Course Detail(E130v : Ethical Stewardship for Controllers and Finance Managers: Steering Ethically Throughout Your Accounting Career (Live Webinar))

UTAP Funding

E130v : Ethical Stewardship for Controllers and Finance Managers: Steering Ethically Throughout Your Accounting Career (Live Webinar)

7.00 CPE Hours (Category 2)
Live Webinar

Programme Objective

This course will introduce participants to ethics, personal and professional skills and establish a foundation for developing an independent mindset to compare and question different ethical perspectives. This will ensure that the Chartered Accountants have the minimum requisite knowledge in these areas, which will then be further developed and integrated into the real world of a professional accountant.

This course is specially conceptualised and designed to provide you with a framework for ethical conduct in the accounting profession by focusing on the principles and guidance provided in the Handbook of the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. This excruciatingly candid course addresses the practical applications of the Code and the five fundamental principles.

This course is designed in a fun and exciting format that traces the professional life of STAR, a Chartered Accountant of Singapore who faces various ethically challenging situations — aspects most professional accountants will very likely encounter during their own careers.

This Course will also help to:

  • Build resilience in professional accountants.
  • Provide them the competitive advantage in the market place; and
  • Place them in good stead as they progress in their careers.
  • This is an interactive course which will include plenty of short case examples, fun facts, ethical dilemmas faced by accountants and real-life illustrations to help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.

Programme Outline

Module 1 – What’s behind Professional Ethics?

  • Professionalism and You!
  • Regulation of Accountants in Singapore
  • The Five Fundamental Principles for Every Professional Accountant
  • Legal and Ethical Expectations of a Chartered Accountant of Singapore
  • Acting in the Public Interest

Module 2 – Law and Regulations

  • Theft and Fraud
  • Bribery and Corruption
  • Money Laundering
  • Data Security
  • Audit of Accounts

Module 3 – Professional Ethics

  • Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
  • Threats to the Fundamental Principles
  • Safeguards against Threats to Fundamental Principles
  • Ethical Conflict Resolution
  • It’s Story Time!

Module 4 – Personal Values

  • Rules versus Principles
  • Ethics and Maturity
  • Framework for Ethical Decision-Making
  • Top 10 Lessons We Learn in Ethics
  • Fun Quiz – “Who Wants to be an Ethics Guru?”
     

Why Attend this Course? Why this One?

The answer is communication. This course will help you better understand the language of ethics.

The Trainer is a highly experienced practitioner and instructor and is well-regarded for his ability to translate complex and different ethical perspectives into plain language, and the use of illustrations, examples and real-life experiences to help develop/enhance your understanding of ethical issues.

The Trainer is able to draw on his full depth of knowledge about accounting, creativity, professional ethics and experience to develop compelling and enjoyable programmes.

The Trainer will reinforce the learning outcomes for this programme by sharing with the participants the following recent case study examples

BONUS CONTENT

Wondering about the massive crypto debacle of FTX and its wunderkind former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried? 

In November 2022, FTX and FTX.US crashed due to a lack of liquidity and mismanagement of funds, followed by a large volume of withdrawals from rattled investors. The value of FTX's native token, FTT, plummeted, taking other coins down with it including Ethereum and Bitcoin, which reached a two-year low as of 9 November 2022.

As this recent crash is in the minds of many professional accountants, the trainer will discuss the fall of the crypto giant FTX and do a deep dive to examine the business model, management and financial red flags that investors, traders, regulators and other stakeholders missed.
 

Training Methodology

Seminar style - Story-telling, Fun Facts, Short Case Examples, Real Life Illustrations, ‘Talk to Your Neighbour’, “It’s Movie Time” with pre- and post-screening activities, and plenty of team activities such as the Trainer’s “trademark” end-of-day fun and exciting quiz round (Who Wants to be an Ethics Genius) which will help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.
 

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

An Intermediate Level programme intended for both Practising and Non-Practising Accountants.

Competency Mapping

Category 2 = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

02 Sep 2024 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 318.28
For Non-Members: $ 382.59

Programme Facilitator(s)

Sarjit Singh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore

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

Programme Facilitator(s)


Sarjit Singh
BBM (L) BBM, PBM, FCA (Australia), 
FCA (Singapore), CVA, ISCA FFP, Ph.D

 

Sarjit Singh is the CEO of a Singapore headquartered business advisory and consulting practice.

