ICPAS Sets Up 4 Accountancy, Business Websites

Singapore's national accountancy body, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), has launched four websites on business and accountancy issues.

They are the ICPAS ethics centre, ICPAS country desk, ICPAS centre for financial reporting and ICPAS research.

ICPAS president Ernest Kan said that the online knowledge centres will deliver up-to-date content- rich material to give professionals insights into the latest developments in the accountancy profession and the business world at large.

The websites, with their separate focus areas, are part of ICPAS 's strategy to provide innovative offerings aligned with its aims of accountancy excellence, industry growth and member and human capital development. They are also intended as a platform for engagement with ICPAS members and the public.

ICPAS ethics centre (www.icpasethics.org.sg) discusses current ethical issues in the accountancy profession. Users can find details on the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, frequently asked questions, case studies, local fraud cases and other news on ethics.

ICPAS country desk (www.icpascountry.org.sg) provides information on some of the world's fasting-growing economies, with information on government and regulatory frameworks, accounting standards and legislation. The site now features information on eight places, including Singapore, China, India and Hong Kong.

ICPAS centre for financial reporting (www.icpascfr.org.sg) aims to be a comprehensive one-stop-shop for information on financial reporting. Users can find the latest versions of Singapore and international financial reporting standards, frequently asked questions, news, publications, Icpas comment letters and information on financial reporting seminars organised by Icpas.

ICPAS Research (www.icpasresearch.org.sg) provides white papers, news articles and research papers on accounting, business advisory, auditing, business and finance, economics and regulations.

ICPAS said yesterday that more online knowledge centres are in the pipeline and will be launched this year.