Division of Accounting

Accounting

Welcome to the Division of Accounting in Nanyang Business School (NBS). One of Asia’s top business schools, NBS is part of the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), which is a renowned research-intensive university. 

Our mission: We aim to nurture accounting and business professionals who can innovate, lead and transform through cutting-edge research, sustainable innovation, and holistic education by leveraging on our position within a leading technological university.  
 
Preparing accountancy and business leaders

In terms of education, we prepare you to be future-ready accountancy and business leaders who are equipped to be:  
• Advisors with accounting and business backgrounds
• Innovators with advanced digital and data skills
• Problem solvers with creative thinking and analytical skills
• Influencers with communication and social skills
• Leaders with team-building skills
• Professionals who are ethical and socially responsible. 

We offer three programmes:

• Bachelor of Accountancy – the most established undergraduate accountancy programme  in Singapore, with a long history of preparing professional accountants for leadership roles
• MSc Accountancy - a rigorous graduate program that equips you with the holistic skill set to succeed in the fast-evolving accounting sector
• PhD – a top ranked doctoral program in Asia, based on journal publications by our graduates,  that trains you to conduct high quality research and teach accounting   

Engaging in cutting-edge research and strategic thought leadership

In terms of research, our faculty members are constantly raising the bar for accountancy knowledge and practice. Their research is presented at leading international conferences and published in top accounting journals, such as The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, and Journal of Accounting Research. 

In addition, our members write thought leadership articles for various journals and the mass media, informing and influencing the accounting and business communities.  

They also engage with and serve on various high-level committees of governmental, professional, and business organisations, including the Accountant General Office, Public Transport Council, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, and Singapore Institute of Directors.

Feel free to explore our website to learn more about our faculty, research, programmes, and other activities. We hope you can join us or partner with us on our journey to inspire our community to innovate, lead and transform.   
       
        

    Accounting in the news

    Congratulations to Associate Professor YIN Huaxiang

    Huaxiang is a well-respected scholar in the management accounting community. His research expertise lies in experimental managerial accounting research, particularly in management control systems in performance evaluations and team interactions. He ranks among the top 20 most productive scholars globally in experimental managerial accounting, according to the Brigham Young University ranking.

    Editor of Accounting Horizons

    Prof Zhang Huai has been appointed Editor of Accounting Horizons, one of three association-wide journals published by the American Accounting Association (AAA), with the largest community of accountants in academia. In addition, he is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics and an Editorial Board Member of six refereed academic journals, such as Contemporary Accounting Research.

    Faculty recognised for AGD advisory committee service and appointed as SAC committee chairman

    On 30 June 2022, Assoc Prof Low Kin Yew was presented with a plaque and a token of appreciation for his service (2018 to 2021) as a member of the Accounting Standards For Statutory Board Advisory Committee of Accountant-General’s Department (AGD), Singapore. This is an appointment by the Minister of Finance. Assoc Prof Low Kin Yew has also been appointed as Chairman of the Learning and Assessment Committee (LAC) for the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) Foundation Programme by Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) with effect from 1 April 2022.

    Faculty recognised for council service

    On 30 June Assoc Prof Choo Teck Min was presented with a plaque and a token of appreciation for his service (2014 to 2019) as a council member of the Accounting Standards Council (ASC), the accounting standard-setting body of Singapore. An appointment by the Minister of Finance and the only academic member on the ASC. Prof Choo had been providing theoretical and research insights into new accounting standards, among others, for the past six years.

    2021 ABO Notable (Lifetime) Contribution Award

    Congratulations to Prof Tan Hun Tong for being awarded the 2021 ABO Notable (Lifetime) Contribution Award in Behavioral Accounting Literature. The award was presented to Prof Tan Hun Tong by the AAA Accounting Behavior and Organizations Section The ABO Notable (Lifetime) Contribution Award is in recognition of a researcher’s substantial contribution to the theory and practice of behavioral accounting research during his/her academic career. More details can be found on https://aaahq.org/ABO/Awards/ABO-Notable.
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    National Day Awards 2021 - The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

    Associate Prof Low Kin Yew was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Bronze) as part of the Singapore National Day Awards in August 2021. The medal is given in recognition and appreciation of his contributions to education in Singapore.
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    NBS faculty to conduct ACRA’s Audit Adjustment Study

    This study will help ACRA gather insights into the common audit adjustments and highlight potential areas of improvement in the financial reporting value chain in Singapore.
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    New Double degree in Accounting & Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    A joint offering by the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) and Nanyang Business School (NBS), you can now earn two degrees (a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) in 4.5 years with direct honours.

    NBS Assistant Professor Wins Best Archival Paper Award

    A paper co-authored by Nanyang Business School’s Assistant Professor of Accounting Kelvin Law titled "How Does Artificial Intelligence Shape the Audit Industry?” won the Best Archival Paper Award at the 2021 Audit Midyear Meeting.
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    New Accountancy Work-Study Degree Programme at NBS

    Accountancy students at Nanyang Business School (NBS) can now work at established accounting firms, such as Deloitte Singapore, and other premier employers during their studies, before progressing into junior management upon graduation.
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    Our Research

    We have a diverse group of faculty members, with unique expertise and strengths in experimental and archival research.

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    Our Faculty

    Faculty members from the Division of Accounting at Nanyang Business School, Singapore, including various awards. Learn more.

    Our Programmes

    Our Bachelor of Accountancy programme is the most established accountancy degree in Singapore and the first in Singapore to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Learn more
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    Seminar and Conferences

    A list of the seminars, conferences, and events hosted/attended by the Division of Accounting faculty members at at Nanyang Business School, Singapore. Learn more.
     

    Contact Us

    Wendy TAN (Ms) 
    Academic Support Unit
    Division of Accounting
    Office: ABS-05-045, Nanyang Business School
    Nanyang Technological University
    91 Nanyang Avenue, Gaia, Singapore 639956
    Associate Professor Premila Gowri SHANKAR
    Head, Division of Accounting
    Office: ABS-05-046, Nanyang Business School
    Nanyang Technological University
    91 Nanyang Avenue, Gaia, Singapore 639956
       
      

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