While ICAEW uses the term (Authorised Training Employer) globally, the official Singapore list is often published as a directory of ICAEW Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) through the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
By starting with the official list, you avoid training that doesn’t count, and you place yourself on the fastest track to earning those three letters after your name:
In Singapore, the ATE is administered locally but follows UK standards. The exams are typically held twice a year (July and November) at designated test centers (e.g., PSB Academy or other Pearson VUE venues). icaew ate list singapore
For finance students, professionals, and expats looking to scale their careers in Singapore's financial hub, understanding the ATE landscape is highly beneficial. The Role of an ATE in Your ACA Journey
| Firm Name | Type | Training Focus | |-----------|------|----------------| | PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Singapore | Big Four | Audit, Tax, Risk Assurance | | Deloitte & Touche LLP | Big Four | Audit, Financial Advisory | | Ernst & Young (EY) Singapore | Big Four | Assurance, Tax, Strategy | | KPMG Singapore | Big Four | Audit, Deal Advisory | | BDO LLP | Mid-tier | Audit, Outsourced Accounting | | RSM Singapore | Mid-tier | Audit, Corporate Tax | | Grant Thornton Singapore | Mid-tier | Audit, Transfer Pricing | | Nexia TS Public Accounting Corp | Specialist | Audit, IPO advisory | | Foo Kon Tan LLP | Local | Audit, Liquidation | | DBS Bank | Corporate | Internal Audit, Finance | | OCBC Bank | Corporate | Financial Control | | Singtel | Corporate | Group Finance | | Accountant-General’s Department | Public Sector | Government Accounting | While ICAEW uses the term (Authorised Training Employer)
But what exactly is the ATE list? Why does it matter? And most importantly,
Singapore offers a rich and dynamic environment for ICAEW ACA students, with a wide range of Authorised Training Employers spanning audit, corporate finance, public sector, and industry. Aspiring trainees should regularly consult the official ICAEW ATE search tool, network with ICAEW Singapore members, and target applications strategically based on their career goals. Securing a training contract with an approved ATE is the gateway to becoming a Chartered Accountant recognised in over 180 countries. For finance students, professionals, and expats looking to
In Singapore, being an ATE signals that the company is invested in professional development. They provide: