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Continue reading →: (TAX UPDATE) Buying Property under a Sdn Bhd? The Hidden Tax Trap Most SME Owners Miss
Many SME bosses think buying property under their Sdn Bhd is a smart move … better image and maybe lower tax!!! But once your company’s main income comes from rental, interest, or dividends, it may be classified as an Investment Holding Company (IHC) under Section 60F. And that single label…
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Continue reading →: Friendly Boss, Fierce Boss
Yesterday’s short Mooncake Festival celebration at the office was full of laughter. I joked around, made funny poses, and yes, I even joined in with the lanterns. I enjoyed green tea and chocolate mooncakes with my team, and for that brief moment, everyone forgot about deadlines and audit files. But…
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Continue reading →: How Our HR Manager Taught Us Tax
Most audit firms talk about training.Few actually do it. Not just CPD points.Not just another year-end seminar.And definitely not another “Tax Budget Update 2025” slideshow. I’m talking about consistent, practical upskilling …the kind that helps our team make stronger judgments and serve clients more proactively. Because let’s face it! The…
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Continue reading →: How an Off-Road Ride Became My Weekend Crash Course in Pain Management
Yesterday’s ride? Wah, really drama. Didn’t sleep well the night before.Three weeks never touch the bike.Still can’t tame that 300cc two-stroke monster since August. Don’t be fooled by the video lah.Off-road biking is not picnic at Hutan Bandar.It’s like doing gym, sauna, and heart attack challenge all at once. Barely…
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Continue reading →: I Am Not Cheekopek
The moment I picked up a pickleball paddle,my friends gave me a new title : cheekopek (A dirty old man in Singlish) Why?Because they think got many pretty players right?”” Pickleball is the perfect Malaysian rojak of sports.A bit of tennis.A bit of badminton.A bit of table tennis.And a lot…
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Continue reading →: (TAX UPDATE) Tax Corporate Governance Framework (TCGF) Malaysia
Starting from 2025, the corporate tax return (Form e-C) will include a new question: “Has your company implemented tax governance program?” Tick “No” and the company might appear as high-risk !!!Tick “Yes” without proper governance and you risk penalties for a wrong declaration !!!! What is TCGF? The Inland Revenue…
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Continue reading →: (M&A UPDATE) Why SME Buyers Cannot Skip Financial Due Diligence
When you buy a company in Malaysia, you’re not just buying its brand or assets. You’re also buying its hidden financial baggage. That’s why financial due diligence (FDD) is not an option … it’s a must. Many SME bosses think audited accounts are enough. But audits are not designed to…
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Continue reading →: I Was Once the Most Hot-Tempered Accountant in Town
Many many years ago,I shouted and my voice could travel across building.I wrote abusive emails and WhatsApp messages.I once threw an audit file into the dustbin right in front of the PIC.My red big big marker pen? A weapon on working papers. I has a reputation a bad temper animal…
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Continue reading →: Two Friends Almost Died in Front Me
A man recently slipped and died on a 5,588-meter snow mountain in China.He unclipped his safety rope just to take a photo.He slipped down the slope and never came back.I survived and for that, I am deeply grateful for my survival.The news shook the climbing community. Adventure deaths are unforgettable.I’ve…
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Continue reading →: Confession Time: Even I Gave Excuses Not to Stamp Engagement Letters
I told myself the same things I always hear from clients :Too busyUnderstaffedAdministrative burdenProcrastination Sound familiar? But from 1 January 2025,excuses won’t save us.Under the Stamp Act 1949 and the new Stamp Duty Audit Framework,every audit and tax engagement letter must be stamped. Because legally, it’s an “instrument” under the…
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