COVID-19 and Valuation – Part 1

This is the first of two parts in the COVID-19 and Valuation series.

Government Announces Pemerkasa Plus Economic Stimulus Worth Rm40 Billion

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced RM40 billion in economic aid as the country begins its national lockdown or MCO3.0 on 1 June 2021.

Why Self-Assessments Should Be the First Step in Building Your Digital Skills

The pace of change that we are experiencing is great, owing to the rapid developments in technology which show no signs of slowing down.

Integrated Reporting in ASEAN

Regional experts shared their implementation experience at a recent webinar co-organised by AFA, MIA, and CPA Australia

How Integrated Thinking Can Support Boards in Creating Long-Term Value

A collaboration between the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM), this Virtual Talk discussed the development of corporate reporting around the world and the material impacts on corporate reporting in Malaysia in the years ahead.

Corporate Board Leadership Symposium 2021: Enhancing Governance and Ethics Towards Future Sustainability

In this volatile and uncertain age of “Covidonomics”, it is crucial for Boards to provide a proactive oversight role in supporting the management of an organisation.

Accountants: Beat Disruption with Upgraded Skills

As every accountant knows, change is a way of life. Businesses grow, go public, merge with others, create new products, and find new markets. Accounting teams are required to keep up, and in many cases, step up their efforts.

Test of Controls: Effective Methodology to Improve Audit Fieldwork Efficiency (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this article, we have briefly introduced and highlighted the importance of test of controls (TOC), the principles behind TOC as well as the type of TOC and the level of reliability of audit evidence obtained from each type of TOC.

Test of Controls: Effective Methodology to Improve Audit Fieldwork Efficiency (Part 1)

What is a test of controls (TOC)? Why is there a need to perform TOC and how can it help in improving audit efficiency?

Continuing Professional Education: What You Need to Know

The coronavirus pandemic has indeed affected many of us. It was challenging when the pandemic struck, and in the transitioning period, we strived to adapt to the new normal in many aspects of our daily routine.