Singapore Accounting Symposium 2026

About the Event

The School of Accountancy at Singapore Management University (SMU) is pleased to announce the Singapore Accounting Symposium to be held on 10 and 11 December 2026 on SMU Campus. The Symposium, jointly organized by Singapore Management University (SMU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), is a premier platform to advance accounting research and foster innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. It brings together leading scholars and practitioners to exchange ideas and promotes interdisciplinary research that addresses emerging challenges in business and society.

The keynote speaker for the 2026 symposium is Professor Mohan Venkatachalam at Duke University, incoming Senior Editor of The Accounting Review and a leading scholar pioneering research on valuation, financial communication, nonfinancial performance metrics, and corporate governance. 

Key Dates & Deadlines

Programme

Programme details will be posted here when available. 

Registration

Registration will open on 16 September 2026. 

Hotel Accommodation

Information will be updated as it becomes available.

Useful Information

Visa

If you require an invitation letter to support your visa application, please contact Tracy Ooi (email: soar@smu.edu.sg) upon successful registration. For information regarding visa requirements, please visit https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements

Submit SG Arrival Card (SGAC) within 3 days before arrival

All travellers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority within 3 days before arrival in Singapore. Submission is free. Please visit https://www.ica.gov.sg/ for more information.

Airport Arrival Transfer

Taxis are available at the taxi stands at the arrival levels of each terminal. A ride to the city takes about 30 minutes and costs between SGD25 and SGD40. All rides are metered. You may pay the taxi fares via cash (SGD) or credit card. 

Currency

The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (SGD). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Weather

Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November to January, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis and bring an umbrella during this period.

Eduroam (Wi-Fi Internet Access)

Eduroam is an international Wi-Fi internet access roaming service for users in research and higher education. Eduroam allows users (researchers, teachers, students, staff) from participating institutions to securely access the Internet from any eduroam participating institution. Please visit https://itsupport.smu.edu.sg/hc/en-us/articles/203357860-What-is-eduroam- for more information.

Cell Phone Usage

Singapore’s international dialing code is 65. While in Singapore and if you have international roaming service on your cell phone, you do not have to key in 65 to place a local call as it will automatically connect you to the local numbers here.

Electricity and Voltage

The voltage used is 220-240AC, 50 hertz. The plug sockets tend to be 3-pronged pins more often than not, but adaptors are cheap and easy to buy.

About Singapore

Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city populated with high-rise buildings and landscape gardens. At present, Singapore's population stands at about five million people, with English as the main language of instruction, and a mother tongue for each major ethnicity. There are four major races – namely the Chinese (majority), Malay, Indian and Eurasian, each offering a different perspective of life in Singapore in terms of culture, religion, food and language. 

Attractions: For an all-in-one attraction, visit Sentosa, which offers an exciting array of adventurous activities, historical monuments, as well as world-class entertainment spots, including Resorts World Sentosa.  A good way to sight-see in Singapore is to go on a DUCK or HiPPO Tour, which brings you around places of interest on an open-top bus, or an authentic Vietnam warcraft that can travel on land and in the water. If you're feeling nostalgic and looking to discover old world charm, you can explore and experience the island's key historical landmarks or memorials. You can also embark on a heritage trail and enjoy the sights and sounds at various cultural precincts, notably Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. For more information on what you can experience during your stay in Singapore, please visit https://www.visitsingapore.com/

Tax Refund Schemes: To enjoy tax-free shopping in Singapore, simply look out for retailers that display the “Tax Refund” logo on their shop front and spend SGD100 to qualify. For more information about the tax refund scheme, please visit https://www.visitsingapore.com/travel-guide-tips/tourist-information/gst-tax-refund/

Please visit www.visitsingapore.com for more information. 

Getting Here

Conference Venue: Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Level 2, SMU School of Accountancy

Address: 60 Stamford Road, Singapore 178900 [Map]

To enter the conference venue, 

1. approach the security post at Level 1, SMU School of Accountancy.

2. identify yourself as attending the "Singapore Accounting Symposium".

3. take escalator up to Level 2, where the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium is located.

Contact Us

For enquires on the symposium, kindly contact:
Tracy Ooi
e-mail: soar@smu.edu.sg
phone: +65-6828-0658