Plugging the Gaps in the Audit of Biological Assets (Republished)

Auditors are expected to exercise a high degree of vigilance when conducting the audit of biological assets, an area where subjectivity, judgements and estimates abound.

Overview of the Third Edition of IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard

On 27 February 2025, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard (the Standard) following its second comprehensive review of the Standard (the Review).

The Malaysian Semiconductor Ecosystem: A Transfer Pricing Perspective

Malaysia’s drive to become a global semiconductor hub under NIMP 2030 and positioning itself to move up the semiconductor value chain and attract high-tech investments.

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)…

Navigating e-Commerce Valuations: For Startups, Growth and Mature Entities

As industrialisation advances, e-commerce has become a pivotal force driving economic vibrancy.

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.

Overview of IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements

In April 2024, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published a new IFRS Accounting Standard aimed at enhancing the reporting of companies’ financial performance enabling better investment decisions by investors.

Part 2: Strengthening ISQM Compliance – Actionable Recommendations 

This is the second part of a two-part article on enhancing QAP and ISQM compliance.

Part 1: Enhancing Audit Quality: Key ISQM Findings from QAP and MIA Practice Review 

The International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM) represents a paradigm shift in how audit firms approach quality management, moving from a passive, compliance-based model to a proactive, risk-based one.

Demystifying Malaysia’s New Safe Harbour for Low Value-Added Services

With the increasing complexity of global tax developments, taxpayers are facing greater challenges in managing their tax matters.