Accounting & Auditing Specialist
Mr. Lim Teck Chuan
ACCA, CPA, BSc in Applied Accounting
Introduce
Mr. Lim Teck Chuan (Ivan Lim) is a specialist in accounting and auditing, with professional qualifications including ACCA, CPA, and a BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom.
- He has been an ACCA member since 2004, building a strong professional foundation in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and other areas covered by international professional accounting programs.
- He began his career in auditing at an international audit firm, working directly with a wide range of businesses and gaining practical experience in auditing, financial reporting, and business operations.
- Throughout his career, Lim Teck Chuan has worked with clients ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations and publicly listed companies in Singapore, giving him broad exposure to accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting requirements across different business sizes.
- His auditing experience across various industries and service areas has given him a strong understanding of how accounting principles are applied in practice, as well as the common issues that arise in the preparation and review of financial statements.
- One of his key strengths is his ability to simplify complex accounting concepts, enabling learners to approach the subject in a clear, structured, and practical way.
- In his teaching, he emphasizes connecting accounting knowledge with real-world scenarios, helping learners not only understand the principles but also apply them to exercises and professional situations.
- He is recognized for his patience and dedication to teaching, and regularly shares problem-solving approaches and exam techniques to help learners improve their learning effectiveness.
- With a background in ACCA, CPA, Applied Accounting, and practical auditing experience, he brings a perspective that combines internationally recognized knowledge with professional experience.
- At FTMS Global, he teaches the ACCA program, supporting learners in building a strong foundation in accounting and developing effective study approaches for international professional examinations.
EXPERTISE
- Financial accounting
- Auditing
- Financial reporting
- Applied Accounting
- Analysis and processing of accounting transactions
- Control & evaluation of financial information
- Corporate accounting
- Professional accounting program training
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND STRENGTHS
- Financial Accounting & Applied Accounting
- Auditing & Financial Reporting
- Accounting Transaction Analysis & Processing
- Experience working with SMEs, large corporations, and publicly listed companies
- Connecting accounting knowledge with real-world business situations
- Structuring and simplifying technical knowledge
- Guidance on approaches to solving and handling exercises
- Professional experience in an international audit environment
WORK HISTORY
- An ACCA member since 2004
- Holds a CPA qualification
- Holds a BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, UK
- Began his career at an international audit firm
- Experience auditing businesses across various industries and business models
- Worked with clients ranging from SMEs to large corporations
- Experience working with publicly listed companies in Singapore
- Teaches the ACCA program at FTMS Global