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Singapore CA Qualification

SCAQ Candidate Essentials

Supporting you throughout your Singapore CA Qualification examination journey — enrolment, learning resources, study support and exam preparation, in one place.

December 2026 Enrolment Open: 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 June 2026 Results Release: 21 Aug 2026, 10.00 am

Official Telegram Channel

Announcements, reminders and important updates from the SCAQ team.

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Examination Information

Enrolment periods, timetables, results release and appeals.

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Learning Resources

Study guides, textbooks, workbooks and past year papers.

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Study Support

SCAQ Centre, peer study groups and fireside chat sessions.

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Examination Preparation

Mock exams, Cirrus walkthroughs and exam-day tips.

Get prepared

Need More Help

Reach the SCAQ team about your candidate account or exams.

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Stay Informed

Official Telegram Channel

Join the official Telegram channel for announcements, reminders, and important updates related to the SCAQ programmes and examinations.

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Candidates are encouraged to subscribe to the channel to stay informed of key updates and connect with fellow SCAQ candidates.

Enrolment & Timetables

Examination Information

Enrolment windows, exam day timetables, results and appeal deadlines for the current and upcoming sessions.

December 2026 Examination

Enrolment Open

Enrolment for the December 2026 examinations is open from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

Timings are in GMT+8 (Singapore Time).

Date Foundation Programme Professional Programme
30 Nov Financial Management (FMF)
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Integrative Business Solutions (IB)
9.00 am – 1.30 pm
1 Dec Assurance (ASF)
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Taxation (TX)
9.00 am – 12.15 pm
2 Dec Advanced Financial Reporting (AFF)
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Financial Reporting (FR)
9.00 am – 12.15 pm
3 Dec Principles of Financial Reporting (PFF)
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
4 Dec Singapore Taxation (TXF)
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
7 Dec Accounting for Decision Making (ADF)
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Assurance (AS)
9.00 am – 12.15 pm
8 Dec Business Value, Governance and Risk (BG)
9.00 am – 12.15 pm

June 2026 Examination

Concluded

Enrolment for the June 2026 examinations is closed and the examinations have concluded.

Date Foundation Programme Professional Programme
15 JunFinancial Management (FMF)Integrative Business Solutions (IB)
16 JunPrinciples of Financial Reporting (PFF)Assurance (AS)
17 JunAdvanced Financial Reporting (AFF)Business Value, Governance and Risk (BG)
18 JunAssurance (ASF)Financial Reporting (FR)
19 JunSingapore Taxation (TXF)Taxation (TX)
22 JunAccounting for Decision Making (ADF)

Results and appeals

Examination Results Release Date: 21 August 2026, 10.00 am
Deadline of Appeal on Examination: 26 August 2026
Appeal Outcome: Within 7 working days upon receipt of the appeal form and payment.

Candidates who wish to enrol after the deadline may write in to ISCA at scaq@isca.org.sg. Further information can be found on the ISCA Candidates Portal →

Important notes

  • Requests for late enrolment will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Approval is not guaranteed and remains subject to ISCA's assessment and prevailing policies.
Study Materials

Learning Resources

Learning resources can be accessed via the SCAQ e-Learning Portal through the Singapore CA Qualification Candidate Portal.

Programme / Module Learning Resources
Foundation Programme (FP) Study Guide & Syllabus (Learning Outcomes), Recommended Textbooks, MCQ Practice Papers, Past Year Papers and Examiner's Reports
Professional Programme (AS, BG and FR) SCAQ Syllabus Handbook, Textbook, Workbook, Past Year Papers and Examiner's Reports
Professional Programme (IB) SCAQ Syllabus Handbook, IB Toolkit, Workbook, Past Year Papers and Examiner's Reports
Professional Programme (TX) Study Guide, Singapore Master Tax Guide, Singapore Tax Workbook, Tax Supplement, Past Year Papers and Examiner's Reports

Additional examination resources, such as Advance Information (AI) and Examination Day Documents (EDD), will be released closer to the examination date, where applicable.

Access the Candidate Portal and e-Learning Portal User Guide →

Community & Space

Study Support

SCAQ Centre (ISCA House, Level 3)

The SCAQ Centre was officially launched in May 2024 to offer a dedicated physical space for SCAQ candidates to study and connect with peers for academic support. Access is complimentary for all SCAQ candidates.

The SCAQ Centre is open daily (excluding public holidays) from 9 am to 9 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 6 pm on weekends.

Resource Library @ SCAQ Centre

Recommended textbooks (for the Foundation Programme) are also available for browsing.

Accessing the SCAQ Centre

Download the ISCA mobile app prior to your visit to ISCA House.

Download the SCAQ Centre Access Guide (PDF) →

SCAQ Candidate Sharing Sessions

Coming soon

Separate sessions for Foundation Programme, Professional Programme and Integrative Business Solutions (IB) candidates

Hear directly from fellow SCAQ candidates who have been through the examination journey and gain practical insights to support your own preparation.

In this interactive sharing session, past examination candidates will share their experiences, study approaches, exam preparation strategies, and useful tips they picked up along the way. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and hear first-hand perspectives on navigating the SCAQ examination journey.

Come prepared with your questions, meet your fellow candidates, and take away practical ideas for your next examination!

Choose Your Session

Important: There will be separate registration links for the Foundation Programme, Professional Programme and IB sessions. Please ensure that you register for the correct session.

Foundation Programme  (FP)

Date: 26 September 2026

Venue: 60 Cecil Street, ISCA House, Training Room 3-1, Singapore 049709

Registration link coming soon

Professional Programme (PP)

Date: 26 September 2026

Venue: 60 Cecil Street, ISCA House, Training Room 3-2, Singapore 049709

Registration link coming soon

Integrative Business Solutions (IB)

Date: 26 September 2026

Venue: 60 Cecil Street, ISCA House, Training Room 3-1, Singapore 049709

Registration link coming soon

FP & PP Session Timeline

Following the sharing session, connect with other SCAQ candidates and join module-based breakout groups. It's a great opportunity to exchange study tips, meet candidates taking the same modules, and potentially form your own study group.

Time Session
10.00 am – 10.15 amRegistration
10.15 am – 10.30 amIntroduction of Panelist and session flow
10.30 am – 11.30 amFireside chat and Q&A
11.30 am – 11.45 amClosing and feedback
11.45 am – 12.30 pmBreakout groups for module-specific interactions

IB (Capstone) Session Timeline

Time Session
1.30 pm – 1.45 pmRegistration
1.45 pm – 2.00 pmIntroduction of Panelist and session flow
2.00 pm – 3.00 pmFireside chat and Q&A
3.00 pm – 3.15 pmClosing and feedback
3.15 pm – 4.00 pmNetworking

Stay tuned to the SCAQ Telegram Channel → for updates and registration details.

SCAQ Study Group

Closed

For both Foundation Programme and Professional Programme candidates

Studying with fellow SCAQ candidates is a great way to clarify key concepts, exchange insights, and stay accountable throughout your exam preparations.

Registration has closed.

  • Candidates will get connected via email and new sign-ups will be added to existing study forms.
  • ISCA will make the initial connection via email. Candidates are to arrange to meet and self-manage their study groups thereafter.
Get Ready

Examination Preparation

Are you ready for the upcoming exam? Here are some tips to help you prepare.

1

Learning Support Resources

Refer to the ISCA Study Support page for detailed information on SCAQ guidelines and examination rules before your exam day.

2

Mock Exams and Cirrus Practice

Access PP and FP mock exam papers on the ISCA Study Support page to familiarise yourself with the Cirrus exam platform. The mock exam papers can be found under the "E-Examination & Remote Proctoring" tab on the same page.

3

For Foundation Programme Candidates

Access the SCAQ Foundation Programme MCQ Exam Briefing and practise using the sample MCQ practice papers and study guides available on the Effective June 2026 Exams – FP MCQ Practice Papers page to familiarise yourself with the new MCQ format.

Recommended Foundation Programme textbooks are available for browsing at the SCAQ Centre (ISCA House, Level 3) and may also be purchased. To purchase the recommended textbook for your module, use the Textbook Order link under the Resources tab on the Foundation Programme page →

4

Cirrus Examination Guide and Pre-Exam Briefing

Watch the Cirrus Examination Guide and the SCAQ Pre-Exam Briefing recording for a walkthrough of the Cirrus platform, key features, common issues and important exam requirements.

FP Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) Exam Approach

For Foundation Programme

This video guide is designed to help Foundation Programme candidates understand the approach to the Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) exam format, effective from the June 2026 exams.

Through this guide, candidates will

  • Understand the MCQ exam structure and expectations.
  • Learn how to approach MCQ-style questions effectively.
  • Familiarise themselves with exam techniques to manage time and accuracy.

Watch the MCQ Exam Approach Video →

Candidates are strongly encouraged to watch this video before attempting MCQ practice papers on Cirrus.

Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) Revision Classes

APP candidates may refer to the revision class schedule below for the Assurance (AS) and Business Value, Governance and Risk (BG) modules.

Class Assurance (AS) Module Business Value, Governance and Risk (BG)
Class 1 25 November 2026
Wednesday, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
28 November 2026
Saturday, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Class 2 27 November 2026
Friday, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
28 November 2026
Saturday, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

For more information on the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP), please refer to the APP section under the SCAQ FAQs.

View the SCAQ FAQs →

Important notes

  • Please note that you are required to attend both Class 1 and Class 2 for your selected module.
  • No-show fees apply.
Support

Need More Help?

For enquiries relating to your candidate account, enrolment, exemptions, learning materials or examinations, please email scaq@isca.org.sg using your registered email address.

View the Candidate Portal and User Guides →

For urgent assistance on the day of your examination, please refer to the SCAQ Exam Hotline details provided in your examination instructions.

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