{
  "id": 17776688,
  "title": "AGD and ISCA extend partnership for public finance training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/agd-and-isca-extend-partnership-for-public-finance-training",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T08:52:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/agd-and-isca-extend-partnership-for-public-finance-training-164210.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Accountant-General's Department (AGD) and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) have renewed their three-year partnership to enhance public finance and internal audit capabilities. This agreement aims to build a skilled workforce ready for the future, focusing on AI, sustainability, and financial governance. The AGD and ISCA will work together on professional development programs aligned with competency frameworks, create opportunities for international exchanges, and prepare public sector officers for evolving roles. Approximately 4,000 AGD officers are already enrolled in ISCA's AI Fluency Programme, with more agencies being integrated into AGD's Accredited Training Organisation network. AGD Chief Esther Wee emphasized the importance of strengthening professional judgement and building emerging capabilities in the face of technological changes, while ISCA President Lee Boon Teck highlighted the value of combining AI skills with a strong professional foundation to help officers make better decisions for organisations.",
  "summary": "The Accountant General s Department renewed a three year partnership agreement with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants providing continuous professional training across public service finance departments",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}