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MAY 2024 EDITION
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
MOTD Uni Day 2024: Core Team Edition
Calling for all business owners and teams! Join us in experiencing the thrills of MOTD Uni Day (Core Team Edition) in June 2024. Join the insightful retreat on June 5-7, 2024, in Medini Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
Business owners and teams, this is your chance to elevate strategies, foster teamwork, and recharge for success. Don't miss out on this immersive retreat!
BLOG OF THE MONTH
The Importance of Appointing a Company Secretary and Auditor:
A Guide to Compliance with ACRA
In business, compliance with regulatory requirements is vital for success and longevity. A key aspect is appointing a company secretary and auditor, as mandated by ACRA.
Dive deeper into its roles and address some important questions!
NEWS AND INFO
IRAS to Claw Back S$60M From Buyers Who Used ‘99-to-1’ Loophole to Avoid ABSD
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has discovered 166 cases of private property purchases that involved tax avoidance as at April 2024, and about S$60 million in Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and surcharges will be clawed back. Singapore Chartered Accountant Exam Fees to be Lowered From June
Examination fees for the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) programme will be lowered from June 2024 to enhance its accessibility and attract more individuals to the profession. 
TIPS AND TRICKS
How Does Income Tax Return Affect Singaporeans?
FINANCIAL PLANNING
CREDIT ACCESS
COMPLIANCE AND PENALTIES