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Continue reading →: Unclaimed Money : What That Government Inspection Letter Really Means
Recently, one of our clients received a government inspection letter. Not from LHDN.Not from SSM. It came from the Unit Wang Tak Dituntut, Jabatan Akauntan Negara Malaysia, Negeri Johor. The client asked me,“Boss, why did we receive this?”“We also never claim any money from the Government.” I replied,“They are not…
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Continue reading →: My Birthday Milk Tea Came With A Spoon!
My Birthday Milk Tea Came With A Spoon! This week,my people bought me a milk tea as my birthday present. First impression.Very nice packaging.Nice paper bag.Nice cup.Very atas. I looked at it and thought,“Wah.”“My people really know how to choose.” Then I opened the paper bag.Inside…There was a spoon.I froze.…
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Continue reading →: (TAX UPDATE) Transfer Pricing Exemption Applicable to You?
An SME boss told me,“Both companies belong to my family.”“Both are in Malaysia.”“So Transfer Pricing Documentation is not required, right?” I asked him 3 questions.“Does either company enjoy a tax incentive?” He kept quiet.“Are both companies taxed at the same headline tax rate?” Still quiet.“Did either company suffer losses for…
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Continue reading →: (TAX UPDATE) This Hire Is Tax Free for Working Women and Tax Deductible 50% More for Employer
(TAX UPDATE) This Hire Is Tax Free for Working Women and Tax Deductible 50% More for Employer She left work when her second baby arrived.At that time, she thought, “I will return soon.”One year became two years.Two years became three years. Now, her youngest child has started school.Household expenses are…
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Continue reading →: My Manager Walked Away From Accountancy
Over the years, many people have joined KTP. Many have left too.Some stayed for a few months.Some stayed for many years. But if you ask me which manager I still miss today. The answer is easy … SQ Chai. I honestly thought…She would spend her entire career in accountancy.I was…
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Continue reading →: (AI Update) Nurhaziqah Nadhirah From AI Beginner to AI Transformation Driver
(AI Update) Nurhaziqah Nadhirah From AI Beginner to AI Transformation Driver Every week, we hold our AI Transformation Meeting within the firm. Yesterday, a new member joined the team.Nurhaziqah Nadhirah. She joined to replace a project member who had resigned. After the meeting, she sent me an honest reflection. This…
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Continue reading →: SSM can inspect your accouting recordsSSM Is Not Your Auditor.SSM Is Not IRBBut SSM Can Still Inspect Your Accounting Records. Last week, we posted:“SSM Just Asked My KTP Company For Four Years’ Accounts. Yours Could Be Next.” After that, many SME clients asked us :“Boss, SSM can audit my accounts meh?” Let’s clarify. SSM is…
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Continue reading →: (TAX UPDATE) One Old Company Number May Delay Your Payment After 1 August 2026
“Boss, our e-Invoice cannot proceed.”“Why?”“The customer’s TIN is correct.”“Then?”“The SSM’s Business Registration Number (BRN) cannot validate.”“Company number also can block e-Invoice meh?” Yes.The sale is completed.The goods are delivered.But one old company number may stop the billing process. From 1 August 2026,HASiL will introduce TIN and Business Registration Number, BRN,…
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Continue reading →: (Tax Update) How to Amend Income Tax Return
One Extra Zero in Borang BLHDN has no undo button. This is the kind of WhatsApp message tax agents receive after tax filing season.“Boss, I submitted my Borang B already.”“Then I found one mistake.”“Can I log in and edit again?” I asked,“What mistake?” “RM18,000 became RM180,000.”One extra zero. That zero…
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Continue reading →: Failing CFA Level II Changed My Life.
Last month, I read the latest Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) news. The May 2026 Level I pass rate was only 39%. I looked at the number and smiled.It reminded me of a younger version of myself. Many years ago, I passed CFA Level I on my first attempt. At that…


