REGULATORY

Strengthening Compliance and Quality: How SMPs Can Prepare for Practice Review 

For Small and Medium Practices (SMPs), being selected for a Practice Review presents both a responsibility and an opportunity.
  • March 12, 2026
  • 120 views

Mandatory Ethics Training for Professional Accountants: Understanding the New Continuing Professional Education Requirements (Republished)

Ethics is the cornerstone of the accounting profession, ensuring transparency, underpinning regulatory compliance, and upholding public trust.
  • March 3, 2026
  • 217 views

Practice Review Process: Insights into the Closing Meeting and Reporting Stage 

The Practice Review Programme (PRP) is established under Section B250: Quality Assurance and Practice Review of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) By-Laws.
  • December 31, 2025
  • 1.3K views

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.
  • December 31, 2025
  • 863 views

SUSTAINABILITY

MIA Sustainability – Quarterly Advocacy Highlights

This quarterly update highlights the Institute’s continued advocacy and professional engagement in sustainability.
  • February 26, 2026
  • 298 views

Identifying Sustainability Risks and Opportunities: Translating Standards Into Action

As Malaysia embarks on the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), organisations are facing rising expectations to deliver high-quality, decision-useful sustainability disclosures in line with global standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
  • February 19, 2026
  • 674 views

MIA Certificate of Sustainability for Accountants – Essential Learning for Accountancy Professionals in the New Sustainability Environment

Organisations today are evolving at a tremendous pace due to the pressures of sustainability and climate risks.
  • February 6, 2026
  • 448 views

From Compliance to Impact: ASEAN Accountants Driving Sustainable Futures

One of the world’s most dynamic economic blocs, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is positioning sustainability and circularity as key levers for long-term competitiveness.
  • January 22, 2026
  • 738 views

LEADERSHIP

Recentring People, Purpose and Long-Term Value 

As intangible assets increasingly drive organisational value, integrated performance management offers a connected, people-centred approach that aligns purpose, strategy and execution to deliver long-term value.
  • March 19, 2026
  • 33 views

International Women’s Day – Reflections from MIA’s Women Leaders

Women are an integral part of the accountancy profession today, a visible force for dynamism and inclusivity across all echelons and organisations in Malaysia.
  • March 17, 2026
  • 172 views

Setting the Tone for a Future-Ready Profession

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) recently charted a new milestone—the election of Puan Saniza Said as its first woman President by the MIA Council on 8 December 2025.
  • February 16, 2026
  • 920 views

TECHNICAL

Beyond Compliance: Why MFRS 13 Matters for Startups?

Valuation is one of the most contested topics within the startup community. Founders often see it as a measure of progress.
  • March 10, 2026
  • 296 views

MIA Taxation and Technical Initiatives: An Overview

This quarterly update outlines the Institute’s continued advocacy and professional engagement in taxation and reporting.
  • February 26, 2026
  • 449 views

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.
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2.8K views

INNOVATION

Fast Track Your Digital Transformation: Your Guide to the MIA SMP Digital Accelerator Programme

For small and medium practices (SMPs), the pressure to digitalise is more than a trend—it is a critical factor for survival and growth.
  • March 6, 2026
  • 282 views

MIA Digital Economy Developments and Engagements

This quarterly update outlines the Institute’s continued advocacy and professional engagement in the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI).
  • February 26, 2026
  • 243 views

Finance Leaders Ignore Cyber Risk at Their Peril

With the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks continuing to rise, it is not surprising company boards worldwide are putting this issue to the top of their risk registers.
  • January 30, 2026
  • 358 views

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CFO Conference 2026: Future-Ready CFO: Leading Value, Trust & Transformation

The role of the Chief Financial Officer is evolving rapidly. Beyond safeguarding financial integrity, CFOs are increasingly expected to shape strategy, guide organisational transformation and support long-term value creation.
  • March 19, 2026
  • 20 views

Future-Ready, Value-Driven, Trust-Centred

Future-ready. Value-driven. Trust-centred. These defining qualities set accountancy apart and serve as beacons guiding MIA members on a journey of continuous transformation.
  • February 4, 2026
  • 594 views

Stamp Duty Forum: Compliance and Optimisation

Is your organisation ready to comply with the new self-assessment system for stamp duties? Malaysia’s migration from the official assessment system to the self-assessment system is effective from 1 January 2026.
  • January 16, 2026
  • 490 views

MIA NEWS

New Year’s Message 2026 from the MIA President and Chief Executive Officer 

We are excited to welcome 2026 with a clear vision of strengthening engagement and collaboration in advancing the profession for future relevance. 
  • January 2, 2026
  • 1.2K views

New Year’s Message from MIA President, Dato’ Seri Dr Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad

As we bid farewell to a tumultuous 2024, it is time to reflect on our achievements and rally our resources to embrace the opportunities and challenges of 2025.
  • December 31, 2024
  • 2.5K views

Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia 2024

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (Institute) is pleased to invite you to take part in the 2024 Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia (the Survey)! 
  • November 4, 2024
  • 2.4K views

Tee Off for a Purpose: MAREF Charity Golf Tournament 2024

Established by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the Malaysian Accountancy Research Education Foundation (MAREF) is focused on advancing the field of accountancy through research and education in Malaysia.
  • September 19, 2024
  • 2.4K views