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Accountancy and Financial Management
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ccountancy and financial management qualifications open doors to career opportunities in various organisations, from the “Big Four” to smaller accountancy firms, as well as corporations and the public sector. In recent years, businesses have embraced cloud accounting software and applications to increase efficiency for accounting and financial management. As a result, accounting professionals are often encouraged to upskill constantly to pick up data analysis and be well-versed in digital accounting. Accounting firms offer a diversity of services, such as consulting, assurance, risk assessment, corporate recovery, tax and forensic accounting, aside from the customary accounting and auditing services. Because of this, employers are constantly on the lookout for candidates with good analytical skills, are meticulous and have an ability to convey financial data clearly. Graduate accountants often join firms as trainees and will be required to take professional qualifications to enhance themselves. It is mandatory to go through the Singapore Qualification Programme (Singapore QP) in order to practise as a chartered accountant here.
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Assurance management Auditing Financial consulting Risk assessment Tax consulting
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