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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,

 

Make a guess: Why do taxi drivers always call the IRAS hotline for help?

 

Because they are scared of taxi-vasion and need Comfort.

🤣🤪😎😁

 

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!

 

 

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That is not all.

 

You would be glad to know that there is a dedicated organisation focused on supporting you in your tax career throughout your professional journey.

 

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!

 

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