REGULATORY

Practice Review Process: Insights into the Closing Meeting and Reporting Stage 

The Practice Review Programme (PRP) is established under Section B250: Quality Assurance and Practice Review of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) By-Laws.
  • December 31, 2025
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Announcement

Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) is a statutory body established under the Accountants Act, 1967 (“Act”) to regulate the practice of the accountancy profession in Malaysia.
  • December 31, 2025
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Meeting Annual Continuous Professional Education Requirements: Tips for Busy Professionals

In a rapidly changing business environment, Continuous Professional Education (CPE) plays a crucial role in ensuring that professional accountants remain competent, current, and compliant with regulatory expectations.
  • December 5, 2025
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Orders by the MIA Disciplinary Appeal Board

Orders made by the Disciplinary Appeal Board (DAB) against the Appellants by virtue of Section 21 of the Accountants Act 1967 and Rule 28 of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (Disciplinary) Rules 2002 (“Rules”)…
  • October 21, 2025
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SUSTAINABILITY

Identifying Sustainability Risks and Opportunities: Translating Standards Into Action

As Malaysia embarks on the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), organisations are facing rising expectations to deliver high-quality, decision-useful sustainability disclosures in line with global standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
  • February 19, 2026
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MIA Certificate of Sustainability for Accountants – Essential Learning for Accountancy Professionals in the New Sustainability Environment

Organisations today are evolving at a tremendous pace due to the pressures of sustainability and climate risks.
  • February 6, 2026
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From Compliance to Impact: ASEAN Accountants Driving Sustainable Futures

One of the world’s most dynamic economic blocs, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is positioning sustainability and circularity as key levers for long-term competitiveness.
  • January 22, 2026
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MIA Launches Sustainability Showcase 2025 and New Sustainability Certification to Accelerate the Profession’s Sustainability Leadership

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) recently unveiled two new initiatives — the MIA Sustainability Showcase 2025 and the MIA Certificate of Sustainability for Accountants — designed to strengthen the profession’s sustainability leadership.
  • January 13, 2026
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LEADERSHIP

Setting the Tone for a Future-Ready Profession

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) recently charted a new milestone—the election of Puan Saniza Said as its first woman President by the MIA Council on 8 December 2025.
  • February 16, 2026
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Purpose-Driven Leadership: Charting the Next Phase of Growth

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has appointed G Shanmugam (G Shan) as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025.
  • November 3, 2025
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Strengthening Accountancy in Laos: AFA Mentoring Partnership between MIA and LCPAA

Strengthening the accounting profession is essential for economic growth in Laos.
  • August 7, 2025
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TECHNICAL

Plugging the Gaps in the Audit of Biological Assets (Republished)

Auditors are expected to exercise a high degree of vigilance when conducting the audit of biological assets, an area where subjectivity, judgements and estimates abound.
  • October 8, 2025
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Overview of the Third Edition of IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard

On 27 February 2025, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard (the Standard) following its second comprehensive review of the Standard (the Review).
  • September 30, 2025
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The Malaysian Semiconductor Ecosystem: A Transfer Pricing Perspective

Malaysia’s drive to become a global semiconductor hub under NIMP 2030 and positioning itself to move up the semiconductor value chain and attract high-tech investments.
  • September 11, 2025
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INNOVATION

Finance Leaders Ignore Cyber Risk at Their Peril

With the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks continuing to rise, it is not surprising company boards worldwide are putting this issue to the top of their risk registers.
  • January 30, 2026
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e-Invoicing Malaysia: How Accountants Can Transform Manual Data Into Compliant Digital Records

As Malaysia rolled out mandatory e-Invoicing in phases from 2024, accountancy professionals are in a pivotal position to assist small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in navigating the shift from fragmented…
  • December 29, 2025
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The Tech-driven Accountant: Turning Efficiency Into Opportunity

In today’s fast-changing business landscape, the role of accountants is evolving faster than ever before.
  • December 19, 2025
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Future-Ready, Value-Driven, Trust-Centred

Future-ready. Value-driven. Trust-centred. These defining qualities set accountancy apart and serve as beacons guiding MIA members on a journey of continuous transformation.
  • February 4, 2026
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Stamp Duty Forum: Compliance and Optimisation

Is your organisation ready to comply with the new self-assessment system for stamp duties? Malaysia’s migration from the official assessment system to the self-assessment system is effective from 1 January 2026.
  • January 16, 2026
  • 343 views

Corporate Financial Reporting Conference 2025 – Elevating Reporting Excellence: Integrating Sustainability

Financial reporting is evolving faster than ever. Global standards are shifting, sustainability disclosures are becoming mainstream, and digital technologies are transforming how information is produced and shared.
  • October 30, 2025
  • 700 views

MIA NEWS

New Year’s Message 2026 from the MIA President and Chief Executive Officer 

We are excited to welcome 2026 with a clear vision of strengthening engagement and collaboration in advancing the profession for future relevance. 
  • January 2, 2026
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New Year’s Message from MIA President, Dato’ Seri Dr Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad

As we bid farewell to a tumultuous 2024, it is time to reflect on our achievements and rally our resources to embrace the opportunities and challenges of 2025.
  • December 31, 2024
  • 2.4K views

Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia 2024

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (Institute) is pleased to invite you to take part in the 2024 Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia (the Survey)! 
  • November 4, 2024
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Tee Off for a Purpose: MAREF Charity Golf Tournament 2024

Established by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the Malaysian Accountancy Research Education Foundation (MAREF) is focused on advancing the field of accountancy through research and education in Malaysia.
  • September 19, 2024
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