SINGAPORE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATION - EXAMINATION GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (FP) AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME (PP) - Exam preparation and e-examination rules

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Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification examination guidelines and rules for Foundation Programme (FP) and Professional Programme (PP) candidates, covering remote proctored e-examinations. The guide explains pre-exam steps and disciplinary policy overview, including hardware/software setup for the Cirrus and Proctorio platforms, login and identity verification requirements, and instructions for the examination environment. It details required equipment, prohibited items, what to bring by programme type, and expectations for exam-day navigation and e-examination conduct.

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Introduction

Section 1: Exam Toolkit

(A) Hardware & Software

(B) Login Credentials

(D) Identity Verification

(E) What to Bring

Section 2: Before the Examination

(A) Prepare hardware and software

BEFORE EXAM ☐ Prepare hardware & software ☐ Attempt mock examination ☐ Familiarise yourself with the Examination Guidelines ☐ Reset your Cirrus password at least one (1) week before exam EXAM DISCIPLINARY POLICY ☐ Disciplinary Policy ☐ Grounds for Disciplinary Actions When in doubt, ask for help Email: [scaq@isca.org.sg](scaq@isca.org.sg) [General Line:](General Line:) (65) 6749 8060 EXAM TOOLKIT ☐ Hardware & Software ☐ Login Credentials ☐ Examination Environment ☐ Identity Verification ☐ What to Bring *Refer to the Examinations Instructions sent 2 weeks before the exams. DURING EXAM ☐ Navigating e-Examination Platform ☐ What to expect on Exam Day EXAM AND CONTACT DETAILS ☐ Exam Details ☐ Contact Details WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR EXAM! SINGAPORE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (FP) AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME (PP) Introduction This guide prepares the Foundation Programme (FP) and Professional Programme (PP) candidates for the remote proctored e-examinations and covers the step-by-step preparations for the Singapore CA Qualification examinations. The e-examination platform uses the Cirrus programme, and online remote proctoring uses the Proctorio programme. SECTION 1: EXAM TOOLKIT (A) Hardware & Software 1. Use your personal device i.e. laptop or desktop. (See specifications below) . X No work/office laptop X No tablet devices or Microsoft Surface RT 2. Working webcam and microphone are mandatory. Device Specifications | Device | Windows Specifications
Intel Pentium Processor or better
At least 8GB RAM (with at least 4GB that is unused by other applications during the exam)
Hard Drive: at least 2GB of available space | Mac Specifications:
Intel Processor or Apple M1 Processor or better At least 8GB RAM (with at least 4GB that is unused by other applications during the exam)
Hard Drive: at least 2GB of available space | | --- | --- | --- | | Operating System | Windows:
Microsoft Windows 10 and above | Mac OS:
Mac OS 13 and above | | Display | Screen resolution of 1280 x 800 | No secondary monitors allowed |15” or higher display screen recommended. | | | Webcam and
microphone | Webcam resolution: 320x240 (minimum), external webcam required if internal webcam does not allow 360 degrees room scan
Microphone, either internal or external | | | Software required
(Mandatory) | Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (latest 3 versions) Click here to download and install Google Chrome and here to download and install Microsoft Edge.
Proctorio Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge extension
Click here to install. See Section 2 A Step 3 to enable incognito access
Microsoft Office Applications (Online Office Applications are not allowed) Adobe Acrobat Reader | | | Internet connection | Minimum 2.5Mbps speed
Use a wired connection, if possible (If using Wi-Fi, minimise the internet usage of others using the same network during the exam) | | Tip 1: Connect to a power source to avoid draining laptop battery Tip 2: Ensure stable internet connection throughout examination (B) Login Credentials 3. Your username is your email address which you have registered with the SCAQ Programme. Refer to Section 3 Part (A) Point 1 below. (C) Examination Environment 4. Sit for the exam alone in a conducive environment (i.e. brightly lit room with closed door, free from noise and distractions) . 5. No one is allowed in the room or to enter the room during the examination. 6. Prohibited items are to be removed from table. (refer to table in Section E “What to Bring”) . 7. Mandatory to perform a 360 degree-environment scan via webcam recording. (D) Identity verification 8. ISCA or the appointed vendor collects the following during the exam, for verification of the candidate and remote proctoring purposes: a. Live images & Photo ID (Only NRIC, FIN card or Passport is ac

FAQs

What hardware and software are mandatory for the remote proctored e-examinations?

A personal laptop or desktop is required with a working webcam and microphone. Candidates must use the specified browser (Chrome or Edge) and install the Proctorio extension, along with permitted software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, while online Office applications are not allowed.

What are the key rules for the examination environment during the exam?

Candidates must sit for the exam alone in a brightly lit, quiet environment with a closed door, and no one may enter the room. Prohibited items must be removed from the table, and a mandatory 360-degree environment scan must be performed via webcam recording.

What is allowed or prohibited regarding reference materials and device features?

FP is a restricted open-book examination and allows a calculator plus limited paper, while no reference materials or books are allowed. PP allows open-book examination with permitted reference materials. For both programmes, AI features in device applications must be disabled/turned off, and listed communication or device items (e.g., headphones, mobile phones outside allowed emergency use) are prohibited.

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