UTAP Funding
Programme Objective “1 in 6 adults experiences a common mental health problem, such as anxiety or depression. 1 in 5 adults considered taking their own life at some point” – Mental Health Foundation (2016)A Year 2020 survey conducted amongst accountants and bookkeepers shows that 76% of them experienced anxiety or depression with 40% of them struggled with their mental health for the first time. More than half indicated their stress caused them serious concerns. While it seems mental health problems are rather common, not many accountants are comfortable to speak to others about their mental health openly. The reasons could be that they fear others may doubt their professional competence and behaviours vis-à-vis fundamental principles of ethics as well as professional standards. This course seeks to: Raise a greater understanding on mental health amongst Accountants and the red flags to look out forHighlight ethical implications related to mental health of Accountants at work Provide an avenue to discuss these issues and how Accountants with mental health challenges can be supported and how to work towards better mental wellbeing.
Programme Objective
Evaluate the importance of mental health and wellbeing in accountants based on survey results and current trends.Conduct a pulse check on the topic amongst participants through discussions and short surveysMental Health - red flags to look out forReview Ethics Pronouncement (EP) 100 Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics and its importance to ISCA membersDiscuss the relevance of EP 100 to accountants’ mental healthHighlight ways to address mental health and its related ethical issuesWorking towards better mental wellbeingPre-requisitesPlease take note of the following admission requirements:Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsoryMandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the courseDisplay your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance takingTraining MethodologyPresentationDidactic QuestionsInteractive polls e.g. Mentimeter, Google Forms, etc.Breakout Room Discussions (Depending on the size of the class)Closing Date for Registration1 week before programme or until full enrolment.
Training Methodology
Closing Date for Registration1 week before programme or until full enrolment.
All accounting and finance professionals, who wish to find out more on how mental stress will impact the ethical obligations of professional accountants and management of work-related stress to achieve mental wellness.
1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.
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