Recognised by NTU as a financial industry talent, Sarjit was the winner of the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award in 2012. He has over 30 years of multinational experience and has built an extensive career in assurance and advisory, including 16 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Sarjit was the CFO of AIA Singapore and Aviva Asia. He was responsible for formulating and implementing the financial, investment and commercial strategies for AIA Singapore and Aviva's diverse businesses in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region respectively.

Sarjit was appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from 2010 to 2016 for his expertise in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Auditing. Sarjit had conceptualized and delivered a very popular and highly rated elective programme on ‘Business Frauds and Scandals’ at Nanyang Business School, NTU. Sarjit was also the Master Workshop Facilitator for ‘Business Valuation, Governance and Risk’ module of the Singapore Qualification Programme for Chartered Accountants.

Sarjit is particularly well-known for his ability to translate complex and difficult financial concepts into plain language, and the use of real life experiences, easy to understand illustrations and case studies to help the participant's ability to understand finance, accounting and risk. He adopts a highly interactive approach in his seminars and workshops which makes learning both fun, highly engaging and memorable. Sarjit has consistently achieved high participant feedback ratings for his training sessions at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Chartered Financial Analyst Programmes (CFA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), MAS Academy, SGX Academy. Temasek Holdings, Singtel, Sembcorp, Supreme Court of Singapore and the Auditor-General’s Office.

He was appointed by the Singapore government in 2016 to serve on the Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) – Working Group on Legal and Accounting Services.

Sarjit is presently serving as the Advisor to the Singapore Accountancy Commission’s Chartered Accountancy Learning and Assessment Committee – Foundation Programme. He also serves on various boards and committees including the Investigation and Disciplinary Panel of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)and Board of Advisors of Nanyang Technological University Investment Interactive Club.

Sarjit also serves as District Councillor and Chairman of the Finance Committee at Central Singapore Community Development Council. He is also the Vice President of Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Executive Committee and a member of SINDA’s Audit Committee.

Sarjit has received multiple accolades throughout his illustrious career and for his contributions to the Singapore community. He is a recipient of three national honours conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore – the Public Service Star (Bar) in 2021, the Public Service Star in 2011, and the Public Service Medal in 2007.

He is also a recipient of the prestigious SkillsFuture Fellowship in 2019. Presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore, this award honours individuals as masters of skills and mentors of future talent.

Sarjit is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of both the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). He is also a Chartered Valuer and Appraiser and a Financial Forensic Professional credential holder.

Sarjit completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is an alumni of Harvard University.

Programme Objective

This course will introduce participants to ethics, personal and professional skills and establish a foundation for developing an independent mindset to compare and question different ethical perspectives. This will ensure that the Chartered Accountants have the minimum requisite knowledge in these areas, which will then be further developed and integrated into the real world of a professional accountant.

This course is specially conceptualised and designed to provide you with a framework for ethical conduct in the accounting profession by focusing on the principles and guidance provided in the Handbook of the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. This excruciatingly candid course addresses the practical applications of the Code and the five fundamental principles.

This course is designed in a fun and exciting format that traces the professional life of STAR, a Chartered Accountant of Singapore who faces various ethically challenging situations — aspects most professional accountants will very likely encounter during their own careers.

This Course will also help to:

  • Build resilience in professional accountants.
  • Provide them the competitive advantage in the market place; and
  • Place them in good stead as they progress in their careers.
  • This is an interactive course which will include plenty of short case examples, fun facts, ethical dilemmas faced by accountants and real-life illustrations to help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.

Programme Outline

Module 1 – What’s behind Professional Ethics?

  • Professionalism and You!
  • Regulation of Accountants in Singapore
  • The Five Fundamental Principles for Every Professional Accountant
  • Legal and Ethical Expectations of a Chartered Accountant of Singapore
  • Acting in the Public Interest

Module 2 – Law and Regulations

  • Theft and Fraud
  • Bribery and Corruption
  • Money Laundering
  • Data Security
  • Audit of Accounts

Module 3 – Professional Ethics

  • Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
  • Threats to the Fundamental Principles
  • Safeguards against Threats to Fundamental Principles
  • Ethical Conflict Resolution
  • It’s Story Time!

Module 4 – Personal Values

  • Rules versus Principles
  • Ethics and Maturity
  • Framework for Ethical Decision-Making
  • Top 10 Lessons We Learn in Ethics
  • Fun Quiz – “Who Wants to be an Ethics Guru?”
     

Why Attend this Course? Why this One?

The answer is communication. This course will help you better understand the language of ethics.

