Beyond The Numbers
TAKEAWAYS It all began over coffee. Somewhere in a quiet restaurant in the Dempsey Road area, the leaders of Tech In Asia (TIA) and big bosses from Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Media found themselves in a conversation that went beyond small talk. They spoke about the challenges of running a media business in an increasingly […]
Two-Dimensional Lookup
TAKEAWAYS In my previous article which compared XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP, I mentioned that XLOOKUP is generally more efficient, except for two-dimensional lookups. But what exactly does that mean? THE PROBLEM Many of our data tables in accounting are two-dimensional, which makes them more readable. For example, if we have a pricing table featuring products and […]
Gaps In Whistleblowing Policies In SGX Companies: Study
Fraud is costly, and early detection is crucial to mitigate losses both financial and reputational. Yet, as the economies of Southeast Asia grow, questionable ethical practices persist, posing a risk to business stability. Among them are the absence of a strong integrity culture, a weak whistleblowing system, and inadequate governance, to name a few. Given […]
Protected: Four FAQs On Revitalising Singapore’s Capital Markets
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ISCA Breakfast Talk: Transformation In Financial Reporting
In today’s disruptive economic climate, transparency in financial reporting is essential not just for compliance, but as a strategic necessity. Companies must adapt their practices to meet regulatory demands, enhance their credibility, and drive sustainable growth amid evolving market expectations. At a recent ISCA Breakfast Talk event titled “Trends, Pitfalls and Solutions to 2025’s Financial […]
Accounting For Sustainability
TAKEAWAYS In today’s business environment, where the insatiable desire to grow profits overshadows environmental and social interests, it is easy to overlook how the actions of economic actors can shape corporate – and environmental – outcomes. In the accounting profession, practitioners exercise scepticism and critical thinking to get their jobs done on a daily basis. […]
Business Analytics Versus Data Analytics
TAKEAWAYS In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, data is the cornerstone of innovation and competitive prowess. As organisations strive to harness the immense power of data, the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights has become indispensable. While the terms “business analytics” and “data analytics” are frequently used interchangeably, they encapsulate distinct facets of […]
Get Steady With Personal Tax
TAKEAWAYS Have you ever wondered if the gains from your hobby or the occasional sales of your cryptocurrency investments are taxable? Let’s take a look at Alan, a full-time real estate agent. Alan enjoys collecting rare trading cards as a hobby. Occasionally, he sells these cards on online platforms, earning up to $800 per card. […]
Navigating Integrity Challenges In Southeast Asia
TAKEAWAYS As Southeast Asian economies grow rapidly, ethical risks continue to pose a threat to business stability. While the overall integrity climate has improved globally, significant headwinds remain in Southeast Asia – from leadership integrity gaps and corporate misconduct through to ineffective whistleblower protections. The EY Global Integrity Report 2024 sheds light on these pressing […]
Asia: Global Innovation Hub
Asia has been making a name for itself as a global hub for startup innovation, driven by an emerging tech-savvy middle class, strong government support, and a growing venture capital (VC) base. Recent VC fundings in Asia, and globally, mostly concentrated on startups centring around artificial intelligence and large language models. In the first nine […]