- ISCA Academy launches AI training for finance professionals in ASEAN, focusing on practical skills like workflow automation, data processing, dashboards, and AI-driven business processes.
- Initial rollout targets 2,500 participants across Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, positioning Singapore as a hub for applied AI in finance.
- Developed with Skybots, the program equips finance professionals with actionable AI skills to boost efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making.
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Academy has launched a new AI training program aimed at equipping finance professionals across the ASEAN region with practical, hands-on skills. This initiative highlights the growing need for accountants, auditors, and finance specialists to go beyond traditional expertise and understand how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform workflows and decision-making in their daily roles.
The program emphasizes real-world applications of AI in finance, teaching participants how to automate complex Excel workflows, extract and process data from documents, build interactive dashboards, create professional presentations, and deploy AI agents to support complex business processes. Instead of focusing solely on theory, the training centers on actionable skills that finance professionals can immediately apply to improve efficiency, accuracy, and strategic impact.
ISCA Academy is rolling out the program across major ASEAN markets, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, with an initial goal of training 2,500 finance professionals in the first phase. This regional approach positions Singapore as a hub for applied AI skills in finance, reinforcing its reputation not just as a financial center, but also as a leader in professional education and AI capability development.
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Developed in partnership with Skybots, the program reflects how professional education is evolving to meet the demands of a digital workforce. By integrating practical AI skills training into continuing education for finance professionals, ISCA Academy helps bridge the gap between traditional finance roles and the growing demand for tech-savvy expertise in the modern workplace.
The initiative also illustrates a broader trend in professional education: institutions are increasingly offering skill-focused, accessible programs that prepare learners for the future of work. For finance professionals across ASEAN, mastering hands-on AI knowledge is becoming essential for career growth, organizational innovation, and regional competitiveness.
Through this program, participants gain technical skills and practical insights, empowering them to leverage AI tools effectively while reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in both finance education and applied AI for business.
