REGULATORY

Announcement

Governed by the Accountants Act 1967, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is mandated to regulate the accountancy profession and accountancy services to protect the public interest.
  • October 8, 2024
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Revision of Practice Review (PR) Framework Effective 1 July 2024: Options and Steps Available for Type 3 Audit Firms Under the Transition Period

The Council of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has introduced significant amendments to its practice review framework, aimed at enhancing the quality and accountability of audit practices.
  • September 2, 2024
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Decisions of the Disciplinary Committee of the MIA

Decisions of the Disciplinary Committee of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (‘Institute’) against members pursuant to Rule 18(1) of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (Disciplinary) Rules 2002.
  • August 14, 2024
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SUSTAINABILITY

Ensuring Future Relevancy of Accountancy Professionals, a Challenge to the Industry

Attracting, retaining and ensuring the future relevance of accountancy professionals are a key challenge faced by the accountancy profession, according to the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) president Dato’ Seri Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad.
  • September 13, 2024
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Rising to the Challenges of Sustainability: New Opportunities for Supporting Small Businesses

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unquestionably play a critical role in global economies and are therefore an essential component of the sustainability transformation taking place in the global business community.
  • August 26, 2024
  • 679 views

MIA International Accountants Conference 2024: Navigating New Frontiers, Embracing Sustainability

The MIA International Accountants Conference 2024 (MIA Conference 2024) turned out to be one of the most successful in the event’s storied history…
  • August 6, 2024
  • 280 views

LEADERSHIP

Navigating the Profession’s New Frontiers

We live today in a world of unprecedented disruption. Like other sectors of the economy, the global accountancy profession is also expected to adapt and unleash the potentials in these disruptive risks and opportunities.  
  • August 8, 2024
  • 469 views

Taking Public Sector Internal Audit to the Next Level

Public sector internal audit in Malaysia is embarking on a transformative journey to enhance its role in driving good governance for nation building.
  • June 4, 2024
  • 940 views

A Passion for Sustainability

As Malaysia embarks on decarbonising the economy, it is critical to integrate sustainability mindsets into development policies and implementation.
  • April 16, 2024
  • 947 views

TECHNICAL

A Beginner’s Guide to Financial Report: Definition, Types, Tools & Templates

Getting started on your maiden annual report can be a daunting task.
  • October 15, 2024
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Enhancing Audit Quality through the Implementation of Audit Quality Indicators (Part 2): A Malaysian Perspective

Building on the global perspective, this part of the article delves into Malaysia’s specific initiatives on AQIs for AOB-registered audit firms and proposed AQIs for non-registrants of AOB.
  • August 13, 2024
  • 521 views

Enhancing Audit Quality through the Implementation of Audit Quality Indicators (Part 1): A Global Perspective 

This article explores the development and implementation of Audit Quality Indicators (AQIs) as an important tool in assessing and improving audit quality in the public practice sector.
  • August 12, 2024
  • 528 views

INNOVATION

Navigating e-invoicing for SMEs

With the commencement of Malaysia’s national e-Invoicing initiative, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) nationwide are seeking to better understand its requirements and how to get started with digital solutions.
  • October 10, 2024
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How a Data Hub Approach Towards MyInvois Results in Greater Productivity, Operational Efficiencies

The introduction of MyInvois, Malaysia’s e-invoicing system, marks a significant shift towards digital compliance and operational excellence for businesses.
  • September 26, 2024
  • 186 views

Digital Technology Adoption Awards: Celebrating Digital Transformation Excellence in the Accountancy Profession

In the age marked by rapid technological advancement, the accountancy profession finds itself at a critical juncture of transformation.
  • September 24, 2024
  • 240 views

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Malaysia Insolvency Conference 2024: Beyond Tomorrow: Navigating the Restructuring and Insolvency Landscape

The volatile business landscape and growing challenges to business resilience mean that the risk of insolvency and bankruptcy is omnipresent.
  • October 4, 2024
  • 116 views

Audit Committee Conference 2024: Embracing Strategic Oversight: The Future of Audit Committees

The business environment has undergone rapid disruption in recent years, posing a threat to organisations in terms of heightened sustainability requirements, economic turbulence, as well as cybersecurity threats among others.
  • August 23, 2024
  • 145 views

Public Sector Internal Audit Conference 2024 – Shaping Tomorrow’s Governance: Innovation in Public Sector Auditing

In today’s dynamic environment where the public sector faces unprecedented challenges, the need for a robust internal audit function is more pronounced than ever.
  • February 8, 2024
  • 695 views