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New Global Internal Audit Standards

New Global Internal Audit Standards

  The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) unveiled its updated Global Internal Audit Standards on 9 January 2024, offering a modernised and comprehensive framework designed to enhance internal audit functions and foster positive organisational change. Adopting these new standards allows organisations to adapt to the fast-paced evolution of business environments, technological innovations, and emerging risks.…

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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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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

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Tax Changes as Covered in Singapore Budget 2023

Tax Changes as Covered in Singapore Budget 2023   Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s budget speech 2023 has touched on vital key points to look forward to in 2023 as the government laid out plans to fuel internal revenue sources through taxes whilst providing support to those struggling to adjust to post-pandemic norms…

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Crash Course in Singapore’s Income Taxation

Crash Course in Singapore’s Income Taxation (2023)   As the deadline for filing and paying income taxes is fast approaching there will be a plethora of tax vocabularies and computation that will come along your way. Most may confuse you and may hinder your understanding of your taxes and the benefits you can enjoy. This…

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Industry Roundup: Important Updates and Reminders

Industry Roundup: Important Updates and Reminders   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 interest rates, rising…

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Final GST Rate Change Effective 01 January 2024—What does this mean for your Business

Final GST Rate Change Effective 01 January 2024-What does this mean for your Business   In his Budget 2022 Speech, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr. Lawrence Wong, announced the increase in Goods, and Services Tax (GST) rates that will take effect from 7% to 8% starting 01 Jan 2023; and 8% to 9% with…

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Singapore Standards in Auditing – Audits of Group Financial Statements

Singapore Standards in Auditing (SSA) 600 Special Consideration – Audits of Group Financial Statement   Effective 15, December 2023, the revised Singapore Standards in Auditing (SSA) 600 Special Considerations on Audit of Group Financial Statements will be the governing guidelines for an audit of group financial statements, including the circumstances when component auditors are involved.…

Starting a FinTech company in Singapore

May 6, 2023

As the world advances into a technologically connected global village, countries are constantly looking to expand their presence with the right infrastructure to catch up with the latest developments and innovative…

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Guide to Registering a Charity

May 6, 2023

This guide will provide you with an overview of the key aspects involved in registering a charity. Charities are designed as organisations which: Operate on…

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Guide to Filing your GST Return

May 6, 2023

The Goods and Services Tax was first introduced in Singapore in 2003 as part of a government reform to shift taxes from an income-based to…

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Filing Your Corporate Income Tax Return

May 6, 2023

Singapore serves as an attractive business hub for companies looking to expand into the emerging Asian Economy for numerous reasons, top of which include ease…

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Common mistakes made by businesses in filing income taxes

May 6, 2023

The following article covers common mistakes that businesses may often overlook when filing their income tax returns and what measures to follow to avoid them.…

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Changes on statutory requirements for AGMs and filing of AR

May 6, 2023

The following legislative changes in relation to AGMs and the filing of ARs are in effect since 31 August 2018. This is part of on-going…

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Guide to Filing Your Annual Returns

May 6, 2023

An annual return (AR) is an electronic document to be submitted to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). It is intended to keep the…

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Statutory Compliance Requirements

May 6, 2023

Companies that have been incorporated in Singapore are required to adhere to a set of compliance requirements as prescribed under the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory…

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Hiring Employees: All You Need to Know

May 6, 2023

Singapore has evolved into a global hotspot for talent, ranking #2 overall in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2021. Individual and foreign companies who have…

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Government Grants to Help Your Business

May 6, 2023

Singapore has long been promoting an economy that encourages investors and entrepreneurs to bring forth innovative ideas and business solutions. Some of the many programs…

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