The Trainer is a highly experienced practitioner and instructor and is well-regarded for his ability to translate complex and different ethical perspectives into plain language, and the use of illustrations, examples and real-life experiences to help develop/enhance your understanding of ethical issues.

The Trainer is able to draw on his full depth of knowledge about accounting, creativity, professional ethics and experience to develop compelling and enjoyable programmes.

The Trainer will reinforce the learning outcomes for this programme by sharing with the participants the following recent case study examples

BONUS CONTENT

Wondering about the massive crypto debacle of FTX and its wunderkind former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried? 

In November 2022, FTX and FTX.US crashed due to a lack of liquidity and mismanagement of funds, followed by a large volume of withdrawals from rattled investors. The value of FTX's native token, FTT, plummeted, taking other coins down with it including Ethereum and Bitcoin, which reached a two-year low as of 9 November 2022.

As this recent crash is in the minds of many professional accountants, the trainer will discuss the fall of the crypto giant FTX and do a deep dive to examine the business model, management and financial red flags that investors, traders, regulators and other stakeholders missed.
 

Training Methodology

Seminar style - Story-telling, Fun Facts, Short Case Examples, Real Life Illustrations, ‘Talk to Your Neighbour’, “It’s Movie Time” with pre- and post-screening activities, and plenty of team activities such as the Trainer’s “trademark” end-of-day fun and exciting quiz round (Who Wants to be an Ethics Genius) which will help reinforce the learning concepts and outcomes.
 

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

An Intermediate Level programme intended for both Practising and Non-Practising Accountants.

Competency Mapping

Category 2 = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Sarjit Singh
BBM (L) BBM, PBM, FCA (Australia), 
FCA (Singapore), CVA, ISCA FFP, Ph.D

 

Sarjit Singh is the CEO of a Singapore headquartered business advisory and consulting practice.

Recognised by NTU as a financial industry talent, Sarjit was the winner of the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award in 2012. He has over 30 years of multinational experience and has built an extensive career in assurance and advisory, including 16 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Sarjit was the CFO of AIA Singapore and Aviva Asia. He was responsible for formulating and implementing the financial, investment and commercial strategies for AIA Singapore and Aviva's diverse businesses in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region respectively.

Sarjit was appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from 2010 to 2016 for his expertise in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Auditing. Sarjit had conceptualized and delivered a very popular and highly rated elective programme on ‘Business Frauds and Scandals’ at Nanyang Business School, NTU. Sarjit was also the Master Workshop Facilitator for ‘Business Valuation, Governance and Risk’ module of the Singapore Qualification Programme for Chartered Accountants.

Sarjit is particularly well-known for his ability to translate complex and difficult financial concepts into plain language, and the use of real life experiences, easy to understand illustrations and case studies to help the participant's ability to understand finance, accounting and risk. He adopts a highly interactive approach in his seminars and workshops which makes learning both fun, highly engaging and memorable. Sarjit has consistently achieved high participant feedback ratings for his training sessions at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Chartered Financial Analyst Programmes (CFA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), MAS Academy, SGX Academy. Temasek Holdings, Singtel, Sembcorp, Supreme Court of Singapore and the Auditor-General’s Office.

He was appointed by the Singapore government in 2016 to serve on the Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) – Working Group on Legal and Accounting Services.

Sarjit is presently serving as the Advisor to the Singapore Accountancy Commission’s Chartered Accountancy Learning and Assessment Committee – Foundation Programme. He also serves on various boards and committees including the Investigation and Disciplinary Panel of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)and Board of Advisors of Nanyang Technological University Investment Interactive Club.

Sarjit also serves as District Councillor and Chairman of the Finance Committee at Central Singapore Community Development Council. He is also the Vice President of Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Executive Committee and a member of SINDA’s Audit Committee.

Sarjit has received multiple accolades throughout his illustrious career and for his contributions to the Singapore community. He is a recipient of three national honours conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore – the Public Service Star (Bar) in 2021, the Public Service Star in 2011, and the Public Service Medal in 2007.

He is also a recipient of the prestigious SkillsFuture Fellowship in 2019. Presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore, this award honours individuals as masters of skills and mentors of future talent.

Sarjit is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of both the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). He is also a Chartered Valuer and Appraiser and a Financial Forensic Professional credential holder.

Sarjit completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is an alumni of Harvard University.


Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

02 Sep 2024 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 318.28
For Non-Members: $ 382.59

Programme Facilitator(s)

Sarjit Singh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore