ACCtraordinary is an annual flagship outreach initiative for the accountancy profession, jointly supported by Singapore’s five Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
Curated for secondary school students, parents, educators, and Education and Career Guidance (ECG) counsellors, this annual event celebrates the dynamic and evolving nature of accountancy. It aims to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation by showing how accountants today are becoming strategic advisors and using powerful digital tools to solve complex problems and drive innovation. Accountancy professionals also help businesses navigate risks, adapt quickly, and make data-driven decisions, while preserving trust with a strong sense of purpose and integrity.
In 2025, ACCtraordinary is jointly organised by ACRA and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and will be held on Monday, 4 August 2025, at The Music Box, Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
What to Expect
Participants can look forward to an immersive and engaging experience, including:
- Interactive games and exhibits that demystify and provide insights into the profession
- Sharing session by industry partners and networking opportunities
- Opportunities to connect with accountancy professionals and student ambassadors
Find out more and register here.
Breakout Activities
As part of ACCtraordinary 2025, there are also three exciting breakout activities that students can take part in:
- Learning Journey to Accountancy Firms and Professional Bodies
A behind-the-scenes look at how accounting firms and institutions operate. - The Accountancy Gameboard Challenge 2025
An interactive board game designed to test your strategic thinking and teamwork. - Be an Acc-fluencer – Tertiary Video Competition 2025
Showcase your creativity and tell the story of accountancy in a new light.
Accountancy Learning Journeys
The accountancy learning journeys, happening between 24 June 2025 and 29 July 2025, open doors to the dynamic world of accountancy, offering students invaluable exposure to real-world business operations and exciting career prospects. Through interactive sessions with industry professionals, students will gain first-hand insights from experts as they share their experiences and career highlights across various accounting specialisations like Audit & Assurance, Financial Forensics, Tax, and more.
Participants will get to enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access to actual workplace settings, witness accounting practices in action, and engage in meaningful dialogue with practitioners. These immersive experiences, complemented by dedicated Q&A sessions, will provide students with a fuller understanding of the accountancy profession and help them envision their future career paths in this rewarding field.
Participating organisations include the ISCA, RSM, Baker Tilly, PwC, Deloitte, PKF, BDO, Forvis Mazars, Grab, Tax Academy and ACRA. Limited available slots for these accountancy learning journeys; please contact Serene_LIM@acra.gov.sg for more details.
BYOB – Accounting Gameboard Challenge
The Accounting Gameboard Challenge is a new pilot initiative designed to ignite students’ interest in the accountancy profession through gamification.
Featuring the Build-Your-Own-Business (BYOB) Accounting Gameboard — developed by Republic Polytechnic — the competition introduces students to basic financial and management accounting concepts. Through gameplay, students explore how these principles drive real-world business decisions and support entrepreneurship.
As this is a pilot run, the competition is by invitation only. Schools that are keen to participate may write in to M_Hakim_SALIM@acra.gov.sg to indicate their interest.
Be an Acc-fluencer – Tertiary Video Competition 2025
Organised by ACRA, Be an Acc-fluencer is a video competition that invites students to tell compelling stories about accountancy. Let your creativity shine and show how the profession matters today and tomorrow.
Eligibility: Open to all students from Junior Colleges, ITEs, Polytechnics, and Universities in Singapore. Participants may register as individuals or in groups (maximum 5 members per team).
Click here to find out more about the theme, rules and guidelines, and sign up for the competition.
