Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority
Agency overview
Formed1 April 2004; 20 years ago (2004-04-01)
Preceding agencies
  • Registry of Companies and Businesses
  • Public Accountants’ Board
JurisdictionGovernment of Singapore
Headquarters55 Newton Road, #03-02 Revenue House, Singapore 307987
Agency executives
  • Ong Chong Tee, Chairman[1]
  • Ong Khiaw Hong, Chief Executive[2]
Parent agencyMinistry of Finance
Websitewww.acra.gov.sg
Agency IDT08GB0001G

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Singapore. ACRA is the regulator of business registration, financial reporting, public accountants and corporate service providers. ACRA is also responsible for developing the accountancy sector and setting the accounting standards for companies, charities co-operative societies, and societies in Singapore. ACRA fosters a vibrant and trusted business environment that enables innovation and growth and contributes towards making Singapore the best place for business.

  1. ^ "Tan Ching Yee to chair Acra, among other board changes". 27 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Ong Khiaw Hong named new Acra chief". The Straits Times. 25 January 2017.