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Introduction
ISCA believes professional communities should evolve alongside the people they serve.
The Experienced Professional Pathway is designed for experienced professionals who may not come through the traditional CA (Singapore) route, but who contribute meaningfully to business, leadership, education and the broader economy. Through this pathway, eligible professionals can become part of the ISCA community under one of three dedicated membership categories:
Which pathway best describes you?
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ISCA Member (Academic)
For teaching faculty and academic leaders. Strengthen your connection with industry while helping shape the future of the profession.
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ISCA Member (Business)
For business leaders and enterprise builders. Build meaningful connections with a trusted professional community while staying connected to emerging business and governance developments.
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ISCA Member (Public Sector)
For professionals serving public trust and governance. Strengthen professional connection and contribute to stronger governance and stewardship across the public sector ecosystem.
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About the Pathway
For teaching faculty and academic leaders.
- You shape curriculum. You influence future talent. You help students understand the role of the profession in business and society.
- ISCA Member (Academic) is designed for academics and teaching faculty in business, accounting, finance and related disciplines who want stronger connection with the profession and the broader business ecosystem.
Suitable for:
- Lecturers and senior lecturers
- Professors and associate professors
- Programme directors and academic leaders
- Teaching faculty in business and accounting disciplines
- Academics involved in curriculum and talent development
Eligibility:
- Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant teaching, academic leadership or equivalent professional experience experience in business, accounting, finance or related disciplines
What you gain:
- Visible affiliation as ISCA Member (Academic)
- Access to ISCA’s professional community and network opportunities for thought leadership and speaking engagements
- Dialogue with business leaders, regulators and practitioners
- Opportunities for collaboration on curriculum, research and case studies
- Student engagement and profession awareness initiatives
- Invitations to selected ISCA events and networking platforms
Why join?
- Strengthen your connection with industry while helping shape the future of the profession.
For business leaders and enterprise builders.
- Businesses today operate in a rapidly changing environment shaped by technology, sustainability, governance and global competition.
- ISCA Member (Business) is designed for enterprise leaders who want access to a trusted professional network and stronger engagement with the business and accountancy ecosystem.
Suitable for:
- CEOs and senior executives
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Business owners and managing directors
- C-suite leaders
- Practice leaders and senior partners leaders driving business growth and transformation
Eligibility:
- Applicants should have at least 5 years of managerial or leadership experience experience leading businesses, enterprises, organisations or practices
What you gain:
- Visible affiliation as ISCA Member (Business)
- Access to ISCA’s business and professional network
- Curated business forums and leadership conversations insights on governance, finance, sustainability and business trends
- Opportunities to connect with regulators, professional leaders and peers
- Invitations to selected ISCA networking and leadership events
- Access to ecosystem partnerships and industry dialogue
Why join?
- Build meaningful connections with a trusted professional community while staying connected to emerging business and governance developments.
For professionals serving public trust and governance.
- Strong public sector finance and governance are essential to public trust, accountability and stewardship.
- ISCA Member (Public Sector) is designed for professionals working across public sector finance, governance, policy and stewardship roles.
Suitable for:
- Finance and accounting professionals in ministries and agencies
- Professionals in statutory boards and government linked entities
- Governance and audit professionals
- Policy and stewardship leaders
- Professionals involved in public accountability and resource management
Eligibility:
- Applicants should have at least 5 years of managerial or leadership experience experience in public sector finance, accounting, governance, policy or stewardship roles
What you gain:
- Visible affiliation as ISCA Member (Public Sector)
- Access to cross sector engagement and professional dialogue
- Insights on governance, stewardship and public finance developments
- Opportunities to connect with peers, business leaders and thought leaders
- Invitations to selected ISCA events and networking platforms
- Access to a broader professional ecosystem beyond the public sector
Why join?
- Strengthen professional connection and contribute to stronger governance and stewardship across the public sector ecosystem.
Why Join ISCA
More than a membership, ISCA is a trusted professional community that connects professionals across business, academia, leadership and public service. As an ISCA member, you become part of a wider ecosystem focused on:
Important Information
Clear distinction from CA (Singapore)
Members admitted through the Experienced Professional Pathway:
- are not conferred the CA (Singapore) designation
- are not permitted to use “CA” or “Chartered Accountant” in any form
- are part of a distinct non-regulatory membership category under ISCA
- Members will not have voting rights
- Members will not be required to fulfil CPE requirements
- Members remain subject to applicable ISCA membership terms and conditions
The pathway is intended to broaden professional participation and strengthen ecosystem engagement while preserving the standing and integrity of the CA (Singapore) designation
Join a professional community that grows with you.
The future of the profession is broader, more connected and more collaborative. Join ISCA and be part of a professional community built on trust, relevance and meaningful connection.
How to Apply
Select “Member (ISCA) — Experience Route”
Choose the segment that best fits your experience
Upload supporting documents
- NRIC/Passport
- Latest Resume (with brief write-up on your relevant experience, job position, employment start and end dates), or, a link to your updated LinkedIn profile/professional online profile
Submit application and payment
Receive outcome notification
Membership Fees
SGD100 Application fee (before GST)
SGD300 Annual fee (before GST)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Members admitted through this pathway are not conferred the CA (Singapore) designation.
Applicants may submit any of the following supporting documents to demonstrate their relevant professional experience:
- A link to, or screenshot of, their updated LinkedIn profile or other relevant professional online profile; or
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé.