Course Detail(BF061 : Governance for Charities & IPCs)

UTAP Funding, CCF Funding

BF061 : Governance for Charities & IPCs

7.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Classroom

This course is pre-approved for Charities Capability Fund (CCF) funding. Please refer to the Funding tab for more details on Eligibility Criteria and Application Procedures.
 

To reduce the environmental impact and contribute to sustainability efforts, ISCA will contribute our part by eliminating the printing of course materials for selected courses with effect from 2023.

Tips: To make your paperless learning experience more enjoyable, you may bring along a digital device such as a Windows based laptops or tablets to read your online materials during the class. QR code will be provided in the class for you to download the materials in PDF.

Join us and be a Difference Maker!

 

 

This programme previously covered the 2017 Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs . With the annoucement on 4 April 2023, this programme will cover the revised code. 

 

Programme Objective

To provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge to good Governance practices in Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs); discuss the use of tools for the effective discharge and maintenance of Governance practices for compliance with the Code of Governance. Practical guidance and case studies will be discussed.

Programme Outline

  • Obtain an understanding of the key components and the motivations behind the requirements of the Governance in charities and IPCs
  • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders with furtherance of the Governance in charities and IPCs
  • Overview on the new changes to the Code of Governance, revised and issued by Charity Council in 2023
  • Review the adequacy of Governance practices to be in compliance with the established Code of Governance 
  • Use of effective ways to discharge and maintain good Governance practices in charities and IPCs
  • Understand internal auditing and governance review as tools in the discharge and maintenance of Governance practices
  • Reporting the effectiveness of governance system to the Board members and management of the charities and IPCs
  • Practical guidance and case studies

Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

Intended for all professionals who are involved or interested in governance issues related to charities/IPCs. Those who are involved in relevant compliance practices are encouraged to attend.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

26 Jun 2026 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 394.58
For Non-Members: $ 470.88


Programme Facilitator(s)

Team of Professionals (BF061)

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

To find out more on the UTAP funding and support validity period please click here.

Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

 

 

1] CCF Training Grant

Charities Capability Fund (CCF) Training Grant provides co-funding for local training courses to help charities comply with regulatory requirements and build good governance standards.

Period of CCF pre-approval: 25 September 2024  to 16 September 2025

Eligibility Criteria

CCF funding is for eligible charities' staff, sub-committee members, and board members. Staff and sub-committee members must have served in the charity for at least 6 months with an official designation.

CCF Grants Coverage & Quantum

 

Funding Quantum

Nett Course Fees Payable (incl. GST)

Singaporeans/ PRs


 

Member: $315.66

Non-Member: $376.70

(80% of course fee)

Member: $78.92

Non-Member: $94.18

Employment Pass/ Work Permit Holders / S Pass Holders

Member: $236.75

Non-Member: $282.53

(60% of course fee)

Member: $157.83

Non-Member: $188.35

For Pre-approved Courses: Participants will pay the training provider the net course fees (after CCF funding). The training provider will claim the CCF approved funding directly from the CCF Secretariat.

Note:

  • CCF applications are subject to NCSS approval and only Board members/ staff in key governance and management areas with approved CCF applications are eligible for CCF funding.
  • The Applicant with approved CCF application (or “CCF-eligible participant”) pays the amount of course fees less CCF funding to ISCA. Payment can be made by corporate/individual means.
  • The Applicant has to create an ISCA Corporate Account here if they do not have an existing corporate account.

During the Course:

  • CCF-eligible participant to achieve minimum 75% attendance, and pass all assessments, if any.
  • All CCF-eligible participants are to complete a CCF Training Evaluation Form at the end of the course.
  • For course conducted online, CCF-eligible participants are to switch on their video function and display their full name.
  • All CCF-eligible participants must prepare their mobile phone with their Singpass app to scan their attendance twice a day.

Programme Facilitator(s)


Dennis Lee
CA (Singapore)
Partner, Head of Business Consulting, RSM Singapore

Dennis is a Partner with RSM Singapore with over 24 years of experience. He is the Head of the firm’s Business Consulting Practice, serves as the Firm’s Real Estate and Vertical Leader and is the Co-Leader for ESG. Dennis plays an active role educating and promoting best practices and trends in the professional community. He is a regular speaker/ moderator for the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Singapore), CPA Australia and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Dennis also sits on the Governance Committee of ISCA Singapore and is actively involved in the RSM network’s initiatives across ASEAN for risk consulting and ESG matters.

Dennis has extensive experience in leading risk advisory, internal audit, corporate governance and ESG related engagements. He has also been involved in cross border and ASEAN centered engagements involving operational due diligence, risk management facilitation and pre-IPO control reviews. Dennis has domain knowledge and experience in leading data protection, anti-money laundering, anti-fraud and business continuity management engagements.


