The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has announced a new AI Fluency Programme aimed at equipping Singapore’s 120,000-strong accountancy sector with essential AI skills. Supported by a $1 million investment from ISCA’s $2m Artificial Intelligence for Accountancy Industry (AI for AI) initiative, the programme is designed to help non-tech professionals in accounting and corporate finance become proficient AI users, thereby transforming workflows and focusing on higher-value tasks.
Unveiled at the ISCA Conference by Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development, the programme is set to roll out in 2026. It forms part of ISCA’s broader AI for AI initiative, which is built on three pillars: Learn AI, Govern AI, and Apply AI. This holistic approach aims to help the accountancy sector understand, adopt, and apply AI responsibly.
The AI Fluency Programme will be delivered online through engaging, bite-sized modules, with over 50% of the content focused on practical applications in accounting, auditing, and finance. Participants will earn Continuing Professional Education hours and an ISCA digital badge upon completion. Teo Ser Luck, President of ISCA, emphasised the importance of the initiative, stating, “By equipping them to learn, govern and apply AI responsibly, we are preparing the profession to thrive in an era where human judgement and digital intelligence work hand in hand.”
The initiative also includes the development of a Responsible Artificial Intelligence Framework in Accountancy, in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, to ensure ethical AI use. Additionally, ISCA will establish an AI Nexus to facilitate collaboration and innovation among accountants, technology providers, and educators.
The AI for AI initiative underscores ISCA’s commitment to building an AI-enabled profession, ensuring accountants remain trusted, relevant, and ready for the future.
