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6 Oct 2011 | Issue 39
 
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Mr Gautam Banerjee to Speak at Singapore Accountancy Convention 2011

What are the business trends in Asia Pacific, and the growth opportunities accountancy professionals can tap on? What skills sets will be relevant in view of the current business trends? These questions and more will be addressed by
Mr Gautam Banerjee, Executive Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Singapore and other panelists at the “Business Trends for Asia Pacific” discussion at Singapore Accountancy Convention 2011 - Accountancy Entrepot. 

Hear from the experts and gain insights on the future of the accountancy sector at Accountancy Entrepot. Click here for more details.
 
                              
                                                                         
 
       


  
   
ICPAS and SAA GE (Main and City Campus) Will be Closed on Saturday, 15 October 2011

Please note that the ICPAS office and SAA GE (Main and City Campus) will be closed for a company event on Saturday, 15 October. Operations will resume on Monday, 17 October. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                         
       


  
   
Maximising Government Grants and Deductions/Allowances of Up to 400%: Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme and How It Affects Your Income Tax Computation (Code TAX020)

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (the “IRAS”) has recently issued an e-Tax Guide “Productivity and Innovation Credit” on 15 July 2011, which contains detailed information and illustrations on PIC claims. This course is to provide accounting and tax professionals with guidance on the application of the Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme and the tax implications of its various features.
                                                                           
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Gain an Edge in the Fight against Fraud - 2011 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference

Companies in the Asia-Pacific and beyond, face great challenges in detecting and deterring fraud.This October, join fellow anti-fraud professionals and participate in interactive sessions on topics such as Anti-Bribery & Corruption Enforcement, Intellectual Property Fraud, Fraud Risk Management and more. You can also gain insights to best practices from Asia's top companies and learn cutting-edge fraud detection techniques. Earn 4-20 CPE credits with Basic to Advanced level courses.

Click here for registration and conference programme details, call +65 6411 6691 or email.
                                                                   
 
Features
     

SGX Enhanced Listing Rules to Strengthen Corporate Governance Practice

On 14 September, the Singapore Exchange Ltd (“SGX” or the “Exchange”) announced a slew of amendments to the listing rules which aim to strengthen corporate governance practices in issuers and safeguard shareholders’ interests. SGX had conducted a consultation on the proposed amendments to the listing rules which concluded in January 2010.

The amendments will be effective from 29 September 2011 and will apply to issuers on the Mainboard as well as Catalist where applicable. ICPAS Research tells you more.
                                                                                 
 
Technical Updates

3 Oct: Issuance of Draft Q&As for the IFRS for SMEs

3 Oct: Comments Invited on Five Draft Q&As for the IFRS for SMEs

30 Sep : MOF Accepts Half of the Suggestions on the Draft Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill
 

27 Sep: New Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Automation Equipment List    






 

Professional Development
 
FRS 24: Related Party Disclosures (Code A106)
11 Oct 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Leading Audit Teams (Code MP053)  
12 Oct 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Money Laundering Case Studies and Simulations: Learn to Think Like a Crook (Code E079)
12 Oct 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Business Analytics and Reporting (BAR) (Code BAR2003)
4 Days - 7, 12, 13, 14 Oct 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Executive Tax Programme Level III: Advanced GST (Intake 2011-2012)
Nov 2011- Aug 2012

Advanced Tax Programme (6th Intake in January 2012)
To register, please contact Toh Sher-Lin at 6351 3048 or email 

Economic Watch


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