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Pioneer Status Incentive

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Tax Incentives For The Manufacturing Sector : Pioneer Status

The major tax incentives for companies investing in the manufacturing sector are the Pioneer Status and the Investment Tax Allowance.

Qualifying Criteria

Eligibility for Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance is based on certain priorities, including the level of value-added, technology used and industrial linkages.

Eligible activities and products are termed as “promoted activities” or “promoted products”. (See Appendix I: List of Promoted Activities and Products – General)

The company must submit its application to MIDA before commencing operation/production.

(i) Pioneer Status

A company granted Pioneer Status (PS) enjoys a five year partial exemption from the payment of income tax. It pays tax on 30% of its statutory income*, with the exemption period commencing from its Production Day (defined as the day its production level reaches 30% of its capacity).

Unabsorbed capital allowances incurred during the pioneer period can be carried forward and deducted from the post pioneer income of the company. Accumulated losses incurred during the pioneer period can be carried forward and deducted from the post pioneer income of the company for a period of seven consecutive years.

Applications for Pioneer Status should be submitted to MIDA.

 

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Overview of The Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)

Overview of The Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)
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The Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)

Accounting Standards Malaysia

There are three types of approved accounting standards here in Malaysia:

  • The Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) – This is the MASB approved accounting standards for entities, but this does not include private entities

  • Private Entity Reporting Standards (PERS) – This is the MASB approved accounting standards for all private entities. However, this has been withdrawn effective 1 January 2016.

  • Malaysian Private Entities Reporting Standards (MPERS) – This replaces the previous PERS and is in effect from 1 January 2016.

MFRS

Entities Other Than Private Entities shall apply the MFRS framework for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012, with the exception of entities that are permitted in the alternative to apply the Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) framework.

The Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) framework was introduced by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) and came into effect on 1 January 2012.

It is fully compliant with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) framework, which enhances the credibility and transparency of financial reporting in Malaysia.

The numbering of the MFRS corresponds with the equivalent IFRS Standard issued by the IASB. MFRS prefix with “1xx” corresponds with the equivalent IAS.

 

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Case Study : Tax incentives on the manufacturing of animal feeds from MIDA ?

Case Study : Tax incentives on the manufacturing of animal feeds from MIDA ?
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How to apply tax incentives on the manufacturing of animal feeds from MIDA ?

Tax Incentive Application for Animal Feed Ingredients

Under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986, Small Scale Manufacturing Companies are eligible for the following tax incentives for manufacturing promoted products or activities:

a) Pioneer Status with a full tax exemption for 5 years, or

b) Investment Tax Allowance can be offset against 100% of statutory income for 5 years of assessments.

 

Besides, the Company needs to full fill the SME definition as follows to apply this tax incentive:

a) Companies with shareholders’ funds of up to RM500,000 with at least 60% Malaysian equity

b) Companies with shareholders’ funds of above RM500,000 and not exceeding RM2.5 million with 100% Malaysian equity.

Scenario

XYZ Sdn Bhd (Name changed to protect the privacy of the Company) is a new transfer client to the KTP Group of Companies. During the discussion with directors, we understand that the Company has the intention to manufacture animal feed supplements. The supplements will help the cows to produce more milk.

Thus, we have studied and identified the tax incentive for this business nature. Manufacturing animal feed is one of the promoted activities listed under Small Scale Manufacturing Companies (Appendix III).

Struggles

Firstly, we have contacted the MIDA officer to confirm manufacturing of animal supplements is fall under animal feed ingredients.

Following that we have arranged a virtual meeting with the MIDA officer and the Company directors. Prior to the meeting, the MIDA officer asks for some details as follows for an initial discussion with the client.

The information required such as:

a) shareholders fund and

b) employment,

c) project cost,

d) raw materials and

e) process flow chart.

Solution

After providing the details, the officer has further studied in detail and guided us on the application of the tax incentive to the next steps.

Source:

http://www.ctim.org.my/file/news/15/00141_Tax%20Incentive%20for%20Small%20Scale%20Manufacturing%20Companies.pdf

https://www.mida.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20200425151042_Appendix20III20Small20Company.pdf

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Should I declare rental income in Malaysia

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What happen if you don’t declare rental income?

