SINGAPORE, 3 September 2025 — BDO Business Services & Outsourcing Pte. Ltd. (BSO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia in the fields of accounting and business services. This partnership will benefit some 1,000 Higher Nitec in Accounting students across all ITE Colleges over the next three years, equipping them with the skills and exposure needed to meet the evolving demands of the business services sector.
The MOU outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation that includes:
- Training in industry-standard software such as Xero and Prosoft Unit4
- Internship and employment opportunities for ITE students and graduates
- Guest lectures, career talks, and industry visits hosted by BDO professionals
- Training workshops for students on current industry practices
On this collaboration, Ms Low Khah Gek, Chief Executive Officer, ITE, said, “This partnership goes beyond equipping students with technical know-how. By exposing them to real-world industry practices and workplace learning experience, we are preparing work-ready graduates who can step confidently into Singapore’s dynamic business environment and make meaningful contributions from day one.”
Mr. Frankie Chia, Managing Director of BDO, added, “Through this collaboration with ITE, we are proud to play a pivotal role in developing talent, strengthening organisational resilience, and shaping the future of business services in Singapore.”
The signing was witnessed by senior representatives from both organisations, including principals from the three ITE colleges and BDO senior management. All joint initiatives will be branded under the “BDO–ITE” banner, enhancing the visibility and impact of this collaboration.
For media enquiries please contact:
Muhammad Noor Amin
Senior Manager, Marketing Communications
Tel: +65 69902826
Cell: +65 97286964
Email: muhammadnoor@bdo.com.sg
Josephine Lefort
Deputy Manager, Media & Communications, ITE
Tel: +65 65902030
Cell: +65 90607515
Email: josephine_lefort@ite.edu.sg
ABOUT BDO SINGAPORE
BDO Singapore is a leading professional services firm offering audit, tax, advisory solutions and business outsourcing to SMEs, large private businesses, and multinational corporations. Established in 1972, we have built a strong reputation with a team of over 600 professionals delivering services such as Audit & Assurance, Tax & Risk Advisory, Business Restructuring & Forensics, Deal, Cyber Security & Digital Advisory, Management Consulting and Business Outsourcing.
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ABOUT ITE
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) was established as a post-secondary institution in 1992, under the Ministry of Education. ITE is a principal provider of career and technical education and a key developer of national skills certification and standards skilling Singapore for the future economy. It offers three key programmes - (1) Pre-Employment Training for youths after secondary education (2) Continuing Education and Training for adult learners and (3) Workplace Learning and Work-Study Programmes with employers. Under its 'One ITE System, Three Colleges' Governance Model, ITE has three Colleges - ITE College Central, ITE College East and ITE College West. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.ite.edu.sg