Singapore accountants 'unprepared for the future'
Study finds them unready to handle demands imposed by digital technology, new business models and other factors
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Michelle Quah
Singapore
ACCOUNTING and finance professionals in Singapore are far from ready for the challenges of the future, and the supporting infrastructure is just as ill-prepared, say the findings of a new study.
The study, commissioned by global professional accounting body CPA Australia in partnership with global professional services firm EY, says Singapore-based finance leaders are not prepared for future job demands that will surface amid the expected disruptions in the economy.
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