Omission of Rental Income

Any person who makes an incorrect return by omitting or understating any income.

Penalty

S113(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act

Make an incorrect return by omitting or understating any income

RM1,000 to RM10,000 and 200% of tax undercharged

 

S113(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act

Give any incorrect information affecting the tax liability

RM1,000 to RM10,000 and 200% of tax undercharged

 

S114 of the Income Tax Act

Wilfully and intent to evade or assist any other person to evade tax

RM1,000 to RM20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years and 200% of tax undercharged

 

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The exemption of foreign source income - what next

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Confusion on the exemption of foreign source income

On 31st December 2022, our government has agreed to exempt taxation on foreign source income (FSI) for resident taxpayers to ensure the smooth implementation of the tax initiative, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

The tax exemption is effective from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2026.

Subject to Inland Revenue Board criteria and guidelines, income tax exemption on dividends will be given to companies or limited liability partnerships while individuals will be tax-exempted for all types of income.

Exclusion on the exemption

The exemption on foreign source income does not apply to company that receives income from renting properties overseas, interest income and royalty income.

These incomes will be subjected to Malaysia tax upon remittance into Malaysia.

Double Tax Relief

Relief from double taxation can be provided under two ways namely exemption method and tax credit method. Under the exemption method, specific income is taxed in one of the two countries and exempted in another country.

If the Malaysian company suffered tax on the rental/interest/royalty income which is remitted into Malaysia, a taxpayer can claim double tax relief under Section 132 or single tax relief under Section 133.

 

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Changes of Form C Year Assessment 2022

Changes of Form C Year Assessment 2022
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(Update) Changes of Form C Year Assessment 2022

1. Income from the source of business(es) and partnership(s) outside Malaysia received in Malaysia effective from 01.07.2022 – Item A2, A7, A20

Aggregate statutory income from sources of business(es) and partnership(s) outside Malaysia received in Malaysia effective from 01.07.2022

Effective from 1 January 2022, the exemption given to Malaysian residents on income from sources outside Malaysia received in Malaysia under paragraph 28, Schedule 6, ITA 1967 has been withdrawn. Income from sources outside Malaysia which is remitted to Malaysia by a resident whether active or passive other than from sources arising from operations carried on in Malaysia, is subject to income tax.

Special guidelines related to tax treatment for income from sources outside Malaysia received in Malaysia will be published on the IRBM Official Portal.

This item must be filled in by a resident company that remits business and/or partnership income from sources outside Malaysia to Malaysia effective from 1 July 2022.

 

2. Apportionment of Chargeable – Item B2a – B2g

Cukai Makmur – 33% - Companies with taxable income exceeding RM100 million for the basis period for the year of assessment 2022 other than companies subject to the tax rate under paragraph 2A of Part I of Schedule 1.

 

3. Particulars of Schedule 7A allowance – Item C3 & C4

The company is eligible to claim RA PENJANA and extension of RA PENJANA if it incurred an eligible expenditure during the Year of Assessment 2020 to 2024 in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 2B and 4C of Schedule 7A of ITA 1967.

Eligible expenditure incurred in the Year of Assessment 2019 (if any) is not entitled for RA in Year of Assessment 2019.

Nevertheless, a separate calculation needs to be made between the RA PENJANA and the ordinary / extension of RA ending in the Year of Assessment 2018. The calculation of the seven (7) year restriction of unabsorbed RA PENJANA will commence in the Year of Assessment 2025 and will end in the Year of Assessment 2031. Balance of unabsorbed RA PENJANA will be disregarded from the Year of Assessment 2032.

 

4. CLAIM FOR LOSSES – Part E

From 7 consecutive years to 10 consecutive years.

With effect from the Year of Assessment 2019, unabsorbed current year losses are only allowed for carrying forward to be absorbed for a maximum period of up to ten (10) consecutive years [Subsection 44(5F)].

 

5. Carries out controlled transactions under sections 139 and 140A – Item F8

More information need to fill in
 

6. Made payments in the basis period which are subject to withholding tax under sections 107A, 107D, 109, 109A, 109B, 109E, 109F and 109G – Item G2

Tax deduction of 2% under section 107D - Payments made in cash by the paying company to appointed agents, dealers or distributors who are resident individuals.

