What
is 3 letters, has a sense of humour and still in demand after centuries? By Ms
Joanna Wong, Director, Singapore
Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) Dear Students,
While the
internet is filled with tax jokes, (Want more? Subscribe to the Tax Channel for your weekly dose!) it is no joke
that tax jobs have existed for centuries and is 🔥still hot in demand today🔥! Jokes aside,
here’s a Fun Fact: According to
the latest Accounting Entities Census (i.e. AECensus
2022), the
median gross monthly salary for a first year manager was about $7,250, an
increase from the reported figure $6,250 in 2020. This was also 48% higher
than the median gross monthly salary of full-time employed resident managers
and administrators aged 25 to 29! The above
reflects how hot in demand professionals in the accountancy sector are,
particularly those in specialised tracks such as tax, compared to a finance
manager. Just check out any salary guide online! Ready for a
Multi-dimensional Career? A tax
specialisation is one that welcomes everyone. Regardless of whether you are
an introvert or extrovert, whether you thrive with numbers or words, and
whether you prefer
being in the forefront or making an impact from behind the scenes, there is
an area of tax suited to your personality! From individual
tax to shaping tax policies, from corporate tax to property
tax, all through to tax technology, there is so much to explore,
opportunities galore! Getting You
a Head Start Even Before Graduating!
Below are just some of the key areas of support the Singapore
Chartered Tax Professionals has put in place to facilitate your progress
throughout a tax career. Click on each box above to find out more! |