Corporate Sustainability Operationalization and Reporting Frameworks – Part II
by admin | Mar 26, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Sustainability Reporting, Tech News
Introduction This technical note consolidates key insights from advanced corporate sustainability training, focusing on the operationalization of environmental management, sustainable procurement, and sustainability reporting frameworks. The content reflects current...
Key Regulatory and Digital Enhancements from ACRA
by admin | Mar 26, 2026 | Accounting, Company Law, Tech News
This note outlines the significant regulatory updates and digital enhancements recently introduced by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). These changes are designed to streamline filing processes, enhance corporate transparency, and improve user...
Corporate Sustainability Operationalization and Reporting Frameworks – Part I
by admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Sustainability Reporting, Tech News
This technical note provides key concepts, frameworks, and practical methodologies presented in the Foundations in Corporate Sustainability course, designed to equip businesses with the foundational knowledge required to embark on or advance their corporate...
Director’s Duties, Corporate Compliance, and AML/CFT Obligations in Singapore
by admin | Mar 24, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Ethics, Tech News
The regulatory landscape for companies, directors, and corporate service providers (CSPs) in Singapore continues to evolve, placing greater emphasis on accountability, proactive compliance, and robust anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of...
Automating Audit Procedures Using the Excel Audit Toolbar
by admin | Mar 23, 2026 | Auditing, Tech News
In modern audit engagements, Microsoft Excel remains the predominant platform for executing substantive procedures, analytical reviews, and sampling. Recognising the need for consistency, efficiency, and reproducibility, our firm has evaluated and adopted a...
Navigating the Evolving GST Audit Landscape
by admin | Mar 20, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Goods and Services Tax, Tech News
The self-assessment nature of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime continues to present significant compliance risks for businesses. Recent insights into the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore’s (IRAS) audit methodologies reveal a sustained focus on high-risk...
The Boundaries Between Tax Planning, Avoidance, and Evasion
by admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Goods and Services Tax, Tech News
Recent developments and judicial decisions continue to shape the landscape of tax practice in Singapore, underscoring the critical need for Tax Accountants to clearly distinguish between legitimate tax planning, impermissible tax avoidance, and outright tax evasion. A...
AI-Enabled Identity Fraud Evolution and Defense Strategies
by admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, Tech News
The convergence of artificial intelligence, deepfake technology, credential hijacking, and transnational fraud operations has fundamentally transformed the identity theft landscape. Between 2019 and 2025, three high-profile deepfake schemes demonstrate a clear...
IAS 36 Impairment Guide 2026: Key Practical Considerations for Accountants
by admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Tech News
Overview and Scope The updated IAS 36 guidance for 2026 reinforces the fundamental principle that assets must not be carried above their recoverable amount. For practitioners, the practical challenge remains consistent: identifying when impairment testing is required...
Key Takeaways from ISCA Budget & Tax Conference 2026
by admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Goods and Services Tax, Income Tax, Tech News
This technical note outlines the significant measures introduced in Budget 2026, with a focus on corporate tax changes, incentives for innovation and internationalization, and the strategic emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. 1. Corporate Tax Changes...