ACCtraordinary
Learn about ACCtraordinary, an annual event that inspires students to consider careers in accountancy through interactive activities and industry insights.
Last updated 29 January 2026
Tip: View The Work Salaryman's comic on why nobody wants to be an accountant no longer (and why that needs rethinking).
What is ACCtraordinary
ACCtraordinary is an annual event that celebrates the dynamic and evolving nature of the accountancy profession. It aims to inspire the next generation by showing how accountants:
Are becoming strategic advisors who use digital tools to solve complex problems and drive innovation.
Help businesses navigate risks, adapt quickly, and make data-driven decisions
Build trust through strong ethical practices
Jointly supported by: Singapore's five polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), ACRA, and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
Who should attend
This event is designed for:
Secondary school students and parents
Educators and career counsellors
What happens at ACCtraordinary
Every year, participants can look forward to a hands-on and engaging experience. This includes:
Interactive games and exhibits that provide insights into the profession
Sharing sessions by industry partners and networking opportunities
Opportunities to connect with accountancy professionals and student ambassadors
2025 event highlights
ACRA and Ngee Ann Polytechnic jointly organised ACCtraordinary on 4 August 2025.
The event was held at The Music Box, Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
2025 ACCtraordinary event
Breakout activities
As part of the 2025 event, students took part in these breakout activities:
Accountancy learning journeys
As part of the learning journeys, students got:
First-hand insights from industry professionals who shared their experiences and career highlights. These interactive sessions covered various accounting specialisations, such as audit and assurance, financial forensics, and tax.
Behind-the-scenes access to watch accounting practices in action at actual workplace settings.
Opportunities to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations with practitioners.
Participating organisations included:
ACRA
BDO Singapore
Baker Tilly
Deloitte
Forvis Mazars
Grab
ISCA
PKF Singapore
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
RSM Singapore
Tax Academy
Accountancy Gameboard Challenge
The Accountancy Gameboard Challenge introduced students to financial and management accounting concepts through gamification. The challenge used the Build-Your-Own-Business (BYOB) Accounting Gameboard, developed by Republic Polytechnic.
Through gameplay, students explored how accounting principles drive real-world business decisions and support entrepreneurship.
The 2025 challenge was a pilot initiative offered by invitation to selected schools.
Be an Acc-fluencer video competition
Organised by ACRA, this competition invited tertiary students to create videos that:
Tell compelling stories about accountancy
Show how the profession matters today and tomorrow
Students from junior colleges, ITEs, polytechnics, and universities in Singapore participated individually or in groups of up to five members.
2025 winning videos: