When you buy services online from companies outside Singapore — such as software subscriptions, streaming services, or online classes — you might assume no local tax applies. However, under Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, remote services purchased from…
Are Accountants Still Relevant in an AI World? The Truth About the Future of Accounting 1. AI Is Changing Accounting, Not Removing Accountants Many people ask: “Are accountants still relevant in an AI world?”The answer is yes. AI removes manual…
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement – Framework, Valuation Techniques, and Disclosure Requirements 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement provides a single, consistent framework for measuring fair value across all IFRS standards.In Singapore, where…
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Classification, Measurement, and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IFRS 9 Financial Instruments IFRS 9 Financial Instruments provides the framework for classifying, measuring, and impairing financial assets and liabilities.In Singapore, companies hold trade receivables,…
IFRS 8 Operating Segments – How Companies Report Segment Performance 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IFRS 8 Operating Segments IFRS 8 Operating Segments sets the rules for reporting the financial performance of different business segments within a company.In Singapore, many firms operate…
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures – Enhancing Transparency in Financial Risks 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IFRS 7 Financial Instruments Disclosures IFRS 7 Financial Instruments Disclosures sets out the disclosure requirements for financial instruments, including classification, measurement, and risk exposure.In Singapore, companies…
IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations – Classification, Measurement, and Disclosure 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations sets the…
IFRS 2 Share-based Payment – Accounting for Employee Share Options and Equity Awards 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IFRS 2 Share-based Payment IFRS 2 Share-based Payment defines how entities recognise and measure transactions in which goods or services are received in exchange…
IAS 40 Investment Property – Measuring and Reporting Property Held for Investment 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IAS 40 Investment Property IAS 40 Investment Property sets the accounting rules for properties held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation, rather than for…
IAS 38 Intangible Assets – Recognising and Measuring Non-Physical Value 1️⃣ Introduction: Understanding IAS 38 Intangible Assets IAS 38 Intangible Assets sets the rules for identifying and measuring assets that have no physical form but create value.In Singapore’s digital economy,…
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