GOVERNANCE
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
Stakeholder Capitalism starts with Purpose
Stakeholder capitalism in Malaysia has been given a boost with the introduction of the following paragraph in the revised Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2021 (MCCG 2021).
STEWARDSHIP
Climate Change: From Marginal Risk to Mainstream Global Priority
What do accountants need to know about climate change? Speaking at the inaugural MIA Climate Change & ESG Conference 2021, keynote speaker Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia...
Fit for the Future
ACCA and MIA are working together to provide a pipeline of qualified accountants in Malaysia. Andrew Balasan Siang recounts his journey towards ACCA membership.
INNOVATION
XBRL Adoption in Malaysia: A Way Forward for SMPs
Following the adoption of the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) throughout the world, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has taken the initiative to develop the Malaysian Business Reporting System (MBRS).
Closing the Digital Divide in Southeast Asia
Insights from Roland Berger's latest study "Bridging the digital divide: Improving digital inclusion in Southeast Asia" show that digital technology has been increasingly embedded in every part of the economy and individuals' livelihoods.
DRIVING VALUE
Future-Proofing Academicians
Accountancy educators are vital to the future relevance of the accountancy profession as they play an essential role in preparing accountancy talents for the dynamic demands of the workplace.
TECHNICAL
Goods and Services Tax is Not the Reason for Price Increases in Malaysia
Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Value Added Tax (VAT), had been adopted in 170 countries at the beginning of 2020.
Financial Reporting Disclosures for Financial Guarantee Contracts
A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Accountants as Champions of Climate Change and Sustainability
For many years, the word and term accountants often conjured up the image of a deskbound, suit-wearing employee, calculator on one hand, and sheaves of papers with numbers on the other.
Data Intelligence & Analytics 2.0 Conference for Public Sector: DIGINOMICS – The Dawn of Data Innovation & Excellence
Malaysia has declared its vision to become a digitally driven and connected economy, guided by the Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint or MyDIGITAL unveiled by the government on 19 February 2021.
LHDN’s Responses to Appeal for Extension of Time (EOT) and Other Tax Compliance Matters
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