Withholding tax rate:

Tax deductions at a rate of 2% is applicable for payment made in the form of cash to agents, distributors or distributors in the current year.

Such tax deduction is only applicable if the total amount of payment, whether in cash or non-cash, made by the paying company to the agents, dealers or distributors in the previous year exceeds RM100,000.

7. Carry on e-Commerce – Item G4a

A company is considered to be engaged in e-commerce business if the business operations are included in the e-commerce business model as in the table below.

This business model is a general guide for taxpayers.

For more information, please refer to the Guidelines on Taxation of Electronic Commerce Transactions dated 13th May 2019

guidelines_e_commerce_13052019.pdf (hasil.gov.my)

8. Website / social media address – Item G4b

Previously mention “Website/blog address (if any). Now change to “address of the website / social media that is used to conduct the business (if any)”.

9. Particulars of auditors – Item Part H

Income tax no. of the firm - Income tax number of the audit firm as registered with IRBM.

10. Particulars of the Tax Agent and signature of the person who completes this return form.

Income tax no. of the firm - Income tax number of the tax agent’s firm as registered with IRBM..

11. Declaration - Amendments in the declaration

If this return form is prepared based on the liquidator’s account in accordance with the requirements under the Companies Act 2016 (If item 6 = 3), fill in ‘3’ in the relevant box.

大家为什么辞职? Part 2

大家为什么辞职? Part 2
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大家为什么辞职? Part 2

会计师是个特殊的群体，我接触过的HR人都这样讲，都来问我这样一个会计师出身的管理者一个问题：会计师那么难沟通？他们到底在想什么？

根据我们20年++的经验，这些奇葩辞职理由，分分钟让你笑出腹肌!

  1. 女生太少

  2. 公司太大

  3. 因为 冷气 too 冷

  4. 我家猫快生了

  5. 算命师说辞就辞

  6. 决定到对面公司做卧底

  7. 回家减肥

  8. 我要拯救世界

  9. 女生太多

  10. 我对面家的狗生了

  11. 维护宇宙和平

  12. 公司太小

  13. 找不到公司的路

  14. 朋友们都结婚了,我也想结婚

  15. 消化不了老板画的大饼

  16. 没有谈恋爱的机会

  17. 世界那么大想去外面看看

  18. 老板没有料

  19. 老板太凶了

准备好找份新工作了吗？欢迎立即联系 careers@ktp.com.my

 

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Tax Information Collection Program Malaysia

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IRBM Information Collection Program

Overview

Do you know that LHDNM has a program called Information Collection Program?

This program is to collect the data of multiple sources of income, purchases, and ownership of assets, association/club memberships, and others.

Therefore, if you have received the notice/letter under Section 81 of the Income Tax Act 1967, it is compulsory to submit the information to LHDNM within 30 days from the date of the notice/letter.

Key takeaways:

You will understand the objective and consequence as follows: --

1. What is the objective of the program?

2. Who is required to submit the information?

3. What types of information are to be provided?

4. When is the deadline for submission?

5. What are the consequences of non-compliance?

Summary of learning

1. What is the objective of the program?

- To provide the information for tax base expansion and support the enforcement and compliance activities conducted by LHDNM.

2. Who is required to submit the information?

- Government agencies, private companies and individuals.

3. What types of information are to be provided?

- Information on payment to insurance agents/distributors/wholesalers/broker, part-time authors/ stringers/ instructors and etc

- License or rental payment made for liquor business, day/night market, tenants/ owners of retail space/lots and etc

- Petrol stations business: total sales and supply of fuel in quantity (in Litre) and value (in RM).

- Buyer information on acquiring services such as vacation packages, luxury vehicle rental, spa and beautician services and others.

- Information of members of associations and organizations

- Information on real-estate assets owners

- Information on the owner of new buildings/homes (residential or shop houses, office buildings or etc)

- Buyer information on acquiring cars or vehicles

4. When is the deadline for submission?

- 30 days from the date of the notice.

- If a longer time is needed, an application to extend the submission time can be made to the relevant LHDNM Branch.

5. What are the consequences of non-compliance?

- A RM200.00 – RM20,000.00 fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months of both.

