by admin | Oct 14, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Ethics, Tech News
For smaller Public Accounting Firms (PAFs), the definition of “audit team” under ISCA EP 100 deserves closer attention, particularly where the firm provides both financial statement preparation and audit services to the same client. The definition extends beyond...
by admin | Sep 9, 2026 | Accounting, Ethics, Tech News
For accounting firms, effective AML and KYC compliance increasingly depends on how well the requirements are embedded into the ordinary client onboarding and engagement process. The main practical challenge is not simply collecting identification documents, but...
by admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Corporate Governance, Ethics, Tech News
Artificial intelligence tools can support a wide range of accountancy activities, including drafting, summarisation, document review, research and client communication. However, no single AI model is suitable for every assignment, and outputs must be assessed against...
by admin | Jul 16, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Ethics, Tech News
Singapore’s Corporate Service Providers Act 2024 and its subsidiary legislation took effect on 9 June 2025, replacing the previous registered filing agent framework with a broader regulatory regime. The legislation extends registration and anti-money laundering...
by admin | May 6, 2026 | Accounting, Company Law, Ethics, News, Tech News
Personal Criminal Liability Extends to Company Secretaries and Operational Managers Recent enforcement actions confirm that anti-money laundering (AML) accountability no longer rests exclusively on nominee directors. Company secretaries may face prosecution,...
by admin | May 5, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ethics, Tech News
Emerging insights from financial fraud investigative professionals reveal that organised scam operations in Singapore and Southeast Asia are evolving into global, service-based ecosystems. Artificial intelligence, illicit data markets, and cross-border laundering...
