ABOUT PROGRAM

The Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification® (SCAQ) Programme is the official path to achieving the prestigious Chartered Accountant of Singapore (CA Singapore) designation which is a mark of professional excellence in accounting. The SCAQ programme is administered by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), ensuring that candidates meet the high standards required of the profession.

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants was established in Singapore in 1963. ISCA supports its members with essential resources, development opportunities, and guidance to uphold the highest standards in the accounting profession.

Noesis is the first Registered Learning Organisation outside Singapore appointed to deliver the Integrative Business Solutions (IB) Module Preparatory Course under the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification® (SCAQ) Programme. Through the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between ISCA and CPA Australia, as well as the ACCA-CA (Singapore) Pathway, eligible members can now attain the CA (Singapore) designation by completing a single module of Integrative Business Solutions (IB)

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

To be eligible for the SCAQ Integrative Business (IB) Module, candidates must meet one of the following criteria

  • Candidates must be a full member of CPA Australia, or
  • Be a full member of ACCA with less than 10 years of membership, or
  • Have completed the following with ACCA:
    • Ethics and Professionalism modules
    • 4 technical modules
    • At least 2 years of relevant practical experience by the time they sit for the
      IB module examination.

All candidates are required to meet this requirement by submitting the REPC via the Candidate Portal during IB enrolling

PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE (PWE)

Practical Experience is a key component of the Professional Programme and candidates must meet the following criterias:

Core Work and Experience
(Minimum 3 full years)
At least 450 Working Days
(In an Accredited Training Organisation recognised by ISCA)

For detailed requirements, please refer to the Candidate Handbook.

The Singapore CA certification offers wide career options.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Intake Period Compulsory Modules Exam Session Study Mode
March / September ISCA Integrative
Business Solutions (IB)
June / December KL Face-to-Face (KLF) / Online

The preparatory course includes 30 hours of lecture and revision classes, class materials, and one mock exam (4 hours) conducted outside class hours

EXAM STRUCTURE

Exam Mode Assessment Type Format Duration
Remote
Proctored
E-Examination
100% Written Examination Open-book,Case Study
4 elements in report format)
4 hours 30 minutes

IMPORTANT PROGRAMME DATES

The following schedule applies to candidates enrolling for the December 2025 exam session.

Activity Timeline
New Candidate Application (SCAQ) All year round
Ethics & Professionalism Module Enrolment 1 July 2025 – 30 September 2025
Examination Enrolment Window* 1 July 2025 – 30 September 2025
*All enrollments are subject to official confirmation from ISCA.
Module Integrative Business Solutions (IB) Exam Date
Exam Date 1 December 2025 (Mon)
Time 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Results Release To be advised
Appeal Deadline To be advised
Appeal Outcome Within 7 working days upon submission

FEE STRUCTURE

Course Fees
Registration Fee MYR 500 SGD 150
Course Fee (IB Module) MYR 5,000 SGD 1,520
**MYR fees are subject to an 8% SST charge
ISCA Exam Fee
Professional Programme Module Examination SGD 1,062.75 per module
Professional Programme Examination (Re-sit) SGD 545.00
Professional Programme Module Exemption Fee SGD 545.00
One-time Application Fee SGD 109.00
Annual Candidature Fee (due 30 June annually) SGD 109.00 per year
Late Examination Enrolment Fee SGD 109.00 per module
Request for Examination Deferment Fee SGD 109.00 per module
Examination Results Appeal Fee SGD 163.50 per module

UNIVERSITY DISCOUNT

University Discount List for Year 2025/2026 (KL & SG)

LECTURER PROFILES

Noesis prides itself on the quality of its lecturers across all programs. Below are profiles of some of our distinguished faculty members.

TIMETABLE

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