Sources

Information Collection Program - https://bit.ly/3sO7xX1

 

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Accounting for lease under MPERS Section 20

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Finance lease vs Operating lease under MPERS Section 20

What is Lease?

An agreement stated the transfer of an asset with the right of use by a lessor to a lessee.

There are two types of leases which are

- Finance lease

- Operating lease

Differences between a finance lease and an operating lease?

Classification of Finance lease:

- Ownership of the asset will be transferred to the lessee by the end of the lease term.

- Lease term is for the major part of the useful life of the asset even if the title is not transferred.

- Lessee has the option to purchase the asset at a lower price compared to the fair value.

- Present value of the minimum lease payments amounts to at least substantially all of the fair value of the leased asset.

- Leased assets have specialised nature that only the lessee can use without major modifications.

Classification of Operating lease:

- Lease does not transfer substantially all risks and rewards incidental to ownership.

Recognition and measurement for a lessee - Finance lease

Statement of Financial Position – Assets and Liabilities

- Recognise as assets and liabilities at amounts equal to:-

o the fair value of the assets; or

o if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments

- Initial direct costs of the lessee are added to the amount recognised as an asset

- Using the effective interest method to reduce the outstanding liability

Statement of Comprehensive Income - Expenses

- Depreciate the asset according to lease term or useful life

- Finance charges of each period during the lease term

Operating lease

- Recognise lease payments as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis

Disclosure for lessee

Finance lease

- Carrying amount of the asset

- Amount of future minimum lease payment.

i) Not later than one year

ii) Later than one year and not later than five years

iii) Later than five years

Operating lease

- Amount of future minimum lease payment under non-cancellable operating leases ：

i) Not later than one year

ii) Later than one year and not later than five years

iii) Later than five years

- Lease payment is recognised as an expense.

Source:

MPERS 20 Leases

https://bit.ly/3wEJJXO

 

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Residential Tenancy Act Malaysia

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What is Residential Tenancy Act Malaysia?

The proposed Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will change the rental market in Malaysia.

There is no specific legal framework for landlords and tenants in Malaysia now.

 

The Objectives of RTA are to :

  1. protect homeowners’ and tenants’ rights.

  2. prepare a uniform template for the residential tenancy agreement.

  3. establish a tribunal to resolve disputes between homeowners and tenants.

  4. set a notice period for tenants to move out.

 

Security and Utility Deposits

An RTA proposes a two-month deposit and a one-month utility deposit.

An RTA proposes deposits to be “parked” with a government agency.

This is to ensure that the authorities would be able to address any conflict between landlords and tenants later on.

In the event that no other expenses have been incurred, the security deposit would then be returned to the tenant once the tenancy agreement expires.

Concerns

  1. Why park the deposits received with a government agency?

  2. How long will the agency refund the deposit upon termination/expiration of tenancy period?

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A vacancy tax on unsold properties Malaysia ?

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What is the ''proposed'' vacancy tax Malaysia ?

A vacancy tax is a tax levied on properties that have been left vacant and unused for a period of time.

Its objective is to deter speculators and developers from “hoarding properties” with the aim of making a profit when the price rises.

A vacancy tax is to resolve high unsold units in the market

Proposed Mechamism

A vacancy tax could be levied as a percentage of the gross selling price of the unit?

The proposed tax is applicable to properties above RM500,000 selling price.

 

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What is the minimum tax penalty under the revised tax audit framework?

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What is the minimum tax penalty under the revised tax audit framework?

What Is Tax Audit Framework

The tax audit frameworks are to ensure that tax audits are carried out fairly, transparently, and impartially. appeals, etc.

The frameworks outline the rights and responsibilities of audit officers, taxpayers, and tax agents.

This includes sections on the objectives of a tax audit, the selection of cases, the tax audit implementation, offenses and penalties, complaints and appeals, etc

Revised Offences and Penalty

The main changes in the latest tax audit frameworks are in regard to the section on offenses and penalties.

Under the previous frameworks, an initial penalty of 45% applied, with an increase to 55% for repeated offenses.

The penalty is revised and reduced as follows:

  • 15% for the first offense;

  • 30% for the second offense; and

  • 45% for the third and subsequent offenses.

Guideline on offenses

The determination of the tax penalty rate for the first offence or the second offence is referred to the taxpayer’s record on the penalty which has been imposed under subsection 113(2) of the ITA from 1 January 2020 to 30 April 2022.

If the taxpayer has not been penalised under subsection 113(2) of the ITA during the period from 1 January 2020 to 30 April 2022, any audit findings from 1 May 2022 involving the imposition of penalties under subsection 113(2) of the ITA shall be considered the first offence (15%).

If the taxpayer has been penalised under subsection 113(2) ITA during the period from 1 January 2020 to 30 April 2022, any audit findings from 1 May 2022 involving the imposition of penalties under subsection 113(2) of the ITA shall be considered the second offence (30%).

Technical Adjustment

No penalty will be imposed under subsection 113(2) of the ITA for any underpaid or omission of income in respect of the audit findings involving technical adjustments.

Technical adjustments refer to cases which involve different interpretations of the legislation, according to the facts and issues of the particular case.

It does not apply to cases where public rulings, guidelines, practice notes, income tax regulations, income tax exemption orders or income tax rules have been issued by the IRB.

Fraud

If a taxpayer intentionally makes an incorrect return, the penalty to be imposed under Section 113(2) of the ITA will be at the rate of 100%.

Voluntary Disclosure

The penalty rate under Section 113(2) of the ITA for voluntary disclosures is 15%.

However, in cases where a taxpayer has made a voluntary disclosure, and subsequently makes an additional voluntary disclosure within six months from the due date of the submission of the return form, the penalty rate for the additional voluntary disclosure will be 10%

Others

Audit Meja (Desa Audit) renamed to Semakan Umum

Audit Luar (Field Audit) renamed to Semakan Seluruh

 

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How to apply International Integrated logistics service (IILS) from MIDA

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How to apply International Integrated logistics service (IILS) from MIDA

What is an International Integrated logistics service (IILS)?

In Malaysia, the company must obtain an International Integrated Logistics Services (IILS) status from MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Authorities) before acquiring the Freight Forwarding Agents/Customs Agent Licence from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).

The IILS status company is required to be involved in the following activities:

• Warehousing

• Transportation

• Freight Forwarding

• Distribution

• Other value-added services (Example: break bulking, palletising, labelling, etc)

And to fulfil the following criteria:

• Owned 20 units of commercial vehicles and 5,000m2 warehouse space;

• Employ majority of Malaysians;

• Use Malaysia as a hub for logistics supply chain services;

• Substantial usage of ICT infrastructure

Client’s Challenges

ABC Sdn Bhd is an existing logistic service provider. The company is planning to expand its business by providing freight forwarding services.

However, ABC Sdn Bhd has no ideas on how to get the Freight Forwarding Agent licence from the RMCD. The company is also not familiar with the procedure to obtain IILS status from MIDA.

How KTP help our client?

KTP conducted a meeting with the company’s directors. After understanding the business plan from the directors, we advised the company to apply for the IILS status with MIDA.

KTP advised and assisted the company throughout the application:

• To ensure the criteria are fulfilled by the company

• To advise the information or documents required for the application

• To assist the company in forecasting the revenue and costs

• To ensure the completeness of the information and documents required before submitting the form

• To liaise with the MIDA officer on the issues raised from the application.

Impacts

The company successfully obtained IILS status from MIDA. The company is eligible to proceed with the application for Freight Forwarding Agents/Customs Agent Licence from the RMCD.

 

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DuitNow Tax REfund

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DuitNow Tax Refund

DuitNow is now a refund option for taxpayers without having to provide their bank account details to IRBM.

i. What is the additional channel for a tax refund?

With effect from 1 March 2022, Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (IRBM) allows individual taxpayers to choose to receive their tax refund via Duitnow,

It is applicable to those who have submitted their Income Tax Return Form for the YA2021.

ii. What is DuitNow?

- DuitNow is a latest inter-bank money transfer method.

- It uses only MyKad Number or Passport Number as an ID

iii. Why DuitNow?

- Easy and safe

- Real-time transfer

- No transaction limits

iv. How to Use DuitNow for Tax Refund?

• To register DuitNow with the respective banks by using MyKad Number or Passport Number as Identity Number.

