The report highlights the growing demand for professional business and advisory services in Singapore, the ASEAN region, and China. This demand is supported by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which offers business-relevant qualifications to people around the world. ACCA has a global network of 101 offices and centers, and more than 7,200 Approved Employers worldwide, providing high standards of employee learning and development. The report also mentions the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC), which is working to develop Singapore into a leading global accountancy hub by deepening the skills of the accountancy talent pool, developing the industry to capture growth opportunities, and creating a hub and excellence center for accountancy.