SoA launched a new elective, Corporate Advisory, in 2006/07 Term 1. This practical course reflects the changing landscape of the accounting profession today. It gives students a good understanding of the exciting options available outside the traditional arena of accounting, audit and tax. Not all accountants can thrive in corporate advisory as this specialised area of work calls for a unique skill-set comprising business acumen, strategic planning, investigation, negotiation, consulting, as well as people and communication skills on top of the technical know-how. Students will get to experience what it takes to be a good advisor in the varied areas of corporate advisory work.
The course is taught entirely by partners and directors from Chio Lim Stone Forest, the 5th largest accounting and business advisory group in Singapore. CLSF is also a member of RSM International, the world's 6th largest accounting and consulting organisation. |
"If traditional CPA work is seen to be staid and revolves around standards and rules, corporate advisory provides the drama.
In this course, students learn first-hand from the people on the field what goes behind the scenes in saving a 'sinking ship', 'marrying' businesses, and fighting battles, in court or out of court.
Many times, it is the corporate advisory team that makes a deep impact on whether a business will survive or thrive."
– Tay Woon Teck, Director, Stone Forest Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd
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