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I REALLY HATE MEETING
In an effort to maximize efficiency and respect for time, I’ve adopted a structured approach to meetings and communication for past years : 1. Structured Formal Meetings:– Agenda-driven: clear agendas shared in advance.– Minutes circulated: ensure alignment and clear action items. 2. Designated Communication Times:– Set times for calls/whatsapp : Pre-workout in the morning before…
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Tax Impact on Friendly Loan
Lessons from the Federal Court’s Ruling on Unlicensed Moneylending – Triple Zest Trading & Suppliers Vs Applied Business Technologies Sdn Bhd [2023] The Federal Court in Malaysia overturned a Court of Appeal decision, ruling that an “unlicensed moneylender” cannot recover either interest or the principal loan amount. ☑ Key FactsParties Involved: Triple Zest Trading &…
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The Art of Tailoring Training for New hashtag#hires
Recently, we welcomed a new batch fresh graduates to our accounting firm. My team and I embarked on a thorough training process, but progress was slow. Despite our efforts, the new colleague struggled with retaining information and rarely sought help when needed. 小白的’明白’ 仅仅是 ‘有听过’, ‘感觉上’ ‘好像’ ‘差不多’, ‘应该是’ This has been a reflective learning…
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Email
Client Complaint: Poor#communication Better communication begins with concise (simple to read and understand) hashtag#emails. Here’s how: 1. Bullet Points & White Spaces– Use bullet points, not commas.– Limit paragraphs to two sentences.– White spaces help avoid client overwhelm. 2. Email templates– Ideal for repetitive communication.– Reduces missing info and wordiness. 3. Requesting documents:– Provide examples…
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Beyond Microsoft Excel On Audit and Tax Practices
It’s tempting for interviewee during job interview told us that he/she use audit or tax technology simply because you’re using Microsoft Excel for audit or tax purposes. but that’s simply not enough …. I know, hashtag#excel can do this and that back in 80 when i started my accounting career. But … The landscape of…
