REGULATORY
SUSTAINABILITY
Top Sustainability News for Accountants — August 2026
As the sustainability landscape continues to evolve, MIA presents the August 2026 edition of “Top Sustainability News for Accountants”, featuring key developments in Malaysia and internationally across sustainability reporting, sustainable finance, climate action, environmental protection, governance and responsible business practices.
LEADERSHIP
Future-Ready, Trust-Centred Accountancy Profession Key To Malaysia’s Competitiveness – MIA (Republished)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s accountancy profession must evolve into a future-ready, value-driven and trust-centred profession to strengthen the country’s economic competitiveness amid rapid technological transformation and growing sustainability demands.
Future-Ready, Trust-Centred Accountancy Profession Key To Malaysia’s Competitiveness – MIA
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s accountancy profession must evolve into a future-ready, value-driven and trust-centred profession to strengthen the country’s economic competitiveness amid rapid technological transformation and growing sustainability demands.
TECHNICAL
From Boardroom to Tax Return: How Malaysia Taxes Independent Non‑Executive Directors’ Income
In Malaysia, the role of Independent Non‑Executive Directors (INEDs) has grown increasingly significant as public-listed companies reinforce their commitment to corporate governance, board independence, and accountability.
INNOVATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Transfer Pricing Conference 2026: Stay Compliant. Stay Defensible. Stay Ahead.
As the tax authorities refine the transfer pricing framework, taxpayers are increasingly expected to shed the compliance mindset and demonstrate good governance, sound decision-making and exemplary documentation to Stay Compliant. Stay Defensible. Stay Ahead.
SMP Forum 2026: Building Sustainable, Advisory-Driven Practices in an Evolving Profession
Small and Medium Practices (SMPs) face a challenging business landscape as rising audit exemption thresholds, accelerated digitalisation, stronger tax enforcement, talent shortages and ongoing fee pressure reshape traditional practice models.
Public Sector Internal Audit Conference 2026: Internal Audit 360°: Driving Trust, Innovation and Strategic Impact in Public Sector Governance
As public sector institutions navigate increasing fiscal pressures, digital transformation and rising expectations for transparency, the internal audit function continues to play a critical role in strengthening governance, accountability and public trust.