• However, DuitNow registration using a mobile phone number will not be accepted by IRBM for tax refund purposes

• The taxpayer is required to choose this method during the e-filing submission or manual submission of their income tax return form.

• Taxpayers are not required to provide their bank account details.

• If the tax refund made via DuitNow fails, the refund will automatically be made via Electronic Fund Transfer by using the taxpayer’s bank account number and name that is registered with the IRBM.

Source:

DUITNOW AS A MEDIUM FOR TAX REFUND

HASiL_MR_28_March_2022_LAUNCHING_OF_DUITNOW_AS_A_MEDIUM_FOR_TAX_REFUND.pdf

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audit confirmation request

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ISA 505 External confirmation

What is external confirmation?

External confirmation is the process of obtaining and determining audit evidence via a third-party representation of information directly.

When auditor has to send it?

Auditor sends the confirmation when they need to verify :

1. Bank balances and other information from bankers.

2. Account receivables and payables balances.

3. Stocks held by third parties at bonded warehouses for processing or on consignment.

4. Property title deeds are held by lawyers or financiers for safe custody or security.

5. Investments purchased from stockbrokers but not delivered at the year ended.

6. Loan from lenders.

When not to use audit confirmation?

1. When examining the debtors’ ability to pay the outstanding balances.

2. When confirming the valuation of goods held on consignment.

3. When defining any unrecorded liabilities from suppliers.

4. When the Information is not adequately addressed by confirmation.

Source:

ISA 505 – External confirmation:

https://www.ifac.org/system/files/downloads/a024-2010-iaasb-handbook-isa-505.pdf

https://www.mia.org.my/v2/downloads/handbook/standards/ISA/2018/06/01/ISA_550.pdf

 

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Double deduction for scholarships provided by companies

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Why Companies Should Pay for Employees to Further Their Study

Overview:

On 7 March 2022, the Malaysian government gazette the “Income Tax (Deduction for the Sponsorship of Scholarship to Malaysian Student Pursuing Studies at Technical and Vocational Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Doctor of Philosophy Levels) Rules 2022 (P.U.(A) 49/2022).

The rules, which encourage talent development in Malaysia will allow the company to claim the double deduction for any qualifying expenditure incurred.

Key takeaways:

1) Who is eligible for the deduction?

2) Who is the “student”?

3) What is a qualifying expenditure?

4) Qualified Course provider

 

Summary of learnings:

1. Who is eligible for the deduction?

The company: -

- Which incorporated under Company Act 2016 and resident in Malaysia; and

- Which sponsors a scholarship to a “qualified student” pursuing a full-time course of study: and

- Which executes a scholarship agreement with a student on or after 1 January 2022 but not later than 31 December 2025.

 

2) Who is the “student”?

A student means an individual: -

- Who is a Malaysian citizen and resident in Malaysia;

- Who has no means of his own

- Whose parents or guardians’ monthly income does not exceed RM10,000.

- Who pursuing a full-time course of study

3) What is qualifying expenditure

Qualifying expenditures are: -

- payment required by relating to the course of study

- educational aid and reasonable cost of living expenses throughout the student’s period of study

4) Qualified Course provider

The course provider must be recognized by the

- Malaysian Qualification Agency or Skills Development Department; or

- Universities and Universities College Act 1971, University Technology MARA Act 1976 or the Private Higher Education Institutions Act 1996

 

Sources & Relevant Links:

-Income tax deduction for the sponsorship of scholarship rules 2022 (P.U.(A) 49)

https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1718318/PUA49.pdf

-Malaysian Qualifications Agency

https://www.mqa.gov.my/pv4/index.cfm

- Universities and University Colleges Act 1971

https://www.utm.my/legal/files/2020/08/AUKU-PINDAAN-2019-BM.pdf

 

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BKM 2022 is open for appeal

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BKM 2022 is open for appeal

The appeals for BKM (Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia) can be made starting 2 May 2022 to 2 June 2022.

Applicants who were rejected for the BKM have one month to submit an appeal.

Applicants have to submit an appeal with relevant documents for LHDN review, there are 35 reasons for rejection, and the documents required for each reason are different, you may refer to this link https://bit.ly/3vxnFxD for the full listing.

