REGULATORY

Announcement

Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) is a statutory body established under the Accountants Act, 1967 (“Act”) to regulate the practice of the accountancy profession in Malaysia.
  • June 18, 2025
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Small Steps, Big Impact: Lessons from the TCG Pilot Programme – Building Tax Corporate Governance Before It’s Mandatory

The TCG Pilot Programme (the Programme) carried out by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) sought to align corporate tax management systems with modern regulatory frameworks while addressing challenges in compliance and reporting.
  • June 17, 2025
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The Peer Reviewer Approval Process for Type 3 (Order 3A) Audit Firms: A Critical Step in Effective Remediation 

In a move to enhance audit quality and compliance, audit firms classified as Type 3 (Order 3A) are now mandated to engage a peer reviewer during a 24-month remediation process.
  • June 10, 2025
  • 514 views

SUSTAINABILITY

Top Five Sustainability News 2025 for Accountants 

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is proactively advancing its sustainability agenda to enable the future-proofing of the profession. 
  • June 26, 2025
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The Advent of Global Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance

In response to the growing demand for sustainability information, the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) officially launched the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (IESSA)…
  • June 26, 2025
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TNFD Emboldens Businesses to be Protectors of Biodiversity

On 19 September 2023, the final recommendations for the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) were launched.
  • June 26, 2025
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LEADERSHIP

Integrated Reporting: Transforming Corporate Transparency and Value Creation – The Sime Darby Experience

It has been a decade since the Integrated Reporting (IR) Framework was introduced in Malaysia, and it is remarkable to witness its growth and evolution.
  • June 26, 2025
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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
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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
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TECHNICAL

Financial Reporting of Service Concession Arrangements

Service concession arrangements are a key feature in the infrastructure and public service sectors, whereby private entities engage in public-private partnerships (PPPs)…
  • July 3, 2025
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Navigating e-Commerce Valuations: For Startups, Growth and Mature Entities

As industrialisation advances, e-commerce has become a pivotal force driving economic vibrancy.
  • June 12, 2025
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Inbound Investments: Emerging Tax Considerations

Until a few years ago, the tax structuring works for investors making inbound investments into Malaysia were mostly focused on the tax considerations in their home country.
  • May 27, 2025
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INNOVATION

DTAA Winners in Action – Advisirs Plus Sdn Bhd

The DTAA Winners in Action series is back to celebrate the remarkable achievement of organisations that have embraced digital transformation in the accounting field.
  • June 24, 2025
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AI, AR and the Metaverse: Revolutionising Business Valuation 

Valuation has always been central to making informed business, financial and transaction decisions, requiring a careful analysis of financial data, market conditions and industry trends. 
  • June 23, 2025
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Technology in Motion: Key Insights from Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia 2025 

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has undertaken the fourth iteration of the Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia in 2025 (Survey). 
  • June 19, 2025
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Capital Market Conference 2025: Subsidised by CMDF for Great Value

Cognisant that members want to optimise their professional development budgets, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is organising the Capital Market Conference 2025…
  • June 14, 2025
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Shaping Future-fit Accountancy Professionals

Accounting educators and academicians are one of the most important segments within the profession, given their pivotal role in shaping future-fit accountancy professionals and supporting the national talent pipeline.
  • May 23, 2025
  • 260 views

Malaysian Tax Conference 2025 – Transforming Tax, Fostering Growth

Slated to take place on 14 & 15 April 2025 at the iconic Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the flagship Malaysian Tax Conference 2025 jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Malaysian Association of Tax Accountants (MATA)…
  • March 19, 2025
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