Enhancing GST Compliance through the Assisted Self-Help Kit (ASK)
by admin | Feb 26, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Goods and Services Tax, Tech News
Following a comprehensive review of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore’s (IRAS) Assisted Self-Help Kit (ASK), this technical note outlines the key components, processes, and common pitfalls associated with the tool. The ASK is designed to guide GST-registered...
Comparative Analysis of Family Office Regimes
by admin | Feb 26, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Tech News
Following a comprehensive review of the evolving landscape for family offices, this technical note synthesises the key regulatory, tax, and structural considerations across three leading jurisdictions: Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...
ACRA Mandates Updated XBRL Tools by 15 April 2026
by admin | Feb 26, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Income Tax, Tech News
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has released updated versions of its BizFinx Preparation Tool (Preptool) and Multi-Upload Tool (MUT), effective 25 February 2026. Entities and corporate service providers are required to transition to these...
Enhancing Confidence in AI through Assessments
by admin | Feb 25, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Income Tax, Tech News
As artificial intelligence (AI) scales across the global economy, the need to ensure its safe, reliable, and effective deployment has become paramount. While the potential economic impact is substantial—with generative AI alone projected to add up to US$3.4 trillion...
Update to the Terrorist Financing Alert List and Compliance Obligations under the TSOFA
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Income Tax, Tech News
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority has issued a Revised Alert List of Persons Involved in Terrorism or Terrorism Financing Activities on 24 December 2025. The purpose of this circular is to inform all accountants that the Alert List of persons involved...
SGX Value Unlock Programme – Connecting Companies and Shareholders for Greater Value
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Accounting, Company Law, Corporate Governance, Income Tax, Tech News
This technical note synthesizes findings from the Stewardship Asia Centre’s (SAC) "Stewarding Value" research and aligns them with the objectives of the SGX Value Unlock Programme. The analysis confirms that while the Singapore Exchange (SGX) regulatory framework...
SGX Value Unlock Program – Building Trust, Transparency and Strong Board Governance
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Accounting, Company Law, Corporate Governance, Tech News
The landscape of investor engagement is undergoing a fundamental shift. For listed companies, particularly those on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), engagement can no longer be viewed as a compliance-driven box-ticking exercise. The SAC’s comprehensive research,...
SGX Value Unlock Program – Impact that Quality Engagement has on Shareholder Value
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Accounting, Company Law, Corporate Governance, Tech News
1. Introduction The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has introduced the Value Unlock Program as a strategic initiative complementing the broader EQT program. While the EQT program addresses the demand side of the investment equation by injecting liquidity into the capital...
IRAS Clarifies GST Obligations for Companies in Liquidation
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Goods and Services Tax, Tech News
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published comprehensive guidance clarifying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) obligations for companies entering liquidation, offering critical clarity for insolvency practitioners and creditors . The guidance,...
SGX Value Unlock Program – Leverage on the Programme to Enhancer Shareholder Value
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Accounting, Company Law, Corporate Governance, Income Tax, Tech News
This technical note summarizes critical findings from the Stewarding Value: Unlocking Market Potential Through Engagement research, a comprehensive study conducted on the state of investor-issuer engagement in the Singapore market. The analysis, based on surveys of...