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Why I Told My Fresh Graduate That ACCA Is Her Best Door to the Future
Most fresh graduates think convocation is the end. For her, it was just the beginning. This week, my intern-turned-permanent colleague walked into my room with a small gift to me from her convocation and an audit file for signature. I congratulated her on this milestone.But I also asked a question she did not prepare for.…
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(TAX UPDATE) New IRBM Rules on Tax Clearance Letter (TCL) for Foreign Employees
IRBM has updated the rules on applying for Tax Clearance Letters (TCL) effective 1 November 2025, replacing the earlier April 2024 guidelines. Good news for employers :You no longer need to submit CP22A or CP22B for non-Malaysian employees who resign, as long as: If both conditions are met, no submission is required. For amendments or…
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First Peak in Audit Firm: Real Stories from KTP’s Newcomers
What really happens during the peak period in an audit firm? Not from textbooks.Not from LinkedIn posts.But from the real voices of our own team. In this video, Mr. Koh sits down with three newcomers who just survived their first audit peak at KTP in 2025. No filters, no script and just honest sharing. ✅…
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(TAX UPDATE) Service Tax Update 2025: Construction Industry Can Now Separate Materials from Labour to Reduce SST Exposure
Introduction Big news for Malaysia’s construction industry.On 24 October 2025, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department released Service Tax Policy No. 7/2025, effective retrospectively from 1 July 2025. This long-awaited clarification finally confirms that itemised billing, separating construction materials and labour in your invoice, is officially recognised for service tax purposes. In simple terms:If you split…
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Why I Resigned as Auditor When Directors Start Fighting
This month, Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) charged two ex-directors under Section 218(1)(c) and Section 221(1) of the Companies Act 2016. Their offences were approving a salary increment without AGM consent and failing to declare their interest in a tenancy agreement involving company property. At first glance, it looked like a small internal dispute. But to…
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