Valerie Lim

CA (Singapore)

Director, Risk Advisory and Business Consulting Practice, RSM Singapore

Valerie has more than 20 years of audit experience in both private and public sector (e.g. statutory boards and social enterprises), specialised in the audit of financial statements, internal audit, operations audit, Control Self Assessment (CSA) and Sarbanes Oxley. What differentiates her from other audit professionals is that she has procurement operations experience. This helps to value add to her audit experience as procurement exposes her to different aspects of the business operations, improves her business acumen and understanding of the processes.

Prior to joining RSM, Valerie led procurement operations and worked as in-house Internal auditor at National Environment Agency, Verigy Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte & Touche and BDO International. Her regional experience include China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and USA.

Since joining RSM close to 3 years, Valerie has been involved in internal audit projects for social enterprises, companies receiving grant from government and statutory boards covering processes such as Procurement to Payment, Facilities Management, Contract Management, Operational KPIs, budgetary and cashflow management, revenue, tenancy management, Business Continuity Planning, HR & payroll, PDPA, cash management, leasing operations and inventory/consumables management.

This course is pre-approved for Charities Capability Fund (CCF) funding. Please refer to the Funding tab for more details on Eligibility Criteria and Application Procedures.
 

To reduce the environmental impact and contribute to sustainability efforts, ISCA will contribute our part by eliminating the printing of course materials for selected courses with effect from 2023.

Tips: To make your paperless learning experience more enjoyable, you may bring along a digital device such as a Windows based laptops or tablets to read your online materials during the class. QR code will be provided in the class for you to download the materials in PDF.

Join us and be a Difference Maker!

 

 

This programme previously covered the 2017 Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs . With the annoucement on 4 April 2023, this programme will cover the revised code. 

 

Programme Objective

To provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge to good Governance practices in Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs); discuss the use of tools for the effective discharge and maintenance of Governance practices for compliance with the Code of Governance. Practical guidance and case studies will be discussed.

Programme Outline

  • Obtain an understanding of the key components and the motivations behind the requirements of the Governance in charities and IPCs
  • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders with furtherance of the Governance in charities and IPCs
  • Overview on the new changes to the Code of Governance, revised and issued by Charity Council in 2023
  • Review the adequacy of Governance practices to be in compliance with the established Code of Governance 
  • Use of effective ways to discharge and maintain good Governance practices in charities and IPCs
  • Understand internal auditing and governance review as tools in the discharge and maintenance of Governance practices
  • Reporting the effectiveness of governance system to the Board members and management of the charities and IPCs
  • Practical guidance and case studies

Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

Intended for all professionals who are involved or interested in governance issues related to charities/IPCs. Those who are involved in relevant compliance practices are encouraged to attend.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Dennis Lee
CA (Singapore)
Partner, Head of Business Consulting, RSM Singapore

Dennis is a Partner with RSM Singapore with over 24 years of experience. He is the Head of the firm’s Business Consulting Practice, serves as the Firm’s Real Estate and Vertical Leader and is the Co-Leader for ESG. Dennis plays an active role educating and promoting best practices and trends in the professional community. He is a regular speaker/ moderator for the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Singapore), CPA Australia and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Dennis also sits on the Governance Committee of ISCA Singapore and is actively involved in the RSM network’s initiatives across ASEAN for risk consulting and ESG matters.

Dennis has extensive experience in leading risk advisory, internal audit, corporate governance and ESG related engagements. He has also been involved in cross border and ASEAN centered engagements involving operational due diligence, risk management facilitation and pre-IPO control reviews. Dennis has domain knowledge and experience in leading data protection, anti-money laundering, anti-fraud and business continuity management engagements.


Valerie Lim

CA (Singapore)

Director, Risk Advisory and Business Consulting Practice, RSM Singapore

Valerie has more than 20 years of audit experience in both private and public sector (e.g. statutory boards and social enterprises), specialised in the audit of financial statements, internal audit, operations audit, Control Self Assessment (CSA) and Sarbanes Oxley. What differentiates her from other audit professionals is that she has procurement operations experience. This helps to value add to her audit experience as procurement exposes her to different aspects of the business operations, improves her business acumen and understanding of the processes.

Prior to joining RSM, Valerie led procurement operations and worked as in-house Internal auditor at National Environment Agency, Verigy Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte & Touche and BDO International. Her regional experience include China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and USA.

Since joining RSM close to 3 years, Valerie has been involved in internal audit projects for social enterprises, companies receiving grant from government and statutory boards covering processes such as Procurement to Payment, Facilities Management, Contract Management, Operational KPIs, budgetary and cashflow management, revenue, tenancy management, Business Continuity Planning, HR & payroll, PDPA, cash management, leasing operations and inventory/consumables management.


Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

26 Jun 2026 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 394.58
For Non-Members: $ 470.88


Programme Facilitator(s)

Team of Professionals (BF061)

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709