISCA FFP credential and satisfy the prevailing membership and experience requirements.
Credential holders must maintain ISCA membership in good standing, pay the annual credential renewal fee, complete 8 sustainability-related CPE hours each year and comply with the Institute (membership and fees) rules and ISCA Code of Conduct and Ethics. In the event that these requirements are not satisfied, the credential will be revoked and reinstatement requirements must be met to regain the credential. More information on CPE requirements can be found here. 

ISCA members who are holders of the ISCA FFP credential may use the credential title in their name card as indicated below: 

  • Fellow Chartered Accountant of Singapore: "FCA (Singapore), ISCA FFP"
  • Chartered Accountant of Singapore: "CA (Singapore), ISCA FFP"
  • Associate (ISCA): "ISCA FFP"
  • Associate (Specialist): "ISCA FFP"