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2 June 2011 | Issue 21
 
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FRS 38: Intangible Assets (CODE A112)

The programme is to facilitate a competent understanding of the principles in FRS 38 and the ability to apply the requirements relating to recognition and measurement of intangible assets and the related disclosures. A foundation to intermediate level programme intended for both Practising and Non-Practising Accountants.

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The Revenue Business Cycle - Processes, Risks & Controls

The ICPAS Financial Reporting Committee Education Sub-Committee is partnering with the Singapore Academy of Law to organise a seminar to equip law professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand key principles in revenue internal controls. All accountants and non-accountants are welcome to attend if you are interested to learn about general business processes and explore how a company can manage, prevent or detect fraud, to mitigate risks throughout the revenue business process.

This seminar would also be useful if you are keen to reinforce your knowledge of internal controls. The seminar will be held on 5 July. Click 'Read more' to register and for more information.  
 
 


   
ICPAS Technical Group Discussion: A Sustainable Development for Businesses- "What Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Means to a Finance Professional"

This Technical Group Discussion is aimed at keeping finance professionals who play a highly strategic role relevant to the global trends on business practices and non-financial disclosure in a company's agenda for sustainable development.       
      
 
 
Feature
 
Practical Guidance 5 – Occurrence of Revenue From Sale of Goods   

Revenue is used not only by the company’s management but also by various other external stakeholders such as investors and analysts to evaluate the financial performance and assess the risk of the company. Auditors may also use the revenue line item of the auditee’s income statement for audit planning purposes like determining the materiality threshold, risk assessment of the auditee etc. Read more for details. 
 
 
 
Technical Updates

30 May : Due Process Oversight

27 May : Appointment of New Chairman to MAS Board of Directors

27 May : IFRS Foundation Financing

26 May Tax Alerts :  Revision of e-Tax Guide for Retailers Participating in Tourist Refund Scheme

26 May Tax Alerts : Singapore-Saudi Arabia Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement Comes Into Force


25 May Tax Alerts : Revision of e-Tax Guide on Guide for Visitors on Tourist Refund Scheme

25 May Tax Alerts : Tax Guide on Tourist Tax Refund Guide


 
 
Professional Development
 
The National Public Sector Accountants Conference 2011   
6 to 7 June 2011 Venue: Pullman Kuching Hotel, Sarawak

Business Valuation & Analysis: Corporate Restructuring & Funding – Practical Applications for Decision Makers (Code BF013)   
13 June  to 14 June 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Excel Macro Fundamentals (2003) (Code IT030)
13 June  to 14 June 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Managing Transfer Pricing in Asia (Code TAX011)
14 June 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tax Updates, Planning & Compliance in Indonesia (Code TAX029E)
15 June 2011, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Goods and Services Tax Workshop (Code TAX005)
15 June 2011 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Audit Your Human Capital: Modern Interviewing Techniques (Code MP064)
15 June 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Clarified SSAs 500 Series (Part 1 of 2) (Code ADT057)
08 June 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Business Analytics and Reporting (BAR) (Code BAR2003) - Approved for SDF Funding (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
4 Days Course -22 June, 29 June, 30 June, 1 July 2011, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

 
 
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