Course Detail(E175v : Managing Ethical Challenges in Grant Governance (Live Webinar))
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E175v : Managing Ethical Challenges in Grant Governance (Live Webinar)

7.00 CPE Hours (Category 2)
Live Webinar

Programme Objective

Government disburses significant amounts of grants every year for various public programmes and projects. For example, such grants could be given to the business sector to promote economic growth, or they can be for social objectives that are targeted at certain segments of the population.
 

These grants are administered by public sector agencies through a wide range of grant schemes. It is imperative that accountancy professionals uphold strong ethical standards and be able to address the common issues with grant governance.

This one-day programme deals with the challenging situations of managing government grants based on Singapore’s experience, as highlighted by various audit and fraud cases. It is interactive and presents several scenarios for discussion, including examples, case studies and best practices for learning.

Programme Outline

  • Ethics: The Basics
    • Understanding ethics and probity
    • Applicable principles
  • Managing Government Grants
    • Definition of government grants
    • Types of government grants
    • Grant management lifecycle
      • Design and setup
      • Evaluation and approval
      • Disbursement
      • Monitoring and review
      • Cessation
    • Ethics and accountability
  • Case Studies Discussion
    • Covering key issues such as meeting objectives, proper disbursement, monitoring and evaluation
  • Good Practices on Grant Management

Pre-requisites
Please take note of the following admission requirements:
  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with case studies and examples

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

  • All who are interested in ethical issues in grant governance;
  • Public officers; and
  • Personnel with dealings in government grants.

Competency Mapping

Category 2 = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees
Date & Time

04 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58


Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore
Date & Time

14 Nov 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 393.49
For Non-Members: $ 473.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan

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)


Chen Shian Jan 
CA Singapore

Shian Jan started his career with the Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) and was later posted to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) headquarters. He was extensively involved in various aspects of Public Financial Management during his service in the Singapore public sector. This included the administration of Government’s central accounting system, preparation of the annual Government financial statements, budgetary allocation for several ministries, and formulation of public service-wide policies, such as the Instruction Manuals on financial management and government procurement, protection of Singapore’s reserves, Budgeting for Results, and Managing for Excellence.

As a trainer specializing in public governance, he has shared his experience with both Singapore participants and delegates from ASEAN, China, and other Asian and Commonwealth countries.  His training assignments have brought him to places that include Brunei, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam.  Effectively bilingual, Shian Jan has also delivered many lectures and seminars in Mandarin to public officials of the Chinese government.

Shian Jan graduated from the National University of Singapore and is currently a non-practising Chartered Accountant (CA) of Singapore. He also holds an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (Facilitated Learning) by Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) System. He is currently pursuing the WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE). Shian Jan was awarded the Commendation Medal (Pingat Kepujian), 1999 National Award. Furthermore, as an associate trainer, he received the Trainer Excellence Award 2013 from the Civil Service College.
 

Programme Objective

Government disburses significant amounts of grants every year for various public programmes and projects. For example, such grants could be given to the business sector to promote economic growth, or they can be for social objectives that are targeted at certain segments of the population.
 

These grants are administered by public sector agencies through a wide range of grant schemes. It is imperative that accountancy professionals uphold strong ethical standards and be able to address the common issues with grant governance.

This one-day programme deals with the challenging situations of managing government grants based on Singapore’s experience, as highlighted by various audit and fraud cases. It is interactive and presents several scenarios for discussion, including examples, case studies and best practices for learning.

Programme Outline

  • Ethics: The Basics
    • Understanding ethics and probity
    • Applicable principles
  • Managing Government Grants
    • Definition of government grants
    • Types of government grants
    • Grant management lifecycle
      • Design and setup
      • Evaluation and approval
      • Disbursement
      • Monitoring and review
      • Cessation
    • Ethics and accountability
  • Case Studies Discussion
    • Covering key issues such as meeting objectives, proper disbursement, monitoring and evaluation
  • Good Practices on Grant Management

Pre-requisites
Please take note of the following admission requirements:
  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with case studies and examples

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

  • All who are interested in ethical issues in grant governance;
  • Public officers; and
  • Personnel with dealings in government grants.

Competency Mapping

Category 2 = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan 
CA Singapore

Shian Jan started his career with the Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) and was later posted to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) headquarters. He was extensively involved in various aspects of Public Financial Management during his service in the Singapore public sector. This included the administration of Government’s central accounting system, preparation of the annual Government financial statements, budgetary allocation for several ministries, and formulation of public service-wide policies, such as the Instruction Manuals on financial management and government procurement, protection of Singapore’s reserves, Budgeting for Results, and Managing for Excellence.

As a trainer specializing in public governance, he has shared his experience with both Singapore participants and delegates from ASEAN, China, and other Asian and Commonwealth countries.  His training assignments have brought him to places that include Brunei, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam.  Effectively bilingual, Shian Jan has also delivered many lectures and seminars in Mandarin to public officials of the Chinese government.

Shian Jan graduated from the National University of Singapore and is currently a non-practising Chartered Accountant (CA) of Singapore. He also holds an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (Facilitated Learning) by Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) System. He is currently pursuing the WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE). Shian Jan was awarded the Commendation Medal (Pingat Kepujian), 1999 National Award. Furthermore, as an associate trainer, he received the Trainer Excellence Award 2013 from the Civil Service College.
 

Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

04 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58


Programme Facilitator(s)

Chen Shian Jan

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore


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