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The Most Important Skill for an Auditor … Skepticism
It all started when a junior staff passed me the audit planning file for review and approval. Just another routine review, I thought. But this file caught my attention. First thing I noticed: the year-end stock balance had increased dramatically—almost doubled! But when I glanced at the rental expenses, they were almost unchanged. I turned…
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Why I Insist Colleagues Present Audit Planning and Finalisation to Me in Person
“Why do we need to present in person?” “Can’t we just email or leave it on the system?” “I hate it because it make me nervous!” I get this question a lot from my colleagues, especially when deadlines are tight and everyone is juggling multiple tasks. Let me explain why I insist on this practice,…
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The 3 Types of Employees
You’ve likely encountered employees who just don’t seem to improve—no matter how many times you address their performance issues. The key to solving this problem lies in identifying the root cause. Is it because they don’t know what they’re doing wrong? Do they lack the skills to improve? Or are they simply unwilling to change?…
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“Why I Cannot Dink?!” – A Tennis Player’s Humbling Pickleball Journey
“I cannot dink!” I shouted in frustration, bursting into laughter. The coach, Malaysia’s top-ranked pickleball player, shook her head, trying to suppress a smile. The entire class chuckled as I stood there, paddle in hand, completely baffled by a shot that looked so simple yet felt impossible. Dinking (a soft, controlled shot at the net)…
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(Tax Update) Unlocking Investment Potential in JS-SEZ: IMFC-J Simplifies Entry
The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) has been launched at Menara Delima Satu, Forest City, streamlining investment processes in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Managed by MIDA, IRDA, and Invest Johor, it serves as a one-stop centre to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and attract high-value investments in advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and sustainability. Investors…
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