AI for Sustainability – from Concept to Deployment
by admin | Apr 16, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sustainability Reporting, Tech News
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly practical tool for sustainability management across Asia-Pacific businesses. Many companies are already using AI to support carbon accounting, energy efficiency, climate-risk analysis, supply-chain due...
Cyber Resilience for SMEs: Part 3 From Reactive to Proactive – Modernizing Vulnerability and Patch Management
by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | Accounting, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, Tech News
Executive Summary Patch management remains one of the most challenging security controls for SMEs, not due to technical complexity but because of operational friction. The fear of disrupting business applications, combined with limited visibility into assets, often...
Taxable Gain on Sale of Leasehold extension to REIT
by admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
The Income Tax Board of Review has dismissed a taxpayer’s appeal against an income tax assessment on gains arising from the disposal of a leasehold interest developed and sold to a real estate investment trust (REIT). In GIX v The Comptroller of Income Tax [2026]...
Structured Pathways for Digital Productivity and Cyber Resilience
by admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Protection & Cybersecurity, News, Tech News
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has launched a consolidated enterprise initiative to help businesses—particularly SMEs—simultaneously address technology adoption and workforce transformation. The programme integrates AI adoption, cybersecurity, digital project...
Transfer Pricing and VAT/GST – Key Interactions You Cannot Ignore
by admin | Apr 13, 2026 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
Recent case law and administrative guidance across the EU, Singapore, and Australia confirm that transfer pricing (TP) arrangements are no longer just an income tax concern – they have direct and often overlooked implications for VAT/GST. The Core Link A transfer...
Using Public Data for Workforce Planning
by admin | Apr 10, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Protection & Cybersecurity, Tech News
Singapore employers face a tightening labour market. The resident workforce has passed its peak, and the number of working‑age citizens is now declining. Yet many organisations still make workforce decisions based on instinct rather than data – despite a wealth of...
Key Updates and Practical Gaps to GST ASK Administrative Concessions
by admin | Apr 10, 2026 | Accounting, Goods and Services Tax, Tech News
This technical note summarises the key features, practical applications, and current limitations of the IRAS GST Assisted Self‑Help Kit (ASK) administrative concessions, based on the latest guidance and common industry scenarios. Policy Intent ASK concessions aim to...
Key Transfer Pricing Developments – IRAS 8th Edition E-Tax Guide
by admin | Apr 9, 2026 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
Following the release of the 8th Edition of the IRAS Transfer Pricing Guidelines (E-Tax Guide), several significant changes and clarifications have taken effect. This note summarises the key technical amendments relating to TP documentation, financial transactions...
Enhancements to Corporate Income Tax Rebate for YA 2026
by admin | Apr 9, 2026 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
Following the Budget 2026 Statement, the following baseline measures were previously confirmed for Year of Assessment (YA) 2026: A Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Rebate set at 40% of tax payable. A CIT Rebate Cash Grant of $1,500 for active companies that employed at...
Commencement of Amendments to the Accountants Act 2004
by admin | Apr 8, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Tech News
The Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 introduces targeted amendments to the Accountants Act 2004, with staggered implementation commencing May 2026. From a professional accountant’s perspective, the following material changes and practical...