Essential courses for directors by ACRA’s partners

Courses by SID

SID offers these courses for aspiring and existing directors.

These courses can count towards your CPD hours for SID accreditation.

So, You Want to be a Director

Get an overview of what it means to be a director of a commercial company in Singapore. This course covers:

• The director landscape in Singapore

• Your duties, responsibilities, liabilities, and benefits as a director

• Key considerations before accepting a directorship

• Next steps for your development as a director

Speakers will share their own experiences and directorship journeys.

Who should attend

Aspiring and new directors, and senior management working with boards.

Fees and CPD hours

Course details: So, You Want to be a Director

Director Financial Reporting Fundamentals

Review your company's financial statements confidently through essential accounting knowledge, practical tips and tools. This course covers:

• Your duty to prepare true and fair financial statements

• How to implement internal controls

• Key focus areas when reviewing financial statements

• Common accounting mistakes to watch out for

Who should attend

Aspiring, new, and current directors. You do not need a strong financial background to attend.

Fees and CPD hours

Course details: Director Financial Reporting Fundamentals

Board and Director Fundamentals

Provides a broad understanding of what you need to know as a company director. This includes:

• Your duties, responsibilities, and liabilities as a director

• How to be effective in your role

Who should attend

Aspiring and new directors, senior management and governance professionals.

This course applies to:

• Directors of commercial companies

• Non-profit organisations incorporated as Companies Limited By Guarantee (CLGs)

Fees and CPD hours

Course details: Board and Director Fundamentals