Singapore Eases Requirements To Register As A Public Accountant

Gov Monitor, 30 Sep 2010
From 1 October 2010, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) will recognize international experience in auditing for the purpose of satisfying the practical experience required for registration as a public accountant. This will facilitate the registration of experienced internationally trained auditors in Singapore.
Under the revised requirements prescribed under the Accountants (Public Accountants) Rules, the Public Accountants Oversight Committee (PAOC) of ACRA may recognise up to two of the required three years of international practical experience in auditing of financial statements if the experience meets the evaluation criteria. Full story