🧭 ISQM 1 & ISQM 2 in Malaysia: Strengthening Audit Quality and Professional Accountability Kuala Lumpur, October 2025 — Malaysia’s audit profession is entering a new era of accountability and excellence. With the rollout of International Standards on Quality Management…
📘 FRS 18 (Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements): A Complete Guide for Singapore Businesses Singapore, October 2025 — The Accounting Standards Council (ASC) has officially adopted FRS 18, aligning Singapore’s standards with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 18)…
💼 Smart Tax Planning: How Licensed Professionals Help You Save More Singapore, October 2025 — Effective tax planning isn’t about avoiding tax — it’s about optimizing what you pay within the law. With Singapore’s evolving tax landscape and stricter compliance…
⚖️ Malaysia’s Judicial Appointment Controversy: Implications for Governance and Business Confidence Kuala Lumpur, October 2025 — Malaysia is facing intense debate following the latest judicial appointment controversy that has raised questions about transparency, independence, and the rule of law. As…
🧾 Part 1 – Understanding Malaysia’s Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT): What Every Business and Individual Should Know Introduction Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) has long been part of Malaysia’s tax system, designed to curb speculative property trading and ensure…
💼 Part 2 – Malaysia’s Capital Gains Tax (CGT): A New Era for Investment and Corporate Transactions Introduction Following the implementation of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in 2024, Malaysia has entered a new chapter in tax policy — expanding beyond…
Digital Collaboration for Businesses & Employers: Seamless Tax Filing with #SFFS Introduction IRAS is enabling a smoother, more accurate tax filing experience through its #SeamlessFilingFromSoftware (#SFFS) initiative. Under this scheme, businesses and employers can submit tax returns and employment data…
KWSP Mandates Contributions for Non-Malaysian Citizen Employees Introduction Starting in October 2025, employers in Malaysia must register and contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (KWSP) for non-Malaysian employees who hold valid work passes (excluding domestic workers). The move reinforces fairness…
Stamp Duty Relief: Transfer of Assets Between Associated Entities Introduction When companies move assets like shares or property within a group, stamp duty usually applies. This can make corporate restructuring costly. To ease the burden, IRAS provides stamp duty relief…
Introduction In your GST accounting, deposits and down payments often raise questions: When can you claim the input tax? What conditions must be met? This article walks you through the common scenarios, IRAS’ rules, and best practices. Key Principle: Claim…
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