Posts by Yedda Magbanua
Proposed International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 – General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements
The proposed ISSA 5000 is designed to be a comprehensive and independent standard applicable to limited and reasonable sustainability assurance engagements. The proposal is more specific than ISAE 3000 (Revised) and ISAE 3410 for sustainability priority areas. It will cover sustainability information reported on various topics and prepared under multiple frameworks, including the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards S1 and S2.…
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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has released the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, a global framework for consistent, comparable, and high-quality sustainability reporting. These standards, designed to meet investor needs, include IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures, which were issued on 26 June 2023 and become effective…
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Beyond Numbers: Leading the Way Towards our Shared Success The world continues to change and business dynamics across the globe shift alongside it. In the past three months, we have committed ourselves to contributing insights and experiences to the profession whilst making sure we remain adaptive to change— a move that enable us to…
Read MoreQuarterly Newsletter July 2024
Navigating Today’s Challenges by Elevating Excellence As we navigate business headwinds, and opportunities halfway through 2024, putting our clients interests at the center of what we do has always driven us forward. In the past months, we equipped ourselves with insights and competencies that ensure we keep elevating our services to adapt to our clients’…
Read MoreQuarterly Newsletter April 2024
Partners in Progress: Milestones Achieved with You The first three months of 2024 were eventful for us. In this newsletter issue, it is our pleasure to share the great news, milestones, and achievements we’ve accomplished through your continued support. Read on and delve into how we will hold on to this momentum to provide you with…
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Singapore Budget 2024: Insights and Support Measures for the Year and Beyond
Singapore Budget 2024: Insights and Support Measures for the Year and Beyond Budget 2024 is all encompassing as it tackles immediate uncertainties in the economic outlook, inflation, rising business costs and cost of living. The Budget aims to be inclusive, pro-business, pro-Singaporeans and thrust Singapore forward against a competitive global landscape whilst remaining socially…
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What You Need to Know About 2024 Volume FRS: Latest Changes in Financial Reporting Standards
What You Need to Know About 2024 Volume FRS: Latest Changes in Financial Reporting Standards As financial circumstances advances, so do the standards governing financial reporting. In line with this progression, ACRA pronouncement on 2024 volume of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) introduces fundamental updates and modifications that require the attention of entities across industries.…
Read MoreQuarterly Newsletter January 2024
Momentum Built on Excellence: Continuing to This Year and the Next 2023 is a whirlwind of change. The world thrived with the rise of Generative AI. Governments and regulatory bodies spearheaded sustainability measures along with adaptive standards that better help businesses cope with rapidly changing and evolving consumer demands —- initiatives that expand to…
Read MoreQuarterly E-Newsletter October 2023
DELIVERING QUALITY, DRIVING GROWTH As we approach the latter part of the year, the Helmi Talib Group has remained committed to our goals of improving our practice, propelling the quality of our service and continuing to be the go-to solution to our clients’ unique needs. Our initiatives and footprints are summarised in this updates along…
Read MoreQuarterly E-Newsletter July 2023
MARKET ROUNDUP & COMMENTARIES: STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE The global economy is rocked by waves of uncertainties. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has generated a forecast for global growth to fall from an estimated 3.5 percent in 2022 to 3.0 percent in both 2023 and 2024. True enough, businesses across industries grapple with steep debt…
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