FAQ

New Student – Before Enrollment

  1. Membership Enquiry
    All students who enrolled for courses must registered their membership with Examination and Student Registry (ESR) at CPA House #01-01, in order to be eligible to sit for examinations.
    Check out the details for fees and procedures from the website. http://esr.icpas.org.sg
  2. New International Students
    New international students, please check with SAA counter staff regarding your library research time. It is the ICA regulations that International students have to be in school for 7 hours (with lessons or self-study)

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Exemption

  1. How do I apply for exemptions?

    • Provide certificates and transcripts of all relevant papers to the Examination and Student Registry Department
    • Exemption will be assessed by ACCA, if any, upon initial registration
    For a more comprehensive list of exemption granted by ACCA and CAT, please visit the ACCA at www.accaglobal.com/students/study_exams/exemptions. Please note that the exemption guidelines on the ACCA website is for reference only. The final decision still rests on the discretion of ACCA.
  2. What happen if I get my exemption from ACCA after I enrolled for the class?
    You can either continue or withdraw from your enrolled class. Withdrawal will be base on the Withdrawal Policy at the point of request.

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Enrollment

  1. How do I enroll for classes at SAA?
    Main Campus

    • Obtain a queue number
    • Fill in the enrolment form with your particulars and chosen class code
    • Fill in the lower portion of the official receipt with your particulars
    • Wait for your number to appear in the queue system
    • Make payment for your course fees and get an official receipt from SAA counter staff

    City Campus

    • Fill in the enrolment form with your particulars and chosen class code
    • Fill in the lower portion of the official receipt with your particulars
    • Join the queue at the reception counter
    • Make payment for your course fees
    • Official receipt will be sent to you by post
  2. Where can I enroll for the classes?
    You can enroll for the classes at:

    • Main Campus @ Aljunied – Mon to Fri: 9am to 7pm, Sat 9am to 3pm
    • City Campus @ 6 Raffles Quay – Mon to Fri: 10.30am to 7pm
    • By mail* to: 20 Aljunied Road #01-04 CPA House S (389805)

    *Your enrolment will only be accepted if we receive your enrolment form together with cheque payment.
  3. What mode of payment does SAA accept?
    Main Campus
    Payment of course fees can be made by Cash, Nets, Visa, MasterCard or Cheque
               
    City Campus
    Payment of course fees can be made by Nets, Visa, MasterCard or Cheque. No Cash payment is accepted.
  4. What should I expect to receive after my enrolment?
    • An official receipt with details on the classes enrolled and payment (Please check and confirm that the details are correct before leaving the counter)
    • Book vouchers for uncollected or unavailable books
    • Student Handbook (For new students)
    • Study manual / Revision kit (whichever available)
  5. What is the course promotion period?
    There are 2 kinds of promotion applicable for each intake
    • There is an early bird promotion for those that sign up early by 6 June for July Intake and by 6 December for January Intake.
    • There is a course promotion ranging from 5% - 25% depending on the numbers of classes that you enrolled by 31 December for January Intake and by 30 June for July Intake.
  6. How many classes can I enroll?
    There is no restriction on the number of ACCA or CAT classes that you can enroll. However, please note that under the ACCA examinations regulations, ACCA students can only sit for a maximum of 4 papers, for each exam session. ACCA students who are registered under the Mature Student Entry Route are required to pass Papers F2 & F3 within 2 years, before they are allowed to register for other papers. If you are not sure which registration route you should follow or how many papers you may get exemptions, please check with Examination and Student Registry (ESR) before you enroll for the classes.
  7. What should I bring to classes?
    • Official receipt – To bring at all times
    • ACCA Student Card or IC (for Singaporean) or Student’s Pass (for International student).
  8. What are the various funding schemes available for the courses?
    The below funding is applicable for January and July Intakes only

    Government Funding (*Applicable to CAT & ATTS Courses only)
    Skills Development Fund (SDF)
    Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP)
    NTUC-Surrogate Employers Programme (NTUC-SEP) 

    For more information on the above scheme, please visit the relevant website at www.sdf.gov.sg / www.srp.org.sg / www.ntuc.org.sg
     
    SAA – NTUC Discount Scheme
    NTUC Union Members are entitled to 20% discount off SAA published ACCA and CAT course fees, regardless of number of classes enrolled. Valid for January and July Intakes only.

    Please enroll directly at:
    Internation Plaza (Nearest MRT : EW 15 Tanjong Pagar)
    10 Anson Road
    #06-18
    Singapore 079903
    Tel: 64166611

    Closing date
    15 January for January Intake
    15 July for July Intake

    SAA – SAFRA Discount Scheme
    25% discount off SAA published course fees for ACCA and CAT programmes for a minimum of 2 papers enrolled. Valid for January and July intake only. Please present SAFRA member card upon enrolment at SAA counter.
    *Closing date: 30 June for July Intake or 31 December for January Intake.

    For more information on the above scheme, please visit www.safra.org.sg

    SAA – Employer Accreditation
    Staff of companies who have registered under the SAA Professional Attachment Scheme (PAS) will be entitled for additional 5% discount on the course fees after all relevant discounts. You will need to present a letter from your companies upon enrolment stating your full-time employment status, to enjoy this discount.

    ACCA – Employer Accreditation
    Students whose companies are under the ACCA Employer Accreditation are entitled to a additional 5% discount on the course fees after all relevant discounts. You will need to present a letter from your companies upon enrolment stating your full-time employment status, to enjoy this discount. Please check with ACCA Singapore on the eligibility of your companies under this accreditation.

    For more information on the above scheme, please visit www.singapore.accaglobal.com

  9. Does SAA recognize the achievement that students gained from the ACCA Exam results?
    Prizewinners and Outstanding Achievers Sponsorship
    The SAA Excellence Awards Scheme is presented to SAA students who have achieved outstanding performance in their examinations.

    There are 2 kinds of awards presented during each intake.

    • Gold Award
      • ACCA prizewinners in 1st placing
      • Sponsorship of 3 classes
    • Silver Award
      • ACCA prizewinners in 2nd or 3rd placing
      • CAT Outstanding Achievers  (Both CBE and Written exams)
      • Sponsorship of 2 classes

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After the enrollment

  1. When can I collect the books using the book vouchers?
    Students may collect the BPP study manuals / revision kits (subject to availability) upon enrolment.
  2. Where can I collect the lecture notes?
    Main Campus
    The lecture notes will be distributed outside the lifts lobby (2nd, 4th and 5th floor) on the first day of classes. Subsequent lessons, notes will be distributed outside the lift lobby or in the classroom. You can proceed to the Printing Room (#01-01) for collection of notes for classes that you missed within 1 month of the notes issued date.

    City Campus
    The lecture notes will be distributed at all reception counter on the first day of classes. Subsequent lessons notes will be placed in the classrooms. You can proceed to the reception counter for collection of notes for classes that you missed within 1 month of the notes issued date.

  3. Will I have a SAA student card?
    No, SAA does not issue student cards to students. You should keep your receipt with you as proof of enrolment in case of attendance checks.
  4. When will the classes be confirmed?
    The classes will be confirmed 1 week before the class commencement date. You will receive a confirmation email from the Academy.
  5. How do I find my classroom?
    Main Campus
    Please check the classroom information on the LCD monitors above the security guard, counter before the lift lobby.

    City Campus
    Please check the classroom information on the LCD monitors at the entrance after the lift lobby.

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Courses Policies

  1. Can I withdraw from classes that I enrolled?
    Yes, you can. Please refer to the Student Handbook, Section 11 Course Policies for course withdrawal policies.
  2. Can I transfer from one class to another?
    Yes, you can. However, there is a $20 processing charge for each class transfer. Please fill up the Course Request Form and submit to the SAA Reception Counter. You can refer to the Student Handbook, Section 11 Course Policies for course transfer policies.
  3. What should I do if I cannot attend one of the lessons?
    You can request to attend the other class (same paper) by the same lecturer, if there is any, for the day(s) that you could not attend. This request can be made for a maximum of 3 times. Please obtain an authorization slip from the SAA Reception Counter before attending the class. There will be charge of $5 for every class attended after the 3 requests.

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Revision Classes

  1. Are the classes that I enrolled inclusive of revision?
    No unless otherwise stated. Revision class is an option for selected classes. Please indicate (+Rev) in the enrolment form to include the revision class.
  2. Can I request to enroll for the revision class after I decided not to enroll at the initial payment?
    Yes, you can. However, the request has to be put in before the deadline (31 January for January Intake, 31 July for July Intake). Enrolment for any revision class after this date will be charged according to the fees indicated in the relevant brochures using at the point of time.
  3. Can I withdraw from revision class?
    Yes, you can. Students who enroll revision with the Jan / Jul classes will be given a full credit refund before 5 March / 3 Sept. Otherwise, the refund will be 50% before commencement and 0% after commencement.
  4. Can I enjoy the SAA student privilege fees if I have withdrawn from all the main classes that I was attending?
    No. SAA student privilege fees are applicable to student who have enrolled and maintain a minimum of one class for the January / July or Pro-rated intakes.

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Tutorial Classes

  1. Can I enroll for the tutorial class?
    Yes, you can. But you must enroll under the same lecturer for the main class and tutorial.
  2. Is there any pro-rated lesson for tutorial?
    No. You have to sign up for the full course.
  3. Can I withdraw from tutorials?
    Yes, you can. The refund will be 50% before class commencement and 0% after class commencement. 

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Examinations

  1. Examinations Registration (ACCA / CAT)
    How do I enroll for my exam?
    All registered students will receive Examination Entry Form (EEF) for registration of examinations. Students are registered for an examination session only if they send back the EEF together with the examination fee to ACCA (UK). Alternatively, students can make online registration for ACCA / CAT examination via ACCA website. (www.accaglobal.com) using their passcode and registration no.
  2. Computer Based Examinations (CBE)
    Can I enroll for CBE for CAT?
    CBE are available for CAT papers T1-T4. The CAT CBE is held monthly. Please enquire at the SAA Student Reception Counter for examination dates one month before each examination session. Enrolment will be done on a first come first serves basis and there will be no reservation.
  3. Can I enroll for CBE for ACCA?
    CBE are available for ACCA papers F1, F2 and F3, MMA & MFA and is held monthly. Please enquire at the SAA Student Reception Counter for examination dates one month before each examination session. Enrolment will be done on a first come first serve basis and there will be no reservation.
  4. Can the students sit for CBE exam if they have not received the membership card from UK?
    No. All students are required to hold a valid ACCA registration number prior to being allowed to sit for CBEs.

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