by Willie Tan | Aug 20, 2024 | Running Your Company
Employers need to be aware of their Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution obligations across various components of employee remuneration. As a general rule, CPF contributions are mandatory for all cash-based compensation directly related to work performance. This...
by Willie Tan | Aug 14, 2024 | Running Your Company
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), along with DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, SPTel, and SpeQtral, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on quantum security initiatives. The partnership aims to explore the application of Quantum Key...
by Willie Tan | Aug 5, 2024 | Bookkeeping
Under Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), specifically SFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” non-refundable upfront fees are generally not recognised as revenue when received. Instead, these fees are considered part of the total...
by Willie Tan | Aug 5, 2024 | Bookkeeping
Under Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), specifically SFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” customisation or installation services can be considered separately from the related product sale under the following conditions: ...
by Willie Tan | Aug 2, 2024 | Bookkeeping
Under the Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), particularly FRS 15/ASC 606, contract acquisition costs can be capitalised, rather than expensed immediately, if conditions are met. Capitalisation of Contract Acquisition Costs 1. Incremental Costs of Obtaining a...