Student Spotlight

Our students at the School of Accountancy are encouraged to pursue their interests beyond the academic and many demonstrate excellence in these pursuits. We highlight a few of their achievements over the past year.

In October 2025, students of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) and Master of Science in Accounting (Data & Analytics) (MSA) programmes at SMU School of Accountancy (SOA) visited the A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²) on Jurong Island — Singapore’s national research hub for sustainable energy, chemicals, and low-carbon innovation.

On 1 November 2025, the SMU School of Accountancy (SOA) faculty, students and alumni from the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) and Master of Science in Accounting (Data & Analytics) (MSA) Programmes took part in Walk of a Lifetime 2025, an annual autism advocacy event organised by St Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC).

Bryan Lee, an SMU Accountancy student with a second major in Health Economics and Management, is using his interdisciplinary education to improve healthcare delivery. Combining financial acumen with a passion for community care, he hopes to pursue a medical degree and contribute to building a more sustainable and equitable healthcare system.

As new AI technologies emerge, SMU School of Accountancy is committed to equipping our Accountancy students with the tools to navigate both the possibilities and risks these technologies introduce. In January 2026, we launched the new course "AI Literacy for Accounting Professionals", which was developed in consultation with AI Singapore and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy.

SMU Accountancy student Lee Hui En enrolled in the Accounting Data and Analytics Work-Study Elective (ADA WSE) in early 2025 and gained invaluable experience applying technology to real-world tax processes at KPMG.