Method of submitting the appeal

Applications for an appeal could be submitted via:

1. online (from 2 May 2022)

2. manual (from 9 May 2022)

Once the appeal is successful, payments to applicants will be released during Phase 3 and Phase 4 (September and December)

Further information

You may refer to this link for the BKM FAQ https://bit.ly/3LBDrNM

Source

https://bkm.hasil.gov.my

 

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How can I buy company information from SSM?

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How can I buy company information from SSM?

A current report that contains basic information of a company, (such as company name, company number, incorporation date, company type, company status, registered address, business address and nature of business), share capital, directors/officers, shareholders, charges (if any) and financial information.

The information can be accessed via SSM e-Info portal at https://www.ssm-einfo.my or MYDATA-SSM portal at https://www.mydata​-ssm.com.my

MYDATA service

4 easy steps to purchase a business/ company profile and document & form images via accessing MYDATA services (https://www.mydata-ssm.com.my/login)

Step 1 - Search and select the entity

By category:

  •  Entity name

  •  Entity registration number

Step 2 – Select the profile or document & form images

Click “Add to cart”.

Additional option : Certified by SSM

Step 3 – Check out and pay

Payment method:

  •  Credit card/ debit card

  •  Online Banking

  •  e-Wallet

Step 4 – Download the document

You are able to retrieve your order and transaction after purchase.

Note : The purchase will be kept for 7 days. Advisable to download and save.

Source:

https://www.mydata-ssm.com.my/homePage

 

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大家为什么辞职?

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大家为什么辞职?
 
会计师是个特殊的群体，我接触过的HR人都这样讲，都来问我这样一个会计师出身的管理者一个问题：会计师那么难沟通？他们到底在想什么？
 
根据我们20年++的经验，这30个理由是辞职的常见原因!
 
  1. 老板不是人
  2. 赚新币X3
  3. 薪水
  4. 加薪太少
  5. BONUS太少
  6. 工作没有挑战性
  7. 原本想的不一样
  8. 读书进修
  9. 热情完了
  10. 家人病了
  11. 压力太大
  12. 生涯规划
  13. 公平感觉
  14. 伤心
  15. 无所事事
  16. 领导差劲
  17. 不能认清自己
  18. 没原因就是想跳
  19. 对未来的忧虑
  20. 没天没日
  21. 不喜欢自己的工作
  22. 决定追求其他目标
  23. 没有晋升空间
  24. 上司离职
  25. 为创业而离职
  26. 精疲力尽
  27. 工作过多占据了生活时间
  28. 我认识的所有人离职
  29. 直觉告诉你是时候离职了
  30. 老板太凶了
 
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Shareholders' rights Malaysia

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Rights of shareholders Companies Act 2016

A basic business necessity is having an effective way to obtain adequate funding whenever needed for operations and growth. A frequent method used to raise capital injection is by way of allotment of new shares in the company, and another method is to obtain a loan from a financial institution.

Allotment of new shares

According to Section 75 and 76 of the Companies Act (CA), 2016 governed the power to allot new shares in the company. There is another section of the act that provides default pre-emptive rights to new shares issued by a company, in which the new shares rank equally to existing shares as to voting or distribution rights.

This means that any allotment of new shares must first be offered to the existing shareholders. The company is only allowed to offer to any third party to subscribe to the new share if the existing shareholder rejected such offer.

The reason for such pre-emption rights is to protect the existing shareholder to ensure the shareholder is aware of any potential movement in shares to avoid any dilution of their voting or distribution rights.

Any Exception?

Is there any solution that allows the company to offer the allotment of new shares directly to a third party? The answer is yes.

Section 85 (1) of CA, 2016 stated that “Subject to the constitution, where a company issues shares which rank equally to existing shares as to voting or distribution rights, those shares shall first be offered to the holders of existing shares in a manner which would, if the offer were accepted, maintain the relative voting and distribution rights of those shareholders”.

Therefore, the company’s constitution would need to be amended to waive the default policy and allow for this approach.

Final Words

In conclusion, the company must decide whether to remain the default rights stated in the act without amending the constitution. This decision is crucial as any policy adopted in the constitution shall be most beneficial to the company.

 

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