On the afternoon of August 13, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in education, research, and career development in accounting and auditing.

The event marks an important step in NEU’s strategy to strengthen international cooperation and expand learning and career opportunities for lecturers and students. In particular, amid globalization and deepening economic integration, cooperation in accounting and auditing plays a pivotal role in supporting economic transparency and efficiency. It also opens doors for NEU students to access international standards and enter the global labor market.

Leaders of the two institutions exchange views and hold discussions at the signing ceremony.

Representing NEU at the signing ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh, Dean of the School of Accounting and Auditing; Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh The Hung, Vice Dean of the School of Accounting and Auditing. Representing the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants were Tan Wei Luo, Executive Director for International Cooperation and Development, and Nguyen Le Phuong Quynh, Business Development Specialist. Also attending were Heads and Deputy Heads of Divisions within the School of Accounting and Auditing, along with staff and specialists from both institutions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, and Tan Wei Luo, Executive Director for International Cooperation and Development at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, sign the Memorandum of Understanding

Building on a shared vision for educating and developing a high-quality workforce in accounting and auditing, NEU and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) seek to establish a partnership that raises awareness and expands career opportunities for students. Through the Memorandum of Understanding, NEU and ISCA will jointly implement a range of practical activities, including: developing academic programs and organizing professional workshops to enhance knowledge and practical skills for students and lecturers; providing access to widely recognized international professional certifications; expanding internship programs and connections with leading accounting and auditing firms in the region and internationally, thereby building a sustainable bridge between the University and the labor market; and organizing in-depth career guidance activities and seminars, and connecting students with the professional accounting community in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding provides NEU’s accounting and auditing students with additional distinctive opportunities to develop their careers while still at university. Students will gain access to education that meets international standards, develop a clear understanding of the core requirements of the accounting and auditing professions, and acquire the skills needed to become professionals in a global working environment. Exchanges with ISCA experts will help students enhance their career awareness and better prepare for future real-world challenges.

Leaders of the two institutions exchange gifts and pose for commemorative photos.

Representing the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, Tan Wei Luo expressed confidence that this partnership would help improve the quality of the workforce in accounting, auditing, and finance in Vietnam while also building connections with the dynamic international market.

On behalf of NEU, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, pledged to continue strengthening international cooperation to enhance competitiveness and the quality of education, equipping students with a solid foundation for their career development.

The Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between NEU and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants marks not only the beginning of innovative cooperative programs but also a solid foundation for jointly developing a high-quality workforce ready to meet the growing demands of today’s globally integrated economy. By also providing students with learning and career development opportunities in accounting and auditing, this partnership represents an important milestone in NEU and ISCA’s shared journey toward a more professional future.

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is Singapore’s national accountancy body, with more than 40,000 members working in various business sectors in Singapore and around the world. Established in 1963, ISCA represents the interests of the accountancy profession, administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification program, and is the designated body for conferring the Chartered Accountant of Singapore designation—CA (Singapore). ISCA is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global network bringing together members of leading accountancy bodies to form a community of more than 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students in over 190 countries. Combining ISCA’s extensive experience and reputation in accounting and auditing with NEU’s ongoing efforts to innovate in education, this partnership will create tangible value not only for both institutions but also for the business community and the national economy.

Article and photos: Department of International Cooperation & Department of Communications

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