Insights from educator, SMU's views

• Main Authors: PAN, Gary, SEOW, Poh Sun, LEONG, Kwong Sin, GOH, Clarence
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2017
• Subjects: Accounting; Higher Education
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soa_research/1679; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/soa_research/article/2706/viewcontent/isca_icaew_report_march_2017_final.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

Forces such as globalisation and digitalisation have led to profound changes in the business environment. Apart from technical accounting knowledge, accountants now also need to equip themselves with a range of other skills that will allow them to thrive in the economy of tomorrow. In this respect, tertiary education has a big role to play in preparing students for their first jobs.At Singapore Management University (SMU), we ensure that our Bachelor of Accountancy programme provides a holistic education emphasising real-world readiness. Centred on a strong accounting core, the curriculum is broad-based, covering business, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, communications, ethics and social responsibility. The broad-based curriculum inculcates attributes such as analytical and creative abilities, a broad perspective to think across disciplines and geographical or political boundaries, and a confident mastery of technology.