Accounting Services

Bookkeeping Services

1.  What information / documents are required for the purpose of a Bookkeeping?

The general information / documents required for a Bookkeeping are stipulated as follows:

  • Bank statements of all business accounts; 
  • Sales income figures
  • Purchase invoices
  • Expenses receipts 
  • Payroll records
  • Petty cash receipts
  • Details of any finance/loan agreement

Account Finalisation

1.  What is an account finalisation?

Finalisation of accounts is like auditing of accounts. It includes verification of account balances and passing necessary adjustment journal entries, by reviewing financial statements and looking into accounting records. It helps to give a clearer picture of financial performance of the company during the year.

Audit Services

1.  What is an audit ?

An audit is the examination of the financial reports to ensure that the annual accounts represents the true and fair view by an independent third party. In other words, it verifies the accuracy and the integrity of other accountants' work.

2.  Is an audit of accounting necessary?

A company has an obligation to appoint an auditor during every financial year. The Companies Act of Malaysia has stated that any company operating within the jurisdiction of Malaysia is required to be audited annually. However, there is no such requirement for sole-proprietorships and partnerships operating within the same jurisdiction.

3.  How much does an audit typically costs?

Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has a recommended Practice Guide on Audit Fee Charge (New Audit Fee) by Audit Firms, for providing auditing services in Malaysia with effect from 1 March 2010. For full details of the guideline, kindly refer to the “MIA New Audit Fee Guideline”.

4.  What is the timeline for companies to prepare audited financial reports ?

The Companies Act 1965 requires company accounts to be audited and laid before the Company at the General Meeting within six(6) months from the previous financial year end.

Payroll Services

1.  What are the general payroll services?

Our list of payroll services is stipulated as the following:

  • Employer registration (including for EPF , Socso & income tax)
  • Calculation and submission of EPF, Socso, PCB
  • Application for individual income tax file number
  • Calculation and payment of salary, issuance of payslips
  • Issuance of Form EA for personal tax filings.
2.  Calculation of EPF, Socso & PCB
  • EPF - An employee's contribution rate is calculated at 11%, whereas an employer’s is calculated at 12%.
  • Socso – Calculated based on SOCSO Contribution Rates & Table issued by Perkeso Malaysia.
  • PCB – Calculated using the computerised calculation method, such as by using a PCB calculator.